December 19, 2023
Big game hunters are reminded to complete and submit licence return forms and wildlife samples to the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture’s Wildlife Division. Wildlife managers use the valuable information hunters and trappers submit to make science-based recommendations about…
December 19, 2023
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is seeking feedback on proposed amendments to enforcement-related provisions, fines and penalties in the Wild Life Act, Endangered Species Act and applicable regulations. The proposed legislative amendments aim to: Increase fines and penalties to create a…
December 13, 2023
Effective immediately, the Rocky Brook Road Bridge located approximately 13 kilometres north of the Town of Badger is closed to all traffic until further notice. Damage to the bridge has made it unsafe for use. Signage has been posted and…
December 1, 2023
Municipalities and community groups throughout the province are reminded the application process for Wildfire Community Preparedness Day awards is now open. The program is delivered by FireSmart Canada which works closely with provincial and territorial partners to implement and deliver…
November 28, 2023
The Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, will bring greetings at the Newfoundland and Labrador Outfitters Association Convention tomorrow (Wednesday, November 29). The event will take place at the Holiday Inn Express, 38 Bennett Avenue, Deer Lake…
November 21, 2023
Motorists are being encouraged to be vigilant when travelling on the Northern Peninsula between St. Anthony Airport and Eddies Cove, the Cook’s Harbour roadway, and on the roadway between St. Anthony Airport and the Town of Main Brook. A significant…
November 21, 2023
Newfoundland and Labrador is today joining the global community to mark World Fisheries Day 2023 and celebrate the vital role the fisheries play in supporting our coastal communities. Since 1998, World Fisheries Day has been celebrated annually on November 21….
November 20, 2023
Lucy Stoyles, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, will join partners Quinlan Brothers Ltd. and Grieg Seafood Newfoundland to celebrate the commencement of processing Grieg salmon at the Quinlan Brothers seafood processing facility tomorrow (Tuesday, November…
November 17, 2023
The 2023 forest fire season in Newfoundland and Labrador has officially ended with no significant incidents, injuries, or property damage. The public is asked to remain vigilant when setting fires in and around forested areas, as the risk of forest…
November 16, 2023
The Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, will bring greetings at the induction ceremony for the 2023 Atlantic Canada Marine Industry Hall of Fame Newfoundland and Labrador inductees tomorrow (Friday, November 17). The ceremony is taking place at…
