January 13, 2023
Residents observing dead or sick bats on the ground or bats flying during winter are asked to report sightings to provincial wildlife ecologists. Public reports about bat behavior help detect and track white-nose syndrome, a deadly, non-native bat disease that…
January 9, 2023
The Provincial Government is seeking public and stakeholder input on amendments to section 36 of the Lands Act. This section focuses on adverse possession of Crown lands – commonly referred to as “squatters’ rights.” Three changes are being considered to…
December 21, 2022
An investigation into salmon poaching by Resource Enforcement Division officers with the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture has resulted in convictions, fines and prohibitions from fishing inland waters for two individuals. Jordan Hodder and Brady Hill, both of Stoneville,…
December 15, 2022
The Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, today provided an update on the Provincial Government’s food self-sufficiency target, efforts to protect and enhance farmland, and ongoing support for the agriculture sector. Minister Bragg will be available to…
December 9, 2022
The Provincial and Federal Governments announced an $800,000 investment that will help Country Ribbon Inc. deliver more fresh, local chicken to major retailers in Newfoundland and Labrador through the purchase of air-chill technology and secondary processing equipment. The Honourable Bernard…
December 8, 2022
The Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, today announced the launch of an updated, easy-to-navigate website that offers clients better access to Crown lands information and services. The website offers easier access for people seeking information regarding:…
December 2, 2022
A resource road near the town of Grand Falls-Windsor, known locally as Sandy Road, will be closed to all vehicle traffic from Monday, December 5 to Thursday, December 9 to allow for bridge repair work. Repairs will consist of the…
December 2, 2022
Major forest fires in the central region of the province contributed to the 2022 forest fire season being one of the most significant in recent history. During 2022 there were 103 recorded fire starts, burning a total area of 23,886…
December 1, 2022
Feedback gathered during the recent review of the Animal Health and Protection Act is now available online at engageNL. The aim of the Animal Health and Protection Act is to ensure that all animals covered under the Act are protected and…
November 29, 2022
Motorists are being encouraged to be vigilant when travelling on the Northern Peninsula between St. Anthony Airport and Eddies Cove and on the roadway between St. Anthony Airport and the Town of Main Brook. A significant number of caribou are…
