August 12, 2022
Investigations into poaching of Atlantic Salmon conducted by the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture’s Resource Enforcement Division have resulted in the apprehension of several individuals. On July 26, 2022 Resource Enforcement Officers with the Resource Enforcement Division, St. John’s…
August 7, 2022
The Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, today offered condolences on the passing of Reg Anstey: “I wish to extend condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Reg Anstey on news of his passing today. His…
August 7, 2022
The fire ban put in place under the authority of Section 99 of the Forestry Act by the Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, is now being expanded to apply to the entire province of Newfoundland and…
August 5, 2022
Under the authority of section 99 of the Forestry Act, the Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, is proclaiming an outdoor fire ban prohibiting the setting of fires on forest land or within 300…
August 5, 2022
The Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, will hold a media availability today (Friday, August 5) to discuss the ongoing wild fires in the Central region. Minister Bragg will be accompanied by the Incident Commander, Jason Glode….
August 4, 2022
Based on the weather forecast and fire predictions, motorists are advised that the Bay d’Espoir Highway (Route 360) will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. (noon) until Sunday, August 7. The Provincial Government is monitoring the weather forecast and fire conditions…
August 3, 2022
To address the substantial number and sizes of forest fires around the island portion of the province, the Provincial Government has secured assistance from the Government of Quebec. The Province of Quebec will position two water bombers, one Bird Dog…
August 3, 2022
Request for Proposal applications are available for four parcels of farmland located near King’s Point in the Green Bay area of the province. Request for Proposal guidelines for the four parcels, including overview and suitability maps of the land available…
July 29, 2022
The Provincial Government is recognizing Food Day Canada, which takes place tomorrow, (Saturday, July 30). The theme of Food Day Canada this year is: Shop. Cook. Dine. Celebrate. Canadian! During Food Day Canada and onward, governments, organizations and individual residents encourage…
July 27, 2022
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, through Salmonier Nature Park is now accepting applications for the fall workshop of the Becoming an Outdoors Woman program. The workshop is scheduled to take place September 9-11 at the Burry Heights Camp…
