August 26, 2022
Additional forest access roads in the Miguel Lake area that had been closed as a result of the Paradise Lake and Bay d’Espoir Highway forest fires are now open.However, public access to areas beyond the fire line is still prohibited….
August 17, 2022
The Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, is scheduled to speak at the Aquaculture Canada and WAS North America 2022 conference closing gala tomorrow (Thursday, August 18) in St. John’s. The event is taking place at the…
August 15, 2022
The Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, will be participating in a panel discussion tomorrow (Tuesday, August 16) as part of the World Aquaculture Society 2022 conference taking place this week in St. John’s. The event titled…
August 14, 2022
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture has made arrangements to open a number of forest access roads in the area of Paradise Lake and Bay d’Espoir Highway (Route 360), so that residents may access their cabins and campers. The…
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…
