December 31, 2019
Reports of a polar bear have been confirmed on the Northern Peninsula near the community of Green Island Cove. Conservation officers are conducting patrols of the area and residents are advised to take appropriate steps to avoid encounters with polar…
December 27, 2019
The Department of Fisheries and Land Resources continues to support economic development, growth and sustainability of the province’s fisheries, forestry, agriculture, wildlife and lands resources. In 2019, the department also opened its new headquarters in Corner Brook, uniting more than…
December 23, 2019
Recent amendments to provincial forestry regulations making it easier for residents of Newfoundland and Labrador to access timber for personal consumption are now in effect. Domestic wood cutting continues to be a popular traditional activity in Newfoundland and Labrador. In…
December 20, 2019
The motoring public is reminded to exercise caution when travelling the Northern Peninsula on roadways located between St. Anthony Airport and Eddies Cove and roadways located between St. Anthony Airport and the Town of Main Brook. This includes the road…
December 20, 2019
A member of the Department of Fisheries and Land Resources wildfire suppression staff is on route to Australia to provide expertise and relief for Australian crews currently battling unprecedented wildfires in that country. Fire Training Specialist and Provincial FireSmart Liaison,…
December 17, 2019
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, has announced that applications for the 2020 Vegetable Transplant Program and 2020 Asparagus Crown Program are open to commercial vegetable producers. These programs provide eligible farmers with high-quality vegetable transplants…
December 12, 2019
The bridge located at the beginning of White Hills forest access road, located 7.5 km west of Clarenville, will be closed for repairs for three days from Friday, December 13 to Sunday, December 15. The bridge will be closed to…
December 10, 2019
The private veterinarian contracted by the Provincial Government to assess the feral cat population on Little Bay Islands has chosen to withdraw services. The veterinarian has specialized expertise in dealing with feral cats and had intended to travel to Little…
December 10, 2019
With relocation of residents from Little Bay Islands underway, the Provincial Government is working collaboratively with a private veterinarian to ensure feral cats in the community are safely trapped, assessed by qualified professionals and, if necessary, euthanized in a humane…
December 6, 2019
Charitable organizations throughout Newfoundland and Labrador continue to benefit from moose acquired through the Provincial Government’s not-for-profit moose licence allocation system. Each year the Department of Fisheries and Land Resources allocates up to 370 moose licences for registered not-for-profit and…
