July 17, 2025
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gain an understanding of the market availability of roll-on roll-off ferries that could be used to expand the intra-provincial ferry fleet in Newfoundland and Labrador. The…
July 17, 2025
The Newfoundland and Labrador Child Benefit will be issued Friday, July 18, along with the federal Canada Child Benefit payment. The Early Childhood component of the Prenatal-Early Childhood Nutrition Supplement will also be issued. The Newfoundland and Labrador Child Benefit…
July 15, 2025
While today’s fire suppression activities on the wildfire impacting Chance Harbour were effective, residents and cabin owners are advised that tomorrow’s forecasted north-northwest winds have the potential for heavy smoke and fire growth towards the communities of Jamestown and Winter…
July 15, 2025
Please be advised that the current fire situation in Chance Harbour requires that the resource road commonly known as Chance Harbour Resource Road, located near the Town of Winterbrook, will be closed to the public until further notice. A map…
July 11, 2025
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure wishes to advise the following ferry service updates: Bell Island – Portugal Cove The MV Flanders continues to operate on a load and go basis, until the MV Beaumont Hamel returns to service. Fogo…
July 11, 2025
A province-wide fire ban prohibiting setting of outdoor fires on forest land or within 300 metres of forest land is in effect in Newfoundland and Labrador until further notice. The ban is authorized under the authority of section 99 of the…
July 10, 2025
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has confirmed that a dog in Hopedale has tested positive for rabies. The dog was reported to have had possible contact with a fox in the community about six weeks ago. Public Health has…
July 7, 2025
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is reminding the public to help prevent encounters with black bears or other wildlife. Black bear activity is not unusual during the summer. People are reminded to take precautions to avoid attracting bears…
July 3, 2025
The Provincial Government is advising the public about an email scam regarding fraudulent investment schemes currently circulating in the province. Investment fraud is where someone tries to get you to make an investment decision based on false or misleading information….
June 27, 2025
The public is reminded to exercise care and caution if using personal fireworks during Canada Day celebrations over the coming days. Residents planning to use personal fireworks should consult the Forest Fire Hazard Rating Map to determine the daily level…
