June 25, 2025
The province-wide outdoor fire ban that prohibited the setting of fires on forest land or within 300 metres of forest land in Newfoundland and Labrador has been lifted. The ban was authorized under the authority of section 99 of the Forestry…
June 25, 2025
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure wishes to advise that Route 3 between Ruby Line and Doyle’s Road will be closed on Saturday, June 28, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. to facilitate the reinstallation of Cochrane Pond Bridge following…
June 20, 2025
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture’s Spruce Budworm Early Intervention Control Program will be active along parts of Western Newfoundland and the Northern Peninsula this summer, subject to insect development and weather. Spruce budworm is a destructive forest insect…
June 19, 2025
The Newfoundland and Labrador Child Benefit will be issued Friday, June 20, 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…
June 19, 2025
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture has contracted a landscaping company to perform Japanese Beetle larvicide treatments beginning Monday, June 23.The larvicide Acelepryn is registered and approved for use by Health Canada. Treatments will focus on downtown St. John’s…
June 19, 2025
The Provincial Government is reminding the public that the Working Opportunities Program is accepting candidates who are interested in beginning their studies this September. The program provides financial support for non-EI eligible individuals, including those receiving Income Support, to pursue…
June 18, 2025
The Town of Badger issued an evacuation order today (June 18, 2025) due to the extreme fire behaviour that has occurred and anticipated in the coming days. Work is ongoing with federal, municipal and community partners to ensure the health…
June 18, 2025
An evacuation order has been issued for the Town of Badger, which stems from extreme wildfire behaviour in the area. Evacuees are strongly encouraged to register with Canadian Red Cross upon arrival at Joe Byrne Arena in Grand Falls-Windsor. Wildfire…
June 18, 2025
The Provincial Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is closely monitoring a wildfire in located at Pamehac Brook North, south of the Town of Badger. The Town of Badger has issued an Evacuation Alert. Residents are advised to make preparations for…
June 16, 2025
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is advising the public of a wildfire near Churchill Falls. The wildfire was reported this afternoon near the ski hill area of the community. Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro are actioning the wildfire from…
