May 2, 2023
Several forest access roads in the Happy Valley-Goose Bay area will be closed to vehicle traffic effective tomorrow (Wednesday, May 3) until further notice. The roads include: South Branch Forest Access Road; Goose River Forest Access Road; Grove’s Point Forest…
May 2, 2023
Dry spring conditions in recent days have increased the risk of wildfires in many parts of the province. To date in 2023 there have been 33 wildfires recorded, burning approximately 32.2 hectares. At this point in 2022 there were just…
May 2, 2023
Investigations conducted by the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture’s Resource Enforcement Division have resulted in several convictions related to the illegal use of off-road vehicles, illegal activity within wilderness reserves and illegal forestry activities. On January 20, 2023 at…
April 27, 2023
An investigation into salmon poaching by Resource Enforcement Division officers with the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture has resulted in convictions, fines and recreational fishing prohibitions for two individuals. Roy Jacobs and Robert Ricketts, both from Westport, were convicted…
April 25, 2023
The Provincial Government is extending the deadline for online submissions to inform the regulations of the Pay Equity and Pay Transparency Act. All members of the public are invited to share their input by visiting EngageNL.ca. The deadline for completing…
April 21, 2023
Following the receipt and validation of all eligible ballots for the vote on relocation by residents of the Town of Gaultois, a count of the ballots has been conducted. The results of the vote are as follows: 64 per cent…
April 21, 2023
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has reduced the maximum load limit on Ochre Pit Brook Bridge in Ochre Pit Cove from the vehicle’s legal limits to 20 tonnes, effective immediately. The reduction in the maximum load limit is related…
April 20, 2023
The westbound lanes of Pitts Memorial Drive leading from downtown St. John’s will be closed this evening (Thursday, April 20) from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The closure is necessary due to repair work on the bridge. The westbound lanes…
April 19, 2023
The last day to have studded tires removed from vehicles is Sunday, April 30, 2023. Under the Highway Traffic Act, studded tire use is only permitted between November 1 and April 30 each year. The Minister of Digital Government and…
April 18, 2023
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has reduced the maximum load limit on Goose River Bridge in Happy Valley-Goose Bay from the vehicle’s legal limits to 22 tonnes (three-axle single unit truck), 32 tonnes (four-axle truck and trailer) and 38…
