April 17, 2023
Applications for the 2023-24 Provincial Agrifoods Assistance Program are now available to support current farmers and new entrants to the province’s agriculture and agrifoods sectors. The deadline to apply is May 15, 2023. Budget 2023 approved $2.25 million for the…
April 14, 2023
The Public Health Agency of Canada is investigating an outbreak occurring in eight provinces of Salmonella infections linked to snakes and feeder rodents. Salmonellosis is a well-known foodborne illness caused by Salmonella bacteria. However, it can also occur if a…
April 14, 2023
An investigation into salmon poaching on the Bay de Verde Peninsula by Resource Enforcement Division officers with the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture has resulted in convictions, fines and prohibitions from recreational fishing for three individuals. Cory Tizzard and…
April 5, 2023
The Provincial Government will begin offering COVID-19 bivalent vaccine as a spring booster dose to specific populations identified by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization, beginning on April 17, 2023. These populations include: Adults 80 years of age and older;…
April 5, 2023
The public is advised that the provincially-operated swimming pool at the Corner Brook Arts and Culture Centre will be closed on Monday, April 10, for required maintenance. The pool will resume normal operations on Tuesday, April 11. -30-
April 3, 2023
Effective Wednesday, April 5, forest access roads in the Point Leamington, Botwood, Lewisporte, Glenwood, Birchy Bay, Gander Bay, Gambo and Glovertown areas will be closed to vehicle traffic until further notice. Signage will be posted on roads that are closed…
March 31, 2023
Motorists on the Northern Peninsula are being asked to watch out for caribou when travelling on the roadway located between Plum Point and St. Anthony Airport. A significant portion of the St. Anthony caribou herd has overwintered in this area. Over…
March 31, 2023
Effective Monday, April 3, 2023, fines will increase under the Highway Traffic Act as follows: An increase of $100 for exceeding the speed limit, and excessive speeding in construction and school zones. Fines are based on excessive speeds ranging between…
March 30, 2023
Residents are reminded that following a decision of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), effective April 1, 2023, local 10-digit dialing will be in effect in Newfoundland and Labrador. People looking to call Provincial Government offices or Government Service Centres,…
March 30, 2023
The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer advises that the NL Alliance have voluntarily deregistered as a political party in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in accordance with Section 280(1)(a) of the Elections Act, 1991. Deregistration of the NL…
