June 30, 2023
With the arrival of the summer season, residents and other users of pesticides are reminded that pesticide use in Newfoundland and Labrador must follow the Environmental Protection Act and Pesticide Control Regulations. A pesticide is defined as any product, device, organism,…
June 29, 2023
As part of the commitment to lower greenhouse gas emissions and reduce energy costs for residents, the Provincial Government, in collaboration with Natural Resources Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada, today announced just over $157 million towards implementation of…
June 29, 2023
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister Responsible for WorkplaceNL, today announced the appointment of Ann Martin as Chief Executive Officer for WorkplaceNL. The appointment is for a five-year term and is effective immediately. Ms….
June 28, 2023
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will announce details of the new Provincial Oil to Electric Incentive Program tomorrow (Thursday, June 29). The event takes place at The Fluvarium, 5 Nagles Place, St. John’s beginning at…
June 23, 2023
Today, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed to launch a feasibility assessment to establish the South Coast Fjords as a new national marine conservation area. This vital next step in the process to safeguard marine and coastal waters in Canada…
June 22, 2023
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, together with the Government of Canada, Miawpukek First Nation, Qalipu First Nation, and the Town of Burgeo, will be in Burgeo tomorrow (Friday, June 23), to make an important announcement…
June 15, 2023
Environmental Assessment Bulletin The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has announced the following relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKING REGISTERED: Cat Bay Cottage Access Road (Reg. 2249) Proponent: Brent Payne…
June 9, 2023
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has announced the following relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKING REGISTERED: Northwest Brook Remote Recreational Cottage (Reg. 2248) Proponent: Murray Gordon The proponent is…
June 5, 2023
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, is recognizing today, Monday, June 5, as the 50th anniversary of World Environment Day. The theme of World Environment Day 2023 is ‘Solutions to Plastic Pollution’, a call for global…
June 5, 2023
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, today officially opened Coastal Tire Recycling, the province’s new tire recycling facility, located in Conception Bay South. The minister was joined by Derm Flynn, Chair, Multi-Materials Stewardship Board (MMSB); Charles…
