November 15, 2019
The McKenzies Brook bridge, located at the 3.7-kilometre mark on the McKenzies Brook forest access road near the Town of Glenburnie, will be closed for repairs for three days effective Monday, November 18 to Wednesday, November 20. The bridge will…
November 13, 2019
Elvis Loveless, Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries and Land Resources, will bring welcoming remarks at the 2019 International Coldwater Prawn Forum tomorrow (Thursday, November 14). The event is taking place at the Sheraton Hotel, 115 Cavendish Square, St. John’s beginning at…
November 13, 2019
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, today provided an update on the Community Garden Support Program, an initiative to increase food self-sufficiency, access to fresh foods, and consumption of fruits and vegetables. Since launching the program…
November 12, 2019
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, today provided an update on an initiative to help increase the variety of crops grown in Newfoundland and Labrador, and offer commercial farmers a head start to the growing season….
November 7, 2019
A technical briefing for media on aquaculture policies and procedures will be provided tomorrow (Friday, November 8). The briefing will take place in the Petten Building board room, 30 Strawberry Marsh Road, St. John’s at 9:30 a.m. The Honourable Gerry…
November 7, 2019
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, today provided an update on the Newfoundland and Labrador Regional Pastures Program, an initiative that has put more than 26,000 acres of otherwise marginal land to good use as forage…
November 5, 2019
The following statement was issued today by the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources. The images of rabbits that appear to have been carelessly discarded for no apparent reason or justification is as disturbing to me as…
November 4, 2019
The Department of Fisheries and Land Resources is advising the public that while it is well intentioned, to not engage in the clean-up of wildlife disposal sites that are the subject of an investigation into illegal dumping. On Friday, November…
November 1, 2019
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, today announced an extension to the Western Sno-Riders Trail Network that will enable snowmobile operators to access trails in the western region without having to bypass the City of Corner…
October 30, 2019
The Department of Fisheries and Land Resources is making six additional Agriculture Areas of Interest – totaling approximately 5,700 hectares – available to ensure prime agricultural land continues to be protected and secured for long-term use. Properties are now available…
