March 23, 2018
Derrick Bragg, Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries and Land Resources, will address attendees at the annual Fisherperson’s Service held as part of Fisherperson’s Weekend, March 24 and 25. The service will be held Sunday, March 25, at 6:30 p.m. at the…
March 21, 2018
The Department of Fisheries and Land Resources is reminding residents that the deadline for big game licence draw applications is March 29, 2018, at 4:30 p.m. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible to ensure timely processing. Eligible hunters…
March 15, 2018
Residents are cautioned about polar bears reported in several areas on the Northern Peninsula, including St. Anthony, Great Brehat, St.Carol’s, Roddickton and Griquet. Residents who live in areas where polar bears have been known to frequent are encouraged to take…
March 12, 2018
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will address the Egg Farmers of Newfoundland and Labrador during their Annual General Meeting tomorrow (Tuesday, March 13) at 12:00 p.m., at the Delta Hotel, St. John’s, 120 New Gower…
March 9, 2018
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, is attending the Seafood Expo North America 2018 at the Boston Convention Centre. Minister Byrne will host a reception for industry on March 10 and attend the expo on March…
March 6, 2018
Residents are cautioned about a polar bear reported in the St. Anthony and Griquet areas. Residents who live in areas where polar bears have been known to frequent are encouraged to take appropriate steps to avoid an encounter with bears….
March 6, 2018
Derrick Bragg, Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries and Land Resources, will address delegates at the Newfoundland and Labrador Horticulture Producers Council Annual Conference today (Tuesday, March 6), at 7:30 p.m. at the Quality Hotel, Gander. The Newfoundland and Labrador Horticulture Producers…
February 27, 2018
The Provincial Government is implementing changes to the moose and caribou quotas and reinstating the Canid Collection Program for the 2018-19 big game season. The 2018-19 big game season will see: A reduction in the overall moose quota for resident…
February 26, 2018
The provincial Fisheries Advisory Council concludes that the inclusion of the principle of in the federal Fisheries Act would provide strong support for efforts to ensure the long-term viability of the fishing industry in Newfoundland and Labrador. The council reached…
February 14, 2018
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, today announced initiatives that will improve Crown Lands services for the benefit of all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. Some of the initiatives that Minister Byrne highlighted include: Implementation of a toll-free,…
