April 7, 2020
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, visitor centres at the Mistaken Point Ecological Reserve and World Heritage Site, Cape St Mary’s Ecological Reserve, and Salmonier Nature Park will remain closed until further notice. Guided tours of Mistaken Point scheduled for…
April 6, 2020
The Department of Fisheries and Land Resources has received a report of a polar bear near the community of Tilting on Fogo lsland. Conservation officers have been in communication with local RCMP who are currently monitoring the bear’s movement. The…
April 3, 2020
The Provincial Government has launched an online resource to provide accurate and timely information and data about the coronavirus pandemic. The COVID-19 Data Hub uses a geographical information system (GIS) to map daily COVID-19 information updates across our province. The hub includes: An…
April 3, 2020
The Department of Fisheries and Land Resources is extending the annual validation expiry date for all current existing aquaculture licences in Newfoundland and Labrador from March 31, 2020 to May 31, 2020. The department will work with industry during the…
March 31, 2020
Retailers in Newfoundland and Labrador selling milk, chicken and eggs should not limit quantities available to customers. Healthy supplies of these products are produced in Newfoundland and Labrador, are continuously available, and no shortages or service disruptions are anticipated. Customers…
March 31, 2020
The deadline for receipt of big game licence applications for the 2020-21 big game hunting season has been extended by two weeks to April 17 at 4:30 p.m. NDT. For the convenience of applicants, the deadline has been extended as far…
March 25, 2020
Funding applications for the 2020-21 Community Garden Support Program are now available to help eligible municipalities and community groups establish and enhance new and existing community gardens. There is no application deadline until further notice. As part of the $2.25-million…
March 24, 2020
The public is reminded the deadline for receipt of big game licence applications for the 2020-21 big game hunting season remains April 3, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. NDT. Applications can be submitted by email at wildlifelicence@gov.nl.ca, online through the Wildlife Information…
March 24, 2020
Funding applications for the 2020-21 Provincial Agrifoods Assistance Program are now available to help current farmers and new entrants prepare for the upcoming season. There is no application deadline until further notice, and applicants should feel no pressure to apply…
March 24, 2020
The expiry date for all current valid fish processing and fish buyer licences in Newfoundland and Labrador is being extended from March 31, 2020 to August 31, 2020. This decision is being made in consideration of economic impacts on the…
