July 10, 2024
A Resource Enforcement Division investigation into overfishing has resulted in convictions, fines and prohibitions from fishing inland waters for two individuals. Nathan Macey of Red Bay and Perry Savoury of Middle Arm were convicted and fined in Provincial Court in…
July 8, 2024
Today, the Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, and the Federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, announced the creation of a new Priority Place for Species at Risk: the Limestone Landscapes of the…
June 28, 2024
The public is reminded to exercise care and caution when using personal fireworks during Canada Day celebrations this weekend. Provincial forest fire regulations do not restrict the use of personal fireworks; however, individuals are encouraged to check with municipal authorities…
June 28, 2024
The outdoor fire ban prohibiting setting of fires on forest land or within 300 metres of forest land has been lifted for the Island of Newfoundland but remains in effect for Labrador until further notice. The ban is authorized under the…
June 21, 2024
The Provincial Government is reminding residents that an outdoor fire ban prohibiting the setting of fires on forest land or within 300 metres of forest land, is in place for all of Newfoundland and Labrador until further notice. The ban was…
June 19, 2024
Recent dry weather conditions in Labrador and forecasted warm temperatures for both Labrador and the island in the coming days have increased the wildfire risk throughout the province. To reduce the risk of forest fires and to support the efforts…
June 14, 2024
Yesterday there were four new fire starts in the Labrador west region. Two of these fires are in the vicinity of Churchill Falls, one fire located 12 kilometres southwest from the community and eight kilometres from Churchill Falls airport, and…
June 14, 2024
A Resource Enforcement Division investigation into moose hunting and discharging a firearm within the community of Mooring Cove on the Burin Peninsula on October 9, 2023, has resulted in a fine and hunting prohibition for one individual. Gerard Bonnell of…
June 13, 2024
Forestry officials are encouraging residents in the Labrador West region to be vigilant as recent prolonged dry conditions and high temperatures have resulted in an elevated wildfire risk. The Fire Weather Index (FWI) forecast is HIGH for parts of Labrador…
June 7, 2024
June 8 is World Oceans Day, a special day commemorated annually around the world to celebrate our oceans, the many benefits they provide, and those who earn a livelihood in ocean-related industries and organizations. The Newfoundland and Labrador World Oceans…
