June 6, 2024
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture’s Spruce Budworm Early Intervention Control Program will be active along parts of Western Newfoundland and the Northern Peninsula this summer, subject to insect development and weather. Spruce budworm is a destructive forest insect…
June 6, 2024
The Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, participated in Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM) meetings in Cranbrook, British Columbia this week to discuss shared priorities, common challenges, and emerging opportunities in Canada’s forest sector.Minister Loveless assumes…
June 5, 2024
Raymond Brook Bridge on Pipeline Road in Goulds is closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic effective immediately due to damage. Please see overview map for location details. For further information contact the Land Management Division at 709-637-2081. -30-
May 31, 2024
Lucy Stoyles, MHA for Mount Pearl North and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture will deliver remarks to the International Council for Exploration of the Sea (ICES)/Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Working Group on Fishing Technology…
May 28, 2024
The Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, is in Ottawa today (Tuesday, May 28) representing the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador at a reception on Parliament Hill recognizing National Seal Products Day. National Seal Products Day is…
May 28, 2024
The Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, will be attending and delivering remarks at a reception today (Tuesday, May 28) on Parliament Hill recognizing National Seal Products Day. The event will take place 5.30 p.m. to 7.30…
May 24, 2024
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador today announced an investment by the Innovation and Business Investment Corporation (IBIC) of $15 million for a new Harvester Enterprise Loan Program. This program is an enhancement of the Fisheries Loan Guarantee Program and…
May 22, 2024
Please be advised that applicants to the 2024-25 big game licence draw can now view the draw results by logging into their Wildlife Information Management System (WIMS) accounts. Information about big game licence allocations, season dates, and payment options are…
May 22, 2024
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture: I rise to report a significant milestone in the protection and recovery of the species we typically refer…
May 16, 2024
Drivers are advised to exercise caution and watch for roaming moose when travelling on provincial roadways, particularly between dusk and dawn. There is an increased risk for moose-vehicle collisions at this time of year as many yearlings leave their mothers…
