November 15, 2023
With the longest coastline in the world, Canada’s coastal communities rely on the fish and seafood industry as an integral contributor to local and regional economies. This is why the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Government of Canada…
November 14, 2023
The Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, will bring greetings during the opening reception of the Seafood Industry Innovation Summit 2023 tomorrow (Wednesday, November 15). The event is taking place at ALT Hotel, Indigo/Cyan Room, 125 Water…
November 14, 2023
The Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, will make a funding announcement tomorrow (Wednesday, November 15) for the provincial fishery and aquaculture sectors. Minister Loveless will be joined by the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic…
November 10, 2023
A bridge located on the Lethbridge Resource Road at Meeting Pond will be closed to all traffic from Tuesday, November 14 to Friday, November 17 for scheduled maintenance. The public should seek alternate routes when travelling in this area while…
November 1, 2023
The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture: Speaker, farmers and producers are known for their strong work ethic, positive attitude, and deep connection to the…
October 17, 2023
Proposed changes to the Aquaculture Act, 2023, will modernize policy and regulations and will provide guidance and direction for growing Newfoundland and Labrador’s aquaculture sector. Proposed improvements to the legislation would support the orderly development of an environmentally sustainable aquaculture…
October 4, 2023
Georgia Kean of New-Wes-Valley is the lucky winner of the 2023-24 Newfoundland and Labrador Youth Outdoor Dream Adventure, sponsored by the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, Next Ridge Outfitter, HUNTERcourse.com, and other participating organizations and businesses. The Youth Outdoor…
September 29, 2023
A new land reserve is being established in the area of Ragged Beach in order to further protect the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve bird populations from potential impacts of future development. Eighty-two per cent of all of North America’s puffins…
September 27, 2023
The Provincial Government is investing nearly $346,000 to support agriculture infrastructure projects for fruit and vegetable producers under the 2023-24 Provincial Agrifoods Assistance Program, including more than $127,000 for eight new entrants to the agriculture sector. Access to good food…
September 25, 2023
A recent investigation conducted by the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture’s Resource Enforcement Division has resulted in two individuals being charged with offences under the Newfoundland and Labrador Fishery Regulations and the Fishery (General) Regulations. On August 4, 2023,…
