February 17, 2023
Large numbers of caribou are currently active on roadways in various locations in western Newfoundland. Motorists should be on the lookout for caribou when travelling in the following areas: Route 490 near the former Abitibi Mill Site; Route 460 (White’s…
February 16, 2023
A high number of caribou are currently active on Northern Peninsula roadways near St. Anthony airport, making them vulnerable to traffic. Motorists are advised to watch out for caribou in these areas. Caribou are expected to remain in the region…
February 16, 2023
The Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, and the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, are pleased to see the shared commitment between the Association of Seafood Producers (ASP) and the Fish, Food and…
January 25, 2023
A Request for Proposals has been issued to acquire, develop and utilize pasture land located near Pouch Cove on the Avalon Peninsula. Applications are open to recognized, not-for-profit pasture committees. The successful committee will receive a Licence to Occupy Crown…
January 17, 2023
Registration is now open for the first winter edition of the Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop, taking place between March 3-5, 2023 at the Burry Heights Camp on Salmonier Line. This unique winter workshop will give participants an opportunity to…
January 13, 2023
Residents observing dead or sick bats on the ground or bats flying during winter are asked to report sightings to provincial wildlife ecologists. Public reports about bat behavior help detect and track white-nose syndrome, a deadly, non-native bat disease that…
January 9, 2023
The Provincial Government is seeking public and stakeholder input on amendments to section 36 of the Lands Act. This section focuses on adverse possession of Crown lands – commonly referred to as “squatters’ rights.” Three changes are being considered to…
December 21, 2022
An investigation into salmon poaching by Resource Enforcement Division officers with the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture has resulted in convictions, fines and prohibitions from fishing inland waters for two individuals. Jordan Hodder and Brady Hill, both of Stoneville,…
December 15, 2022
The Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, today provided an update on the Provincial Government’s food self-sufficiency target, efforts to protect and enhance farmland, and ongoing support for the agriculture sector. Minister Bragg will be available to…
December 9, 2022
The Provincial and Federal Governments announced an $800,000 investment that will help Country Ribbon Inc. deliver more fresh, local chicken to major retailers in Newfoundland and Labrador through the purchase of air-chill technology and secondary processing equipment. The Honourable Bernard…
