October 15, 2020
The Provincial Government has identified an opportunity to establish a marine salmon farming operation in the Bays West area of Bay d’Espoir towards Burgeo and Port aux Basques, to create employment and economic development through production of 15,000 to 20,000…
October 9, 2020
The Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, today announced a nearly $1.25-million investment to help establish vegetable cold storage and packing facilities in Happy Valley-Goose Bay and Robinsons. Spruce Meadow Farms, near Happy Valley-Goose Bay, will receive…
October 8, 2020
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture: Mr. Speaker, during a recent visit to the west coast, I had the opportunity to tour the new…
October 7, 2020
Provincial Resource Enforcement Officers with the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture seized nets, Atlantic salmon and related items following two investigations in the Lewisporte area on September 10 and 14. Charges are pending under the federal Fisheries Act. Anglers…
October 5, 2020
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture: On September 23 I had the pleasure of participating in National Forest Week and National Tree Day celebrations…
September 25, 2020
The opening of a new state of the art wildlife laboratory will improve the province’s ability to undertake vital scientific wildlife studies and research. The Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture toured the laboratory today in Pasadena. The…
September 24, 2020
The Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture will tour the new Wildlife Division laboratory facilities tomorrow (Friday, September 25) in Pasadena starting at 10:30 a.m. The lab is located at 1 10th Avenue (same site as the…
September 22, 2020
The Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture and the Honourable Sarah Stoodley, Minister of Digital Government and Service NL will participate in National Tree Day ceremonies tomorrow (Wednesday, September 23). Minister Loveless will attend a tree planting…
September 18, 2020
Funding applications for the Provincial Honey Bee Program are now available for eligible beekeepers. In partnership with the Newfoundland and Labrador Beekeeping Association, the Provincial Government announced $300,000 for training and support for the beekeeping industry in June 2020. The…
September 18, 2020
The installation of a bridge on the Logger School forest access road near the City of Corner Brook, is scheduled to begin Monday, September 21 and continue until Friday, September 25. Users of the road can expect delays of several hours…
