July 25, 2025
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, met with federal Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson and eastern ministers responsible for fisheries and aquaculture from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Québec, and Prince Edward Island in Moncton on July 24….
July 19, 2025
The Provincial Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is closely monitoring a wildfire located near the Town of Musgrave Harbour. Residents are advised to make preparations for possible evacuation, in case the fire spreads towards the town and evacuation is required…
July 15, 2025
While today’s fire suppression activities on the wildfire impacting Chance Harbour were effective, residents and cabin owners are advised that tomorrow’s forecasted north-northwest winds have the potential for heavy smoke and fire growth towards the communities of Jamestown and Winter…
July 15, 2025
Please be advised that the current fire situation in Chance Harbour requires that the resource road commonly known as Chance Harbour Resource Road, located near the Town of Winterbrook, will be closed to the public until further notice. A map…
July 11, 2025
A province-wide fire ban prohibiting setting of outdoor fires on forest land or within 300 metres of forest land is in effect in Newfoundland and Labrador until further notice. The ban is authorized under the authority of section 99 of the…
July 10, 2025
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has confirmed that a dog in Hopedale has tested positive for rabies. The dog was reported to have had possible contact with a fox in the community about six weeks ago. Public Health has…
July 9, 2025
The Provincial Government today announced it is enhancing the Harvester Enterprise Loan Program to make the down payment loan and interest rebate more accessible to fish harvesters by offering them as stand-alone options. As part of the program changes, loan…
July 9, 2025
The following statement is being issued by the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture: As Minister responsible for Forestry and Wildlife, I am honoured to recognize the invaluable contributions of Earl B. Pilgrim to wildlife conservation, forestry…
July 7, 2025
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is reminding the public to help prevent encounters with black bears or other wildlife. Black bear activity is not unusual during the summer. People are reminded to take precautions to avoid attracting bears…
June 27, 2025
The public is reminded to exercise care and caution if using personal fireworks during Canada Day celebrations over the coming days. Residents planning to use personal fireworks should consult the Forest Fire Hazard Rating Map to determine the daily level…
