June 11, 2020
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources: Mr. Speaker, community gardens are a wonderful source of fresh, local food – they are also peaceful, shared…
June 10, 2020
Non-resident angling licences will be available for purchase early next week for non-residents who have complied with all COVID-19 Special Measures and Exemption orders, and fulfilled self-isolation requirements as outlined by the Chief Medical Officer of Health. Non-resident angling licences…
June 8, 2020
June 8 is World Oceans Day, an annual celebration of our oceans and an opportunity to raise awareness of the need to take action to help protect and conserve the world’s ocean resources. The theme for World Oceans Day 2020…
June 5, 2020
Six recipients in Newfoundland and Labrador have been awarded 2020 FireSmart Canada Wildfire Community Preparedness Day Grants valued at $500 each to help fund local projects aimed at reducing the risk of wildfire damage to homes and properties in and…
June 4, 2020
Volunteer instructors with the Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop are bringing some of the program’s most popular topics indoors, with free online courses available June 6 and 7. Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshops provide an opportunity for women to enhance…
June 1, 2020
Funding applications for the 2020-21 Community Garden Support Program are still available to help eligible municipalities and community groups establish and enhance new and existing community gardens. To date, 48 applications have been approved for the upcoming season. There is…
June 1, 2020
The Department of Fisheries and Land Resources has completed the Big Game Licence Draw for the 2020-21 hunting season. Applicants can view the results online at the Wildlife Information Management System website. Applicants will also receive notification by mail in the…
May 27, 2020
The following statement was issued today by the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources. ‘I wish to extend my sincere condolences to the families of the fishermen from St. Lawrence lost at sea this week while aboard…
May 25, 2020
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, today released a report on consultations related to whether or not to allow the shooting of moose causing crop damage on farms at night – a practice currently prohibited. A…
May 13, 2020
The following statement was issued today by the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources: During the past several weeks fish harvesters and plant workers throughout Newfoundland and Labrador have been voicing genuine and serious concerns about the…
