May 12, 2020
Fisheries and Land Resources is reminding anglers to follow public health guidelines for all COVID-19 alert levels during the upcoming salmon angling season, which opens June 1 and closes October 7. Salmon licences will still be available at retail vendors…
May 8, 2020
Effective Monday, May 11, the following forest access roads in the Lake Melville area of Labrador will be closed to vehicular traffic until further notice: Eight kilometers in the Grand Lake resource road system at the second gate; South Branch resource…
May 7, 2020
Fisheries and Land Resources reminds anyone who encounters wildlife to leave newborn, abandoned or displaced animals where they belong – in the wild. As members of the public become more engaged in responsible outdoor activities and follow guidelines of NLife…
May 6, 2020
Fisheries and Land Resources is working to address Newfoundland and Labrador’s food security needs during the COVID-19 pandemic by nearly doubling the volume of vegetable transplants available under the Vegetable Transplant Program – from 1.7 million transplants in 2019 to…
May 6, 2020
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources has reinstated 10 aquaculture licences to Northern Harvest Sea Farms (MOWI Canada East) in the Fortune Bay region on the south coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. The October 11, 2019…
May 6, 2020
Effective Friday, May 8, the Seal Bay forest access road near Robert’s Arm will be closed to vehicular traffic until further notice. Temporary forest access road closures at this time of year are required to protect roads from vehicular damage…
May 1, 2020
Fisheries and Land Resources is investigating a fire near Harbour Grace on Thursday, April 30, believed to be caused by an individual burning brush without a Permit to Burn and leaving the fire unattended. Forest fire-fighting staff and an air…
April 29, 2020
In any outdoor area where people may encounter your pet without their consent, dogs must be kept on a leash in accordance with provincial Animal Health and Protection Regulations. At this time of year, many species of wild animals are…
April 28, 2020
A fire near the Town of Portugal Cove South is being investigated under the provincial Forest Fire Regulations. The fire is believed to be caused by the alleged illegal burning of debris at a residential property in the community on…
April 23, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the deadline for Expressions of Interest to establish Cooperative Vegetable Cold Storage Facilities is extended from April 30 to June 30. The Provincial Government will consider proposals from individuals, producer cooperatives, or associations to establish…
