September 24, 2019
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will bring remarks to the Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association’s 26th Annual Cold Harvest Conference and Trade Show tomorrow (Wednesday, September 25). Minister Byrne will also announce updates to aquaculture sector…
September 24, 2019
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will participate in a National Forest Week tree planting ceremony tomorrow (Wednesday, September 25) in celebration of National Tree Day. The event is being held at Victoria Park, 34 Sudbury…
September 20, 2019
Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are being encouraged to get outside to explore our forests and learn more about the importance of this valuable resource during National Forest Week, September 22 to 28. This year’s theme is “Canada’s Forests: Diverse Outdoor Classrooms”. National…
September 19, 2019
The Department of Fisheries and Land Resources has been made aware of alleged threats to the physical safety of domestic and commercial harvesters in the Southwest River Valley, near Port Blandford. The alleged threats were made on social media by…
September 19, 2019
The Department of Fisheries and Land Resources has received several complaints over the past few days about the presence of a black bear in Snook’s Harbour and neighboring communities. Conservation officers have investigated and set a trap in an effort to…
September 17, 2019
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will speak at a reception tomorrow (Wednesday, September 18) in support of the province’s lobster fishery. The event will take place in New Harbour at Quin-Sea Fisheries Limited, 1 Government Road,…
September 17, 2019
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will speak at a job fair and information session on the new west coast acute care hospital hosted by Corner Brook Health Partnership tonight (Tuesday, September 17) at the Corner…
September 16, 2019
There has been a report of a black bear sighting in Corner Brook in the Fillatre Avenue – Sunnyslope Drive area. Conservation officers are monitoring and advise residents to take appropriate steps to avoid encounters with black bears. Anyone sighting…
September 13, 2019
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, invites residents to celebrate Newfoundland and Labrador’s growing agriculture industry this fall by participating in upcoming Open Farm Day activities, Agriculture Expos, and local fall fairs. Open Farm Day on…
September 13, 2019
Hunters throughout Newfoundland and Labrador are being encouraged to engage in safe and responsible hunting and familiarize themselves with federal and provincial hunting regulations as the 2019-2020 big game hunt is set to commence in certain parts of the province….
