August 21, 2025
ParksNL appreciates the ongoing cooperation of visitors in following the temporary wildfire mitigation measures within provincial parks. As conditions improve across the province and off-road vehicle restrictions on forested land are lifted, ParksNL is also reinstating permissions for propane fire…
August 18, 2025
ParksNL would like to thank park patrons for their cooperation in complying with the temporary wildfire mitigation efforts that were enacted this weekend. The Provincial Government is maintaining some of its temporary wildfire prevention measures in Provincial Parks. Ongoing vigilance…
August 15, 2025
Given the unprecedented wildfire activity in Newfoundland and Labrador, the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation is advising that Provincial Parks will be implementing temporary wildfire prevention measures. Newfoundland and Labrador is home to 32 provincial parks, each offering…
August 13, 2025
The Honourable Fred Hutton, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, and Craig Foley, Chief Executive Officer of Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador, are urging Air Canada and CUPE, representing Air Canada flight attendants, to continue to work together to avoid…
August 11, 2025
The Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) ministers of sport, physical activity and recreation have concluded a two-day conference focused on advancing governments’ collective priorities. They also met with the Aboriginal Sport Circle to discuss Indigenous sport and recreation initiatives and…
July 29, 2025
The nomination deadline for the 2025 Premier’s Medals for Arts, Heritage, Sports and Recreation has been extended. Submissions will now be accepted until Friday, September 19. Announced in 2023, the Premier’s Medal for Arts, Heritage, Sports and Recreation represents the…
July 25, 2025
The Honourable Fred Hutton, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, congratulates the Town of Clarenville for being named Newfoundland and Labrador’s Most Active Community through the ParticipACTION Community Challenge. The town will receive a prize of $15,000 to put…
July 16, 2025
The Honourable Fred Hutton, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, will attend the Canada Games Athletes’ Rally tonight (Wednesday, July 16). The athletes’ rally will take place at the PowerPlex, 90 Crosbie Road, St. John’s, starting at 6:00 p.m….
July 11, 2025
The Honourable Fred Hutton, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, will participate in the unveiling of the new statue honouring Gordon Pinsent’s legacy tomorrow (Saturday, July 12). The event takes place at 1:30 p.m. at the Grand Falls-Windsor Town…
July 4, 2025
The Honourable John Hogan, KC, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will participate in the grand opening of the Gerry Squires RCA Memorial Gallery on Sunday, July 6. The event begins at 2:00 p.m. at Holyrood Heritage Society Museum Gallery and…
