All News Releases

January 2

• Forestry and Agrifoods Sectors Provide Sound Benefits to Provincial Economy

  Natural Resources

January 4

• Hebron Sanction Welcome News for Province

  Executive CouncilNatural Resources

January 24

• Natural Resources Ministers Announce Appointments to the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board (Version française)

  Natural Resources

February 15

• Anniversary of the Ocean Ranger Remembered

  Executive CouncilNatural Resources

February 22

• Media Advisory: Minister to Open Oil and Gas Week

  Natural Resources

February 25

• Newfoundland and Labrador Celebrates Oil & Gas Week 2013

  Natural Resources

February 26

• Second Call Announced for Expressions of Interest to Develop Abitibi Lands in Central Newfoundland

  Natural Resources

February 28

• New Maps Increase Geological Understanding of Western Newfoundland

  Natural Resources

March 1

• Media Advisory: Minister to Attend International Mineral Convention and Trade Show

  Natural Resources

March 4

• Public Advisory: Polar Bear Warning Issued for St. Anthony

  Natural Resources

March 12

• Premier and Minister Honour Cougar Flight 491 Anniversary

  Executive CouncilNatural Resources

March 21

• Call for Expressions of Interest Focused on Creating a Diverse Forest Industry

  Natural Resources

March 27

• Media Advisory: Premier to Hold News Conference on Voisey's Bay Development Agreement

  Executive CouncilNatural Resources

March 28

• Government Secures Commitment from Vale for Underground Mine

  Executive CouncilNatural Resources

April 2

• CRA Survey Shows Majority of Residents in the Province Support Muskrat Falls

  Natural Resources

April 5

• Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Attend Forum on Hydraulic Fracturing

  Natural Resources

April 15

• Ministerial Statement - Economic and Employment Opportunities Secured with Underground Mine

  Natural Resources

April 17

• Ministerial Statement - The Provincial Government Pledges $90 Million Loan to Corner Brook Pulp and Paper

  Natural Resources

April 23

• Ministerial Statement - Muskrat Falls Project Receives Triple A Rating from Credit Agency

  Natural Resources

April 30

• Ministerial Statement - Agreement Reached on Compensation for Exploits River Hydroelectric Assets

  Natural Resources

May 1

• Permits Required During Official Forest Fire Season

  Natural Resources

• Media Advisory: Ministers to Outline Amendments to Offshore Occupational Health and Safety Legislation

  Natural ResourcesService NL

May 2

• Amendments Strengthen Offshore Occupational Health and Safety Practices

  Natural ResourcesService NL

May 6

• Public Advisory: Avalon Residents Cautioned About Fire Risk

  Natural Resources

May 7

• Ministerial Statement - Start of Forest Fire Season is a Reminder to be Cautious Outdoors

  Natural Resources

May 10

• Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Official Opening of Sawmill in Hampden

  Natural Resources

May 15

• Working Capital to Secure Wood Inventory Supply for Burton’s Cove Logging

  Innovation, Business and Rural DevelopmentNatural Resources

May 17

• Call for Bids Includes Multiple Offshore Regions

  Natural Resources

May 23

• National Forest Week Contest Recognizes Trees Are Terrific

  Natural Resources

May 24

• Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Official Opening of the Pepsi Centre Studio Annex in Corner Brook

  Natural Resources

May 27

• Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Moves Forward on Financing of the Muskrat Falls Project

  Executive Council Natural Resources

May 31

• Public Advisory: Repairs Scheduled for Bridges at Chipper Forest Access Road

  Natural Resources

June 5

• Development Plan Amendment Approved for the South White Rose Extension

  Natural Resources

June 7

• Media Advisory: Minister to Address Mining Conference in Baie Verte

  Natural Resources

June 11

• Mining Conference Showcases Industry Developments and Partnerships

  Natural Resources

June 12

• Business Receives $250,000 for Pressure-Treated Wood Facility

  Innovation, Business and Rural DevelopmentNatural Resources

June 14

• Mining is Front and Centre at Labrador Resource Investment Roundtable

  Natural Resources

• Premier Announces Mining Industry Advisory Committee

  Executive CouncilNatural Resources

June 17

• Special Project Orders Issued for Muskrat Falls Project

  JusticeNatural ResourcesExecutive CouncilLabour Relations Agency

June 18

• Federal-Provincial Cooperation Modernizing Liability for Offshore Petroleum Drilling Operators

  Natural Resources

June 19

• Inspectors Appointed to Enforce Animal Health and Protection Act

  Natural Resources

June 21

• Conservation Officers Issue Tickets and Warnings to Motorists During Roadside Checks

  Natural ResourcesService NL

• Ministers Congratulate First Female Chair of the Mining Association of Canada

  Executive CouncilNatural Resources

June 26

• Successful Meetings Held with Petroleum Companies in China

  Executive CouncilNatural Resources

• Provincial Government Investment Supports Province's First Shore-Based Hyperbaric Reception Facility

  Innovation, Business and Rural DevelopmentNatural Resources

June 27

• Public Advisory: Open Fire Ban Implemented in Western Labrador

  Natural Resources

June 28

• Public Advisory: Open Fire Ban Extended to all Regions of Labrador

  Natural Resources

• Newfoundland and Labrador Delegation Concludes Successful Mission to China

  Executive Council Natural Resources

• Public Advisory: Provincial Government Outlines Action to Address Evacuation of Town of Wabush

  Municipal AffairsNatural ResourcesAdvanced Education and Skills

June 29

• Public Advisory: Efforts Ongoing to Address Forest Fire in Labrador and Evacuation of Town of Wabush

  Municipal AffairsNatural ResourcesAdvanced Education and Skills

July 5

• Public Advisory: Island Residents Should Be Cautious When Lighting Campfires

  Natural Resources

• Public Advisory: Cabin Owners in Labrador West Cautioned to Stay Away from Area

  Natural Resources

July 9

• Public Advisory: Update Provided on Fight Against Wabush Forest Fire

  Natural ResourcesMunicipal Affairs

July 11

• Public Advisory: Wabush Cabin Owners Reminded of Dangerous Conditions

  Natural ResourcesMunicipal Affairs

July 15

• Atlantic Energy Ministers Meet in Pictou

  Natural Resources

July 23

• Public Advisory: Provincial Government Lifts Fire Ban in Labrador

  Natural Resources

July 26

• Public Advisory: Repairs Scheduled for Sandy River Bridge

  Natural Resources

August 6

• Residents Encouraged to Purchase Local Produce

  Natural Resources

August 9

• Farm Field Day Encourages Residents to Come Down to the Farm

  Natural Resources

August 13

• Minister Concludes Trip on Hydraulic Fracturing

  Natural Resources

August 23

• Media Advisory: Minister to Attend 2013 Energy and Mines Ministers' Conference

  Natural Resources

August 31

• Public Advisory: Residents Cautioned to Stay Off Forest Access Roads

  Natural Resources

September 9

• Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in Agriculture Tour

  Natural Resources

• Public Advisory: Repairs Scheduled for Rodney Pond Resource Road

  Natural Resources

September 10

• Winter Wheat Research on the West Coast Helps Offset Cost of Imported Grain

  Natural Resources

September 13

• Public Advisory: Black Bear Activity Reported in Roddickton, Englee

  Natural Resources

• Media Advisory: Minister to Welcome Delegates to Canadian Institute of Forestry Annual General Meeting and Conference

  Natural Resources

• Public Advisory: Residents Asked to be Vigilant on Forest Access Roads

  Natural Resources

September 16

• Minister Talks Diversification and Innovation at National Forestry Conference

  Natural Resources

September 19

• Grade 5 Poster Contest Entries Illustrate Trees are Terrific

  Natural Resources

September 23

• Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Attend Tree Planting Ceremony

  Natural Resources

September 26

• Exciting Oil Discovery Confirmed in Bay du Nord Exploration Well

  Natural Resources

September 27

• New Book Educates Students About Spread of Rabies

  Natural Resources

September 30

• Enthusiastic Response to National Forest Week

  Natural Resources

October 1

• Media Advisory: Minister to Address Arctic Oil and Gas Conference

  Natural Resources

• Shutdown at Sexton Lumber Expected to be Temporary

  Natural Resources

October 4

• Public Advisory: Placentia Residents Asked to Refrain from Feeding Foxes

  Natural Resources

October 9

• Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Attend Eastport Agricultural Show

  Natural Resources

October 10

• Media Advisory: Premier to Hold News Conference on White Rose Extension Project

  Executive CouncilNatural Resources

• Premier Announces Significant Advancement in White Rose Extension Project

  Executive CouncilNatural Resources

October 11

• Public Advisory: Gambo Area Residents Warned of Black Bear Activity

  Natural Resources

October 18

• Media Advisory: Ministers to Address Agreement-in-Principle Regarding CETA

  Innovation, Business and Rural DevelopmentFisheries and AquacultureNatural Resources

• Agrifoods and Garden Show Offers First-hand Look at Growing Industry

  Natural Resources

October 21

• Minister Commends Energy Access Agreement

  Natural Resources

October 23

• Media Advisory: Minister to Attend the Energy Council of Canada’s Person of the Year Reception and Awards Dinner

  Natural Resources

October 28

• Mining Week Kicks off in Newfoundland and Labrador

  Natural Resources

October 29

• Media Advisory: Premier and Minister to Participate in Mining Week Activities

  Executive CouncilNatural Resources

October 30

• Fire Fighters Face Unique Challenges During Forest Fire Season

  Natural Resources

November 4

• Ministerial Statement - Minister Provides Position on Hydraulic Fracturing

  Natural Resources

November 6

• Ministerial Statement - Agreement Advances the Development of the White Rose Extension Project

  Natural Resources

• Motion Defeated to Return Muskrat Falls to the Public Utilities Board

  Natural Resources

November 18

• Public Advisory: Wood Harvested for Projects in Labrador Available for Domestic Use

  Natural Resources

• Ministerial Statement - Forest Fire Management Staff Commended for Protecting Province and People

  Natural Resources

November 26

• Ministerial Statement - Celebrating Mineral Investment Opportunities in Newfoundland and Labrador

  Natural Resources

• Labrador-Island Transmission Link Released from Federal Environmental Assessment

  Natural ResourcesEnvironment and Conservation

November 29

• Media Advisory: Premier Available to Media on Nova Scotia UARB Maritime Link Decision

  Executive CouncilNatural Resources

December 2

• Media Advisory: Minister to Address Arnold's Cove Area Chamber of Commerce

  Natural Resources

December 10

• Premier Announces Completion of Federal Loan Guarantee and Financing

  Executive CouncilNatural Resources

• Harper Government Announces Final Loan Guarantee for Lower Churchill Projects (Version française)

  Executive CouncilNatural Resources

December 13

• Public Advisory: Residents Reminded to Abide by Tree Cutting Regulations

  Natural Resources

December 17

• Web-based AgPal Provides Agriculture Industry with Program Information

  Natural Resources

December 19

• Scheduled Land Tenure System Implemented by the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board

  Natural Resources

December 24

• Minister Reflects on Achievements of 2013

  Natural Resources