January
January 17
Early Snowfall Helping
Wildlife Enforcement
January 18
New Mining Operations Set to
Begin
January 23
Media Advisory: Minister Dunderdale to Address
Business Outlook Conference
February
February 1
Province Awards Contract for
Western Region Oil and Gas Study
February 21
Three Gambo Residents Plead Guilty to
Wildlife Offences
February 25
Minister
Participates in Oil and Gas Week Launch
February 29
Helicopter Patrols Helping Province Protect Threatened Caribou
March
March 6
Mining
Conference Highlights Province’s Mineral Prospects and Global Competitiveness
March 7
Release of Environmental Reports
Signals Next Phase for Former Mine Sites
Return of Offshore Drilling
Rig Good News for Industry and Province
March 11
$500 Million Expansion Shows Province Successfully
Competing in Global Mining Industry
March 12
Public Advisory: Polar Bear
Warning Issued for Roddickton and Conche
March 18
Organization to Help
Find New Uses for Forest Resources
March 26
Public Advisory: Polar Bear Sightings on Northern
Peninsula
March 31
Programs Are Continuing for Newfoundland and Labrador
Producers
April
April 2
Province
Approves Decision on North Amethyst Development Plan
April 3
Hunters Reminded to Respect Caribou Hunting
Regulations
April 14
Province Promotes Uranium Development
Within its Jurisdiction
April 16
Public Advisory: Forest
Access Road Closure
April 17
Ministerial Statement - Increased Enforcement
Efforts Result in Reduction in Illegal Hunting of Protected Caribou Herds
April 23
Ministerial Statement - Province
Marks National Soil Conservation Week
Forestry and Agrifoods Agency Hosts
Forest Fair in Corner Brook
April 24
Media Advisory: Minister to
Speak at Forestry Events in Corner Brook
April 25
Forest Sector to Benefit from
Industry Diversification Initiatives
April 29
Budget 2008 Investments in Natural Resources,
Business and Tourism Sectors Will Strengthen Province for Future Generations
Budget 2008 Targets Opportunities That Foster
Development of Knowledge-based Industries
Unprecedented Investment of $673 Million Enhances and
Restores Provincial Infrastructure
May
May 1
Dates Set for 2008 Forest Fire Season
May 2
Premier and Minister
Joining Largest Delegation in Province’s History for Houston Oil Show
May 8
Silviculture Partnerships Employing Student Tree
Planters
Province Well Received at World’s
Largest Oil and Gas Show
May 15
Public Advisory:
Forest Access Roads Open in Lake Melville Area
May 20
Media Advisory:
Minister to Launch Geological Field Program
Media Advisory: Minister to
Address Women in Resource Development Committee
May 21
Province Launches Expanded Geological Mapping
Program
May 26
Media Advisory: Government to Provide Status Update of
Lower Churchill Project
Lower Churchill Project Expenditures Released
May 27
Media Advisory: Technical Briefing and Media
Availability on Legislation Pertaining to the Province’s Energy Corporation
May 28
Energy Corporation Structure Ensures Accountability
and Competitiveness
June
June 3
Province
Provides Increased Funding for Regional SPCA Chapters
Provincial Government
Funding Limestone Trucking Costs for Farmers
June 5
Government
Details Commitment to Fur Farming Industry
June 6
2008 Calls for
Bids Show Diversity of Oil and Gas Opportunities
June 10
Province
Committed to Exploring Agricultural Opportunities in Labrador
June 12
Media Advisory:
Minister to Address Annual Mining Conference
June 13
Media Advisory: Minister to Provide Details of
Increased Funding for Agriculture
June 16
Media Advisory: Atlantic Agriculture
Ministers Meeting in Province
Baie Verte Mining
Resurgence Dominates Conference
Province Increases Support
for Agriculture and Agrifoods Sector
Atlantic Agriculture Ministers Commit to Regional
Cooperation
June 18
Minister
Provides Details on Energy Plan Budget Initiatives
June 20
Development
Opportunities to be Showcased at Expo Labrador
June 27
Province Looking for
More Information About Creation of Atlantic Energy Office
July
July 7
Labrador Spray
Program Focuses on Hemlock Looper Infestation
July 8
Media Advisory:
Minister to Attend Federal/Provincial/Territorial Agriculture Ministers' Conference
July 11
Province Accepting
Applications for Aleutian Disease Management Program
Governments Announce
Completion of Growing Forward Multilateral Framework
July 15
Pet Owners Encouraged to Be Vigilant in
Examining for Ticks
July 24
First Gold Poured at Pine Cove Mine
