January
January 14
Forest Management
Planning Process Begins in Central Region
January 20
Media Advisory: Public
Consultation Session Planned for Central Region
January 25
Media Advisory:
Minister Wiseman to Address Board of Trade Luncheon
Oil and Gas Study Assists in Identifying
Opportunities in Western Region
January 29
Hunters Reminded to Follow Hunting Regulations
Rock and Mineral Kit Showcases
Province�s Geology and Mineral Potential
February
February 5
Province Assumes Custody and Management
of Closed MillFebruary 11
Acting Premier Recognizes 25th Anniversary of Atlantic
Accord
February 16
Media Advisory: Acting Premier to Hold News Conference
Province Signs Deal on Hibernia Southern Extension
February 21
Newfoundland and Labrador Government Calls on Quebec Innu to Respect
Conservation Principles
February 22
Oil and Gas Week 2010 Gets Underway
March
March 1
New Animal Protection Legislation on Spring Legislative Agenda
March 3
Premier Says Illegal Activity by Quebec Innu Will Not Be Tolerated; Acting Premier Responds to Quebec Innu Allegations
March 5
Expressions of Interest Sought for Labrador Forest Sector
March 8
Media Advisory:
Minister Attending International Mining Convention and Trade Show
March 10
Optimism Strong Among Newfoundland and Labrador
Delegation at International Mining Conference
March 17
Media Advisory:
Minister to Announce Mining Initiative
Budget 2010 to Include
Funding for Minerals Strategy
March 18
Conference Assists in
Growing Horticulture Industry
March 19
Investigation
Results in Big Game and ATV Violation Convictions
Public Advisory: Motorists
Warned to be Aware of Caribou in St. Anthony Area
March 22
Media Advisory: Ministers to
Make Announcement on Remediation of Contaminated Sites
March 23
Budget 2010 to Include $10 Million
for Contaminated Sites
March 26
Celebrate the Earth
with One Hour of Darkness on March 27
March 29
Strengthening the Economy for a Prosperous Future:
$1 Billion Slated for Infrastructure Spending in Budget 2010
Managing Our Natural Resources � For Our Children and Our Future
March 30
Ministerial Statement: Water Management Agreement Established for the Churchill River
April
April 6
Public Advisory: Provincial Agriculture Building Closed
for Water Repairs
April 7
Provincial Energy Efficiency Program Continues Despite
Federal Changes
Public Advisory: Spring Thaw Closes Forest Access Roads
April 12
Department Preparing for Arrival of Hemlock Looper
April 22
Third Annual Forest Fair Looks Beyond 2010
Budget 2010 Funds Residential Wood Pellet Appliance
Rebate Extension
April 26
Drier than Normal Conditions Increase Forest Fire Risk
April 27
Provincial Government Corrects Misinformation Regarding Abitibi
April 30
Governments Urge Speedy Resolution to Strike
May
May
3
Media Advisory: Minister Leading Delegation to Offshore Technology Conference in Houston
May 6
Media Advisory: New Waterbomber to be Unveiled
May 7
Largest Delegation in Province�s
History Attends International Offshore Exhibition and Conference
Media Advisory: Event to Unveil Waterbomber Postponed
Resumption of Mining Project Provides Boost for Western
Labrador
May 12
Consultant Retained for Review of
Offshore Oil Spill Safety Practices
Public Advisory: Polar Bear Warning Issued for Labrador
Coast
Media Advisory: Technical Briefing on R�gie de
l��nergie�s Decision
Quebec's Refusal of Transmission Access Once Again
Demonstrates Its Arrogance and Discriminatory Business Practices
May 25
Media Advisory: Unofficial English Translation of the R�gie de l��nergie�s Decision to be Released Followed by Technical Briefing for Media
May 26
Unofficial English Translation of the R�gie de l��nergie�s Decision Available
Ministerial Statement - Minister Reports on Progress of Three-Well Drilling Exploration Program by Nalcor Energy � Oil and Gas
May 31
Government Launches a Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Discussion Paper
June
June 1
Ministerial Statement - First Production from North Amethyst Achieved
June 4
Media Advisory: Minister Available to Media at
Conclusion of Atlantic Agriculture Ministers� Meeting
Media Advisory: Change in
Time for Media Availability
National Forest Week Poster Contest Open to Grade 5
Students
June 7
Member of Provincial Public Service Named One of Canada�s Top 40 Under 40�
June 11
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Mining Conference
June 15
Media Advisory: Technical Briefing on New Animal
Health and Protection Act
Media Advisory: Minister to Deliver Opening Address
at NOIA Conference
June 16
Minister Provides Details of Proposed New Animal
Health and Protection Act
June 17
Media Advisory: Minister to Deliver Keynote Address
to Energy Council
Public Advisory: Closure of Exploit�s River Bridge
June 23
Public Advisory: Closure of Harpoon Brook Bridge
June 30
Minister Refutes Accusations of Company
Media Advisory: Minister Available to Discuss Mill
Developments
July
July 6
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Agriculture
Ministers� Conference
July 7
Calls for Bids Show Continuing Interest in
Province�s Offshore Oil and Gas
July 9
Public Advisory: Repairs Scheduled for Harpoon Brook Bridge
Public Advisory: Department Warns Against Feeding Black
Bears
July 14
Benefits Strategy for Lower Churchill Construction Projects Ensures
Opportunities for the People of Newfoundland and Labrador
Public Advisory: Northern Peninsula Residents Asked to Refrain from Feeding Foxes
July 15
Pet Owners Should Be Vigilant When Examining for Ticks
July 19
Growing Forward Marks First Anniversary in Province
July 21
Public Advisory: Prescribed Burn to be Conducted
July 22
Public Advisory: Seal Bay Access Road to Temporarily Close
July 26
Media Advisory: Province�s Newest Waterbomber Arrives
Province�s Newest Waterbomber Arrives
July 28
Geological Mapping Program Results in Greater Mineral Knowledge and Information
August
August 2
Public Advisory: Prescribed Burn to be Conducted
August 9
Extension Granted for Review of Offshore Oil Spill Safety Procedures
August 17
Public Advisory: Rattling Brook Bridge to Temporarily Close
August 24
Provincial Delegation Attends One of the World�s Leading Energy Forums
September
September 13
Public Advisory: Prescribed Burns to be Conducted
September 16
Media Advisory: Minister Attending Energy Meetings in Montreal
September 20
Many Events Planned to Celebrate National Forest Week 2010
September 22
Media Advisory: Minister to Address International Oil and Gas Symposium
Public Advisory: Update on Natural Resources Building
September 23
Public Advisory: Exercise Caution When Using Forest Access Roads
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend National Forest Week Event
Public Advisory: Forest Access Roads and Bridges
Closed
September 24
Replacement Fabrication Work for Hebron Project Agreed Upon
Public Advisory: Additional Forest Access Roads Closed
Public Advisory: George�s Pond Forest Access Road Reopens
September 27
Public Advisory: Prescribed Burn to be Conducted at Lynx Pond
September 30
Number of Forest Fires Decreased in 2010