January
January 5
Newfoundland Pony Focus of Photo Archive
January 7
Province Provides Rate Assistance to Diesel-Powered Communities
January 15
Domestic Cutters Advised to
Obtain New Permits
January 16
Marketing Consultant Retained for Forestry Industry
January 26
Province Produces its Billionth Barrel
Public Advisory: Bridge Over Crooked
Knife Brook Closed
January 29
Lewisporte Area Domestic Cutters Advised to Obtain
New Maps
Media Advisory: Premier and Minister to Hold News
Conference
Province Reaches Improved Development Agreement with
Vale Inco
February
February 5
Fur Farm Operation Receives Provincial Funding
February 12
Provincial
Agrifoods Assistance Program Set for 2009-10
February 16
Media Advisory: Ministers to
Travel to Labrador West for Series of Meetings
February 17
Media Advisory: Provincial Government to Make Major Infrastructure Announcement
Ministers Commence Meetings in Labrador West
February 19
Public Advisory: Polar Bear Warning Issued for Black Tickle
February 20
Supreme Court of Canada Dismisses Appeal
February 23
Celebrate Oil and Gas
Week 2009
February 27
Extension Provided for
2008 Wood Pellet Rebate Program
March
March 3
Province Promoting Mining Exploration
and Attraction in Budget 2009
March 11
Local Farm Recognized
During Canadian Agricultural Safety Week
Media Advisory: Minister to
Address NEIA Conference
March 19
Media Advisory:Premier and Minister Available to the Media
March 23
Hunters Told Threatened Caribou Will Be Protected
March 24
Call for
Expressions of Interest to be Issued for Former AbitibiBowater Fibre
March 25
Formal Agreement with Vale Inco Officially Signed
March 26
A Green Investment: Budget 2009 Invests in the Environment
Strength Through Innovation: Budget 2009 Positions
Newfoundland and Labrador as Centre for Innovation
March 27
Government Encouraging Darkness for One Hour March 28
Province to Assume Operation of AbitibiBowater Hydro Assets
Public Advisory: Dead Birds Under Examination
Killing of Threatened Caribou Shows Blatant Disregard
for Species at Risk
March 31
Energy Efficiency Initiatives for Labrador
Communities Moving Forward
April
April 2
Media Advisory: Premier Williams, Minister
Dunderdale and Ed Martin to Announce New Recall Power Arrangements
Public Advisory: Polar Bear
Warning Issued for Lodge Bay, Labrador
Historic Arrangement Sees Newfoundland
and Labrador Wheel Upper Churchill Power Through Quebec to North American
Markets
April 6
Province Celebrates National Wildlife Week
April 7
Government Puts Waterbomber Purchase on Hold
April 8
Discovery in the Flemish Pass Basin
April 9
Provincial Government Gives Green Light to Collective
Agreement for Construction at Long Harbour
April 14
Hydromet Facility Achieves First Milestone
Public Advisory: Polar Bear Warning for St. Anthony Area
April 15
Province Invites Expressions of Interest for Timber Resource
in Central Newfoundland
April 16
Public Advisory: Seal Bay Access Road to Close Temporarily
April 17
Hunters Convicted of Big Game and ATV Violations
April 23
Second Annual Forest Fair Promotes Industry
Media Advisory: Forest Fair 2009 Kicks Off with Opening Ceremony
April 24
2009 Residential Wood Pellet Rebate Program
Announced
April 29
Hebron Project Operator Opens Local Office
April 30
Toll-Free Number Available for Reporting Forest
Fires
Animal Protection Legislation to be Updated
May
May 4
Media Advisory: Minister and Delegation Attending Offshore Technology Conference
May 7
Interest High in Newfoundland and Labrador Petroleum Sector
May 15
Commemorative
Stamp Pays Tribute to the Newfoundland Pony
Public Advisory: Public Cautioned About
Forest Fires
May 20
Province-wide Poster Contest Open to
Grade 5 Students
May 28
Calls for Bids Span Three Offshore Regions
June
June 5
Public Advisory: Polar Bear Warning Issued for Black Tickle
June 11
Congratulations to MUN�s Earth Science Team on International Award
June 16
Province Achieves Increased Equity Stake, Top Royalty Rate in Hibernia Southern Extension
Media Advisory: Technical Briefing for the Development of the Hibernia Southern Extension
Media Advisory: Minister to Address NOIA Conference
June 17
Bull Arm Location of Multi-Million Dollar Refit
Province Positions Hydro to Make Critical Investments in Infrastructure
June 23
Department Issues Clarification Regarding Revenue
from Hibernia
June 24
Media Advisory: Premier and Ministers to Meet With Union Officials
New Generation of Agriculture Programming
Launched
June 30
Public Advisory: Extreme Fire Index in Labrador
July
July 3
Public Advisory: Fire Index Remains High for Parts of
Labrador
July 7
Media Advisory:
Minister to Attend
Federal/Provincial/Territorial Agriculture Ministers' Conference
July 8
New Maps of West Coast to Help Advance Mining and Petroleum Sectors
Media Advisory: Minister Unable to Attend Federal/Provincial/Territorial Agriculture Conference
July 10
Public Advisory: Province Conducting Prescribed Burn
Close to $4 Million in Economic Development Initiatives Announced for Central Region
July 14
Media Advisory:
Minister Available to Media on Kruger Meeting
July 15
Public Advisory: Prescribed Burn to be Conducted
Provincial Wildlife Officials Plan George River
Caribou Herd Census in 2010
July 24
Public Advisory: Caution Advised as Resource Roads
Upgraded Near Happy Valley-Goose Bay
August
August 14
Public Advisory: Prescribed Burn to be
Conducted
Domestic Wood Cutters
Convicted for Timber Cutting Violations
Media Advisory: Minister to
Attend Annual Farm Field Day
August 18
Silviculture Activities
Taking Root in Lewisporte
Over One Million Tree Seedlings Planted in Terra Nova
August 19
Government Promotes Healthy
Tree Growth in Baie Verte-Springdale
August 20
Media Advisory: Minister to Hold News Conference in Roddickton
August 21
Government Invests $10 million to Strengthen Forest Industry and Create Jobs on Northern Peninsula
August 24
Minister Encourages Residents to Join the Eat Atlantic Challenge
August 25
Province Makes Another Significant Investment in Sawmill Industry
August 27
Media Advisory: Minister to Hold News Conference in Lethbridge, Bonavista Bay
Province Hosting Canada�s Energy and Mines Ministers
August 28
Bonavista Peninsula Sawmill Industry Boosted with $2.25 Million Investment
Media Advisory: Photo Oppportunity for Opening of 2009 Energy and Mines Ministers� Conference
August 31
Media Advisory:
Energy and Mines Ministers Available to Media at Conclusion of Conference
September
September 1
Canada�s Mines Ministers Discuss a
Sustainable Recovery for the Mining Sector
House of Assembly to Reconvene to Amend
Water Rights Act
September 2
Canada�s Energy
Ministers Discuss a Sustainable Recovery
Hibernia Operator Receives
Approval to Develop AA Blocks
September 3
Public Advisory: Prescribed
Burn to be Conducted
Public Advisory: Black Bear
Warning Issued for Mary�s Harbour and Lodge Bay
September 4
800,000
Seedlings Take Root on the West Coast
Public Advisory: Prescribed
Burn Postponed
September 8
Media Advisory:
Technical Briefing on Proposed Amendment to the Energy Corporation of
Newfoundland and Labrador Water Rights ActSeptember 9
Public Advisory: Bob�s Head Access Road to Temporarily Close
Public Advisory: Prescribed Burn to be Conducted
Maritime Route Still Option for Lower Churchill Power
September 10
Public Advisory: Prescribed Burn to be Conducted
Public Advisory: Prescribed Burn to be Conducted
Silviculture Activities Spruce up Bonavista South
September 11
Government Supports Site Reforestation in Bonavista
North
September 14
Government Contributing to a Healthy Future for Labrador�s Forests
September 16
Public Advisory: Prescribed Burn to be Conducted
September 18
Public Advisory: Prescribed Burn to be Conducted
Media Advisory: Educational Forestry Initiative to be Launched in Corner Brook
September 21
Futures from Forests
Initiative Launched During National Forest Week 2009
October
October 1
Agrifoods and Garden Show Celebrates 11 Years and Bountiful Harvest
October 2
Official Fire Season Ends; Residents Asked to Remain Vigilant
October 5
Hunters Reminded to
Follow the Rules for Big Game Season
Video Promotes
Province�s Energy Innovation
Tree Planting
Benefits Trinity North
October 6
Silviculture
Sustains Industry Opportunities in Central Region
October 7
Silviculture Activities Plant Seeds for Healthy Forests in St. George�s-Stephenville East
October 8
Government Demonstrates
Responsible Forest Management in Gander
October 13
Silviculture Helps Nurture New Growth in Ferryland
October 16
Buchans Tailings Pond Dam Closed Until Further Notice
October 20
Media Advisory: Media Availability to Open Large-Scale
Hydro Forum
Province�s Offshore Expertise Attractive to Russia
October 21
Environmental Benefits of Large-Scale Hydro Focus of
Forum
October 28
Waterbomber
Purchase Renews Fleet and Delivers Industrial Benefits
New Areas Available for
Harvesting of Fuel Wood in Central Newfoundland
October 29
Homeowners Encouraged to Secure a Wood Pellet Supply for Winter
October 30
Newfoundland and
Labrador Celebrates Provincial Mining Week
November
November 2
Media Advisory: Career
Opportunities Explored at Women in Mining Forum
Hunter Charged After
Firearm Discharges in Vehicle
November 4
Media Advisory: Minister to
Open Annual Mining Conference and Trade Show
November 5
Media Advisory: Minister to
Launch Newfoundland and Labrador Rock and Mineral Kit at Exploits Valley
Intermediate
New Maps Add to Geoscience
Knowledge of Western Newfoundland
November 6
Media Advisory: Ministers
to Participate in Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador Convention
Membership Enhances Forest
Fire Fighting Capabilities
Media Advisory: Launch of
Newfoundland and Labrador Rock and Mineral Kit Cancelled
November 12
Public Advisory: Public Asked for
Information in Moose Shooting
November 18
Media Advisory:
Minister to Announce Funding for Province�s Dairy Industry
November 19
New Initiative Helps Dairy Industry
Feed Itself
Silviculture Sustains
Future Growth in Central Region
November 23
Interest
Continues in all Regions of the Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore
December
December 1
Province�s Equity
Investment Fully Recouped with Discovery of New Oil
Claims by the Official
Opposition Careless and Erroneous
December 11
Hebron Partners Modify Development Concept
December 16
Ministerial Statement - Minister Reports on Progress of
Energy Plan Implementation
December 17
Opportunities
Abound in the Newfoundland and Labrador Petroleum
Industry
