2 years ago
Groundfish Industry Development Council disappointed in DFO’s management approach for Redfish
On Friday the Department of Fisheries and Oceans unveiled its management plan for Unit 1 redfish in the Gulf of St. Lawrence for the 2024-25 period. The plan sets a Total Allowable Catch of 60,000 tonnes for the next year. The group says this number is seen as reasonable, however, the decision to allocate the […]
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2 years ago
Newfoundland Power Employees Hosting Annual EnviroFest Beautification Projects
Newfoundland Power and its employees are celebrating National Environment Week and more than 25 years of environmental stewardship by hosting six EnviroFest 2024 beautification projects. Events are taking place in Northern Arm, Point May, Gander, Freshwater, Cormack, and Long Beach Marina Park. “Being actively involved and part of the communities where our employees live and […]
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2 years ago
Foggy conditions on the Avalon and Central persist causing reduced visibility for morning drive
Roads are mostly wet across the province. There are once again areas of fog on the Avalon Peninsula and central Newfoundland. Skies are clear on the west coast and in Labrador. The MV Legionnaire is operating on a one vessel enhanced schedule. There are a number of light delays and cancellations at the St. John’s […]
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2 years ago
Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program Now Accepting Funding Proposals
Submissions are now being accepted for the Provincial Government’s Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program. The program centers around the government’s commitment to preventing violence experienced by Indigenous women, children, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ individuals. Projects eligible to receive funding through the program include initiatives focused on increasing awareness, education, and training, investing in leadership development, building community […]
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