Minister Loyola O'Driscoll is asking the federal Fisheries minister grant seven-day access to the South Coast and West Coast, as a balanced approach meeting the needs of everyone.
The Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture is calling for a seven-day food fishery….for all of us. In the House of Assembly yesterday, Loyola O’Driscoll started by saying the food fishery is an important part of our culture, food security and community life. He says the Federal Government’s announcement with the expansion of the province’s food fishery, is welcomed. However, O’Driscoll says communities, residents and advocacy groups continue to call for more consistency and fairness. He is asking the federal Fisheries minister grant seven-day access to the South Coast and West Coast, as a balanced approach meeting the needs of everyone.
No buildings or equipment damaged during an overnight fire at Wildcove and a water bomber is on the scene
Fire ban in effect in Corner Brook until further notice
RNC handing out tickets and adding enforcement in a construction zone near Steady Brook
“March for Atlantic Salmon” at the Majestic Lawn in Corner Brook on Sunday
Crews continue to work on hot spots after an overnight fire at Wildcove and air quality advisories have been issued
