Pleaman Forsey says the “issues identified by the Auditor General go far deeper than the changes proposed by Minister Byrne.”
The opposition’s shadow Forestry Minister, Pleaman Forsey, says he is “appalled by the report’s findings, particularly that government registries are not even reconciled, leading to inconsistent and outdated information across systems. Forsey says the Land Use Atlas is out of date, and the division doesn’t take complaints seriously. He says the “issues identified by the Auditor General go far deeper than the changes proposed by Minister Byrne.” The department’s Crown Lands Division receives approximately 3600 applications per year, and provides a range of uses including recreation, economic development, conservation, agricultural use, and other services.
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
