A whale entangled in fishing gear has washed ashore in Spaniard's Bay. In a statement, officials with DFO will travel to the area to assess the situation. The public is being asked to remain away from the whale. A beached whale can pose several risks to both people and the surrounding environment. Dead whales can carry bacteria and pathogens that may be harmful to humans and pets. As a whale decomposes, it produces gases such as methane, hydrogen sulfide, and ammonia. These g

The federal government is increasing the northern cod quota by 55 per cent this year after new science assessments found the stock has reached the healthy zone for the first time since the 1992 moratorium. Fisheries and Oceans Canada announced Friday that the total allowable catch for northern cod in fishing area 2J3KL will increase from 38,000 tonnes in 2025 to 59,000 tonnes in 2026. Federal Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson said the decision will support a stronger commerc

NL Health Services has declared an outbreak of invasive meningococcal disease in Central Newfoundland after three laboratory-confirmed cases were identified in the region. In a public advisory issued Friday, health officials said Public Health has completed case and contact management procedures and has notified individuals considered close or high-risk contacts. Those identified as close contacts have been offered vaccination against meningococcal group B disease. Officials

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is expected to provide an update today on its management approach for several key commercial fisheries in Newfoundland and Labrador. The department has scheduled a technical briefing this morning to discuss management plans for major commercial fisheries in the province. More details will be released at approximately 11:30 a.m. NDT. Fisheries management decisions announced by the federal government can affect harvest levels, conservation measures,

At around 1:32 a.m. last night, the RNC responded to a serious single-vehicle rollover accident in the area of Mayor Avenue at Newtown Road. This is an active investigation as the RNC Accident Investigation Unit and the RNC Forensic Identification Section are on scene at this time. Mayor Avenue between Newtown Road and Empire Avenue will remain closed for an extended period of time. Newfoundland Power is also on scene dealing with a power pole down.