Public Advisory: Residents Reminded to Stop Feeding Wild Foxes

The article reports that a recent Arctic fox killed near Nain tested positive for rabies, confirmed by the Provincial Government with the test result coming from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. It notes past rabies cases in the region and advises residents to avoid and report affected animals, vaccinate pets, and seek medical treatment if contact…

The article notes that polar bears are increasingly present along the Northern Peninsula and coastal Labrador as they search for food, leading to sightings such as the one captured by Kristie Hurley in St. Anthony. It also references a prior public advisory from the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, which urged residents to keep a safe…

Pharmacists rallied in front of two St. John’s hospitals, urging the government to address a deepening staffing crisis. NTV reports on the protest and ongoing concerns about pharmacist staffing shortages.

The article reports that the initial round of funding under the Community Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation Program, totaling about $2.26 million, will support 58 Newfoundland and Labrador communities in developing resiliency plans and prevention/mitigation projects. It notes the program is a $12.8-million joint federal-provincial investment under the…

The Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands warns residents to stop feeding or handling wild foxes, stating it is a public safety hazard and could lead to euthanization of the animals. The article notes that feeding wildlife causes them to lose fear of humans, can affect their health, and that people should report aggressive or nuisance animals to…

The article reports on sounds of spring in Newfoundland and Labrador, noting various birds returning and arriving as winter ends. It describes sightings and timing for species such as fox sparrow, robin, gannets, and ring-billed gulls, as well as spring behavior of ducks and inshore birds around coastal locations.