Among the 126 federal public sector workers in this province who received notification this week that their jobs could be affected by upcoming cuts, are Habitat Management employees with DFO.  Public Service Alliance of Canada spokesperson Jeannie Baldwin says it's all part of changes to the Fisheries Act. She says government is…

A group of anglers and hunters has launched a petition calling on the provincial government to take a responsible approach to moose management.  The group, which is concerned about the emotional response to moose-vehicle collisions in the province, argues that the provincial government has to take serious measures to ensure the moose population doesn't continue to decline.  On VOCM Backtalk with Paddy Daly, Edward Smith said people have to take a greater responsibility and accept that we…

Stay in touch. When in or near the water, younger children should be under “touch supervision”—or within an arm’s length of a grown-up—at all times.

Get lessons. Formal swimming instruction may lower the risk of drowning for children ages 1 to 4. (But remember: It will not make them “drown proof.”)

Hold the beer. Adults should refrain from drinking alcohol when supervising little ones in or near the water. Likewise, adolescents should be warned of the dangers of swimming or…

Middle Cove Beach is abuzz today, now that the capelin are rolling. Children and parents, fishermen and tourists have all come down to Middle Cove -- some for sport, others just for fun.  The capelin aren't just attracting people; flocks of gulls have been drawn to the area, and whales are also getting in on the bounty, all of which iis adding to the spectacle for residents and tourists alike.  

All that activity is causing a few problems for traffic in the area.  Mayor of Logy Bay,…

The Department of Natural Resources has extended the ban on outdoor fires to the island.  Outdoor fires for camping or the burning of brush is now banned right across the province due to dry conditions.  Government says the ban won't be lifted until conditions improve.  

VOCM News.

The provincial government is learning more about the island's caribou population and its predators thanks to a 15.3 million dollar study that is now winding down.  It's been a mystery that has made people scratch their heads since the early 1990's; the once plentiful, native caribou are declining across the island.  Shane Mahoney led members of the media and Minister Terry French into the Middle Ridge area late last week.  Among the discoveries: a kill-site where only fur, a jaw bone and a…

Coyote Shooting Season Fees, Dates & Harvest Limit 2012-2013

The 2012-2013 coyote season runs from Sept. 08, 2012-July 13, 2013 provincewide

Big game draw is completed, you can get your result on line.

Police are investigating after two hunters shot and killed a dog near Middle Pond on the Southern Shore Highway on Saturday. Jim Owens says he and his 2-year old black Lab, Quacker went for a run in the woods near his home when she got about 30 feet ahead of his ATV on the narrow path. Owens says he lost sight of the dog in a dip and that's when he heard the shot. He told VOCM Nightline with Pete Soucy he approached two …

A Memorial University of Newfoundland professor says St. John's should look at how other Canadian cities are dealing with coyotes now that the animals are being spotted in and around the provincial capital

A coyote was killed Tuesday near Torbay Road in St. John’s, after sightings of the animal were reported in many parts of the city. Police and wildlife officers stopped the animal — which, officials later told CBC, was a 29-pound male.

Coyote in St. John's on May 1. (Bob…

The salmon angling season opens today for most of theprovince. For Newfoundland, all rivers are open starting today until September 7. In Labrador, the season runs from June 15 to September 15. But before you head out, there are responsible practices and various management measures for the fishing season. Outlined in the…