Jim Hancock - Botwood Deputy Mayor

06/11/2026

The Town of Botwood ATV Policy is now available online.

06/10/2026

Help our Resource Enforcement officers protect Newfoundland and Labrador's natural resources by reporting suspected illegal activity online at http://stoppoaching.ca or by calling 1-877-820-0999.

06/10/2026

06/09/2026

Français Grants to Youth Organizations 2026-2027 Grants to Youth Organizations (GTYO) provide special project funding to not-for-profit youth-serving organizations operating...

06/09/2026

The public consultation period related to the Botwood Wharf Rehabilitation Project ends at 11:59pm today.

If you wish to make your opinion known please use the link in the attached post.

06/09/2026

06/08/2026

Homeowners play a big role in protecting their property, neighborhoods, and communities from the threat of wildfire.

There are simple things homeowners can do to create a defensible space around their properties, like stacking firewood away from your home, or trimming grass and weeds.

More tips on preventing wildfires in communities are available at FireSmart Canada

Most importantly, if you see a wildfire, report it immediately – call 1-866-709-FIRE (3473) to ensure an efficient response.

Report suspected illegal activity 24/7 by calling 1 877 820 0999 or visiting www.stoppoaching.ca

06/07/2026

Message from Chief Jenny – June 5, 2026

As a member of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Fisheries Committee, I had the honour to welcome Chiefs, technicians, and AFN staff from across Canada to Corner Brook last week. For many, it was their first visit to the island, and I was proud to host them and show them around our beautiful territory.
Over our three days together, we reviewed the committee’s strategic plan and reaffirmed our commitment to proactive stewardship. At the heart of that work is the integration of traditional knowledge and science to support informed decision-making.

Our work strives to maintain our right to access traditional foods, which means sustaining our stocks through responsible harvesting so that our children and grandchildren can continue to benefit from what our ancestors passed down.
Our discussion extended to the future of our economies and how environmentally responsible, community-led wealth creation can support our people without compromising who we are.

These priorities are reflected across the full range of our water ecosystems, from offshore to inland and from eels to seals.

Our committee works with AFN staff to bring issues to the Chiefs in Assembly. When these issues are supported, we enable the AFN Executive to raise our concerns with all levels of government and advocate for the protection of our resources for generations to come.

I am proud to serve as a member of the National Fisheries Committee. Each time we meet, whether virtually or in person, we learn from one another and deepen our understanding of our respective communities. I am grateful to everyone who travelled here and contributed to these important conversations. Together, we are helping build a future in which our fisheries remain strong, our rights are upheld, and our communities continue to thrive.

06/06/2026

𝐑𝐂𝐌𝐏 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬

RCMP NL reminding motorists to exercise caution and obey posted speed limits in construction zones as roadwork activity increases across the province.

With more construction projects underway on highways and roadways, RCMP Traffic Services is actively conducting enforcement in construction zones to help protect both roadway workers and the travelling public.

Drivers are reminded that posted construction zone speed limits and traffic control measures remain in effect whenever signage is displayed, regardless of whether workers are visibly present. Construction zones often contain hazards such as heavy equipment, uneven road surfaces, narrowed lanes and modified traffic patterns that require motorists to reduce their speed and remain alert.

Construction zones can change rapidly and present unexpected hazards. Even when workers are not immediately visible, drivers must continue to obey posted signage and speed limits to ensure the safety of everyone using the roadway.

The attached photo shows an RCMP officer conducting traffic enforcement on the Trans-Canada Highway at the Foxtrap Access Road interchange, one of the busiest sections of highway in Newfoundland and Labrador. In many construction zones, roadway workers are separated from passing traffic by little more than temporary traffic control devices such as pylons.

Driving above the posted speed limit in a construction zone significantly increases the risk of collisions and serious injuries. Higher speeds reduce reaction times; increase stopping distances and make it more difficult for drivers to respond to sudden changes in road conditions or traffic patterns.

RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador remains committed to improving road safety and encourages all motorists to slow down, stay focused and respect construction zone signage to help keep roadway workers and fellow drivers safe.