Replacement Licence plate(s) You can make an appointment to have a lost, stolen or destroyed licence plate replaced. Staff will confirm the registered owner’s identity, update the vehicle records, and the plate(s) will be exchanged. The fees for new licence plate(s) are outlined in the fees policy. Do you need a front license plate in […]
Category: Newfoundland
Is There Taxes On House Insurance In Newfoundland?
Scope. The temporary Retail Sales Tax (RST) elimination will apply to personal property insurance, such as home insurance, but will not apply to commercial property insurance. The temporary elimination will be effective for policies entered into or renewed between April 7, 2022 and April 6, 2023. Does home insurance have tax? When you pay an […]
Why Is There Overfishing In Newfoundland?
Mismanagement. In 1949 Newfoundland joined Canada as a province, and thus Newfoundland’s fishery fell under the management of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO). The department mismanaged the resource and allowed overfishing. Why is overfishing happening in Newfoundland? Overfishing is one way to disrupt ocean ecosystems. Allied causes are trawl nets and other fishing […]
Why Was The Cod Fishing Industry In Newfoundland Shut Down In 1992?
The aim of the policy was to help restore cod stocks that had been depleted due to overfishing. Today, the cod population remains too low to support a full-scale fishery. For this reason, the ban is still largely in place. Why did cod fishery in Newfoundland collapse? Overexploitation by international fishing fleets forced the species […]
Can You Cut Pine Trees In Newfoundland?
Seasoned wood is the preferred choice for firewood. Cutting white and red pine (dead or alive) is not allowed in Newfoundland and Labrador due to the scarcity of this tree species. When can you cut wood in Newfoundland? Generally, the forest fire season in Newfoundland and Labrador runs from April to October. During forest fire […]
Can You Sell Firewood In Newfoundland?
Anyone planning to sell firewood can apply for a commercial cutting permit or timber purchase licence by contacting their local Forest Management Office. How do I get a wood permit in Newfoundland? Various Forestry permits and licences may be obtained by contacting your nearest Forest Management District Office. Can you cut pine trees in Newfoundland? […]
What Is Newfoundlands Tree?
Newfoundland & Labrador — Black spruce (Picea mariana) Needles are 8-15 mm long, linear, four sided, dull blue-green, and blunt pointed. Cones are 2-3 cm long, ovoid, purple when young and brown in maturity, persisting up to 30 years in clusters. What is var wood? Abies balsamea (L.) Mill. A dense steeple-shaped conifer of small […]
Why Is Great Britain’S Climate Milder Than Newfoundlands?
WARM-WATER CURRENTS AND CLIMATE For example, Great Britain and Newfoundland, Canada, are located at about the same latitude. However, the Gulf Stream flows close to Great Britain. The warm water of the Gulf Stream warms the air around Great Britain. As a result, Great Britain has a milder climate than Newfoundland. Why does England have […]
Why Does England Have A Much Warmer Climate Than Newfoundland Canada Despite Being At The Same Latitude?
We are on the same latitude as Canada, however, we do not experience the same climate due to winds across the Atlantic. The warm air from South & Central America is pushed northeast across the Atlantic towards Europe and hits the United Kingdom, Portugal, France etc and warms us up. Why is England warmer than […]
What Type Of Fog Is In Newfoundland?
Coastal fog is very frequent in the spring, on the east coast, because of the icebergs off shore. In the summer, when warm air flows from the south quadrant over the cold waters surrounding Newfoundland, fog engulfs the southwestern and southern coast … occasionally for days! What are the 3 types of fog? A. Fog […]