Category: Newfoundland

The main emphasis on spring grain production in Newfoundland is to get the crop in the soil as early as possible. Winter wheat should be seeded late August however in the past it has been difficult to get the seed on time. Seeding winter wheat in early to mid September has given very satisfactory results. […]

Diesel prices: We show prices for Newfoundland and Labrador from 29-Aug-2022 to 05-Dec-2022. The average value for Newfoundland and Labrador during that period was 2.52 Canadian Dollar with a minimum of 2.07 Canadian Dollar on 26-Sep-2022 and a maximum of 3.09 Canadian Dollar on 14-Nov-2022. What is the price of gas in Nfld today? Price […]

The inland areas of the island are generally hilly and rugged. Shallow bogs and heath vegetation covers much of the land. Most of Newfoundland’s towns and cities are located in the bays and coves of the island’s west and northeast coasts. What is the geographical area of Newfoundland? Newfoundland is roughly triangular, with each side […]

These flowers include wild lily-of-the-valley (Maianthemum canadense), the almond-scented twinflower (Linnaea borealis), and the beautiful yellow clintonia, or bluebead lily (Clintonia borealis). Bogs have a high water level close to the peat cover. Here grow some of Newfoundland’s most familiar flowering plants. What flowers grow in Newfoundland? Flowers of “The Rock” – A Flora-logue of […]

The Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly is unique because the government sits to the left of the speaker in parliament rather than the right, which is the norm in the Westminster system. What political party is in power in Newfoundland? 2019 Newfoundland and Labrador general election Leader Dwight Ball Alison Coffin Party Liberal New […]

When you visit Newfoundland, you might be asked to participate in the ‘screech-in’ ceremony. The ceremony is optional, but if you do it you’re officially a Newfoundlander! To take part in a ‘screech-in’, all you have to do is take the shot, recite the short speech, and kiss the cod. How do I become a […]

Another of Dawson’s favourite invasive alien plants to eat is the stinging nettle, which also goes by the name “common nettle,” or “burn nettle.” Chock-full of vitamins, nettles have bright green, toothed leaves, and in some parts of Newfoundland, are an almost omnipresent plant. Where does stinging nettle grow in Canada? Stinging nettle is found […]

Japanese knotweed is one of the worst offenders. It has a solid root base and becomes a long, spreading plant that shades smaller plants. Growing in thick, dense colonies, you can find it in almost every town and bay in Newfoundland. Where does Japanese knotweed grow in Canada? In Canada, Japanese knotweed is established from […]

Poison ivy can be found in every province except Newfoundland. It grows on sandy, stony, or rocky shores, and sprouts in thickets, in clearings, and along the borders of woods and roadsides. This glossy perennial can spread by seed or by producing shoots from its extensive underground stems. Are there poisonous plants in Newfoundland? Monkshood […]

You must complete that Card Replacement / Information Update form and submit to MCP office in order to receive a replacement card. The form can be found at http://www.health.gov.nl.ca/health/forms/index.html#3. The information posted in this document has been prepared for convenience of reference only. How do I contact MCP NL? 709-292-4000Primary. 1-800-563-1557Tollfree. 709-292-4052Fax. What do the […]