Redfish harvesters return to port with near-empty vessels in protest of DFO regulations
Fish harvesters on the west coast are threatening to defy DFO regulations after returning to…
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Provincial politicians slam federal government over fishery policy
Provincial politicians are slamming the federal government over fishery policy. That’s after documents indicate…
Byrne concerned by Ottawa’s refusal to discuss fisheries joint management
This provinces fisheries minister says he is concerned for the future of the Canadian Federation,…
Byrne Participating in National Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers Meetings
Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture Gerry Byrne is meeting with his national counterparts in…
Applications now open for new harvester loan program
A new harvester loan program is now underway, promising financial stability for owner-operator fish harvesters…
Labrador Innu purchase all shares of the Harbour Grace Shrimp Company
Innu Development Limited Partnership CEO Gregory Rich has announced that the Labrador Innu fishing company,…
Groundfish Industry Development Council disappointed in DFO’s management approach for Redfish
On Friday the Department of Fisheries and Oceans unveiled its management plan for Unit 1…
Provincial Government Announces Harvester Enterprise Loan Program
The provincial government has announced an investment by the Innovation and Business Investment Corporation of…
Canada announces a mackerel bait fishery
On Thursday, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Diane Lebouthillier, and Parliamentary…
Residents of Lark Harbour continue to grieve the deaths of two local fishermen
Residents of Lark Harbour are continuing to grieve the deaths of two local fishermen after…
Crab harvesters say state of their industry will determine their vote in upcoming by-election
With a by-election scheduled in the district of Fogo Island-Cape Freels on Monday, crab harvesters…
Crab boats remain tied to wharf after recent price decision
Harvesters are keeping their boats tied to the wharf and say they won’t fish, after…
