Longtime fisheries advocate Gus Etchegary dies
Longtime fisheries advocate Gus Etchegary has died at the age of 98.
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Police called to sea harvesters’ protest in Garnish
There was more upheaval in the fishery in Garnish today. Police were called to a…
Some relief for crab harvesters with announced increase in quota
There has been some relief for inshore crab harvesters, a quota increase for this season.…
Police presence in St. Mary’s as rumours circulate of planned harvester protest
Inshore crab harvesters are continuing to protest. Rumours that those protests would move to St.…
Crab protesters launch flotilla in St. John’s Harbour
Inshore crab harvesters continued their protests today, by launching a flotilla of boats for 3L…
Protesting crab harvesters call for changes to quotas
Crab harvesters were protesting all over St. John’s on Monday, disrupting price negotiations and calling…
Pamela Patten elected new president of Sea-NL
The Seaward Enterprises Association has a new president. Pamela Patten was elected to the role over…
FFAW calls on Ottawa to re-open Atlantic Mackerel Fishery this year
Local fish harvesters and their union are calling on Ottawa to re-open the Atlantic Mackerel…
Fisheries union and processors agree to work together for sake of crab sector
Two groups long at odds with each other have agreed to work together. The FFAW…
Divided views on effectiveness of Seal Summit
The seal summit wrapped up this week. While some groups were happy with the event,…
Federal fisheries minister promises action on science on final day of seal summit in St. John’s
The seal summit wrapped up after two days of meetings today. Federal Fisheries Minister Joyce…
Seal Summit kicks off in St. John’s
The Federal Fisheries Minister is in town this week for a seal summit. It’s a…
