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New fisheries minister for Newfoundland and Labrador. Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada has a new fisheries minister, following Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador announcing changes to his […]
New funding to support wild Atlantic salmon in Canada. The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, on behalf of […]
Historic moment as Canadian cod fishery reopened. Canada has announced the end of the Northern cod moratorium off the north and east coasts of Newfoundland and Labrador. This historic decision […]
Canadian salmon farmers criticise ‘irresponsible’ comments. The Atlantic Canada Fish Farmers Association says it cannot remain silent following two Department of Fisheries and Oceans scientists showing anti-salmon farming bias by […]
Salmon Scotland’s Tavish Scott to address global aquaculture conference in Canada. The chief executive of Salmon Scotland, Tavish Scott, will today set out the positive case for aquaculture in a […]
Canada agrees fish catch deal with France. Canada’s Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Joyce Murray, announced that an agreement has been reached with France […]
Snow crab quota increase for Newfoundland and Labrador. Snow crab is the backbone of the fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador. Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s management practices in recent years, supported […]
Newfoundland seafood sector says capelin closure call misguided. The Association of Seafood Producers (ASP) in Newfoundland, Canada, says the capelin fishery is supported by existing science, making calls for a […]
Canadian producers express concern over cod moratorium call. The Association of Seafood Producers (ASP) in Newfoundland says calls for a moratorium on 3Ps cod (Canada Atlantic cod) are wrong in […]
Grieg Seafood granted new farming licenses in Newfoundland. Grieg Seafood has been granted five new farming licenses in Newfoundland, reaching eight licenses in the region, corresponding to a total production […]
Grieg Seafood makes major Canadian acquisition. Grieg Seafood ASA has signed Share Purchase Agreements (SPA) for the acquisition of Grieg Newfoundland AS in Newfoundland, Canada. The Newfoundland project includes exclusivity […]
AKVA acquires Newfoundland Aqua Service. AKVA group ASA has signed a share sale and purchase agreement with the majority shareholders of Newfoundland Aqua Service Ltd. (NAS) to acquire approximately 70 […]
Independent offshore environmental authority called for by NE Canadian fishers. The Federation of Independent Sea Harvesters of Newfoundland and Labrador (FISH-NL) supports is calling for an independent authority to oversee […]
Newfoundland fishers express concern over church proposal. The Federation of Independent Sea Harvesters of Newfoundland and Labrador (FISH-NL) has serious concerns over a proposal by the Anglican Cathedral of St. […]
FFAW Unifor tightens grip on NL fishery; former executive takes helm of fish processing licensing board. The Federation of Independent Sea Harvesters of Newfoundland and Labrador (FISH-NL) is shocked that […]
Canadian fishers call for suspension of seismic activity. The Federation of Independent Sea Harvesters of Newfoundland and Labrador (FISH-NL) is once again calling on the Canada/Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum […]
Canadian Funding to Boost Sustainability – The Government of Canada and the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador recently announced funding packages to support the fish and seafood sectors through the […]
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