By Sue Bailey Canadian Press: Eldred Woodford, president of the Canadian Sealers Association, said he won't be going to the ice for the first time in 20 years. That's because just one buyer so far has [...]
Dion Diakins, owner CEO of Carino Ltd. says the key to going forward will be "accessing international markets for seal products and demonstrating globally that the harvest is not only viable and sustainable, but also a [...]
One of the new industry players in the provincial seal harvest hopes new markets will open doors for processors here and keep many sealers happy. Owner and operator of PhocaLux International Inc., Bernie Halloran, says despite [...]
The Canadian sealing industry is not the only one feeling the pain from the EU ban on imports of seal products into Europe. Surrounded by a ballooning seal population reaching 12 million, Greenland is seeing the [...]
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has made an important commitment to the seal industry with two loans to both Carino Ltd. and PhocaLux International Inc. who each will receive $1 million each. The Honourable Vaughn [...]
The Canadian Sealers Association would like to thank all who have participated in this year's training and quality workshops. There are no more workshops planned before this coming seasons opening date this Sunday. Also there will [...]
Official notice from DFO: DFO advises Newfoundland and Labrador Seal harvesters based in Sealing Areas 4 to 8, that the fishery for Seals will re-open in Sealing Areas 4 to 8 and 12, at 0600 hours [...]
