New seal processing plant may open in Port Union
If Port Union has it's way it would like to help Bernie Halloran open up a new seal processing plant in it's town next year. It would be located in the old Ocean Choice International (OCI) [...]
October 2014
New seal processing plant may open next spring.
Bernie Halloran, owner of Always In Vogue furriers in St. John's Bernie Halloran, a local furrier who owns Always in Vogue in St. John's, has big hopes for breaking into the Chinese markets with [...]
September 2014
CSA unhappy with EU – Canada trade deal
Press Release: September 24, 2014. St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. The Canadian Sealers Association is very disappointed in the Government of Canada's decision to sign a trade agreement with the European Union this coming Friday 26 [...]
July 2014
Feature: Sealed With A Kiss – sealskin inspired jewelry
Sealed with a Kiss is a unique genuine sealskin jewelry and accessories company owned by Tracy Hayley from Clarenville. It projects a contemporary take on traditional jewelry design and craft. Tracey tells us: Tracy Hayley [...]
Update: CSA at Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans
Update: Listen to the hearings: Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans meets with the CSA: Study of Bill C-555 Audio of the hearing and meeting regarding the Study of Bill C-555, with the executive director of [...]
June 2014
Coverage: Elliston Sealers Memorial official opening
Click to enlarge June 25, 2014: - New photos by Jim Winter have arrived of the new Sealers Memorial Center and can be seen here June 20, 2014: Update: Hundreds turn out for unveiling [...]
7.3 million and growing
"Highest levels observed since monitoring began in the 1950s" reports The Fisheries and Oceans Canada website. Executive director Frank Pinhorn comments on the ongoing struggle with international export hurdles, politics and responds to the difficulties with [...]