News Topic - Newfoundland
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Ottawa must stand up to EU, minister saysNewfoundland Fisheries Minister Trevor Taylor is angry thefederal government isn't reacting more forcefully to a proposedEuropean ban on seal products that could have devastatingconsequences on thousands of people who depend on the annual hunt toaugment their income.
Canada.com – Jul 24, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Canada: Quebec
Newfoundland seeks fight over Europe seal law
ST. JOHN'S, NL. -- Newfoundland Fisheries Minister TrevorTaylor is angry Ottawa isn't reacting forcefully to a proposedEuropean ban on seal products, which could hurt thousands of peoplewho depend on the annual hunt. The EU proposes seal products beaccepted in the EU only on guarantees that the seal has been killedas humanely as possible. Federal Fisheries Minister Loyola Hearnsaid discussions will soon start with the Europeans on defininghumanely killed. Taylor said the federal government is wasting timenegotiating, saying talks with EU to stop overfishing on the GrandBanks have failed for decades. He wants the federal government tolaunch trade action through the World Trade Organization.
Canada.com – Jul 24, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Canada: British Columbia
ST. JOHN'S, NL. -- Newfoundland Fisheries Minister TrevorTaylor is angry Ottawa isn't reacting forcefully to a proposedEuropean ban on seal products, which could hurt thousands of peoplewho depend on the annual hunt. The EU proposes seal products beaccepted in the EU only on guarantees that the seal has been killedas humanely as possible. Federal Fisheries Minister Loyola Hearnsaid discussions will soon start with the Europeans on defininghumanely killed. Taylor said the federal government is wasting timenegotiating, saying talks with EU to stop overfishing on the GrandBanks have failed for decades. He wants the federal government tolaunch trade action through the World Trade Organization.
Canada.com – Jul 24, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Canada: British Columbia
Trouble ahead: sign dispute pits Bay Bulls against tourist operator
A plan by the council of an eastern Newfoundland town to rid it of sign pollution has ended up in court after one of its biggest tourist operators refused to go along.
CBC.ca – Jul 23, 2008 7:18 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Canada: Newfoundland and Labrador
A plan by the council of an eastern Newfoundland town to rid it of sign pollution has ended up in court after one of its biggest tourist operators refused to go along.
CBC.ca – Jul 23, 2008 7:18 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Canada: Newfoundland and Labrador
Armed robbery at St. John's gas station
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary's major crimes unit is investigating an armed robbery at a gas station in the east end of St. John's.
CBC.ca – Jul 23, 2008 2:52 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Canada: Newfoundland and Labrador
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary's major crimes unit is investigating an armed robbery at a gas station in the east end of St. John's.
CBC.ca – Jul 23, 2008 2:52 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Canada: Newfoundland and Labrador
Moose mystery confounds wildlife officers
Officials are appealing for help from people on Newfoundland's Northern Peninsula to help pinpoint a mysterious illness that is killing moose.
CBC.ca – Jul 23, 2008 1:39 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Canada: Newfoundland and Labrador
Officials are appealing for help from people on Newfoundland's Northern Peninsula to help pinpoint a mysterious illness that is killing moose.
CBC.ca – Jul 23, 2008 1:39 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Canada: Newfoundland and Labrador
EU moves to ban seal products derived from 'cruel hunting'
CBC - In a long-awaited decision that will have significant consequences for hunters in Newfoundland and Labrador, the European Union on Wednesday moved to ban imports of products derived from seals that are inhumanely killed.
Yahoo! – Jul 23, 2008 12:31 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Canada
CBC - In a long-awaited decision that will have significant consequences for hunters in Newfoundland and Labrador, the European Union on Wednesday moved to ban imports of products derived from seals that are inhumanely killed.
Yahoo! – Jul 23, 2008 12:31 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Canada
Tropical Storm Cristobal expected to weaken
Cristobal is expected to weaken to post-tropical storm status by the time it moves off to Newfoundland today, according to the Canadian Hurricane Centre.
CTV.ca – Jul 23, 2008 11:50 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Canada
Cristobal is expected to weaken to post-tropical storm status by the time it moves off to Newfoundland today, according to the Canadian Hurricane Centre.
CTV.ca – Jul 23, 2008 11:50 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Canada
Red Cross life-jacket program targets high drowning rate
The Canadian Red Cross is launching a new program to make lifejackets more accessible across Newfoundland and Labrador.
CBC.ca – Jul 23, 2008 10:12 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Canada: Newfoundland and Labrador
The Canadian Red Cross is launching a new program to make lifejackets more accessible across Newfoundland and Labrador.
CBC.ca – Jul 23, 2008 10:12 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Canada: Newfoundland and Labrador
Cod in the act: food fishery opens off Newfoundland
Boats puttered out of harbours along coastal Newfoundland early Wednesday morning, as participants in the annual recreational fishery sought a feed of cod for supper.
CBC.ca – Jul 23, 2008 09:45 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in World: North America
Boats puttered out of harbours along coastal Newfoundland early Wednesday morning, as participants in the annual recreational fishery sought a feed of cod for supper.
CBC.ca – Jul 23, 2008 09:45 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in World: North America
Going Out: Live Theatre
THE BACK KITCHEN RELEASE PARTY **There are several cultural endeavours that enjoy popular success despite their general lameness. The Back Kitchen Release Party may fall into this camp.Trevor Devall's ''trans-Canada musical adventure'' tracks five Newfoundland folk musicians on a farewell tour of the country (in honour of a fallen band-mate). Their interactions are merely excuses for songs, and their travelling is an excuse for jokes derived from regional stereotypes. The Back Kitchen Release Party is itself a stereotypical (and mediocre) folk concert - more amusing than compelling.
The Globe and Mail – Jul 23, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Canada: British Columbia
THE BACK KITCHEN RELEASE PARTY **There are several cultural endeavours that enjoy popular success despite their general lameness. The Back Kitchen Release Party may fall into this camp.Trevor Devall's ''trans-Canada musical adventure'' tracks five Newfoundland folk musicians on a farewell tour of the country (in honour of a fallen band-mate). Their interactions are merely excuses for songs, and their travelling is an excuse for jokes derived from regional stereotypes. The Back Kitchen Release Party is itself a stereotypical (and mediocre) folk concert - more amusing than compelling.
The Globe and Mail – Jul 23, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Canada: British Columbia