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MEDIA RELEASE: FFAW Calls for Transparency and Accountability in Fish Harvesters’ Resource Centre 

ST. JOHN’S, NL – FFAW-Unifor President Dwan Street is calling for the Fish Harvesters’ Resource Centre (FRC) to operate with transparency and accountability. The FRC, a nonprofit governed by a
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NOMINATION PERIOD OPEN FOR 2025 INSHORE COUNCIL ELECTION

The nomination period for 18 regional seats opens on January 10, 2025 for 16 days, closing on January 26, 2025. Candidates will be confirmed by the Elections Committee on Monday,
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GULF SHRIMP MAY FACE MORE DECLINES 

The annual Estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence Shrimp Advisory Committee  (EGSAC) concluded yesterday in Quebec City with potentially more bad news for 4R harvesters. For the 4R Zone, even
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🔴REMINDER - LOBSTER QUALITY & HANDLING WORKSHOP IN GANDER & SPRINGDALEThe FFAW is offering a free Lobster Quality & Handling Workshop on January 15th at the following locations: 1. Quality Hotel in Gander @ 8:30 AM 2. Manual Hall in Springdale @ 2:00 PM The trainer for the workshop will be Melanie Griffin, a Marine Biologist from the PEI Fishermen's Association. Kim Rose, Area 3K Member Representative will also be in attendance. Topics that will be discussed include lobster biology and anatomy, proper handling techniques to reduce stress/mortality, and how to determine the quality of your lobster. Sessions will be 2-3 hours and will include a door price. Attendance will be taken, and one (1) land based education credit will be awarded. ... See MoreSee Less
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🔴8A CRAB FLEET MEETING IN CAPE BROYLEThere will be a 8A crab fleet meeting at 2PM in Cape Broyle at the Hall on January 17th. At this time we will elect a new chair and committee. Member Representative Ian Ivany will be in attendance. ... See MoreSee Less
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🔵 FIELD TECHNICIAN POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR 2025Interested in being an at-sea science/sampling technician? Read the description to learn more! ... See MoreSee Less
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📣 REMINDER: 6C CRAB FLEET MEETING IN ST. JOHN'SFFAW will be holding a meeting for the 6C crab fleet on January 14th at 3PM at the Holiday Inn Express near the airport in St. John's. There will be a discussion about the upcoming crab season and an update on the 2024 Snow Crab Survey. Member Representative, Ian Ivany will be in attendance. ... See MoreSee Less
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📣 REMINDER: 3L SMALL SUPP CRAB FLEET MEETING IN WHITBOURNEFFAW will be holding a Small Supp crab fleet meeting on January 14th at 10AM at the Lions Club in Whitbourne. 3L Member Representative, Ian Ivany and Inshore Director, Sherry Glynn will be in attendance. ... See MoreSee Less
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