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OPEN CALL FOR HARVESTERS AFFFECTED BY INSHORE TOW AND BALLAST PROGRAM IN PLACENTIA BAY

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Starting in May 2025, Cenovus Energy will be towing its concrete gravity structure (CGS) out of the Argentia graving dock, up to the head of Placentia Bay. The tow up
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14A LOBSTER OPENING MAIL IN BALLOT

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The ballots of the 14A Lobster opening date were counted at the FFAW office in Corner Brook today. Harvesters Frank Piercy and John Payne counted the ballots. The results were
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FISHERIES GUIDE VESSEL OPPORTUNITIES

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The West White Rose Project will require Fisheries Guide Vessels to accompany the inshore tow of the Concrete Gravity-Based Structure (oil platform) in Placentia Bay, the offshore tow of the
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FFAW 2025 Inshore Council Election Candidates

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Candidates have been named for the FFAW 2025 Inshore Council Election. *Any remaining seats for Women, Crew Member, Young Harvester, and At-Large positions will be filled when the Regional Inshore
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INSHORE COUNCIL ELECTION 2025 – Nomination Period Extended – St. Bernards to McCallum

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No nominations were received for the Inshore Council Seat – St. Bernards to McCallum.  The nomination period for this Inshore Council seat has been extended until 4:30pm, Wednesday, February 5th.
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MEDIA RELEASE: Court Denies Northern Cod Injunction; Matter to Proceed to Judicial Review in 2025 

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ST. JOHN’S, NL – The Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW-Unifor) is expressing disappointment in the Court’s decision to deny the Union’s request for an injunction to prevent offshore
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Northern Cod Injunction Hearing – Virtual Attendance Registration Open

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WHAT: Federal Court hearing on FFAW-Unifor’s application for an injunction to stay offshore dragger access to the Northern cod fishery pending judicial review WHEN: Friday, October 11, 2024, at 9:30am
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