Two men have been convicted for salmon poaching after a tip from the public.
Roy Jacobs and Robert Ricketts appeared in Grand Falls Provincial court a few weeks ago. The Westport men were convicted for unlawfully fishing for salmon by means of a net. Fisheries officers caught up with the men on July 6th of last year and seized an 18-foot boat and motor. Both men received a $3,000 fine and a conditional prohibition of being on coastal waters for a period of three years.
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Canada Agriculture Day is tomorrow; There will be an event at the College of the North Atlantic in Corner Brook
From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, students and community members are invited to the atrium of the campus for an event that will highlight the dedication of Canadian farmers and the essential role agriculture plays in daily life.
"Education and Awareness are key components to violence prevention work," says local coordinator
Allison Caines says violence prevention is defined as any work involved in addressing violence in all of its forms.
A review of standards of care and funding models of community care homes is coming
These homes provide care for those with severe mental illness who require live-in support to live as independently as possible in the community.
RNC warn of latest scam that involves WhatsApp and one person is out about $15,000
The RNC received a report from an individual who accepted an online job offer and was asked to complete on-the-job training on WhatsApp, which is an online messaging service.
Opposition's Pleaman Forsey says a federally regulated slaughterhouse in NL would be a "game changer"
Forsey says "The vast majority of our food comes from outside the province. With growing concerns about international trade disruptions, now more than ever, we must invest in food security here at home."
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