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By Kirsten Joy

In a recent revamp of Canada's Employment Insurance (EI) program -an attempt to eliminate EI's "disincentives" - the federal government has dramatically altered a system that maintains Atlantic Canada's many seasonal industries, including the fishery, tourism and agriculture. Now, hundreds of thousands of seasonal workers are left wondering how a new system might alter their lives, both on and off the job.

Memorial University's Dr. Wade Locke, who specializes in Newfoundland and Labrador economics, says there will be significant adjustments for people engaged in seasonal industries.

"The costs for these individuals will be higher, it'll lower their standard of living, it...

Ferry Feedback
In his column, Between the Boulevard and the Bay, Downhome's founding editor, Ron Young, recently wrote about his own theories regarding how to improve the province's ferry service. (See the March 2012 issue for the full column.) Since then, we have been inundated with feedback from our readers, including the following messages left on our Submission Phone Line (1-866-640-1999):

Max White of Pasadena, NL:

Ashtray or Wall Plaque?
In the span of a couple of months, Downhome received letters from two different readers, both inquiring about nearly identical antique items that they own - a brass image of a fisherman's face. Struck by the coincidence, but unsure what the item was or where it came from, the editors put the call out to readers to identify the mystery object (pictured right). As usual, you came through for us! Here are some of the

Captain William Jackman will go down in this province's history as a hero for his valiant efforts rescuing nearly 30 people aboard a fishing schooner near Spotted Islands, Labrador in 1867. Encyclopedia of NL photo.

Hero of Heroes
By Rev. John E. Currey
(re-printed from the June 1996 issue of the Downhomer)

Down through all the years that men have gone to the sea, it is difficult, if not impossible, to find any act of courage and determination compared to that of Captain William Jackman of Renews, on the Southern Shore of Newfoundland.

He and his brother Arthur went to sea at an early age with their father, who was a

Coyote at Clay Bank in St. Paul's, NL (Safron Bennett photo)

Coyotes: What you Need to Know
The Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation provides the following advice for dealing with coyotes either in the wild or near your home.

If coyotes are near your home:
�Never leave edible garbage or pet food outside.
�Limit use of birdseed, and pick up fallen fruit around your property.
�Keep pets indoors, or under supervision when outside. Roaming or unattended pets are an easy target for coyotes. Have pets spayed or neutered

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Still Tuned In
By Linda Browne

Here in Newfoundland and Labrador, CBC's "Fisheries Broadcast" isn't just a radio show, it's a cultural institution. Since its first broadcast on March 5, 1951, the show has been vital not only in keeping fishery stakeholders in the loop about everything from marine weather forecasts to the latest controversies and developments in the industry, but also in helping maintain an important part of our history and heritage for the past 60

Supporting Our Troops
Dear Downhome; A successful walking program in rural Newfoundland celebrates the efforts of what a group of caring individuals can accomplish in a short amount of time.

The Moving for Health group meet twice weekly for a walking and exercise program in All Hallow's Elementary School's gymnasium. We are a group that has come to care a great deal about one another.

Before our exercise program took its usual summer hiatus I

The Most Dangerous Occupation of WWII
By Ron Young

On September 3, 1939, the Second World War began. A mere 24 hours later, the British liner SS Athenia was sunk by a German submarine U-30 off Ireland, with the loss of 112 lives, including 19 crewmembers. This was the start of the longest battle of WWII, the Battle of the Atlantic, which didn't end until Germany surrendered in 1945.

The most dangerous job during the war was that of

HMCS Fredericton Visits St. John's
HMCS Fredericton Visits St. John's

One of Canada's most high-tech warships visited St. John's on April 30. The HMCS Fredericton made the capital city its first port of call since returning from anti-piracy duty off east Africa. Many of the frigate's crew are Newfoundlanders and were reunited with their families on the waterfront. The Department of National Defence took the opportunity to announce a $3-4 million contract with Northstar Network Ltd., a local engineering

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