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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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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

Sunny Cottage Celebrates 100 Years
Those visiting the Coast of Bays this summer will have a chance to help ring in a very special anniversary. Sunny Cottage in Harbour Breton is celebrating its 100th year, and tourists and residents alike are invited to take part in the festivities all summer long. Built by local merchant John Joe Rose in 1910, and later inherited by the John B. Stewart family, the beautiful Queen Anne style home - one of the largest

A-Cruisin' We Will Go
Lila and I have been on many adventures together, and next month we're embarking on the trip of a lifetime - a Caribbean cruise. Not just any cruise mind you, but the Downhome 20th Anniversary Cruise. From the way things are shaping up it's going to be nothing short of fabulous.

The idea for this cruise on the Crown Princess was conceived by my friend Lloyd Johnson, whose wife, Sue, is a tour

24-Hour Snow Clearing
Snowplows will be operating around the clock this winter along various sections of the Trans Canada Highway and major trunk roads included in a 24-hour snow clearing pilot project. The Newfoundland and Labrador government has invested $1.7 million in the project, designed to cover high-traffic areas of the province. Normally, the Department of Transportation and Works has snow-clearing crews working from 4:30 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. Sections not included this winter could receive 24-hour snow

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