Almost 25 years after a sweeping commercial fishing ban that devastated Newfoundland, northern cod are making something of a comeback — sparking calls that the fishery be expanded again.
The finance minister says she has faced body shaming, death threats and suggestions that she kill herself, becoming the latest woman in Canadian politics speaking out against intense cyber abuse.
Residents near Shoal Point in Port au Port Bay have tried everything from news releases to photos and video of the bubbling leak from an abandoned exploration well, trying to spur a permanent fix.
Environment Minister Perry Trimper said it strikes a balance to take at least some action while not blunting the competitive edge of vital manufacturers.
In a report released Tuesday, a panel that studied the contentious oil−extraction process recommends the province continue its freeze on fracking applications until major questions are answered.