Feds announce funds for sealers’ memorial

Harold

- June 23, 2012 at 08:03:15

not to take anything away from our brave sealers but 1/2 a million $$ would have gone a long way to saving a 14 year old boy who was lost on the ice in northern Labrador. anyone remember Burton Winters?

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David

- June 22, 2012 at 15:53:43

Crosby, a complete bafoon in upalong Canada, but a cunning fox back here in Newfondland. Wrap him in sealskin and drop him where the sculpins can get at him.

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Edmund

- June 22, 2012 at 12:23:19

My, oh my, the long standing saying "you've got to have the right connections" is alive and well in this province. The who's who of the upper business establishment, Collingwood, former politician, Crosbie and former political aide, Power get Penashuie to cough up a 1/2 million for a plaque. This is absurd when there have been deep cuts made to health care in this province, including care for seniors, and many more areas by the Feds who say they have a tight budget and money is scarce for our essential services. This money could be used more wisely in other areas, especially on the Bonavista Peninsula, where they have one of the poorest employment and health care situations in the province, rather than buying a very expensive plaque. I totally disagree with the Federal Government giving such a large amount to this or any other social projects. I do, however, agree with the Sealer's memorial Group trying to raise money by personal or corporate donations and they are to be commended for that. The Federal government has no right to use our tax dollars for any such cause and for them to bow to the influence of this group is simply not right.

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da bejer

- June 22, 2012 at 11:53:30

I had family who were involved in the seal fishery. Its nice to see that those who lost their lives prosecuting this fishery are to be recognized. Kudos to the provincial government. I hope this fishery whom some call hunt, continues in the name of all who died trying to make a living for their families.

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  Vera G

  - June 22, 2012 at 13:39:43

  I am the great granddaughter of one of the brave seal hunters who faced the dangers of the sea in order to look after his family in very difficult economic times. Anyone who has lived in Newfoundland knows someone who has lost their life to the sea while struggling to support their family - it is part of our culture and as such, a proper memorial is long overdue. I can understand that some people will say that $500,000 could be better used for healthcare, seniors, etc. - as all these areas need more funds - but this $500,000 will not be wasted and be without benefit as it will indeed benefit the people of the region as it will increase tourism in the area and in the future will benefit the region's restaurants, stores, tour operators, B & B's, etc.