The Telegram

Hebron Public Review Commission sessions

Developing the capability and capacity of the local oil and gas industry is at the front and centre of the Hebron Public Review Commission as it began sessions Monday, Nov. 21, 2011 at the Holiday Inn in St. John’s. The public meetings are set for three weeks, with presentations from provincially based organizations and individuals. Presentations are expected to also touch on potential negative impacts of the project, environmental protection and precautions for offshore worker safety. The Telegram will have full coverage.

— Photo by Ashley Fitzpatrick/The Telegram

Fish, Food and Allied Workers (FFAW) union president Earle McCurdy (left) speaks with Hebron Public Review Commissioner Miller Ayre prior to making a presentation to the commission Dec. 6, 2011.

One industry risking another: McCurdy

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December 7, 2011 - 13 h 10

While offshore oil developments like Hebron fill the provincial coffers, those in the fishing industry continue to shoulder the fear of losing their livelihoods to...

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Section: Local
Hebron Public Review focuses in on environment

December 6, 2011 - 9 h 10

The focus for the Hebron Public Review will turn to the environment today, as potential opportunities for environmentally focused businesses and potential risks...

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Section: Local | 3 Comment s
Changing the health and safety model

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December 6, 2011 - 7 h 59

President of the Federation of Labour, Lana Payne, closed out the list of scheduled presentations on health and safety matters for the Hebron Public Review Commission...

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Section: Business | 1 Comment
RDC calls for new agency

December 1, 2011 - 13 h 26

A statement from the Resource Development Trades Council of Newfoundland and Labrador (RDC), calling for the creation of a new provincial agency to ensure full...

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Section: Local
NDP wants independent offshore safety regulator

December 1, 2011 - 10 h 46

NDP MHA Dale Kirby told the Hebron Public Review Commission an independent safety authority is “a natural result” of our growth in the oil and gas industry. Kirby...

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Section: Local | 1 Comment
Continued use of S-92 helicopters 'reckless,' NDP MHA says

December 1, 2011 - 1 h 30

In a presentation to the commission, the NDP MHA for St. John's North, Dale Kirby, said the continued use of Sikorsky S-92 helicopters for servicing the offshore is...

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Section: Regional
Hebron partners pressed to take on tradeswomen

November 30, 2011 - 8 h 01

If the Hebron partners are looking to address a skilled labour shortage, they need look no further than the hundreds of typically underutilized female apprentices in...

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Section: Business | 7 Comment s
Contribution to conservancy by Hebron partners

November 29, 2011 - 11 h 15

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has applauded a $13,000 gift from the Hebron project partners, calling it a "significant contribution" to NCC conservation...

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Section: Local | 1 Comment
Tradeswomen want in on offshore

November 29, 2011 - 9 h 39

Diversity within the Hebron project workforce will be a leading topic for presentations at the Hebron Public Review Commission meeting in St. John's today....

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Section: Local
Captain wants to see oil tanker standards

November 29, 2011 - 7 h 56

The tankers hauling oil to and from the oilfields offshore Newfoundland and Labrador was one of the topics touched on during the Hebron Public Review Commission...

Content type: Article
Section: Business