Monthly Archives: May 2016
Mandate to label GE salmon in appropriations bill
An appropriations bill now before the full Senate contains a labeling mandate for genetically engineered salmon, recommendations for nutritional advice on seafood, assistance for...
Forecast is for early run of Yukon Delta kings
A preliminary outlook for Yukon Chinook salmon timing released in May by the Alaska Ocean Observing System advises being prepared for an early run...
Canadian firm steps up environmental stewardship
Ocean Brands, a Vancouver, British Columbia seafood company, said in a statement released on May 20 that it will overhaul canned tuna and salmon...
Canada approved AquAdvantage Salmon for commercial sale
Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency have approved AquAdvantage Salmon, a genetically modified product, as safe and nutritious for humans and livestock...
New federal rule raises pay for many working overtime
By The Cordova Times staffA new overtime rule finalized by the U.S. Department of Labor is expected to benefit several thousand Alaskans, state Labor...
Guest Commentary: Demand 100 percent observer coverage
June 6th to the 14th, Kodiak will host a meeting of the North Pacific Fisheries Management Council. It is an important meeting, the potential...
@ Your Library: Summer programs kick off next week
School’s out for summer -— just don’t stop reading! Join the fun folks at the Cordova Public Library to keep your kids reading all...
Everyday Explorers: Early Learning Center uses nature as its classroom
Earlier this week, the young students at Everyday Explorers: Early Learning Center set out for an adventure to the Shelter Cove campsite — but...
Museum Memories: May 27
There were two labor forces in the early Alaskan fishing industry — the fishermen and the cannery workers. Unfortunately, cannery work offered few opportunities for...
City of Cordova surplus sale and auction June 4
By City of Cordova staffThe City of Cordova is planning a silent auction and surplus sale with items leftover from the move to the...
