Air Daffodil is a program which helps local people from Labrador travelling back and forth to St John’s for cancer treatment, etc. The program covers the cost for two trips per year for the patient and one trip for an escort. Anyone wanting to avail of this program should contact the Canadian Cancer Society in St. John’s at 1-888-753-6520 or Grenfell Health in St Anthony at 709-454-3399 for full details. We encourage all our members and their families to check on this availability.
On site for presentation of the donation were Matthew Piercey, Executive Director of Canadian Cancer Society, Gilbert Linstead, General Manager, Labrador Fishermen’s Union Shrimp Company Limited and Allan Hawco, Honorary Chair of the Canadian Cancer Society Take A One Night Stand Against Cancer Campaign.
Labrador Fishermen’s Union Shrimp Company Ltd. is pleased to announce the appointment of Dwight Russell as Chief Executive Officer following the retirement of Gilbert Linstead. A longtime member of the Labrador Shrimp Company team, Dwight has served the organization in a number of leadership roles over the years, including Board Member, Vice President, and President. […]
Celebrating the Leadership and Legacy of Gilbert Linstead After 45 remarkable years of service, Gilbert Linstead, our esteemed General Manager and CEO, has officially retired as of April 30, 2026. Gilbert’s long and dedicated career with the Labrador Shrimp Company has left an indelible mark on our organization, our people, and the communities we serve. […]
Canadian shrimp harvester, processor co-op buys out partner in CAD 100m deal The Labrador Fishermen’s Union Shrimp Company has closed a deal worth close to CAD 100m, or $69m, to gain 100% ownership of a shrimp fishing and cold storage operation… Canadian shrimp harvester, processor co-op buys out partner in CAD 100m deal
