Saltwire is reporting that a drop in network flyer business has led to the decision to move the company’s Newfoundland flyer packaging plant on Austin Street in St. John’s to Halifax.

The move has resulted in layoff notices being handed out to 27 people working in the packaging and commercial web print plant.

The final numbers are expected to be lower than that, as affected workers are offered other opportunities in the business.

In a story posted to the Saltwire website late Thursday afternoon, chief operating officer and executive vice-president Ian Scott is quoted as saying the decline in flyer business has forced them to reduce costs, resulting in staff reductions.