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Nova Scotia

Review of prosecutions in chaotic elver fishery finds cases are being pursued

An internal review into whether federal Crown attorneys are refusing to prosecute infractions related to the turbulent baby eel fishery in…

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Nova Scotia

Fishing group wants judge to declare Sipekne’katik First Nation lobster fishery unlawful

A group representing commercial fishing interests has filed a lawsuit against the chief of a central Nova Scotia First Nation…

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Nova Scotia

Some fishery officers refusing work in N.S., citing dangerous conditions, says DFO

Some fishery officers with Fisheries and Oceans Canada are refusing work in Nova Scotia out of concern for their safety, the…

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Nova Scotia

Commercial whelk fishery opens in eastern Cape Breton

Cape Breton’s seafood industry has expanded to include a small sea snail that’s become a popular buffet item. On Tuesday,…

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Nova Scotia

DFO warns Canadian fishers about participating in French halibut fishery

The federal government is warning Canadian fishers that they could face penalties up to the loss of licences if they…

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Nova Scotia

DFO enforcement official says many arrested in elver fishery will face charges

A top federal fisheries enforcement official says it’s likely many of those arrested this spring for illegally fishing for baby…

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Canada

Speed limits, fishery rules aim to protect southern killer whales

The federal government has announced salmon fishery closures and mandatory speed limits in areas where southern resident killer whales forage…

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Nova Scotia

Commercial redfish fishery in Gulf of St. Lawrence expected to resume later this month

Nova Scotia·New The Department of Fisheries and Oceans says the reopening of the redfish fishery in the Gulf of St.…

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Nova Scotia

Storm brewing in Canada over French halibut fishery in Atlantic

The Canadian halibut industry is accusing France of seeking an exorbitant share of the fishery in negotiations with Canada on…

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Nova Scotia

DFO claims elver enforcement has resulted in ‘significant deterrence’ of black market fishery

The top enforcement officer for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) in the Maritimes says arrests and seizures are…

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