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Federal fisheries minister ignored DFO advice by reopening commercial cod fishery

Federal Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier ignored the advice of staff within her department when she reopened the commercial cod fishery off…

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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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