Lobster

Nova Scotia

Are microplastics ending up in Atlantic lobster? This researcher hopes to find out

An assistant professor in Nova Scotia has recently been granted a five-year research fund to delve into the combined impact…

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Nova Scotia

Disabled lobster licence holder wins again against DFO in court

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has once again come under fire from the Federal Court for its handling of…

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Nova Scotia

Sipekne’katik claims ‘significant progress’ in talks with Ottawa over controversial N.S. lobster fishery

The ongoing dispute over the out-of-season lobster fishery in southwest Nova Scotia involving the Sipekne’katik First Nation and the federal…

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Nova Scotia

DFO to increase year-round lobster gear monitoring in Bay of Fundy

Enforcement officers from the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans are gearing up to enhance their surveillance and enforcement efforts…

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Nova Scotia

Intimidation now ‘commonplace’ in N.S. lobster industry, says buyer whose home was shot at

Standing by a bullet hole in his dining room wall, lobster buyer Geoffrey Jobert recounts the harrowing experience he faced…

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Nova Scotia

N.S. lobster dealer granted bail in buyer intimidation case

A 65-year-old lobster dealer from southwest Nova Scotia has been granted bail after being charged with several counts of intimidation…

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Nova Scotia

N.S. lobster buyer calls for heightened policing after shot fired into Meteghan home

A lobster buyer in Meteghan, N.S., is calling for increased policing and a united community effort to combat organized crime…

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Nova Scotia

About 1,450 lobster boats to head out on Day 1 of Canada’s largest lobster fishery

Fishers Prepare for Lobster Fishing Season in Southern Nova Scotia Approximately 1,450 boats in Canada’s largest lobster fishery are gearing…

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Nova Scotia

N.S. communities light up Christmas trees made of lobster traps

A beloved Maritime holiday tradition is making a comeback in Nova Scotia – the lobster trap Christmas tree. These unique…

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Politics

Federal Memo Reveals Up to 30% of Atlantic Canada’s Lobster Catch Goes Unreported

The federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has raised concerns over the hundreds of millions of dollars worth of…

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