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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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Nova Scotia

DFO investigates after dozens of lobster traps belonging to Mi’kmaw fisherman damaged

The federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans is investigating after lobster traps belonging to an Eskasoni fisherman appeared to be deliberately…

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Nova Scotia

Lobster dispute settled a day after fishermen defy order to remove traps

A brewing battle between the federal government and lobster fishermen in northern New Brunswick appears to have come to an end.…

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Canada

Calls for more signage after dog’s legs get caught in 3 traps

WARNING: This story contains graphic images of a dog’s legs stuck in traps. Calls for better signage indicating where traps…

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Tech

Researchers search for lobster traps, nets and other ‘ghost gear’ lost near N.L. waters

The Current15:13Using high-tech tools to clean the ocean floor When fisheries technologist Mark Santos and his team of student researchers…

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Nova Scotia

Sipekne’katik First Nation sues federal government for seizing lobster traps

Sipekne’katik First Nation is suing the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard for seizing some of…

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