Commercial Fishery

• ‘Best season in my lifetime’: B.C. salmon returns strong, Indigenous fisherman says

  A Indigenous B.C. fisherman says this year's salmon run is the biggest he's seen in more than 40 years and the department of fisheries and oceans confirms strong returns.

  Environment

  Aug 10, 2022
  
• Mi’kmaq coalition acquires 50% of Nova Scotia-based seafood giant Clearwater Seafoods

  The Mi’kmaq not only become 50 per cent owners of the company, but expect to hold Clearwater’s Canadian fishing licences.

  Economy

  Nov 9, 2020
  
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• Sipekne’katik Chief says band will not fish in upcoming lobster season due to safety concerns

  'It's a very dangerous line of work and you have people fish next to you who are not your friends.'

  Canada

  Oct 30, 2020
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• Sipekne’katik First Nation fishery secures buyer for its lobster

  'Restaurant owners, chefs, seafood brokers and Canadians far and wide have approached us with sincere and creative proposals.'

  Canada

  Oct 27, 2020
• UPDATE: 24 hour commercial salmon fishery now underway on the Fraser River

  It's a busy day on the Fraser River today with the 24 hour opening of the commercial salmon fishery.

  Aug 26, 2014