Crab

• Illegal Boundary Bay crab fishing nets 4 men $287,000 in fines

  The penalties came after Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) investigations into the commercial crab fleet operating in Boundary Bay, and several convictions in provincial court.

  Environment

  Sep 18
  
• Canadian government modifies North Atlantic right whale protection measures for 2021

  Canada announced it will still close fishing areas when right whales are present but authorities plan to step up surveillance to determine whether the whales remain.

  Environment

  Feb 18, 2021
  
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• Nova Scotia-based seafood giant Clearwater Seafoods explores possible sale

  In a news release issued Thursday, the company says it has formed a special committee of independent directors as part of a strategic review.

  Economy

  Mar 5, 2020
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• Lobster, crab in brine recalled over botulism concerns

  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says consumers should check to see if the recalled products are in their homes.

  Canada

  Nov 14, 2019
• Hundreds of Dungeness crabs illegally dumped in Maple Ridge, DFO says

  The crabs were found in a farmer's field in the Albion Flats near Jim Robson Way and Tamarack Lane.  

  Crime

  Aug 14, 2019
• Video shows cast of creepy-crawly crabs invading Florida man’s yard

  The land crabs were apparently forced out of their burrows by heavy rainfall.

  Trending

  Jul 18, 2019
• 250 Dungeness crabs illegally dumped near northern B.C. highway

  About 250 crabs were found on the side of Highway 16, between Moricetown and Hazelton earlier this month.

  Environment

  Apr 9, 2019
• N.B. fishermen not happy with new rules to protect endangered whale

  Fishermen say the Department of Fisheries and Oceans waited until the last minute to tell them about the changes.

  Canada

  Apr 25, 2018
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• FOODIE FRIDAY: Syrian flatbread with crab and arugula recipe

  This week's recipe for Syrian flatbread with crab and arugula is simple and tasty, and will make you look like a whiz in the kitchen. 

  Lifestyle

  Nov 24, 2017
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• Crab fisherman’s boat capsizes near Belcarra

  The man's boat flipped on Monday night as he was pulling up a crab pot about 60 metres off the Belcarra Park dock. 

  Oct 31, 2017