Fisheries Department

• Federal fisheries minister calls for review of arrest, treatment of Mi’kmaq fishers

  Two Mi'kmaq fishers from Cape Breton were arrested near Shelburne, N.S., on March 26, and the pair say they were forced to walk for about six hours before they could get help. 

  Canada

  Jul 8, 2024
  
• Baby eels worth up to $350K destined for overseas market intercepted in Nova Scotia

  The Fisheries Department says on social media that officers intercepted the shipment "based on gathered intelligence" and arrested two people.

  Crime

  Jun 4, 2024
  
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• Non-profit fears end of funding to recycle used fishing gear in Atlantic Canada

  The Fishing Gear Coalition of Atlantic Canada says a four-year agreement with the federal Fisheries Department ends on March 31 and there’s been no indication it will be renewed.

  Environment

  Mar 13, 2024
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• Talks continue on catch limits before moratorium lifts on East Coast redfish fishery

  The department says fishery participants have until March 18 to submit additional comments before it makes decisions on such things as catch limits.

  Economy

  Mar 8, 2024
• Fishery officers seize 8,000 lobsters in New Brunswick, arrest two Nova Scotians

  The federal Fisheries Department says two people from Nova Scotia were arrested this week in New Brunswick following the seizure of thousands of lobsters.

  Canada

  Sep 1, 2023
• Signs of early success after pesticide used against invasive species in N.S. lake

  The pesticide was released to rid a 52-hectare lake in eastern Nova Scotia of invasive smallmouth bass that threatened the native brook trout in nearby rivers.

  Canada

  Aug 24, 2023
• First sighting of right whales in Canadian waters triggers partial fishing closure

  The federal Fisheries Department says it has spotted endangered North Atlantic right whales in Canadian waters for the first time this year.

  Environment

  May 8, 2023
• Federal minister defends enforcement since baby eel fishery closure in the Maritimes

  On Thursday, Joyce Murray's office responded to allegations that her department isn't doing enough to stop poachers from harming lucrative baby eel fisheries.

  Canada

  May 4, 2023
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• Canada’s largest lobster fishery, in southwestern N.S., launches after weather delay

  After repeated delays due to poor weather conditions, lobster season has officially begun for one of the country's most lucrative fisheries in Southwestern Nova Scotia.

  Canada

  Dec 5, 2022
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• Fiona funds: Ottawa earmarks $100 million for lost fishing gear, repair to harbours

  The Fisheries Department says many areas need to be dredged because of sediment and ``extreme coastal erosion'' due to the storm.

  Weather

  Oct 17, 2022