Nova Scotia Fisheries

• N.S. advocacy group takes aim at province’s bid to promote open-net fish farms

  A Nova Scotia advocacy group opposed to open-net salmon farms is criticizing the provincial government’s new coastal mapping tool.

  Economy

  Sep 11, 2025
  
• DFO announces closures of Atlantic mackerel, bait fisheries to restore stocks

  Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray says she recognizes many harvesters depend on the fisheries and promised to work with them and others in the industry to preserve the stocks.

  Canada

  Mar 30, 2022
  
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• Seized traps returned to Sipekne’katik, which plans to launch ceremonial fishery next week

  Sipekne'katik First Nation plans to launch a Food, Social and Ceremonial Lobster Fishery on June 1, with a moderate livelihood fishery planned later this summer.

  Canada

  May 27, 2021
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• Nova Scotia fisheries receive nearly $45 million in funding from federal, provincial governments

  The $44.7 million announced on Thursday is being split between 11 different companies to assist the sector to be more effective and sustainable.

  Politics

  Feb 4, 2021
• Nova Scotia lobster fishery protest finds its way to Hamilton

  A caravan of about 40 vehicles is conducting a rolling blockade across Hamilton to protest violent disputes over an Indigenous-run lobster fishery in Nova Scotia.

  Canada

  Oct 20, 2020
• Blair defends RCMP’s handling of acts of violence in Nova Scotia despite criticism

  In an interview with The West Block's Mercedes Stephenson, Blair said police have been "on scene right from the outset," and "in significant numbers."

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2020
• N.S. Mi’kmaq want more than words from Ottawa in ongoing lobster conflict

  Two ministers say they plan to work with Mi'kmaq leaders on the implementation of the First Nation's treaty right.

  Canada

  Sep 22, 2020
• Lobster fishers who decline work due to COVID-19 are eligible for federal benefits: Ottawa

  Calls to open, close and delay the spring lobster season in Nova Scotia are ongoing as the COVID-19 outbreak intensifies.

  Health

  Apr 17, 2020
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• Nova Scotia community in shock over loss of ‘iconic’ Abriel Fisheries

  In the small Eastern Shore community of Tangier, Abriel Fisheries was more than a place to work -- it was part of the region's identity.

  Features

  Dec 20, 2019