NS Lobster Dispute
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N.S. RCMP lay charges against 23 in ransacking of Middle West Pubnico lobster poundRCMP say 15 people face a charge each of break and enter while eight others face charges of break and enter and mischief in connection with the raid at a lobster pound in October.CanadaJan 12
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Sipekne’katik chief ‘disappointed’ with draft deal for moderate livelihood fishery"I am calling upon you, Mr. Trudeau, to ensure the Honour of the Crown," reads an open letter from Chief Mike Sack of the Sipekne'katik First NationPoliticsDec 4, 2020
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Sipekne’katik First Nation secures sale for 45K kg of lobster caught by moderate livelihood fishersChief Michael Sack told Global News that the Sipekne’katik First Nation has been unsuccessful in its attempts to talk with fisheries officials. 'Talks have broken down,' he said.PoliticsNov 18, 2020
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RCMP charge woman with assault in connection with vandalism of New Edinburgh lobster poundThe charges announced on Wednesday are the third time someone has been charged in connection with the vandalizing of the fishing compound in New Edinburgh, N.S., on Oct. 14.CrimeNov 17, 2020
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Nova Scotia Seafood Alliance confirms opposition to moderate livelihood fisheriesOsborne Burke said his industry association, which represents about 140 lobster processors and lobster pounds, supports treaty rights but it must be done under the rules set by the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans.PoliticsNov 14, 2020
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RCMP lay more charges in connection with violent response to moderate livelihood fisheryThe announcement Saturday is the latest action by RCMP in connection with the violent response to the Mi'kmaq moderate livelihood fishery in Nova Scotia.PoliticsNov 14, 2020
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Federal fisheries minister concerned about size of Mi’kmaq fishery in Cape Breton bayBernadette Jordan said Friday that while the government recognizes the Mi'kmaq treaty right to fish, the scale of the lobster harvest in the bay is exceeding proposals made by Indigenous fishers.PoliticsNov 13, 2020
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Indigenous moderate livelihood lobster fishery expands in Nova ScotiaThe Pictou Landing First Nation this week became the latest Mi'kmaw band to start fishing for lobster outside the federally regulated season.PoliticsNov 5, 2020
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Sipekne’katik First Nation re-elects Chief Mike Sack for 3rd termMike Sack was the incumbent in the community of Sipekne'katik, located about 65 kilometres north of Halifax.PoliticsNov 3, 2020
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RCMP release photos, video of persons of interest in fisheries fireIt's not clear whether either person in the photo and video is the man who sustained life-threatening injuries from the blaze.PoliticsOct 30, 2020
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