St. Marys Bay

• Two arrested during tense protest at wharf where contentious N.S. fishery underway

  Police say a group of about 30 people were protesting at a fishing wharf in southwestern Nova Scotia when a fight broke out and two men were arrested.

  Canada

  Sep 10, 2023
  
• N.S. RCMP seek suspects in wharf assault as tensions rise over unauthorized fishing

  Police say four people stole a crate full of lobster from a boat in southwestern Nova Scotia in early August. When confronted by the property owner, they threw the crate and fled.

  Canada

  Aug 30, 2023
  
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• Ottawa issues reminder and warning about First Nations fishing rights

  The Indigenous-run fisheries have led to tensions on the water over the past two years.

  Canada

  Jul 11, 2022
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• Minister touts deals with N.S. Indigenous communities as sign Ottawa’s plan working

  'I think the approach we've taken, as demonstrated today, is working.'

  Canada

  Oct 14, 2021
• Fisheries Department invites Mi’kmaq, scientists to discuss lobster conservation

  The Mi'kmaq community maintains its traps aren't having a significant impact on the stocks.

  Canada

  May 28, 2021
• Sipekne’katik band councillor, two fishermen to appear in court Monday

  Shaquest Miller and Dale Wagner are also set to appear on various charges related to similar conflicts between Indigenous and commercial lobster fishers.

  Canada

  Feb 15, 2021
• Nova Scotia lobster pound owner fined, sanctioned for buying Mi’kmaq ceremonial catch

  Shen Ren Zheng and his company have been fined while Zheng is prohibited from buying, selling, trading or possessing any fish harvested off Nova Scotia for the next two months.

  Health

  Dec 14, 2020
• Charges laid in St. Marys Bay fishery confrontations

  RCMP say that a Digby man has been charged with disobeying an order of the court, in relation to activity on the water on Oct. 23, in Saulnierville.

  Nov 30, 2020
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• Trouble brewing ahead of start to Nova Scotia fall lobster season: Indigenous leader

  Chief Mike Sack says the seizures by Fisheries Department officers have undermined negotiations with Ottawa aimed at establishing a moderate livelihood fishery.

  Canada

  Nov 26, 2020
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• First Nations chief calls $1-billion Clearwater deal a “generational acquisition”

  Membertou First Nation Chief Terry Paul said Tuesday the acquisition would create an enduring legacy for Mi'kmaq communities.

  Economy

  Nov 10, 2020