Nova Scotia Lobster

• Nova Scotia fishers, Indigenous stakeholders call for more dialogue amid violence

  The St. Mary's Bay region continues to see more violence after fishers allege that out-of-season fishing of lobster is being done on a large scale.

  Canada

  Aug 31, 2023
  
• Dumping day: Lobster fishing season opens in southwestern Nova Scotia

  Nova Scotia's fall lobster fishing season opened early Wednesday in the two most lucrative fishing areas in Canada.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2021
  
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• First Nation chief detained by fisheries officers in N.S. after launching fishery

  Chief Mike Sack says he was pulled over by fisheries officers shortly after he held a news conference at the Saulnierville Wharf.

  Politics

  Aug 16, 2021
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• Federal minister’s office concerned with Nova Scotia band’s lobster fishery intent

  Sipekne'katik First Nation plans to proceed with a self-regulated treaty fishery on Monday.

  Politics

  Aug 14, 2021
• N.S. First Nation further delays lobster fishing, saying it risks losing traps

  The band is also concerned about the safety of its fishers after violence erupted last fall when fishers from the community set traps in St. Marys Bay.

  Politics

  Jun 2, 2021
• N.S. Mi’kmaq to start season with scaled-down plans for fishery in St. Marys Bay

  Sipekne'katik Chief Mike Sack says the ceremonial fishery would initially be comprised of about 'four or five' lobster traps per person on the boat.

  Politics

  May 27, 2021
• Mi’kmaq lawsuit alleges intimidation, harassment in Nova Scotia lobster fishery

  None of the allegations have been proven in court and none of the defendants named in the suit could be immediately reached for comment.

  Canada

  Mar 30, 2021
• RCMP charge man in connection with shots fired at a boat near Pictou Landing

  The charges announced on Friday mean that at least 31 people have been charged in relation to the opening of the moderate livelihood fisheries and the violent response to them. 

  Crime

  Feb 5, 2021
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• Sipekne’katik files court action against Nova Scotia to claim fishing treaty right

  The court action asks the court to declare that provincial fishing regulations are unconstitutional and contrary to Treaty Rights.

  Politics

  Feb 3, 2021
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• Premium Brands, Indigenous groups’ $1-billion bid to buy Clearwater completed

  The $1-billion transaction, including debt, is also expected to see the Indigenous coalition hold Clearwater's Canadian fishing licences within a fully Mi'kmaq owned partnership.

  Canada

  Jan 25, 2021