Saint Andrews, N.B. — Final population estimates for North American Atlantic salmon show returns in 2016 were lower than the year before and may indicate further declines in 2017.
As a result, the Atlantic Salmon Federation (ASF) is urging anglers...
The P.E.I. Fishermen’s Association is looking for a promoter that will organize a one-day lobster festival this June.
Executive Director Ian MacPherson says the idea of hosting an event that celebrates the spring lobster season and the impact it has...
HALIFAX, NS — A new lobster quality initiative between Nova Scotia and Tmall-Alibaba, an online retail company in China, will set a premium quality standard for exported Nova Scotia lobster.
Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Keith Colwell says Nova Scotia has...
The 35th edition of the Eastern Canadian Fisheries Exposition wrapped up a successful two-day event at Yarmouth’s Mariners Centre on January 21.
Presented in partnership with The Navigator Magazine, this extensive showcase welcomed 4,274 commercial fishing professionals over the course...
Cheticamp, N.S. — The Gulf Nova Scotia Fleet Planning Board (GNSFPB) is spending $1.3 million dollars to buy safety equipment for 600 fishers.
The organization represents the interests of inshore fishermen in an area that extends from the New Brunswick...
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans granted a two-day extension to the main P.E.I. halibut fishery in September.
Those with quota remaining on their individual catch limit were able to fish Sept. 6 and 7. The overall landings were evaluated...
Most lobster fishers in New Brunswick are pleased with the scheduled staggered increase in lobster carapace size. The federal government imposed three scheduled increases: one millimetre in 2016, and two millimetres in each of 2017 and 2018, bringing the...
HALIFAX, NS — Seafood exporters in the province have a new brand, Nova Scotia Seafood, to promote products in international markets.
The brand package, which includes a logo, images, signs, videos and a website, will raise awareness and help increase...
Federal Government Announces EI Changes for Seasonal Industries
In late August, the Government of Canada rolled out changes to the employment Insurance (EI) system aimed at addressing the serious challenges faced by workers in seasonal industries.
The Federal Government said it...
Saying Thank You with Free Lobster Suppers
On June 15, members of the Northumberland Fishing
Association traded in their fishing gear for kitchen aprons and served up about
1,000 free lobster suppers to No Pipe...