The U.S. lobster industry’s catch keeps sliding as fishermen contend with the northward migration of the valuable crustaceans. The industry is based mostly in Maine, where lobsters are both a cultural signifier and the backbone of the coastal economy. The state’s haul of lobsters has declined every year from 2021, when it was nearly 50 million … Read More “U.S. lobster catch drops as crustaceans migrate to colder Canadian waters” »
Those who work in the seafood processing and shipping industry in Nova Scotia say they were surprised by Clearwater Seafoods’ decision to exit the live lobster business. But they also say it’s a sign from a giant that those remaining in the industry need to figure out how to stabilize the economics of it. “It’s … Read More “Nova Scotia lobster industry facing headwinds after Clearwater exit from live shipping” »
Information about the number of people looking for a family doctor has been removed from Nova Scotia Health’s public reporting data website. Members of the NDP raised the issue during question period on Friday at Province House. Data on the Action for Health public reporting website about the number of people seeking a family physician has not been … Read More “N.S. Health removes family doctor waitlist information from data reporting website” »
Help bring the NHL and $250,000 in arena upgrades to Ivor MacDonald Memorial Arena in Thorburn, Nova Scotia! The Kraft Hockeyville 2025 competition aims to rally people together and help protect the future of hockey in Canada because communities build hockey, and hockey builds communities. Show what Ivor MacDonald Memorial Arena means to you and … Read More “Kraft Hockeyville – Help the Ivor MacDonald Memorial Arena!” »
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Andrea Hancock says she understands that people are angry with her daughter — she’s angry too — but she says the 19-year-old is also severely unwell, and she warned police, social workers, doctors, shelter workers, therapists — even the neighbours — that her daughter was dangerous. “I said, ‘Somebody is going to get hurt … … Read More “Her daughter is accused of stabbing a 6-year-old. She says she warned officials” »
Premier Tim Houston and members of his cabinet are again taking questions from reporters at the Nova Scotia Legislature. In a break from long-standing tradition, the Progressive Conservative government started the current session by moving availability with the premier and cabinet ministers across the street to the government-controlled media room with a moderator. Previously, reporters were … Read More “Nova Scotia premier, cabinet ministers taking questions again at Province House” »
Fishing giant Clearwater Seafoods has laid off employees at two of its Nova Scotia facilities as a result of recent changes to its inshore lobster business. In a statement Thursday, a company spokesperson said Clearwater is changing its inshore lobster procurement, grading and live storage and processing businesses. Its processing plant in the southern Cape Breton community of Arichat, N.S., closed … Read More “Clearwater Seafoods lays off employees at 2 Nova Scotia facilities” »
