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Government of Canada Enhances Safety and Strengthens Local Fisheries by Reconstructing Torbay Wharf

From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada June 27, 2025 Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador – Small craft harbours are the heart of coastal communities, bringing people together for both work and leisure. Investing in infrastructure is essential to strengthen local commercial and recreational fisheries and provide reliable and safe harbours for their users. Nationally, these harbours support over […]

by ahnationtalk on June 27, 202519 Views

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Contributing to a stronger economy for Newfoundland and Labrador: Canada announces a sustainable increase in Northern cod TAC

From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada June 18, 2025 St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador – Cod is an important species to Newfoundland and Labrador. Commercial and recreational fishing has shaped the province’s history, economy, and culture. Today, the Minister of Fisheries, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, announced management plans for Northern cod (2J3KL) and Capelin (2J3KLPs) for the […]

by ahnationtalk on June 18, 202521 Views

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Indigenous Coastal Innovation Challenge | Now Open

Introduction The Indigenous Coastal Innovation Challenge (ICIC) supports Indigenous-led climate resiliency projects in coastal communities throughout Canada. Aligned with Ambition 2035, it prioritizes community-driven solutions and aims to reduce barriers for Indigenous applicants. The ICIC program will support project concepts that foster ocean health and enhance a community’s ability to mitigate or to adapt to […]

by ahnationtalk on June 3, 202533 Views

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Expressions of Interest – Board Member, Torngat Joint Fisheries Board

May 20, 2025 The Nunatsiavut Government is seeking applications from Beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement to serve as one of its appointed representatives on the Torngat Joint Fisheries Board (TJFB). The primary activities of the Torngat Joint Fisheries Board include: the Conservation of species or stocks of Fish in the Labrador Inuit […]

by ahnationtalk on May 20, 202560 Views

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Indigenous-Led Plan Calls for Federal Funding and Support Amid Miramichi Salmon Crisis

May 5, 2025 Miramichi, NB – Atlantic salmon in the Miramichi River are in crisis – and a new plan from the North Shore Mi’kmaq Tribal Council (NSMTC) offers a path forward. Plamu – the Mi’kmaq word for Atlantic salmon – have declined sharply due to predation and climate change. Once abundant, salmon populations in […]

by ahnationtalk on May 5, 202595 Views

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Canada’s Ocean Supercluster Announces $2.5M Tech Companion AI Search and 3D Visualization Project

April 15, 2025 (Halifax, NS) – Today Canada’s Ocean Supercluster (OSC) announced the new, $2.5 million ocean innovation project: Tech Companion AI Search and 3D Visualization Project. This new, collaborative OSC project will help position Canada as a leader in ocean technology, increasing global competitiveness in ocean AI and stimulating economic growth. The project is […]

by ahnationtalk on April 15, 202572 Views

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Doors Open for Discussions About Establishing a MOU on the Whale Sanctuary Project

April 9, 2025 Mi’kma’ki – For several years a group of dedicated individuals have been working toward establishing the Whale Sanctuary Project (WSP) – the first seaside sanctuary for marine mammals in North America – to be located in Wine Harbour, Nova Scotia. Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn was first notified about the WSP’s lease request through the […]

by ahnationtalk on April 9, 202558 Views

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Feeding the Future: Rebuild Capelin and Cod to Revive Atlantic Fisheries

April 8, 2025 Oceana Canada Urges Federal Government to Pause Capelin Fishery and Reduce Northern Cod Quota to Protect Ocean Ecosystems and Coastal Communities Media contacts: Vaishali Dassani, Oceana Canada, vdassani@oceana.ca, 647-294-3335; Angela Pinzon, Pilot PMR, angela.pinzon@pilotpmr.com, 647-295-0517 Halifax, Mi’kma’ki, traditional, unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People: Over the past week, Fisheries and Oceans Canada […]

by ahnationtalk on April 8, 202558 Views

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Local Action, National Impact: Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition Announces 2025 Grant Recipients

Grant recipients will join hundreds of partner organizations in hosting public events during Ocean Week Canada, June 1-8 2025 HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, April 03, 2025 — Ocean Week Canada is making waves again! The Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of their national microgrant program. A total of $71,377 has […]

by ahnationtalk on April 3, 202539 Views

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Tensions rise on Nova Scotia river as Indigenous eel fishers reject Ottawa rules – CTV News

March 31, 2025 HALIFAX — Two commercial fishers harvesting baby eels under new federal rules say they felt they had to stop fishing on Sunday night when a large group of Indigenous fishers arrived on the river and set up their nets. Suzy Edwards, an employee of Atlantic Elver Fishery, said one of the fishers […]

by ahnationtalk on March 31, 202552 Views

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