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Assembly Demands Accountability on Highway 101 Project
November 5, 2025 Mi’kma’ki – Maw-lukutijik Saqmaq (Assembly) is calling for meaningful consultation and immediate action on the Highway 101 Twinning Project. Since the Province declared a state of emergency on June 1, 2023, and closed the Avon Causeway gates to create an artificial reservoir, the Assembly has repeatedly urged the use of avoidance and […]
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Federal Government Invests in Resilience for Atlantic Shellfish Industry
From: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency October 17, 2025 · Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Canada’s shellfish industry is a vital part of Atlantic communities, supporting jobs and contributing to local economies. Recent challenges, including the impacts of Hurricane Fiona and the MSX shellfish disease, have underscored the need for strong […]
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MEOPAR and Pacific Marine Science Alliance Partner to Strengthen Pacific and Arctic Ocean Research
HALIFAX, NS and BAMFIELD, BC, Oct. 6, 2025 – The Marine Environmental Observation, Prediction and Response Network (MEOPAR) and the Pacific Marine Science Alliance Society (PMSA) have announced a three-year collaboration to expand ocean research capacity along Canada’s Pacific and Western Arctic coasts. The $300,000 initiative brings together national and regional expertise to address globally […]
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Glooscap First Nation in Nova Scotia to launch seafood market this year – CTV News
July 31, 2025 GLOOSCAP LANDING, N.S. — The investment arm of Glooscap First Nation in Nova Scotia is launching a seafood market with local products caught and processed by its members. Michael Peters, CEO of Glooscap Ventures, says the new market is part of the First Nation’s economic plan to keep profits from its businesses […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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