Illegal American eel fishing is big business in Canada. Ottawa just voted against protections
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9 min. readIllegal fishing and trade of American eel is rampant, but the federal government says Fisheries...
For Nova Scotia, offshore wind could be an economic boon — with unknown environmental impacts
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As the federal government considers fast-tracking Wind West Atlantic Energy, residents hope for economic transformation,...
Fish fight: Is the decline of Atlantic salmon actually the fault of striped bass?
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A once-threatened fish has surged back while another one struggles — leaving fishermen, scientists and...
How do we commemorate the sites of former residential schools?
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Some survivors want residential schools dubbed historically significant; others want them demolished. They're forging ahead,...
With some forest bans lifted, Nova Scotians head back to the woods
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Runners, families and plenty of dogs headed for green space last weekend, though the controversial...
P.E.I. chef Michael Smith wants Canadians to appreciate what’s in their backyards
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The chef-owner of The Inn at Bay Fortune dreams of swimming in the Arctic Ocean,...
Musician Jeremy Dutcher longs for the Atlantic Ocean
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Onstage, Jeremy Dutcher sings in a deep, yearning tenor. On the phone, he giggles as...
New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt says yes to camping
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The Atlantic province's first female premier is a big fan of rugged cliffs, sprawling forests...
In a Nova Scotia research lab, the last hope for an ancient fish species
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Racing against time, dwindling habitat and warming waters, scientists are trying to give this little-known...
