Summerside – In a special ceremony at the Atlantic Police Academy in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) celebrated the success and achievements of the latest troop of graduates from its Fishery Officer Initial Training Program. The 28 graduates from Troop 23-3 successfully completed a rigorous 19-week training program that included both classroom and practical training. During …
Monitoring lobster fishing in Southwest Nova Scotia
Halifax – Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) officials remain actively engaged in Southwest Nova Scotia, meeting with Indigenous harvesters, groups and organizations, as well as commercial fishing associations. Open, honest and clear dialogue remains the best way to raise concerns and to find solutions for everyone involved in the lobster fishery. Fishery officers are closely monitoring lobster fishing in the region and …