67 releases issued in the specified time period for Fisheries and Aquaculture
Live Atlantic Canadian Lobster Showcased in China
Fisheries and Aquaculture
November 13, 2009 3:45 PM
FISHERIES/AQUACULTURE--Live Atlantic Canadian Lobster Showcased in China
Atlantic Canadian lobster has made a splash in China during a recent 10-day promotional tour by industry and government staff.
Lobster Council of Canada Has Great Potential, Op-Ed
Fisheries and Aquaculture
October 23, 2009 8:54 AM
FISHERIES/AQUACULTURE--Lobster Council of Canada Has Great Potential, Op-Ed
NOTE: The following in an op-ed piece by Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Sterling Belliveau.
Establishing the Lobster Council of Canada gives us an exciting opportunity to improve and strengthen the lobster sector in Nova Scotia, and all the Atlantic provinces.
Boat Builders Receive Funding to Open Global Markets
Fisheries and Aquaculture
October 13, 2009 2:47 PM
FISHERIES/AQUACULTURE–-Boat Builders Receive Funding to Open Global Markets
A list of the companies that received funding follows this release.
Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Sterling Belliveau announced today, Oct. 13, $155,002 in funding to help Nova Scotia's boat building industry open new global markets.
Seafood Processors Get Funding to Improve Exports and Diversify
Fisheries and Aquaculture
October 8, 2009 11:18 AM
FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE–-Seafood Processors Get Funding to Improve Exports and Diversify
Nova Scotia's seafood industry is improving its competitiveness in the global marketplace with funding from the province.
Aquaculture Fund Recipients Announced
Fisheries and Aquaculture
September 26, 2009 2:01 PM
FISHERIES/AQUACULTURE--Aquaculture Fund Recipients Announced
NOTE: A list of the projects and companies that received funding follows this release.
Aquaculture operations and projects across Nova Scotia are developing new products, improving production and boosting quality, because of funding from the province.
Celebration of Aquaculture Coming to Sheet Harbour
Fisheries and Aquaculture
September 23, 2009 3:08 PM
FISHERIES/AQUACULTURE--Celebration of Aquaculture Coming to Sheet Harbour
The Aquaculture Harvest Festival, featuring seafood, aquaculture operators, and activities for all ages is coming to Sheet Harbour on Saturday, Sept. 26.
Fee Removed, Permit Remains for Roadside Live Lobster Vendors
Fisheries and Aquaculture
August 19, 2009 9:20 AM
FISHERIES/AQUACULTURE/AGRICULTURE--Fee Removed, Permit Remains for Roadside Live Lobster Vendors
The province has removed the $40.53 permit fee put in place last fall for lobster fishermen who sell live lobster roadside, effective immediately.
Cold Water and Cool Interaction on Touch Tank Tour
Fisheries and Aquaculture
July 16, 2009 10:14 AM
FISHERIES/AQUACULTURE--Cold Water and Cool Interaction on Touch Tank Tour
Get up close and personal with a sea scallop this summer as the aquaculture touch tank visits various festivals and events across the province.
CATCH Seafood Festival Lands in Halifax
Fisheries and Aquaculture
June 24, 2009 12:53 PM
FISHERIES/AQUACULTURE--CATCH Seafood Festival Lands in Halifax
NOTE: Details on entertainment at the CATCH Nova Scotia Seafood Festival is available at www.novascotiaseafoodfestival.ca.
Nova Scotians will experience the smell of seafood, the sounds of live entertainment and the sights of the sea at the CATCH Nova Scotia Seafood Festival, June 27-28 at the Cunard Centre in Halifax.
CATCH Seafood Festival in Halifax
Fisheries and Aquaculture
June 4, 2009 9:03 AM
FISHERIES/AQUACULTURE--CATCH Seafood Festival in Halifax
NOTE: A list of events featured at the CATCH Nova Scotia Seafood Festival is available at www.novascotiaseafoodfestival.ca .
Consumers who want to experience seafood from catch to cooking will enjoy the lineup at the CATCH Nova Scotia Seafood Festival on June 27 and 28 at the Cunard Centre.
Nova Scotia Sportfishing Weekend June 6-7
Fisheries and Aquaculture
June 3, 2009 10:59 AM
FISHERIES/AQUACULTURE--Nova Scotia Sportfishing Weekend June 6-7
Anyone with a hook, a line and a little hope can fish without a licence in Nova Scotia during the 15th annual sportfishing weekend June 6-7.
World Oceans Day Lands in Halifax
Fisheries and Aquaculture
June 3, 2009 9:51 AM
FISHERIES/AQUACULTURE--World Oceans Day Lands in Halifax
A live touch tank, face painting and educational games are some of the exhibits and activities of the World Oceans Day event on Friday, June 5, in Halifax.
Sportfishing Fund Announces 2009 Projects
Fisheries and Aquaculture
May 12, 2009 11:13 AM
FISHERIES/AQUACULTURE--Sportfishing Fund Announces 2009 Projects
A list of the approved projects for 2009 follows this release.
Community groups across the province will soon be starting projects to improve fish habitat in their local river systems, thanks to support from the Nova Scotia Sportfish Habitat Fund.
Province Improves Food Safety For Live Lobster Consumers
Fisheries and Aquaculture
April 28, 2009 12:18 PM
FISHERIES/AQUACULTURE/AGRICULTURE--Province Improves Food Safety For Live Lobster Consumers
The province is launching improved food safety standards for roadside points of sale of lobster.
Funding Available for Nova Scotia Boat Builders
Fisheries and Aquaculture
April 9, 2009 1:37 PM
FISHERIES/AQUACULTURE--Funding Available for Nova Scotia Boat Builders
Nova Scotia's boat builders will get a financial boost to support competitiveness in the global market, the province announced today, April 9.
New Loan Program for Commercial Fishing Licences
Fisheries and Aquaculture
March 26, 2009 12:59 PM
FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE--New Loan Program for Commercial Fishing Licences
The Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture is introducing a new loan program.
Sportfishing Season Opens
Fisheries and Aquaculture
March 25, 2009 3:07 PM
FISHERIES/AQUACULTURE--Sportfishing Season Opens
Anglers are preparing their hooks, lines, and fabled stories about their catches as the sportfishing season opens on lakes and rivers in most areas of the province on Wednesday, April 1.
New Sportfishing Licences System for People With Disabilities
Fisheries and Aquaculture
March 24, 2009 2:26 PM
FISHERIES/AQUACULTURE--New Sportfishing Licences System for People With Disabilities
Sportfishing anglers with disabilities will have a new process for getting a licence when the season opens in Nova Scotia on April 1.
Provincial Government Surpasses United Way Campaign Goal
Fisheries and Aquaculture
February 20, 2009 9:04 AM
AGRICULTURE/FISHERIES/AQUACULTURE--Provincial Government Surpasses United Way Campaign Goal
Provincial government employees have generously donated to the United Way of Halifax Region.
Fisheries Ministers Come to Table with Lobster Industry
Fisheries and Aquaculture
February 13, 2009 4:31 PM
FISHERIES/AQUACULTURE--Fisheries Ministers Come to Table with Lobster Industry
Following through on a commitment to hold formal discussions with industry to address challenges of the region's lobster sector, fisheries ministers from the Maritime provinces attended a round-table discussion in Dartmouth earlier today, Feb. 13.