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Nova Scotia business accused of buying illegal lobster denies allegations

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The Canadian Press. (2026, October 17). Nova Scotia business accused of buying illegal lobster denies allegations. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/nova-scotia/nova-scotia-business-accused-of-buying-illegal-lobster-denies-allegations/article_4c07d9c0-da9e-53d3-9655-4448dec75b6a.html

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A business in Lockeport, Nova Scotia, has denied accusations of purchasing illegally caught lobster, despite being one of two companies charged by the provincial government on Friday. The charges were filed under the Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act for activities allegedly conducted in southwestern Nova Scotia.
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On October 17, 2026, the Nova Scotia government charged two local businesses under the Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act for allegedly buying illegally caught lobsters. One of these businesses, located in Lockeport, denied any wrongdoing. The charges aim to uphold fishing regulations designed to protect marine resources. This action highlights ongoing enforcement efforts against illegal lobster harvesting practices in southwestern Nova Scotia.

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📰 Nova Scotia Lobster Controversy
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LOCKEPORT Nova Scotia the Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act

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Nova Scotia GPE · 2× LOCKEPORT GPE · 1×

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The Nova Scotia government announced Friday that charges have been laid against two businesses in the southwestern part of the province under the Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act.
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One of the Nova Scotia businesses accused of buying illegally caught lobsters in the province denies any allegations of wrongdoing. asserted
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The Nova Scotia government announced Friday that charges have been laid against two businesses in the southwestern part of the province under the Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act. asserted
charges → announce → Act
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