A boat leaves Cape Forchu, Yarmouth County, this morning, November 24, at about 5 a.m. as lobster fishing season gets underway in southwest Nova Scotia. (Province of Nova Scotia)

Nova Scotia urges fishing safety as lobster season begins

by Todd Humber November 24, 2025

written by Todd Humber November 24, 2025

Nova Scotia's fishing industry reported 221 injury claims and 56 time-loss injuries in 2024, prompting provincial officials to emphasize safety measures as thousands of lobster traps were deployed along the…

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at Safety News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

Nova Scotia urges fishing safety as lobster season begins

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