Firefighters work on a fire in Shelburne County, N.S., in a Thursday, June 1, 2023, handout photo. A volunteer firefighter who battled one of Nova Scotia’s biggest wildfires must now shell out thousands of dollars to replace the fishing gear he lost to the blaze. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Communications Nova Scotia **MANDATORY CREDIT** CANADAHALIFAX news Nova Scotia fishermen on the hook for gear destroyed by historic wildfires by admin 11 أغسطس، 2023 written by admin 11 أغسطس، 2023 160 CITYnews halifax \ By The Canadian Press HALIFAX — A volunteer firefighter who battled one of Nova Scotia’s biggest wildfires must now shell out thousands of dollars to replace the fishing gear he lost to the flames. Kevin Doane says the fire that burned more than 200 square kilometres southwest Nova Scotia in late May and June destroyed about $61,000 worth of his lobster fishing gear — and he’s not alone. Doane is one of 17 fishermen who lost a combined total of about $1 million in fishing gear when the historic blaze ripped through Shelburne County. He says fishing gear is often not insured because it’s stored outside, as few fishers have access to buildings large enough to fit all of their lobster traps, ropes and buoys. Recently, the Nova Scotia government announced fishermen are eligible for a $2,500 grant to replace gear, but Dan Fleck, executive director of a local lobster association, says the support is inadequate. Opposition Leader Zach Churchill has called for the province to cover the full $1 million in lost gear. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 11, 2023. The Canadian Press 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail admin previous post Police seek suspect involved in assault at Halifax Common Aquatics Facility next post أسعار السيارات المستعملة نحو الاستقرار لكنها لا تزال مرتفعة You may also like Man faces long list of charges after standoff... 13 مارس، 2025 استطلاع: 40% من الكنديين يخشون فقدان وظائفهم 13 مارس، 2025 كندا تخفف العقوبات المالية عن سوريا وتندّد بالمجازر... 13 مارس، 2025 ‘Get ready for a wild ride’: Weather Network... 13 مارس، 2025 Clear skies expected in much of Nova Scotia... 13 مارس، 2025 Nova Scotia NDP urging public to weigh in... 13 مارس، 2025 Unsafe tap water is common in Newfoundland. This... 13 مارس، 2025 ترامب يصعّد حربه التجارية على كندا: الصلب والألومنيوم... 12 مارس، 2025 أونتاريو تفرض رسماً بنسبة 25% على الكهرباء إلى... 10 مارس، 2025 China tariff on Canadian seafood adds more volatility... 10 مارس، 2025