Sportfishing season is now open in Nova Scotia. All anglers 16 or older have to buy a general licence, which can be done at many gas stations, hardware, convenience, and sporting goods stores or any DNR district office. Provincial sportfishing generates more than $58 million annually.
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NS Unemployment Rate Rises Despite Job Gains
Nova Scotia’s unemployment rate went up to 8.6% in March. Stats Can says we had 4600 more people working, but more were also looking. The province is ahead of PEI at 10.1% unemployment, and Newfoundland and Labrador at 14.9%. The national number is 6.7%.