“Dumping Day” delay in Nova Scotia

“Dumping Day” has been delayed for the winter lobster season around the southswest coast from Halifax to Digby.

Blustery conditions prompted fishermen in Districts 33 and 34 to delay the start of the lucrative fishery till tomorrow, for safety reasons.

The DFO made the decision yesterday after a conference call with fishing groups.

Trudeau takes heat over comments about Castro

Prime Minister Trudeau was busy yesterday, trying to clarify a statement released after Fidel Castro’s death.

Trudeau admits Castro was a dictator, but that doesn’t mean it’s not appropriate to acknowledge his “achievements” at the time of his passing.

Trudeau got a lot of flack both in Canada and abroad over a statement expressing deep sorrow after Castro’s death was announced.

Trudeau claims he understands that some people affected by the Castro regime will… have a different point of view.