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Digby and Annapolis halibut fishermen and fish plant rack up big penalties

A Little River fish plant and five Digby Neck and Islands halibut fishermen have received fines totalling $71,000 and another seven halibut fishermen from the Annapolis Royal area have received $50,000 in fines and penalties. As the result of a three-year investigation into the halibut fishery on Digby Neck, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans charged Ocean Trawlers, operated by Fred Trask of Little River, and fishermen,, Read the rest here  22:00:12