Fishermen, MLAs raise concerns about need for more dredging on the North Shore
Fishers in North Rustico hit the water earlier than usual Wednesday morning after more than a dozen boats were stranded offshore on Tuesday. Extremely low tides and strong winds combined with extra sand in the channel meant about half the boats that went out Tuesday morning couldn’t get back to the wharf at the usual time and had to either wait for high tide to return or seek other harbours. “I’d never seen the tide that low as it was yesterday,” said Ian Gauthier, a fisherman who was stuck offshore for about five hours Tuesday. “I’ve never experienced that before,” he said. “That’s the first time in about 40 years.” The issue was raised in the provincial legislature on Wednesday. Backbench PC MLA Brad Trivers asked whether Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture Zack Bell would prioritize emergency dredging in the North Shore harbour. Video, photos, more, >>CLICK TO READ<< 06:58
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