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Sep 22, 2026
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Cape Breton fisherman fined for not reporting lost lobster gear
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Dennis Pyke, 48, of Balls Creek, was initially charged with three offences — leaving his gear unattended for more than 72 consecutive hours; violating a fishing licence condition that requires fishers to report any lost fishing gear within 24 hours […]
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A Cape Breton lobster fisherman has been fined for not reporting his lost fishing gear. Dennis Pyke, 48, of Balls Creek, was initially charged with three offences — leaving his gear unattended for more than 72 consecutive hours; violating a fishing licence condition that requires fishers to report any lost fishing gear within 24 hours […]
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