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2017 dumping day in southwestern NS got off to a start the early morning of Nov. 28. This was the scene in Pinkney's Point, Yarmouth County NS. TINA COMEAU PHOTO

LOBSTER OUTLOOK: The annual Tri-County Vanguard look at the ...

LOBSTER OUTLOOK: Largest lobster fishing season opens in southwestern ...

A Cormorant helicopter at the Yarmouth airport the morning of Nov. 28, after airlifting a 25-year-old fisherman, reported to be suffering from seizures, from a lobster vessel for transport to the Yarmouth Regional Hospital. TINA COMEAU

LOBSTER OUTLOOK: SAR resources will be in place for lobster season ...

Lobster cars – used to store lobster catches during the season – are towed to the Lower East Pubnico wharf in early November by the Blake & Jorgia, with fishermen in an outboard leading the way. KATHY JOHNSON PHOTO

LOBSTER OUTLOOK: Market conditions prime for Canadian lobster

Cape Sable Island fisherman Bradford (Baffy) Symonds Jr.

LOBSTER OUTLOOK: ‘It’s been an interesting life,' Cape Sable Island ...

NOV. 30, 2013 – Better late than never. Fishery boats finally left their wharves for dumping day six days late in 2013 after strong winds kept the fleet ashore. Here boats pass the Yarmouth lighthouse at 6 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30. Traditionally the season opens the last Monday of November. Many credited the weather delay for the higher prices fishermen were paid at the start of the season. TINA COMEAU PHOTO

LOBSTER OUTLOOK OP-ED: Fishing safety must always be at the forefront

Scott Dauphine (second from right) talks with Shelburne County lobster fisherman Maurice Shand at the SWNS Lobster Forum in September. Dauphine has developed a plastic trap he says should last 10 years if it’s handled right. Also having a yarn are lobster fishermen Joey Goodick, who has fished the plastic traps, and Charles Kenney (left).

LOBSTER OUTLOOK: Plastic lobster traps boost longevity, says Yarmouth ...

LOBSTER OUTLOOK: TINA COMEAU – Families on shore and at sea

Pubnico photographer/fisherman lands fish and photos on each trip.

LOBSTER OUTLOOK: Pubnico photographer/fisherman lands fish and photos ...

A choir gets ready to sing in front of the Lobster Pot Christmas Tree during the 2017 lighting festivities. KATHY JOHNSON

LOBSTER OUTLOOK: Barrington’s lobster pot tree celebrates the season ...

Map showing Georges Bank.
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Atlantic Sapphire crew rescued from sinking boat

Soccer Nova Scotia U13B provincials: Fundy captures gold, Yarmouth silver, East Hants bronze

Updated Sep 30, 2017 at 7:30 a.m.

Emelie Bennett chases after the ball as NKEC hosted École secondaire de Clare in high school soccer action Sept. 19. Bennett contributed two of NKEC’s goals.

Starting off on the right foot: NKEC soccer team captures early-season win over Clare

Updated Sep 30, 2017 at 7:30 a.m.

The Yarmouth PetValu Clippers U15 team brought home the bronze medal from the Bruce Wagner Memorial Tournament.

Yarmouth U15 Clippers win bronze medal

Updated Sep 30, 2017 at 7:30 a.m.

The U17 girls Yarmouth PetValu Clippers won the Gunn Baldursson Championship. Back row: Jonathan Kini – coach, Katherine Kini, Keeley Cunningham, Hannah Saulnier, Grace Hobbs, Saige Breton, Bryndis Baldursdottir, Kaitlyn Cosman, Bruce Hobbs – coach. Front row: Kaya Shearer, Jalis Fells, Hayden Saulnier, Raine Goodwin, Caileigh White, Andrea Oguntade, Laken McQuarry, Savannah Richard.

Yarmouth Clippers U17 team wins soccer gold in Gunn Baldursson Championship

Updated Sep 30, 2017 at 7:30 a.m.

<p>Coach of the Year Award recipient Peyvand Mossavat of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology dedicated his award to Paul James, a former Canadian soccer star who is fighting to rebuild his life after battling a drug addiction.</p>

CIS soccer Coach of the Year delivers powerful mental health message in Wolfville

Ashley Thompson
Updated Sep 30, 2017 at 8:36 a.m.

Coach of the Year Award recipient Peyvand Mossavat of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology devoted a few minutes to soccer talk in his acceptance speech, then urged the student-athletes in attendance to pay close attention. “Today I have ...

The Digby Regional High School senior boys have won a spot at soccer provincials Nov. 4 and 5 in New Germany.

Soccer provincials: DRHS senior boys win a spot in Nova Scotia final four

Jonathan Riley
Updated Sep 30, 2017 at 7:30 a.m.

The Digby Regional High School Mariners won both their Tier II regional qualifiers Oct. 27 and 30 to advance. Oct. 27 the Mariners met the boys from the Strait Area Education and Recreation Centre from Port Hawkesbury on neutral ground in Truro. The ...

<p>The Yarmouth Consolidated Memorial High School boys varsity soccer team won NSSAF Division 2 soccer provincials on Saturday, Nov. 7. Back Row L-R Carter Cunningham, Brett Donnelly, Logan O’Connell, Cameron Strange, Matt Hines, Keegan Williams-Surette, Koko Davies, Donovan Saulnier, Max Mao, Jimmy Surette (Coach), Rob O’Brien (Assistant Coach). Middle Row L-R Hudson Grimshaw-Surette, Brad Jones, Umberto Marchesin, Harmon Grimshaw-Surette. Front Kyle Nelson, Brogan O’Brien. Missing: Josh Watkins.</p>

Yarmouth high boys varsity soccer team wins provincials

Tina Comeau
Updated Sep 30, 2017 at 7:30 a.m.

On Friday Yarmouth defeated the host East Hants team 2-1 to advance to Saturday’s championship game. Scoring in that game were Logan O’Connell and Brad Jones, with Jones’ game-winning goal coming in the final minute of play. Yarmouth played Amherst ...

Yarmouth PetValu Clippers U14 boys soccer team wins silver at provincials.

Yarmouth PetValu Clippers bring home silver from U14 soccer provincials

Tina Comeau
Updated Sep 30, 2017 at 7:30 a.m.

Despite the heartbreaking loss, bringing home the silver was a great achievement for the team, noted team coach Craig Minard. “The team went from only winning two games last year to being second in the province this year,” he said. Scoring for ...

<p>The Yarmouth PetValue U16 Clippers girls soccer team are league champions and heading to provincials.</p>

Yarmouth PetValue Clippers U16 girls soccer team win league title, heading to provincials

The Vanguard
Updated Sep 30, 2017 at 7:30 a.m.

The provincial berth came from an Aug. 22 win in Yarmouth, against their league rivals and perennial favourites Upper County United, from New Germany. With the win the Pet Valu Clippers become the South Shore League champions in the U16 division and ...

U14 Yarmouth Pet Valu Clippers boys team advance to provincials

The Vanguard
Updated Sep 30, 2017 at 7:30 a.m.

The Yarmouth PetValu Clippers U14 boys soccer team qualified to go to provincials by winning the South Shore soccer regionalsIn the first game Yarmouth defeated Upper County united from New Germany 2-0. Scoring for Yarmouth were  Alex Wells and Evan ...

Yarmouth PetValu Clippers U-16 boys win silver at soccer tournament

The Vanguard
Updated Sep 30, 2017 at 7:30 a.m.

In their first game, the CLippers lost to Bridgetown 2-1. Scoring for Yarmouth was Willis. Brock Emin was in net. Dan Smith was game MVP. In their second game, the Yarmouth Pet Value Clippers U16 boys lost 6-1 versus Upper County. Scoring for ...

Yarmouth PetValu Clippers soccer results

The Vanguard
Updated Sep 30, 2017 at 7:30 a.m.

U14 girls Clippers have tie and a win on the road The Yarmouth PetValu Clippers U14 girls team had a tie and a win on the road on July 19. Yarmouth tied Chester United with a score of 1-1. Scoring for Yarmouth was Grace Hobbs. Yarmouth defeated HB ...

Yarmouth Pet Valu Clippers under-14 girls team won gold at the Gunn Baldursson Memorial Soccer Tournament.

Yarmouth soccer teams win gold and bronze medals at Gunn Baldursson tournament

The Vanguard
Updated Sep 30, 2017 at 7:30 a.m.

Yarmouth Pet Valu under-14 team: The Yarmouth PetValu Clippers under-14 girls team brought home the gold medal from the Gunn Bauldersson Memorial soccer tournament held this past weekend in Wolfville. • Game 1: Yarmouth 1 – West Nova Fuels ...

Yarmouth Pet Valu Clippers soccer results

The Vanguard
Updated Sep 30, 2017 at 7:30 a.m.

Vanguard sportsU14 boys pick up three wins The Yarmouth Pet Valu Clippers under 14 boys soccer team picked up three wins during home and away action. In the first of two games played June 21 against Chester at the Janet Smith Memorial Soccer ...