Some Nova Scotia fishermen say financial support offered by the province doesn’t come close to helping them replace gear they lost in the Shelburne County wildfire.
Kevin Doane was living in Roseway, N.S., when the fire broke out in late May. He said his losses include 100 lobster traps, rope and fishing gear. With the cost of a new trap sitting at around $300, he said he needs roughly $30,000 for traps alone.
Some fishermen are out hundreds of thousands of dollars, he said.
“This is a big loss and all we’re asking for is some of the money, our tax dollars back that we’ve paid in,” said Doane.
He also said it’s difficult
