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Arlene Benham

2018

Fishermen's association aiming to reduce whale entanglements

Following last year's right whale deaths in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, fishing gear entanglement is in the spotlight, and it was on the agenda at the Grand Manan Fishermen's Association (GMFA) annual meeting on February 13.

2018

Three islands rely on backup power after cable damage

For a couple of weeks, Grand Manan, Campobello and White Head islands were powered by the Grand Manan generating station after damage to the undersea cable occurred on January 17. The cable casing was breached, possibly by a scallop dragger.

2018

Canadian scallop fishery ends in a week

Bad weather hampered two Grand Manan fisheries recently, resulting in a delay of the scallop season opening. Frigid cold and high winds around Christmas kept many fishermen from taking up lobster traps in areas that would become scallop fishing areas in January.

2017

Lucky and Pepsi lobster’s fame makes waves around the world

A couple of unusual lobsters have been caught by Grand Manan fishermen during the first two weeks of the season, quickly becoming famous across Canada and even overseas. First to hit the news locally was "Lucky," a pale blue lobster caught on November 21 by Robinson Russell.

2017

Periwinklers save boy stranded by tide

One Grand Manan family had extra reason to celebrate Thanksgiving weekend, thanks to the quick action of some periwinkle pickers early on the morning of October 8.

2017

Pair complete 150 walks to Swallowtail

Many events have been held across Canada this year to commemorate the country's 150th birthday. Some have been huge, drawing thousands of visitors; countless others may have been quiet personal acknowledgements of the milestone.

2017

Former lightkeeper recalls experiences

The allure of lighthouse keeping has intrigued people for a long time, but few fall so far under the spell as to take it up as a career. One of those rare people is Chris Mills from Ketch Harbour, N.S.