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  HALIFAX -- The foghorn at the Chebucto Head Lighthouse in Nova Scotia’s Halifax Harbour has been warning seafarers of pending danger since 1892. But it went silent in February and the Canadian Coast Guard says it has no plans to fix it, at least for now. Chebucto Head Lighthouse is a popular place for a walk. Bruce and Danuta Erskine go there a few times a week. "The sound of that foghorn is the Maritimes," says Bruce Erskine. "Yes, it's such a soothing sound," says Danuta Erskine. It's a sound, however, that hasn't been heard since needed repairs were deemed unnecessary by the Ca...

THE HISTORY of Queensland oldest operating coastal lighthouse at Bustard Head reads like a Hollywood script featuring murder, suicide, shark attacks, drownings, and ultimate triumph over adversity. Stuart Buchanan began his first stint as lighthouse keeper at the 152-year-old structure in 1974, and has written six books during that time about the fascinating tales associated with the historic light. These include Light of their Lives: The fight to save Bustard Head.   An aerial photo of the Bustard Head lighthouse and the 1770 LARC, which conducts regular tours to the historic light st...

Canadian lobster poised to hold long-lasting MSC label edge over US By Dec. 16, 2020 17:58 GMT Now that Canada's lobster harvesters, processors and exporters hold the advantage of a Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification over their US rivals, don't look for them to give it up any time soon [...] Want to keep reading? sign up This field is required Remember me Enter the email address associated with your account. We'll send you instructions to reset your password. This field is required to change your password. redirecting... Don't miss a beat Start your week with our Editor's ch...