The Department of Ocean and Fisheries received an anonymous video of a North Atlantic right whale close to shore by the Saint John-Digby ferry terminal, which almost led to fishing being halted.
Federal Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez says the ferry that operates between Digby, N.S., and Saint John, N.B., will not be moved to another route next year.
Public Works Minister Kim Masland says the feds must maintain full ferry service between Digby, N.S., and Saint John, N.B., next year because it is crucial to the region.
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