A Nova Scotia man accused of violating commercial fishing regulations in the waters off Newfoundland is scheduled to appear in a Cape Breton courtroom next month.Article contentA Nova Scotia man accused of violating commercial fishing regulations in the waters off Newfoundland is scheduled to appear in a Cape Breton courtroom next month.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentLorne Paul Pace, 44, of Brighton, Digby County, was charged in Louisbourg with eight offences that allegedly occurred from April 9-27, 2026.Article contentArticle contentHe faces seven counts of failing to comply with terms and conditions of licences, including one for fishing in Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization subdivisions 3PS and 3O in same trip without an at-sea observer.Article contentArticle contentZone 3PS is a highly regulated fishing subdivision co-managed by Canada and France that includes the fishing area from west of Burgeo to Cape St. Mary’s along the south coast of Newfoundland.Article contentZone 3O is a strictly managed international division located on the southwestern edge of the Grand Banks of Newfoundland where Canadian and foreign fleets co-ordinate quotas and follow gear bans to protect deep-sea coral ecosystems.Article contentThe remaining charges consist of five counts of failing to submit a daily hail, one count of failing to hail an accurate round count, and one count of possession of fish in contravention of the Fisheries Act.Article contentThe species of fish are not listed in the charges.Article contentPace was scheduled to be arraigned in Sydney provincial court on Oct. 27.Article contentAfter he failed to appear, the judge issued an endorsed warrant but held it until Nov. 18 when Pace is now scheduled for election and pleas on the charges.Article content
Warrant held for N.S. man facing eight commercial fishing charges in Cape Breton court
