MP Finnigan to announce details of 2017 Striped bass recreational fishery

Moncton (New Brunwick) – On behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard,  Member of Parliament for Miramichi —Grand Lake, Pat Finnigan, will announce details of the 2017 Striped bass fishery for the Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence.

Photo opportunities will be available for media in attendance. Following the event, MP Finnigan will be available for interviews.

Date:                       Friday, March 31, 2017

Time:                      10:00 a.m.

Location:                 Rodd Miramichi River Lodge – hotel restaurant

                                 1809 Water Street

                                 Miramichi, New Brunswick

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Laura Gareau
Office of the Minister
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
613-992-3474
Laura.Gareau@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Steve Hachey
Communications Branch
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Gulf Region
506-851-7045
Steve.Hachey@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

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