Abandoned Boats
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Multi-boat fire in False Creek renews questions about derelict vessel enforcementA multi-boat fire in Vancouver's False Creek on Thursday left one person with serious burns and destroyed two vessels, renewing concerns about how the waterway is being regulated.CanadaSep 8, 2023
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Feds issue just 2 fines in 4 years for abandoned boats. Critics say it’s not enoughIn the four years since the federal government enacted laws targeting abandoned vessels, just two fines have been issued. Critics are pressing for more urgent action.EnvironmentJul 14, 2023
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‘It’s a free-for-fall’: Derelict sailboat latest to raise ire of False Creek residentsThe boat washed up near Hinge Park earlier this week, but one resident says it's just the latest symptom of lax enforcement of bylaws for boaters in False Creek.CanadaMar 27, 2022
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N.S. Lands receives funding to remove 14 abandoned vessels across the provinceThe funds would assist in the removal of abandoned or wrecked small boats, which pose a hazard in Canadian waters.CanadaFeb 22, 2021
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If you have a shabby boat in the waters off Victoria, you’d better pull anchor right nowYou could be held in contempt of court if you don't.CanadaMar 7, 2018
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B.C. companies come together to clean up derelict boats in Cowichan BayA handful of local businesses are sharing the cost of removing six derelict boats that posed a risk to the environment and public safety in Cowichan Bay.EnvironmentJun 21, 2017
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Ottawa to announce new program targeting Canada’s abandoned boatsThere are about 600 boats ranging from small pleasure crafts to larger ships that have been ditched on Canada's coasts.EnvironmentMay 23, 2017
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Dozens of abandoned boats removed from Burrard InletA major cleanup in Port Moody as crews towed derelict and abandoned boats from the waters of Burrard Inlet.NewsAug 17, 2016
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