Abandoned Vessels
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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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MP says not enough being done to deal with abandoned vessels on Canada’s coastsNew Democrat Sheila Malcolmson is pushing the federal government to move on a promise to deal with vessels abandoned on Canada's coasts.CanadaJul 25, 2017
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