DFO

• Researchers in B.C. to map landslides in Fraser River, help protect salmon

  A landslide in November 2018 created a five-metre waterfall on the river north of Lillooet, and made it nearly impossible for migrating salmon to reach their spawning grounds.

  Environment

  May 12
  
• Lack of fairness prompts Federal Court to set aside B.C. fish farm phaseout

  The BC Salmon Farmers Association said it was encouraged by the decision, however it declined an interview request while it is reviewed the ruling more closely.

  Politics

  Apr 27
  
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• Rare fin whale found dead on B.C. beach, apparent victim of blunt force trauma

  The body of a rare, young fin whale has been found on a remote beach on British Columbia's south coast, says an official with the Fisheries Department.

  Environment

  Mar 24
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• Ottawa allocates close to $12 million for Indigenous commercial fisheries in B.C.

  Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray says the funds will support business and training opportunities for 31 Indigenous companies involving 117 First Nations in the province.

  Politics

  Feb 23
• Nanaimo, B.C. diver shares extraordinary footage of close encounter with sea lions

  Tom Hlavac, a retired fisheries officer, was diving with a friend off the waters of Nanoose Bay on Jan. 18, when half a dozen of the remarkable creatures swam by for a visit. 

  Environment

  Jan 25
• Tŝilhqot’in government ‘outraged’ by Alaskan commercial harvest of salmon bound for B.C.

  Many of B.C.'s largest salmon runs pass through Alaskan waters on their way home to spawn in B.C., according to the non-profit organizations that commissioned the report.

  Economy

  Jan 14
• Redfish return sparks Atlantic race to cash in on reopening of commercial fishery

  A federal Fisheries Department moratorium on commercial fishing of redfish was imposed in the area in 1995 and has remained in place ever since.

  Environment

  Nov 14, 2021
• B.C. whale-watching guide fined $10K for approaching killer whales

  A whale-watching tour operator was ordered to pay a fine for violating both the Species At Risk and Federal Fisheries acts following, said Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

  Environment

  Oct 21, 2021
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• Beloved southern resident killer whale grandmother missing, presumed dead

  The whale's offspring and grandoffspring have been seen six times this month without her, and her repeated absence fulfills criteria for "missing and likely deceased."

  Environment

  Sep 21, 2021
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• UBC researchers map loss of Pacific salmon habitat

  The study and mapping by researchers at the University of B.C. focused on 14 populations in the lower stretch of Canada's most productive salmon river.

  Environment

  Aug 14, 2021