Government-appointed council calls for immediate actions to increase B.C.’s wild salmon population
The report released Friday the provincial government must focus on “tangible, achievable, near-term actions.” Continue reading
Fish Farms
B.C. government announces transition of Vancouver Island-area fish farms by 2023
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Premier John Horgan was joined by Indigenous leaders from the Broughton region, many of whom oppose local fish farms, saying it can have a negative effect on wild salmon. Continue reading
B.C. anti-fish farm group claims sea lice are growing more resistant to drug
An anti-fish farm group says sea lice, which infect farmed salmon in B.C.’s waters, are growing more resistant to an anti-parasite drug and nothing is being done to stop it. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: NDP government attempts at Indigenous ‘consent’ confusing and uncertain
By Keith Baldrey Legislative Bureau Chief
The NDP government has unveiled its first example of what obtaining the “consent” of First Nations for resource development projects is supposed to look like and things are as confusing and uncertain as ever. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Confusion and uncertainty plagues NDP government’s plans for Indigenous ‘consent’
By Keith Baldrey Legislative Bureau Chief
The NDP government has unveiled its first example of what obtaining the “consent” of First Nations for resource development projects is supposed to look like, and things are as confusing and uncertain as ever. Continue reading
B.C. government gets mixed reviews on fish farm policy
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government has unveiled sweeping changes for the province’s fish farming industry, but they don’t come into effect until four years down the road. Continue reading
B.C.’s wildlife tourism industry pushes for fish farm licences not to be renewed
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
With the deadline approaching for the B.C. government to renew 20 fish farm licences, a group of marine tourism operators are imploring the government to let the licences go. Continue reading
Province launches wild salmon council, advocacy groups don’t think it’s enough
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government has appointed a new Wild Salmon Advisory Council with the task to develop a strategy for restoring and sustaining B.C.’s salmon populations. Continue reading
Opponents hope B.C. mirrors Washington state Atlantic salmon farm ban
“To me this is a real slam-dunk winner for wild salmon and First Nations down in Washington State,” said UBCIC Vice President Bob Chamberlin. Continue reading
Salmon killed after ‘unusual’ outbreak at two Nova Scotia fish farms
Colwell says there are no health concerns for humans because the virus only affects salmon. Continue reading