Studies shed light on impact of PRV virus on farmed Atlantic salmon in B.C.
Two new studies suggest the fish virus that has inspired an anti-fish farm movement on the West Coast isn’t as harmful as some believe. Continue reading
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New fisheries closures announced near Vancouver to protect glass sponge reefs
The closures will take effect in Howe Sound ahead of the spring season and apply to all commercial, recreational and Indigenous bottom contact fishing activities. Continue reading
Canada announces 2019 measures to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales
The area where mandatory speed restrictions apply will be adjusted this year to reflect data on right whale sightings and to minimize the impact on the cruise ship and shipping industries. Continue reading
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
Federal government announces new approach to managing aquaculture industry Canada
Fisheries Minister Jonathan Wilkinson laid out the new approach to the sector on Tuesday, including creating a single comprehensive set of regulations to clarify how aquaculture is run in Canada. Continue reading
‘It would really hurt this town’: B.C. fishing community pleads with Ottawa to reconsider whale protection plan
By Abigail Bimman Global National Ottawa Correspondent
A fishing community off the coast of Vancouver Island is worried new proposed critical habitat designations to save whales will kill their economy. Continue reading
Feds to create ocean sanctuaries off Vancouver Island to protect endangered killer whales
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says the government is looking at creating new areas of critical habitat off the west coast of Vancouver Island for southern resident killer whales. Continue reading
Dalhousie hosts panel on how to make ocean cleaner, safer and healthier
The event, held at the Steele Ocean Sciences Building, attracted about 75 people. Continue reading
New fisheries minister explains reversal on controversial surf clam licence
The multimillion-dollar licence awarded to the Five Nations Clam Co. was supposed to offer 25 per cent of the catch to local Indigenous communities. Continue reading
Pipelines vs. the environment: weighing greenhouse gas emissions against the economy
How does this affect Canada’s commitment to cut greenhouse gas by 30 per cent over the next few decades? Continue reading