Shipping Lanes

• Canada reverses speed restrictions meant to protect right whales in Gulf of St. Lawrence

  "Although we are allowing vessels to transit at safe operating speeds in the designated shipping lanes, if even one North Atlantic right whale is spotted, we will immediately implement another slowdown."

  Environment

  Aug 2, 2019
  
• Scientists in Gulf of St. Lawrence see four of seven right whale calves born this year

  Amy Knowlton, a scientist with the New England Aquarium in Boston, calls the sightings of the young whales encouraging news.

  Environment

  Jul 26, 2019
  
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• Federal review flags concerns in efforts to protect right whales in Canada

  The study says speed restrictions and fishing-zone closures in the Gulf of St. Lawrence have helped to lower risks of injury and death to right whales, but dangers remain, especially in the waters just outside protected zones.

  Environment

  Jul 4, 2019
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• Vancouver paddlers say new restrictions on waters off Stanley Park go too far

  The restrictions would expand the ban already in place for the First Narrows shipping lanes, blocking access for paddlers to Siwash Rock and Third Beach.

  Oct 7, 2017
• Warning for fishermen: Stay out of shipping lanes

  The Vancouver Harbour Master says too many small boats are cramming into the mouth of the Capilano River directly in the middle of the shipping lanes.

  Sep 29, 2014