Tag Archives: fishing
DFO will soon begin testing for virus found harmful to Scandinavian Atlantic Salmon
In response to a February court ruling, the DFO will soon begin testing BC fish farm operations for a deadly salmon virus. Prior to that ruling, aquaculture activists had spent over 6 years fighting f...
Craig Ellis Jun 05, 2019
Gitxsan Chiefs answer confusion regarding recent fishing ban
Further information has been released by the Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs to alleviate any confusion around their fishing ban. Earlier this year, the Band announced the closure of salmon fishing activite...
Craig Ellis May 22, 2019
MLA Jennifer Rice and MP Nathan Cullen both support new West Coast fisheries recommendations
North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice says recommendations made in a new report in to West Coast fisheries will benefit coastal communities, and First Nations. Released yesterday, the report was put together ...
Craig Ellis May 08, 2019
New federal rules ban industrial activities within Marine Protected Areas
Industrial activities will no longer be allowed to take place within Marine Protected Areas in Canada. Effective as of today, the federal government has banned all industrial activities within the zon...
Craig Ellis Apr 25, 2019