Federal decision to phase out 19 Discovery Island fish farms has sent shivers across northern Vancouver Island
Homalco chief asking mayors to be ‘respectful’ of the ‘government-to-government’ process
23 leaders pen letter to premier, asking for inclusion in new policy discussions
In December 2017, a virus called 1HNV also posed a minimal risk to wild salmon
Wild salmon returns have broken low records, have many concerned about future of wild fish
On-site data combined with public oceanography and meteorology will be shared with stakeholders
DFO says sea lice levels fine, but fish farm data shows otherwise
Businesses can apply to cover half of costs to clean up so-called ‘ghost gear’
Wild salmon have higher rates of the parasites when ocean fish farms are near, research shows
DFO says four Cermaq Canada salmon farms affected, fish not infectious
Six people arrested after taking over a Marine Harvest’s vessel at Point Hope Shipyard in Victoria
Spokesperson for BC Salmon Farming Association says the move would put the industry out of business.
Town Hall with Andrew Weaver, MLA for Oak Bay-Gordon Head and Leader of the BC Green Party
