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Open-net fish farms had to go but transition plan overdue: MP

Open-net fish farms had to go but transition plan overdue: MP

North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney and North Island MLA Michele Babchuk release statements on federal plan
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Salmon farming industry slams federal government's fish farm plan

Salmon farming industry slams federal government's fish farm plan

Focus on unproven technology jeopardizes the sector’s ability to fulfill agreements and will cause further harm to communities
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Fish farm plan a 'political decision not based on science or fact': Chiefs

Fish farm plan a 'political decision not based on science or fact': Chiefs

Chiefs of First Nations who support salmon farming express defiance
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Drivers collide in Campbell River street; Emergency crews on scene

Drivers collide in Campbell River street; Emergency crews on scene

A reported head-on collision occurred on Dogwood Street and Alpine Road Tuesday, June 18 around 10 a.m.
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Feds to stop open-net salmon farms; Allow five years to transition: report

Feds to stop open-net salmon farms; Allow five years to transition: report

Reports that the federal government will stop open-net salmon farming and give the industry five years to transition are not sitting well with the B.C. Salmon Fams Association
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Salmon farmers see way forward for transition plan despite court ruling

Salmon farmers see way forward for transition plan despite court ruling

BC salmon farmers say collaboration will provide a way for the aquaculture industry to continue to operate despite a recent court ruling upholding the federal fisheries minister's decision to not renew licences
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Island rugby star back training in Langford after cougar attack

Island rugby star back training in Langford after cougar attack

Canada rugby sevens captain Olivia Apps was treated after Strathcona park cougar incident
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City looking for input on draft Quinsam Heights neighbourhood plan

City looking for input on draft Quinsam Heights neighbourhood plan

The public can provide input into the city's Quinsam Heights Neighbourhood Plan at an open house on June 26
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RCMP auxiliary to return to patrolling the streets of Campbell River

RCMP auxiliary to return to patrolling the streets of Campbell River

The City of Campbell River and the local RCMP detachment are working toward bringing auxiliary RCMP officers back to the community
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Pilot program helps Nuu-chah-nulth youth get their driver’s licences

Pilot program helps Nuu-chah-nulth youth get their driver’s licences

Program aims to remove barriers for First Nations in rural and remote communities
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