Economic analysis says 4,700 jobs depend on 79 licenses set to expire at the end of June
Made-in-BC technology resulted in lower sea lice levels in trial, company says
Nine new cameras to be added at company’s farms on east and west coasts of Vancouver Island
The second engagement session was held in-person at the Port McNeil Community Hall
But wild salmon advocates say link between farms and infections supported by peer-reviewed science
Move opens location for proposed salmon farm
Opposing arguments from aquaculture companies and environmental organizations being heard
Technical fault led to water quality concerns during third testing phase
1.2 million hatchery fish about to be euthanized
Directors ask why industry hasn’t already pivoted to closed containment
DFO’s current deadline will lead to the cull of 10.7-million young fish
Industry pleads for time after federal order to close 19 sites
Commercial fishers argue for sector’s continued innovation
B.C.’s producers filed for a judicial review of the Discovery Islands decision Jan. 18
Letter to prime minister calls for federal “champion” for aquaculture growth
Fisheries minister committed to stakeholder meetings in early 2021
Federal government gives operators 18 months to grow-out their last harvest