Washington joins ranks with Alaska, California and Oregon in not having industrial fish farms.
BC Salmon Farmers Association ‘heartened’ after its round of meetings with Fisheries minister
3 expansions approved since phase-out promise made
Atlantic salmon facilities around Discovery Islands not being renewed, final decision in January
Decision was made in breach of industry’s rights to procedural fairness, Federal Court judge rules
Government responds after B.C. First Nations announce intent to assert control over fisheries
Ahousaht First Nation officer Skookum John says farmed fish are likely getting out of the pens
First Nations and fishing organizations renew call for feds to move away from current fish farm structure
B.C. premier makes plea as many expect feds to eliminate many, if not all, salmon farming licences
Economic analysis says 4,700 jobs depend on 79 licenses set to expire at the end of June
Plant employed 80 people and was operational for four years
Plant employed 80 people and was operational for four years
Cermaq Canada says it is disappointed by the decision
Company ‘disappointed and perplexed’ about decision
DFO, conservationists will argue tomorrow against putting more fish in the pens slated for closure
Wei Wai Kum and We Wai Kai chiefs say feds, province and industry all missed opportunities
Wei Wai Kum says province ignored request for Broughton-like-process long before federal involvement
