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'Wrong direction': Feds called out for approving 3 B.C. fish farm expansions

'Wrong direction': Feds called out for approving 3 B.C. fish farm expansions

Tofino-based Clayoquot Action says the expansions are in direct conflict with a federal promise to transition from open-net pen salmon farming
B.C.’s wood pellet power play

B.C.’s wood pellet power play

Local mills helping stoke uptake of wood waste into a booming global market for biomass energy generation
B.C. wineries prepare for later grape harvest

B.C. wineries prepare for later grape harvest

Effect of cool spring and hot August on grape yields remains to be seen
B.C. Hydro preparing lands for massive John Hart dam seismic upgrading

B.C. Hydro preparing lands for massive John Hart dam seismic upgrading

Work begins mid-month at site near Campbell River
Monitoring of spruce harvest needs improvement, says Forest Practices Board

Monitoring of spruce harvest needs improvement, says Forest Practices Board

Canfor's and BC Timber Sales "making progress on harvesting infested and dead spruce trees, but the complainant's concerns are still valid"
No commercial openings for Fraser sockeye

No commercial openings for Fraser sockeye

Fourth consecutive year of no fishing spells the end for south coast salmon fleet: union
What is silvopasture and why is B.C.'s agriculture ministry teaching it?

What is silvopasture and why is B.C.'s agriculture ministry teaching it?

Timber and livestock producers take note
Fraser River sockeye scores: U.S. 310,480, Canada zero

Fraser River sockeye scores: U.S. 310,480, Canada zero

Late summer sockeye returns may be too low for commercial openings
'In our provincial DNA': Pacific salmon restoration program extended

'In our provincial DNA': Pacific salmon restoration program extended

B.C. salmon are receiving another boost from the government through funding aimed at restoring their habitats. But with many populations still endangered or threatened, some experts say a more cohesive approach is needed.
Commercial fishermen on tenterhooks

Commercial fishermen on tenterhooks

Canadians still waiting for commercial opening while Americans already on the water