The Narwhal (August 4, 2023)
23 Aug
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BC’s salmon farming industry influencing DFO science

📢 BREAKING NEWS: Salmon farming industry in BC inappropriately influences DFO science. Peer-reviewed research published in the Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Science states – “currently, non-science interests can shape the science advice that DFO gives to decision makers.” Learn more from Pacific Salmon Foundation here. Read articles here by The Narwhal, The Tyee, […]

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CTV News (August 17, 2023)
18 Aug
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Salmon returns exceed projections after farm removal

“The pink salmon returning to the Fraser River this summer are the first runs that migrated past the closed Discovery Islands farms from the river where they were born to the Pacific Ocean and now back to the Fraser to spawn,” says Don Svanvik – Hereditary Chief, ‘Namgis First Nation. “There is a direct correlation […]

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Global News (August 16, 2023)
18 Aug
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UBCIC backs Discovery Islands decision in Federal Court

The Union of BC Indian Chiefs, along with a coalition representing 19 First Nations in British Columbia, is stepping up in Federal Court to support the decision to remove open-net pen salmon farms from the Discovery Islands. It’s time to #endthepens and protect wild salmon for future generations. Read Global News article here.

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30 Jul
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Transition Plan in full swing with 4 years of progress

The Transition Plan “has been underway and committed to for four years now,” says Bob Chamberlin, Chair – First Nation Wild Salmon Alliance. “I’m hoping this new Minister will pick up where the previous two Ministers left off, by embracing the precautionary principle and providing necessary safeguards for BC’s beleaguered wild salmon runs.” With the […]

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29 Jul
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New Fisheries Minister urged to phase out BC’s ocean-based salmon farms

Ottawa’s new Fisheries Minister is being urged to maintain a federal commitment to phase out BC’s remaining ocean-based salmon farms. “The government has mandated this transition twice,” says Tony Allard, Founder – Wild Salmon Forever/Wild First. “There is widespread support in BC for closing the salmon farms off BC’s Coast.” Open-net pen salmon farms, based […]

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28 Jul
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Unprecedented support to remove open-net pen salmon farms from BC waters

Protecting wild Pacific salmon, the defining fish of BC’s coast. Jody Vance interviews Bob Chamberlin, Chair – First Nation Wild Salmon Alliance. “We’re down a path where we’re embracing the precautionary principle,” says Chamberlin. “The transitioning of fish farms is a measure of Reconciliation across the province and a measure to protect a vast amount […]

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14 Jul
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First Nations in BC prioritize the protection of wild Pacific salmon

Over 120+ First Nations in BC support Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray’s mandate to transition open-net pen salmon farms out of coastal BC waters by 2025. Tyrone McNeil, President, Sto:Lo Tribal Council, emphasizes the importance of prioritizing the protection of wild Pacific salmon for First Nations across BC. See full list of First Nations. Watch video […]

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12 Jul
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Update on juvenile salmon in the Discovery Islands (July 2023)

Farlyn Campbell and Jody Eriksson have been sampling juvenile salmon in the Discovery Islands for the past few months. The transformative impact of removing salmon farms in the area, as decided by Minister Bernadette Jordan and the local First Nations in late 2020, and again by Minister Joyce in February 2023, is truly remarkable. “Removing […]

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06 Jul
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Urgent action required to protect wild Pacific salmon from state of crisis

Wild Pacific salmon in BC are in a state of crisis. Now is the time to recognize the areas where we can take action to protect this iconic species. “You can control anthropogenic impacts on BC wild salmon. And the most significant one there, is the open-net pen fish farms on the migratory routes,” states […]

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