“Responsible aquaculture is needed” says Buy BC’s new Chef Ambassador
“If our growing population wants to keep eating fish (and I certainly want to) the future includes farming,” – Chef Ned Bell By Samantha McLeodSeaWestNews…
Why I support responsible fish farming in Canada
‘The Election campaign promise to end ocean-based aquaculture is deeply concerning because it is harmful. It sets the seafood industry back and, ultimately, it could…
Sustainable seafood champ, Ned Bell, awarded doctorate
Ocean Wise Executive Chef Ned Bell will receive an Honorary Doctor of Technology degree at VIU’s June 21 Convocation ceremony. The driving force that defines…
Anti-salmon farm individuals give “activist” a bad name
Chicagoans who are active in the social and political spheres are gearing up for a busy few months. We are heading into what promises to…
Sustainable seafood, the solution for a healthier you
Farmed fish can help with the recovery of natural fish populations and provide a healthier alternative to land-based animal protein – Seafood Nutrition Partnership By…
Chef Ned Bell, an eco-sustainable revolutionary when it comes to fish farming
A chef’s moral responsibility to the world is to respect people and cultures while teaching about food-sustainability. Before there were celebrity chefs in Vancouver there…
Beware the eco-colonialist, First Nations chiefs warned
10,000-year journey that is just bearing fruit threatened by foreign funded activism says Calvin Helin, a leading authority on economic independence for First Nations By…
Sea Pact funds three new aquaculture projects
Grants announced on World Oceans Day to drive seafood sustainability Sea Pact, an innovative association of ten leading North American seafood companies working together to…
The BC Seafood Expo and Festival has begun
The 12th annual #BCSeafoodFest held in the Comox Valley celebrates the bounty of BC seafood By SeaWestNews After 12 years in the making, the next…
“We do not recognize your territorial claims”
Sea Shepherd Society’s lawyer says the organization does not respect Indigenous territories in Canada By SeaWestNews In correspondence to a Canadian First Nation, a Sea…
Aquaculture operations growing around the world
As we celebrate World Oceans Day here is a look at what some countries are doing with sustainable aquaculture programs to combat overfishing By Fabian…
For the foodie loving fashionista attending the BC Seafood Festival
Check out these elegant and efficient pieces – pulled together by Vancouver Fashion Week’s MicroMacro magazine – to pack for your trip to the BC…
Chef Shaun Spooner will fork it out at the BC Seafood Festival, 2018
Chef Shaun Spooner, The Prime Chophouse – Courtenay, BC, was born in Edmonton, Alberta where he literally grew up in the hospitality industry – his…
NIC’s Chef Bauby will be at the BC Seafood Festival
Chef Bauby spent his early twenties exploring Morocco, the Canary Islands, the Cabo Verde Islands, the Ivory Coast, the Congo, and Sierra Leone, before coming…
Chef Chance Wilke takes a chance at the BC Seafood Fest
Chef Chance Wilke knew from a young age that he was going to be a professional chef. His first food memory was at the age…
Chef Dang at the BC Seafood Festival, 2018
Chef Quang Dang, Executive Chef at Araxi Restaurant & Oyster Bar – Whistler, BC, was raised in Calgary, with family roots that stretch back to…
Chef Pabst will be at the BC Seafood Festival, Comox Valley
Chef Pabst, Executive Chef, Blue Water Cafe is one of Canada’s most accomplished chefs, Frank Pabst’s disciplined technique—earned in some of Europe’s finest kitchens—is matched…
Chef Whittaker takes to the kitchens at the BC Seafood Festival
Forage and Chef Chris Whittaker have been recognized for their outstanding efforts by both Vancouver Magazine Green Award and Where Magazine Green Table Network Award….
What I know for sure about salmon farming
Fish farming facts from a conservationist and staunch aquaculture supporter By Susan Farquharson I am a committed conservationist and as such, a staunch supporter of…
Chef Garrett Schack will be at the BC Seafood Festival
Chef Garrett Schack started his career at the age of 19 in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Today, he’s the Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Manager…
Pino Posteraro, Cioppino’s, é buono chef at the BC Seafood fest!
Chef Giuseppe (Pino) Posteraro was born in Lago, Italy, on March 22, 1964. At the age of twelve, he came to Canada to visit his…
Chef Morgan Wilson, Q at The Empress, at the BC Seafood Fest
Chef Morgan Wilson brings almost 30 years of culinary experience to his role as Executive Chef, Q at The Empress. He begun his hospitality career…
B.C. First Nations tell eco-militants to stay away
Coastal First Nations leaders, salmon farm workers tell Sea Shepherd Conservation Society to stay off their traditional territories and aquaculture farms By Fabian Dawson SeaWestNews…
Chef Matthias Fong, River Café Calgary to BC’s Comox Valley
A born and raised Calgarian, Chef Matthias Fong’s interest in the culinary world lead him to seek employment at River Café while completing his studies…
Meet the chef, Melissa Craig, at the BC Seafood Festival
Chef Melissa Craig, Executive Chef of the Bearfoot Bistro, will be at the BC Seafood Festival. After training at Malaspina, Chef Melissa Craig moved to…
Chef Tim Ho at the BC Seafood Festival
Born and raised in Hong Kong, Chef Tim Ho is a professional culinary veteran with over 25 years of experience. The chef started his career…
The real deal, Peruvian-born Chef Jose Duarte
Chef Jose Duarte, was born with a passion for food; something he believes is programmed in his genes. Born in Peru, he moved to Venezuela…
Chef Scott Schneider, Ai Fiori, will be at the BC Seafood Fest!
Chef Scott Schneider, Chef De Cuisine, Ai Fiori was born in Vermilion, in Northern Ohio, a largely agricultural area, that exposed Scott to a climate…
Meet Chef Andrea Carlson at the BC Seafood Festival
For over a decade, Chef Andrea Carlson has left a resounding legacy on Vancouver’s dining scene. Chef Andrea Carlson’s commitment to homegrown ingredients and active…
Salmon farming has a key role to play in protecting wild fish
Science points not to farming but to over-fishing and climate change as the top issues our wild salmon face. Commentary By Stewart Muir As a…