BC’s aquaculture, the most transparent food-industry
The BC Seafood Festival 2018, a celebration of BC’s aquaculture industry, is fast approaching. There is no better time than right now to highlight this conversation from last year’s seafood festival. Questions and Answers with Jeremy Dunn, then executive director…
First Nations author warns of paid “puppets and props” used to plug resource projects in Canada.
We don’t need any green college fund babies telling us what to do in our territories says Calvin Helin, a multi-award winning author, international speaker, entrepreneur and lawyer By SeaWestNews A leading authority on economic independence for First Nations says…
Dunn but not gone – Jeremy and the BCSFA
Jeremy Dunn, executive director at the BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA), is leaving the producers’ organisation to join Marine Harvest Canada’s Public Affairs division. Dunn had led BCSFA’s five-person team for the past four years. Beginning May 1st, he will…
A livelihood threatened by well-funded “bullying”
By Maurice Isaac Maurice Isaac (pictured) is a member of the Tlowitsis First Nation, and lives in Alert Bay. He is site manager at Midsummer salmon farm. I am on my 24th year working in the aquaculture industry: six years…
Aquatrans Jobs
AQUATRANS DISTRIBUTORS INC As a specialized transporter of frozen and temperature sensitive food products, Aquatrans offers full temperature controlled, point-to-point transportation services. We provide daily service to all points on Vancouver Island, as well as cross-border to Seattle. Driver application…
Should we be able to see what bycatch is caught in our oceans?
Bycatch – Canada is not alone when it comes to poor management in the catch of non-target fish and ocean wildlife, which results in unnecessary waste and harm to sea life. Up to 10.3 million tonnes of sea life is…
Aquaculture Management, a video by the DFO
There are many people involved in Aquaculture management as they work diligently to ensure Canadians are getting healthy food, while protecting the environment. “In British Columbia, the aquaculture industry is regulated and managed by the federal government. This responsibility includes…
A career powered by work ethic and a secret potion
Image – Vancouver Island fish processor, Real Lapointe at his retirement party held at Marine Harvest Canada’s salmon processing plant in Port Hardy Powered by a flu-busting blend of citrus juice and paprika, Vancouver Island fish processor, Real Lapointe has…
Bid for more salmon rejected in Federal Court
By Seawestnews “Beyond a stated preference for sockeye salmon, the Squamish Nation did not address why other fish cannot satisfy the food needs of the community,” states a Federal Court ruling. The Squamish First Nation in British Columbia has lost…
Low risk of viral transfer from farmed salmon to wild sockeye, says DFO
Report is the first in a series that will assess the risk of pathogen transfer associated with aquaculture activities to wild fish and the environment By SeaWest News A new report by Fisheries and Oceans Canada has found that there…
The 10 most awesome gifts from the ocean
This week you have just a few last moments to find those special tokens of appreciation for the brilliant people in your life. Why not celebrate with some of our beautiful British Columbia’s gifts from the ocean? Without further ado,…
Discredited activists trot out fishy science again
Group was warned by government not to use “reckless allegations based on incomplete science” to impact livelihood of thousands of British Columbians A group of discredited activists, whose objective is to shut down salmon farms, have once again trotted out…
A solid year for Canada’s seafood farmers
Over 40 First Nation and Indigenous communities are now directly or indirectly involved in farming seafood in Canada. Canada’s seafood farmers produced a solid year of sustainable growth and new jobs in 2016 according to a new report released today…
A Christmassy Mussels Recipe
Every December we look forward to holiday gatherings with our colleagues, friends and family. It is, possibly, the one time of the year where we feel wild abandon in showing appreciation and love to the people in our lives. It…
Variety is key to a healthy life
Eat salmon and shellfish from accredited farms 2 to 3 times every week. Buy beef, chickens, ducks and other farmed animals from reputable local businesses. Investigate local greenhouses and support the businesses you respect. Buying organic fruits and vegetables from…
Cermaq Jobs
A career on the oceans Many different job types available near Vancouver Island communities Whether you are new to the work force, a skilled worker, a college or university graduate or someone simply looking for a career change, salmon aquaculture…
The inconvenient truth about salmon farming in B.C.
The more British Columbians get involved in decisions about how and where our food is produced, the better it will be for our oceans and those who depend on it for their livelihoods. If you pump an audience with lies,…
Activists illegally board farm, harm fish in latest stunt
A group of activists boarded the Burdwood salmon farm yesterday, and illegally launched kayaks and divers into a pen holding harvest-size Atlantic salmon. According to Cermaq Canada, which owns the site that is about 70 kms east of Port Hardy,…
Chef Sid puts a twist on grilled salmon
Chef Sid and his wife, Minnie (L) are proud supporters of British Columbia’s seafood. Salmon is a fish every culture gravitates to in British Columbia. Most people start out using salmon in their traditional recipes from “back home” and…
These guys want to get fresh with you
By Fabian Dawson Seawest News In pursuit of app-iness, Joseph Lee and Robert Kirstiuk want to get fresh with you. Now before you go about getting ideas, let’s be clear that we are talking about B.C. seafood. The dynamic duo…
Seafood Festival – Chef Dang’s Geoduck Rockefeller
BC Seafood and Shellfish Festival 2017 Chef Dang, West Restaurant, South Granville (Now at Araxi Restaurant, see update and link below) “We celebrate everything from our terroir, from our region, we have always had very strong relationships with our farmers…
Chef Andrazza’s Naked BC Oysters
Fanny Bay BC Oysters Bar is Vancouver’s only 100 per cent tide to table restaurant here on Cambie. Chef Andrazza is passionate about his local seafoods and takes immense pride in showcasing the bounty of our ocean. From oysters in…
Chef Rail’s BC Spot Prawns and Tuna
BC spot prawns season is a huge favourite amongst Vancouver and Vancouver Island chefs. Chef Aaron Rail, White Whale Restaurant, Courtenay, “We are a casual restaurant with a focus on local ingredients, we have an abundance of beautiful local seafood…
Clams from British Columbia’s waters
A gorgeous clams dish by the chef of Blackfin Pub in Comox Valley, British Columbia. Chef Nigel McMeans, Blackfin Pub, Comox, “This area provides seafood to as far away as Las Vegas, San Francisco, they’re shipping it all the way…
BC Mussels dish by Chef St. Pierre Locals Restaurant
BC mussels are sweet and succulent, fresh as the ocean, and grown with love and passion. Chef Ronald St. Pierre’s menu showcases local foods from Vancouver Island producers. “We are very excited that Locals Restaurant has, for the second time…
Salmon in the city
The Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) is the advocate for local government in British Columbia. UBCM’s vision is to effectively represent and serve all local governments in BC. UBCM focusses on policy development and implementation, government relations, external communications, and…