Category Archives: fisheries
Rally against Enbridge Northern Gateway Project draws hundreds in Prince Rupert
By Monica Lamb-Yorski – The Northern View Published: May 13, 2011 9:00 AM Updated: May 13, 2011 10:00 AM To view article online click here. Amidst the laughter, unity, and spirit of a rally against the Enbridge Northern Gateway … Continue reading
Filed under Community, energy, environment, First Nations, fisheries, Uncategorized
Coons still waiting for reassurance about local data despite Prince Rupert getting a new monitoring device.
Coons still waiting for reassurance about local data despite Prince Rupert getting a new monitoring device. April 7, 2011 Prince Rupert… North Coast MLA Gary Coons is questioning federal officials in their reluctance to post radiation levels in the northwest … Continue reading
Filed under Community, environment, First Nations, fisheries, Uncategorized
BC GOVERNMENT SHOULD LISTEN TO PUBLIC DEMANDING ACCOUNTABILITY FOR B.C. FERRIES
For Immediate Release March 22, 2011 VICTORIA – In the wake of ongoing mismanagement at B.C. Ferries, including a despicable cash grab and threats of doubling ferry fares over the next four years, New Democrats are calling on Premier Christy … Continue reading
Filed under Community, fisheries, Uncategorized
Community Leaders question Coast Guard’s commitment to safety
Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2011 Community Leaders question Coast Guard’s commitment to safety North Coast MLA Gary Coons and MP for Skeena-Bulkley Valley Nathan Cullen are calling on Ottawa to clearly communicate their intentions concerning the North … Continue reading
Filed under featured, fisheries, press release, Reported Elsewhere, rural bc, Uncategorized
The Rotary Waterfront Park 2010 Shoreline Cleanup
History: In 2002, the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup became a national program, providing all Canadians the opportunity to make a difference in local communities, while taking part in a nationwide event. Participants removed litter from 2,457 km of shoreline in 2009, … Continue reading
Filed under Community, education, environment, fisheries, press release
B.C. Liberals Continue Their Failure to Protect Wild Salmon
For Immediate Release VICTORIA – The escape of 40,000 Atlantic salmon from a fish farm in the Broughton Archipelago highlights the B.C. Liberals’ failure to protect wild salmon stocks, say the New Democrats.
Filed under environment, fisheries, press release
Coons Supports Federal Call for Fisheries Committee Meetings in BC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 4, 2009 Cullen: Fisheries Committee Must Hold Hearings in BC OTTAWA – New Democrats Peter Julian and Nathan Cullen are calling for the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans to hold Pacific Salmon season post-mortem hearings … Continue reading
Filed under economy, environment, fisheries, press release