Tag: Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Haida Gwaii fishing guide fined $12,000 for catching too many fish, providing false documents

Fish & Wildlife Emily Joveski -
A British Columbia fishing guide has been fined $12,000 after being caught with too many fish and providing false documents to federal officers, Fisheries and Oceans Canada said Thursday.

Fisheries and Oceans looking for entangled Trail sturgeon

Fish & Wildlife My Kootenay Now -
The federal agency "is working with its Upper Columbia White Sturgeon Recovery partners to identify the best course of action if the sturgeon is located."

B.C. man gets $1M fine, 6 years in jail for illegal sea cucumber harvesting

Provincial Emily Joveski -
A British Columbia man faces a more than $1 million fine and six years in jail for the illegal harvest and sale of sea cucumbers. 

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B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Trail Smoke Eaters split Thanksgiving weekend games at BCHL Showcase

Trail Smoke Eaters
The Trail Smoke Eaters wrapped up the Thanksgiving long weekend with two wins and a loss, including a split at the BCHL Showcase in Nisku, Alta.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
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