There will be a plan to help displaced fish farm workers, and threatened wild salmon stocks, in the Discovery Islands.
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Trudeau among world leaders ‘reconciling humanity with nature’
Carl Meyer, Canada’s National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
After the world failed to meet a single target last decade to stop the disappearance of the natural world, the leaders of several nations, including Canada, met for a virtual summit on Monday and committed to safeguarding biodiversity in future.
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transition plan for aquaculture workers: Blaney meeting with Minister
Campbell River Mirror, Local Journalism Reporter
North Island- Powell River MP Rachel Blaney will meet federal fisheries minister Bernadette Jordan on Monday, Jan. 11 to discuss the implementation of a transition plan for aquaculture workers in her riding.
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How will the Feds help communities depending on fish farms?
National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A coalition of industry stakeholders and Vancouver Island mayors wants Ottawa to outline how it plans to address the potential impacts of its decision to phase out fish farms in the Discovery Islands.
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1,500 jobs: What is the Federal government willing to do?
Campbell River Mirror, Local Journalism Reporter
North Vancouver Island mayors and aquaculture industry experts sent a letter to Federal Fisheries Minister Bernadette Jordan on Dec. 29, asking about recovery plans for communities affected by the decision to phase out 19 Discovery Island fish farms.
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