The City of Campbell River thanks local fish farms for their donations to specialized recreation.
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North Vancouver Island intercity buses on hold: COVID-19
National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Small rural communities on Vancouver Island are under strain and individual and community health is at risk with the continued lack of intercity bus service on Vancouver Island, service providers say.
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North Vancouver Island Mayors support fish farms
Salmon farming is a significant local employer in Northern Vancouver Island. According to a recent report there are 572 Campbell River, Sayward and the Discovery Islands residents working in this sector. 702 people are said to have indirect jobs, which means the industry is bringing about $324 million a year into the local economy. Another 512 direct and indirect jobs, representing $135 million, are in Port Hardy and Port McNeill.
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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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