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When the Rivers Inlet sockeye runs collapsed in the 1990s, following thousands of years of incredible abundance, the First Nations community of Wuikinuxv was brought to its knees. Now, says Chief ...
DFO Proposing Extended BC Fish Farm Licences, Despite Feds Promise for 2025 Transition Plan New proposal to expand licences from 2-6 years has many concerned about the future of wild salmon. by West ...
A new report just published by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) explains the mystery behind a massive fish die-off in the Cowichan River on Vancouver Island. This past July, swimmers near Skutz Falls ...
The existence of Sasquatch–a Salish word for a large, hairy, ape-like North American mammal also called Bigfoot–is hotly debated. The body of an actual Sasquatch has never been found.
Q̓íx̌itasu Elroy White is not your typical archeologist. His approach combines his Heiltsuk-based cultural knowledge with his professional archeology work.
The largest estuary restoration project to ever take place on Vancouver Island is currently underway, though not without controversy. The Cowichan Estuary restoration project intends to revitalize 70 ...
BC faced an unprecedented drought this summer, leaving streams and rivers parched and salmon populations suffering the consequences. However, a new pilot project by the Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) ...
Sportfishers in Port Renfrew celebrate their successful day on the water, proudly displaying the magnificent Chinook salmon they reeled in. Photo Credit: Sou-Wester Sportfishing on Facebook. Port ...
A group of B.C. divers is sharing some incredible footage of a very rare encounter with the bluntnose sixgill shark in Port Alberni.
West Coast Now spoke recently with Megan Eadie, the Executive Director of Area A Crab Association to get her take on why the crab industry is so successful and what she loves about the fishery.
"Part of Pack," co-directed by Isabelle Groc and Mike McKinlay, explores the rare relationships formed between three individuals on Vancouver Island and wolves.
The Powell River Queen was retired from service on Jan. 17. after a having done a full 58 years of service with the BC Ferries fleet.