Press Centre
2003 ARCHIVES
DECEMBER, 2003
Sea Lice Strategy Extended To Entire Coast For 2004
BC Government - December 30, 2003.
Canada and B.C. Welcome Yukon To New Pacific Council Of Fisheries And Aquaculture Ministers
BC Government - December 22, 2003.
Public Input Invited On Recreation Corridors Report
Alberta Government - December 19, 2003.
McGuinty Government To Halt Raiding Of Our Precious Water Resources
Ontario Government - December 18, 2003.
McGuinty Government Protects Drinking Water By Hiring More Inspectors
Ontario Government - December 15, 2003.
Ontario, B.C. Agreement Boosts Land Information Sharing
BC Government - December 12, 2003.
CHS Releases 2004 Edition Of The Canadian Tide And Current Tables For The B.C. Coast
Fisheries and Oceans - December 11, 2003.
Father, Son Fined $17,500 For Wildlife Act Violations
BC Government - December 4, 2003.
NOVEMBER, 2003
Conservation Vital To Preserve Alberta's Water Supply
Alberta Government - November 27, 2003.
Opinion Editiorial: Parks Lodge Legislation Provides Choice And Opportunity
BC Government - November 26, 2003.
Vancouver Resident Receives Heavy Fines for Fisheries Act Offence
Fisheries and Oceans - November 20, 2003.
Wildlife Amendment Act Will Increase Protection Of Alberta's Wildlife
Alberta Government - November 18, 2003.
Managing Our Public Lands For A Range Of Uses
Alberta Government - November 18, 2003.
Parks To Be World-Class Resort Destination, Create Jobs
BC Government - November 18, 2003.
Tour Operator Fined For Unlawful Activity In Park
BC Government - November 17, 2003.
Ontario Government Establishes Advisory Committees On Protecting Water Sources
Ontario Government - November 14, 2003.
Steelhead Sport Fishery To Stay Open On Thompson River
BC Government - November 13, 2003.
Funding To Help Protect Endangered Sturgeon
BC Government - November 13, 2003.
Concrete Contractor Fined For Pollution
Fisheries and Oceans - November 12, 2003.
Hunters In Alberta Urged To Hunt Safely And Be Bear Aware
Alberta Government - November 4, 2003.
OCTOBER, 2003
Steelhead Sport Fishery Closes on the Thompson
BC Government - October 30, 2003.
Minister Thibault Announces Pacific Halibut Allocation Framework
Fisheries and Oceans - October 27, 2003.
New Habitat Supports Conservation Efforts
BC Government - October 24, 2003.
Nominations Sought For Order Of The Bighorn Award
Alberta Government - October 14, 2003.
Help From Hunters Requested For Annual Deer/Elk Disease Survey
Alberta Government - October 10, 2003.
Trail Care Program launched in Fish Creek Provincial Park
Alberta Government - October 3, 2003.
Fisheries and Oceans Celebrates Return of the Sockeye
Fisheries and Oceans - October 3, 2003.
SEPTEMBER, 2003
Destruction of Fish Habitat Results in $16,000 Fine
Fisheries and Oceans - September 30, 2003.
Logging Companies Fined $17,500 For Habitat Destruction
Fisheries and Oceans - September 30, 2003.
Fire bans lifted in provincial parks and recreation areas
Alberta Government - September 18, 2003.
Abalone Poacher Fined $6,000
Fisheries and Oceans - September 16, 2003.
Backcountry Travel Ban Lifted
BC Government - September 12, 2003.
Hunters Should Be Familiar With Forest Area Closures And Fire Bans
Alberta Government - September 3, 2003.
Eves Government Helping Create World's Largest Freshwater Reserve
Ontario Government - September 1, 2003.
Eves Government Provides Funds To Support Haliburton Fish Hatchery
Ontario Government - September 1, 2003.
AUGUST, 2003
Be Wary Of Bears Feeding On Berries Near Trails, Campgrounds
Alberta Government - August 28, 2003.
Angler Advisory Lifted: Trout Fishing Can Resume In Foothills
Alberta Government - August 28, 2003.
Backcountry Travel Restricted In Response To Fire Risks
BC Government - August 28, 2003.
Map of the Backcountry Travel Restriction Area
BC Government - August 28, 2003.
B.C. Parks Issues Backcountry Travel Advisory
BC Government - August 21, 2003.
Bears Become Aggressive As Food Supply Shrivels
BC Government - August 14, 2003.
Public Urged To Conserve Water
BC Government - August 12, 2003.
Water Conservation Urged Due To Severe Low Water In Rivers
Fisheries and Oceans - August 8, 2003.
Illegal Commercial Fishing Activity Results In Prison Sentence And Forfeiture Of Fishing Vessel
Fisheries and Oceans - August 5, 2003.
Eves Government Cracks Down on Drinking and Boating
Ontario Government - August 1, 2003.
JULY, 2003
Hunting Guide And Hunting Licences Available Beginning August 1
Alberta Government - July 30, 2003.
Angler Help Needed to Protect Trout in Foothills Streams
Alberta Government - July 29, 2003.
Sport Fishing Temporarily Closed on Horsefly River
BC Government - July 25, 2003.
WLAP Ministry Urges Water Conservation To Protect Fish
BC Government - July 24, 2003.
2003 Salmon Management Plans Released
Fisheries and Oceans - July 18, 2003.
Taking The Recreational Vehicle or Trailer on The Road
Alberta Government - July 17, 2003.
Hunting Regulations Set for 2003-2004
BC Government - July 14, 2003.
Crown Appeals Anderson Court Decision
Fisheries and Oceans - July 9, 2003.
Two Vancouver Anglers Fined, Catch Seized
Fisheries and Oceans - July 7, 2003.
Illegal Sale of Sablefish Lands Individual With a $10,000 Fine
Fisheries and Oceans - July 7, 2003.
Ministry Of Natural Resources Lifts Restricted Fire Zone For Northern Ontario
Ontario Government - July 4, 2003.
JUNE, 2003
Fish For Free in Alberta July 12-13
Alberta Government - June 27, 2003.
Eves Acts To Protect Kawartha Highlands Signature Site
Ontario Government - June 17, 2003.
Angler Co-operation Required in Crawling Valley
Alberta Government - June 13, 2003.
Minister Thibault Introduces Proposed Amendments to the Fisheries Act
Fisheries and Oceans - June 11, 2003.
MAY, 2003
Travel Alberta launches summer vacation campaign in Alberta, B.C. and Saskatchewan - "Best time ever to holiday in Alberta"
Alberta Government - May 30, 2003.
Thibault Announces Winners Of 2003 Recreational Fisheries Awards
Fisheries and Oceans - May 28, 2003.
2003 Reasons to Go Fish during BC's Family Fishing Weekend! Get Hooked - Have Fun - June 13-14-15
Fisheries and Oceans - May 23, 2003.
2003 Alberta Fish Stocking Report Now Available
Alberta Government - May 20, 2003.
Environmental Amendments Introduced
BC Government - May 13, 2003.
Province Urges Awareness and Prevention to Avoid Attracting Black Bears
Ontario Government - May 12, 2003.
2003-04 Limited Entry Hunting Synopsis Released
BC Government - May 9, 2003.
APRIL, 2003
Trading Fish For Services Results In Conviction
Fisheries and Oceans - April 29, 2003.
Eves Government Takes Action On Sourcewater Protection
Ontario Government - April 21, 2003.
Local Seafood Wholesaler Faces Charges For Purchasing And Selling Uninspected Salmon
Fisheries and Oceans - April 16, 2003.
The Provincial Museum invites Albertans to Go Fish!
Alberta Government - April 16, 2003.
Surface Water Quality Information Now Available On-Line
Alberta Government - April 15, 2003.
$6.4 Million To Improve Stewardship
BC Government - April 12, 2003.
Ernie Eves Government Commits $1 Million To Protect And Enhance Fish And Wildlife
Ontario Government - April 10, 2003.
Review Of The Management Of Fraser River Sockeye Leads To Recommendations For Improvement
Fisheries and Oceans - April 8, 2003.
Transfer Of Hatcheries Opens Heartland Opportunities
BC Government - April 6, 2003.
MARCH, 2003
Restricted Kootenay Fishery Opens April 1
BC Government - March 21, 2003.
Eves Government Releases New Advice on Ontario Sport Fish
Ontario Government - March 21, 2003.
CHS Publishes 2003 Pacific Coast Catalogue Of Nautical Charts and Publications
Fisheries and Oceans - March 21, 2003.
Limited Fishery Open On Puntledge, Courtenay Rivers
BC Government - March 18, 2003.
Ouellette Announces Membership Of Quinte Fisheries Advisory Committee
Ontario Government - March 17, 2003.
Eves Government Angling To Get Kids Involved In Sportfishing
Ontario Government - March 12, 2003.
Reel In An Alberta 2003 Regulations Guide For Sportfishing Fun
Alberta Government - March 7, 2003.
Thibault Announces Federal Funding For Hell's Gate Bypass Tunnel
Fisheries and Oceans - March 5, 2003.
Illegal Fish Guiding Results In Fine
BC Government - March 3, 2003.
FEBRUARY, 2003
Campsite Reservation System Open For Business
BC Government - February 28, 2003.
Response To Rafe Mair's Column
BC Government - February 27, 2003.
Restaurant Fined For Possession Of One Undersized Crab
Fisheries and Oceans - February 27, 2003.
Illegal Fishing Activities Lead To Fines, Forfeiture For Two Crab Harvesters
Fisheries and Oceans - February 27, 2003.
New Rules Introduced For Recreational And Exploration Access
Alberta Government - February 25, 2003.
New Measures To Protect Broughton Salmon
BC Government - February 25, 2003.
Updated Sportfishing Regulations Help Improve Alberta's Fisheries
Alberta Government - February 21, 2003.
Thibault Announces Pink Salmon Action Plan For The Broughton Archipelago
Fisheries and Oceans - February 20, 2003.
Fine Handed Down For Illegal Crab Fishery
Fisheries and Oceans - February 10, 2003.
Ouellette Announces Chair Of Bay Of Fisheries Advisory Committee
Ontario Government - February 7, 2003.
Review Results In Fee And Licence Changes
BC Government - February 7, 2003.
Government Tackles Fish Farm Concerns
BC Government - February 6, 2003.
Muir Lake Trout Rehabilitation Project
Alberta Fishing Clubs - February 2, 2003.
JANUARY, 2003
A Collaborative Action Plan For Sea Lice To Be Implemented By Fisheries And Oceans In British Columbia
Fisheries and Oceans - January 31, 2003.
New Model Promotes Recreation, Conservation
BC Government - January 28, 2003.
Minister Steps Aside During Investigation
BC Government - January 27, 2003.
Triumph Timber Nets Award for Creative Protection of Fish Habitat
Fisheries and Oceans - January 23, 2003.
Government Already Acting on Fish Farm Recommendations
BC Government - January 20, 2003.
Illegal Fishing Activity Results in Fines, Forfeitures, and Custody
Fisheries and Oceans - January 16, 2003.
Outlook for 2003 Salmon Season
Fisheries and Oceans - January 15, 2003.
Province to Consult on New Approach to Fisheries
BC Government - January 9, 2003.
Eves Government Contributes Nearly $1 Million to Enhance Fish and Wildlife in Northwestern Ontario
Ontario Government - January 6, 2003.
