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2004 ARCHIVES
SEPTEMBER, 2004
Harvesting Clams In Delta Leads To $1500 Fine
Fisheries and Oceans - September 7, 2004.
Ontario Government Recognizes Environmental Achievement
Government of Ontario - September 1, 2004.
AUGUST, 2004
Terrace Resident Fined For Defying Bait Ban
Fisheries and Oceans - August 27, 2004.
Repeat Offender Receives Jail Time For Illegal Oyster Harvest
Fisheries and Oceans - August 26, 2004.
Invasive Fish Species Found Near Lake Simcoe
Government of Ontario - August 20, 2004.
Report Released On The State Of The Pacific Ocean
Fisheries and Oceans - August 18, 2004.
Fishing Regulations To Protect Trout Stocks
Government of BC - August 18, 2004.
Ubcm And Province Agree To Work Together On Resorts
Government of BC - August 17, 2004.
Government Of Canada Assures Public That Farmed And Wild Salmon Are Safe To Consume
Fisheries and Oceans - August 17, 2004.
Horsefly River Open Again For Sport Fishing
Government of BC - August 12, 2004.
JULY, 2004
Results Of 2004 Sea Lice Research In The Broughton Archipelago
Fisheries and Oceans - July 30, 2004.
Risk Of Blue-Green Algae Increases With The Temperature
Government of Alberta - July 30, 2004.
Cracking Down On Disrespectful Vehicle Use In Kakwa Wildland
Government of Alberta - July 29, 2004.
Wildfire-Damaged Marine Camping Sites Re-Opened
Government of BC - July 29, 2004.
Hunting Regulations Guide Available, Licence Sales Begin In August
Government of Alberta - July 28, 2004.
Interim Economic Fishing Opportunities For First Nations
Fisheries and Oceans - July 28, 2004.
Scientists Take Inventory Of Birch Mountains Wildland
Government of Alberta - July 21, 2004.
McGuinty Government To Protect Great Lakes
Government of Ontario - July 19, 2004.
McGuinty Government To Protect Great Lakes - Backgrounder
Government of Ontario - July 19, 2004.
Temporary Fishery Closure Will Protect Species
Government of Ontario - July 14, 2004.
Kamloops Angler Convicted Of Illegal Fishing Activity In Adams Lake
Fisheries and Oceans - July 9, 2004.
Tidal Waters Fishing Licences Now Available On-Line
Fisheries and Oceans - July 5, 2004.
JUNE, 2004
Fish For Free In Alberta On July 10 And 11
Government of Alberta - June 30, 2004.
Fish For Free In Alberta On July 10 And 11 - Backgrounder
Government of Alberta - June 30, 2004.
Fire Ban Issued For Northwestern Alberta
Government of Alberta - June 29, 2004.
Fire Ban Issued For Northwestern Alberta - PDF Map
Government of Alberta - June 29, 2004.
Fire Ban Issued For Northwestern Alberta - Backgrounder
Government of Alberta - June 29, 2004.
10 Year Backlog Cleared Economic Activity Increases
Government of BC - June 25, 2004.
Alien Fish A Danger To Natural Fish Habitats
Government of BC - June 22, 2004.
Reducing Commercial Fishing Will Net Benefits For Alberta's Fisheries
Government of Alberta - June 21, 2004.
Reducing Commercial Fishing Will Net Benefits For Alberta's Fisheries - Backgrounder
Government of Alberta - June 21, 2004.
Stronger Protection For Watersheds
Government of Ontario - June 18, 2004.
Stronger Protection For Watersheds - Backgrounder
Government of Ontario - June 18, 2004.
Ontario Government Launches Summer Tourism Season With Northern Fishing Television Promotion
Government of Ontario - June 15, 2004.
Surface Water And Groundwater Information Now Available Online
Government of Alberta - June 3, 2004.
MAY, 2004
Sea Lice Low On Broughton Fish Farms, Monitoring Shows
Government of BC - May 21, 2004.
CHS Publishes New Chart Of Queens Sound To Seaforth Channel
Fisheries and Oceans - May 20, 2004.
Owen Announces $9.8 Million In Federal Investment For Improvement Projects At Several Fishing Harbours In British Columbia
Fisheries and Oceans - May 20, 2004.
Backgrounder to $9.8 Million Investment in Fishing Harbours
Fisheries and Oceans - May 20, 2004.
Individual Convicted Of Fishing In A Closed Area And Unauthorized Sale Of Fish
Fisheries and Oceans - May 19, 2004.
Findings Of DFO Study In The Broughton Archipelago Raise More Questions
Fisheries and Oceans - May 10, 2004.
$5.5 Million For B.C. Conservation Projects
Government of BC - May 8, 2004.
Ontario Implements New Forest Fire Management Strategy
Government of Ontario - May 7, 2004.
Ontario Implements New Forest Fire Management Strategy - Backgrounder
Government of Ontario - May 7, 2004.
Kitimat River Angler Receives Fine
Fisheries and Oceans - May 6, 2004.
Ontario Protects Great Lakes Against Invasive Fish Species
Government of Ontario - May 6, 2004.
Report Urges Long-Term Approach To B.C. Salmon Fishery
Government of BC - May 5, 2004.
APRIL, 2004
Ontario Releases Strategy to Manage Nipigon Basin
Government of Ontario - April 30, 2004.
Ontario Releases Strategy to Manage Nipigon Basin - Backgrounder
Government of Ontario - April 30, 2004.
Poaching Endangered White Sturgeon Results In Heavy Penalties
Fisheries and Oceans - April 19, 2004.
MARCH, 2004
Illegal Fishing Activity Leads To Fine For Salmon Harvester
Fisheries and Oceans - March 9, 2004.
Licensed Fishing Guide Convicted Of Illegal Fishing On Shuswap Lake
Fisheries and Oceans - March 2, 2004.
FEBRUARY, 2004
Kitimat River Angler Receives Fine
Fisheries and Oceans - February 26, 2004.
Bc Hydro And Fisheries And Oceans Canada Reach Agreement In Fish Stranding Incident Near Hugh Keenleyside Dam
Fisheries and Oceans - February 18, 2004.
Discarding Fresh Pink Salmon Leads To Fine
Fisheries and Oceans - February 16, 2004.
Provincial Parks To Receive $21 Million For Upgrades
Government of Alberta - February 5, 2004.
$73-Million Agreement-In-Principle To Protect Burns Bog
Government of BC - February 5, 2004.
Individual Fined For The Illegal Sale Of Uninspected Fish
Government of BC - February 3, 2004.
Spring Grizzly Bear Hunt Significantly Reduced For 2004
Government of Alberta - February 2, 2004.
Spring Grizzly Bear Hunt Map
Government of Alberta - February 2, 2004.
JANUARY, 2004
DFO Holds Consultations For Species At Risk Legal Listings and Rockfish
Fisheries and Oceans - January 27, 2004.
SALMON SEASON - OUTLOOK FOR 2004
Fisheries and Oceans - January 23, 2004.
Individuals Convicted Of Illegal Recreational Fishing Activity On Thompson River
Fisheries and Oceans - January 20, 2004.
Discover A Winter Wonderland In Ontario's Provincial Parks
Government of Ontario - January 12, 2004.
Ontario Parks Winter Fact Sheet
Government of Ontario - January 12, 2004.
Three BC Salmon Species Targeted By DFO For Recovery
Fisheries and Oceans - January 7, 2004.
Vancouver Residents Fined For Possession Of Illegally Harvested Clams
Fisheries and Oceans - January 7, 2004.
Significant Fine To Deter Crab Poachers In Burrard Inlet
Fisheries and Oceans - January 7, 2004.
2003 Salmon Season Wrap-Up
Fisheries and Oceans - January 5, 2004.