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November 8, 2011 - Canadian government tests find no cases of ISA in BC salmon
BCSFA - November 8, 2011 - News that no Infectious Salmon Anemia (ISA) was detected in follow up testing of Pacific salmon samples by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is welcome information for British Columbia's salmon farmers.
[Canadian government tests find no cases of ISA in BC salmon]
November 4, 2011 - More results create more questions for suspect ISA findings
BCSFA November 4, 2011 Results from two more rounds of sampling are casting further questions on suspect findings of Infectious Salmon Anemia (ISA) in British Columbia. Released on Wednesday, reports from the University of Bergen (Norway) and from the Prince Edward Island lab run by Dr. Fred Kibenge both show additional positives and both raise serious questions about those positive results. Despite what some activists may claim, ISA has not been confirmed in British Columbia.
October 28, 2011 - Marine Harvest Canada reacts to global increase in farmed salmon supply
Campbell River, BC October 28, 2011 Marine Harvest Canada (MHC), British Columbia's leading supplier of farm raised Atlantic salmon, announces short term production decreases in response to global increase in supply. This reduction will allow the company to focus its efforts on maximizing production efficiencies and improving cost performance in a period of tight margins, say company officials.
October 21, 2011 - Recent Reports of ISA in BC Salmon Are Unverified
Government of Canada October 21, 2011 - A joint statement was issued today by The Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada & The Honourable Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agrifoods Canada
October 17, 2011 - Suspect findings of ISA of concern to BC's salmon farmers
BC Salmon Farmers Association October 17, 2011 - A press release today from Simon Fraser University regarding reports that two wild Pacific salmon have tested positive for Infectious Salmon Anemia (ISA) is of concern to BC's salmon farmers. Our members are actively following up with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The CFIA is reviewing the validity of these publicized but as yet unconfirmed results. The BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA) has not yet been able to review the findings.
October 17, 2011 - Marine Harvest Canada takes immediate action to reduce seal and sea lion kills
Campbell River, BC October 17, 2011 - Marine Harvest Canada (MHC) is announcing plans to ensure that lethal interactions with seals and sea lions at its salmon farms are drastically reduced, if not eliminated.
October 5, 2011 - New Sturgeon Study Centre furthers aquaculture R&D
Nanaimo October 5, 2011 Vancouver Island University's International Centre for Sturgeon Studies (ICSS) grand opening ceremony drew a large crowd to Nanaimo BC this week. The $5.25 million dollar state-of-the-art facility was funded in part by Marine Harvest Canada (MHC).
[Vancouver Island University's International Centre for Sturgeon Studies]
September 26, 2011 - Marine Harvest Canada receives top honours at Business Awards
Campbell River September 24, 2011 Marine Harvest Canada (MHC) has been awarded top accolades at Campbell River's 2011 Business Awards of Distinction. Amongst many deserving nominees, MHC was complimented with two prestigious awards for Large Business and Family Friendly Business during the September 24th event held at Campbell River's Tidemark Theatre.
September 9, 2011 - Marine Harvest Canada reports no damage from 6.7 magnitude earthquake
Campbell River September 9, 2011 At 12:42 pm today, Marine Harvest Canada's (MHC) operating areas experienced a magnitude 6.7 earthquake. The location of the earthquake was near Gold River, British Columbia, along the west coast of Vancouver Island.
August 29, 2011 - Marine Harvest updates progress on land based pilot project
In recent years Marine Harvest Canada has made significant advancements in the use of recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) for their British Columbia hatcheries and in land-based brood rearing. Building on this experience the company decided to investigate the feasibility of using RAS technology to grow Atlantic salmon to market in a facility located on land.
August 26, 2011 - Salmon farmers support unprecedented fish health data release
Vancouver - The BC Salmon Farmers Association supported the public release of thousands of pages of farm-by-farm fish health data today at the Cohen Commission of Inquiry into the decline of Fraser River Sockeye salmon.
July 29, 2011 - Local businesses invest in salmon conservation - Working together to support the Kokish River Hatchery
A committed group of local companies have donated a total of over $10,000 in funding and in-kind support to the Kokish River Hatchery near Port McNeill, BC. The hatchery is operated by the Port McNeill Chinook Club and is dedicated to salmon enhancement in the Kokish River.
July 15, 2011 -Salmon Aquaculture Database now available online.
A new inventory of research on salmon aquaculture in Canada has now been posted online and is available to the general public. The Salmon Aquaculture Database is being hosted by the Aquaculture Association of Canada, which has a mandate to disseminate scientific and technical information on aquaculture in Canada, following its development for the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA) with funding from the federal government.
June 27, 2011 -Mid-Islands three biggest First Nations sign new deal with Marine Harvest.
Marine Harvest and three Central Island First Nations have concluded three years of discussions intending to guide the operations of salmon aquaculture in their territories. On June 24th, the We Wai Kai, We Wai Kum and Komoks First Nations celebrated the signing of a capacity-building agreement with Marine Harvest Canada. The agreement requires environmentally sustainable practices, provides economic and investment opportunities for the First Nations.
June 21, 2011 -From humble beginnings, Lees Bay site still proving itself today.
It was 1988. Calgary was basking in the afterglow of being an Olympic City and in an attempt to be on the cutting edge of fashion, people wore their acid wash jeans while watching A Fish Called Wanda in theatres. And for Fitz Lee, it was the beginning of a new chapter not only in his life but in the fledgling aquaculture industry as well.
June 6, 2011 -New high-tech aquaculture investment shows good early results
The first group of salmon has now been successfully grown in a new state-of-the-art, land based aquaculture facility near Sayward, Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
May 2, 2011 -Aquaculture technique may prove a boon to wild Chinook salmon.
For years, Omega Pacific Hatchery staff have worked tirelessly to improve survival rates of hatchery-reared Chinook salmon and today salmon farmers and enhancement groups are hoping that a collaborative partnership can help wild Chinook salmon make a comeback in rivers on and around Vancouver Island.
April 4, 2011 -Company and regulator pleased with positive farm site amendment results.
An amendment approved by Fisheries and Oceans Canada in 2009 for a farm site near Port Hardy is today showing positive outcomes for both the environment and the business.
[Company and regulator pleased with positive farm site amendment results.]
March 16, 2011 -Littlest Canuck hits the ice tonight!
Move over Mr. Brindamour, Campbell Rivers latest addition to the NHL takes to the ice tonight at Rogers Arena! Madison Oke was the winner of the Littlest Canuck Contest sponsored by Marine Harvest and 99.7 FM The River.
March 9, 2011 -Local salmon farmer awarded top honour
Port Hardy resident, Kelly Osborne, has been rewarded for his hard work and dedication to North Island communities during the 12th Annual BC Aquaculture Awards gala held last week in Campbell River. Osborne, a Production Manager at Marine Harvest Canada (MHC), was presented with the Outstanding Manager Performance Award.
March 7, 2011 -From ocean to plate
Nutrition student Kelly Nelson is modifying the Nutrition Month theme Field to Plate to Ocean to Plate and the residents of Yucalta Lodge will benefit.
February 21, 2011 -Kitasoo Seafoods is open for business
There is a buzz in the air in Klemtu and its not just the sound of float planes landing. Its also the sound of fish processing equipment. From now until July, Kitasoo Seafoods will be bustling with activity.
February 8, 2011 -Roberts Lake dock: If you donate it, they will come.
Just 20 minutes north of Campbell River, a new recreation site will be ready for use this summer. Located at the south end of Roberts Lake, a new fishing dock (seen at right) and day use area is nearing completion.
February 4, 2011 -Marine Harvest Canada Report to Our Communities 2010
2010 highlights include new technology, more local investment.
January 26, 2011 -Salmon conservation gets a helping hand
Two salmon enhancement hatcheries on Vancouver Island received a much-needed boost this week from a local business.
January 11, 2011 -Salmon farming campaign cuts out the middle man
Marine Harvest Canada (MHC), along with several farmed salmon producing and supply companies, have launched a proactive communication campaign to bring salmon farming into the homes of British Columbians.