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    • Director Isabelle Groc discusses the inspiration behind the documentary Part of the Pack and emphasizes the importance of educating West Coasters about wild wolves in an interview with West Coast Now.

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      New Vancouver Island Doc Explores Humans’ Uneasy Relationship With Wolves

    • The conservation area of the Morrison Creek headwaters plays a significant role in a expanding network of protected areas focused on the eastern section of Comox Lake, the Puntledge River, and the K'omoks Estuary. Over the course of several decades, coordinated and persistent efforts have successfully safeguarded thousands of acres in this region.

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    • “Every attempt to create a different kind of society requires the imagination to visualize a life that does not yet exist, and the courage to try and turn it into reality.” From Matti Halminen’s Sointula.

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    • Prawns on the barbie just scratches the surface of what you will see at the Spot Prawn Festival. Enjoy this delicious West Coast treat while taking in live music or a rugby match.

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      Much Beloved Festival Celebrating Spot Prawns Takes Place In Victoria This Weekend

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    • Ashley Tapp and Jeremy Brown of Ocean Legacy work to restore shorelines and oceans by processing marine debris. They frequently travel to remote locations by helicopter, where they lead teams of cleaners in sweeping the beaches of materials like lost fishing gear, garbage from ships, shipping containers, and even tsunami debris. The team then recycles, repurposes, or disposes of these materials in an effort to protect the environment. Foreground: Ashley Tapp on Facebook. Background: (Galiano Island) Liam Hill Allan | Dreamstime.com

      How These Former Fort Mac Oil Workers Became B.C.’s Coastal Clean-Up Superheroes

    • Robert Allan envisions a greener future for coastal shipping, powered by electricity and driven by renewable energy.

      The B.C. Naval Architect Who Revolutionized The Global Towing Industry Says Our Coast’s Future Is Electric

    • Gaelan and Alicia Noble-Kats have pursued their passion for fishing and have become successful lingcod and halibut fishers despite not coming from a family of fishermen. With the help of their community and fellow fishers, they recently acquired their own boat, the Miss Jane, and continue to enjoy the lifestyle they love.

      Meet the Young B.C. Fisher Couple Who Started as Outsiders and Are Now Thriving With the Help of the Fishing Community

    • Passionate about promoting sustainable and responsible fishing practices, Mark Urwin is committed to protecting the rights of prawn fishery license holders and preserving area access. As a prawn fisher and license holder with over 10 years of experience, he is equipped with marketing expertise gained from running 46 South Fish Co. Ltd.

      How This Fifth-Generation Harvester from New Zealand Became a Successful B.C. Prawner 

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    • DFO officers performing compliance checks on the water to remind harvesters of the importance of following regulations and licence conditions, and to educate on marine mammal regulations. While electronic monitoring and digital systems are essential for DFO work, having a presence on the waters is just as important. Source: Fisheries and Oceans Canada on Facebook.

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      The Inside Story Of How DFO Officers Caught And Prosecuted A Repeat Poacher Near Prince Rupert

    • The stunning Sandcut Beach Falls on the west coast of Vancouver Island near Sooke, B.C. One of the many beautiful beaches adorning Vancouver Island's 3400 km of coastline. davemantel | iStock

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    • A small fishing boat on the coast of British Columbia.

      Just 6 Corporations Control Over A Quarter Of BC Fishing Licences, New Research Reveals

    • Most industrial fish farms on the BC coast raise Atlantic salmon, a species not native to the west coast

      ‘Wild Salmon Are In Dire Straits’: Fisheries Minister Explains Her Decision To Shut Down 15 Discovery Islands Fish Farms

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    • Meet Hank! Hank is a lovely boy looking for a strong and confident human to join his family! Hank enjoys playing fetch and loves playing with toys. Could Hank steal your heart this Valentine's Day? ✨With adoption fees reduced by 50%, there has never been a better time to adopt!

      B.C. Animal Shelters Are Overflowing With “Pandemic Pets”

    • Nick Burchill's remorseful letter about seagulls and pepperoni at the Empress hotel has gone viral.

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