Send a letter to the federal government using the The No Freighter Anchorages website

by filament | Sep 19, 2023 | Uncategorized

The conversation around freighter anchorages in the Southern Gulf Islands is getting more attention. Recent coverage from CBC and attention from local politicians and celebrities has led to a rise in interest and letters submitted but we need your voice. The No...

DFO decision not to review anchorage proposal was misinformed and should be reversed, say Gabriola residents and respected scientists

by filament | Sep 19, 2023 | Uncategorized

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 26, 2016 DFO decision not to review anchorage proposal was misinformed and should be reversed, say Gabriola residents and respected scientists  (Gabriola Island BC) Scientists and Gabriola Island residents are urging the federal Fisheries...

Scientist Statements in Support of Request for Reconsideration of DFO Decision

by filament | Sep 19, 2023 | Uncategorized

Dr. Richard Beamish, C.M., O.B.C., Ph.D., F.R.S.C. Emeritus Scientist at the Pacific Biological Station in Nanaimo, BC “The area off the Strait of Georgia side of Gabriola Island is productive rearing habitat for a number of species including important...

“No Freighter Anchorages” message taken directly to Ottawa

by filament | Sep 19, 2023 | Uncategorized

In two separate events this month, Nanaimo/Ladysmith MP Sheila Malcolmson and members of Gabriolans Against Freighter Anchorages took concerns about proposed commercial freighter anchorages off the NW coast of Gabriola Island, directly to decision makers in Ottawa. On...

Malcolmson asks PM, Liberals to axe Gabriola bulk anchorages

by filament | Sep 19, 2023 | Uncategorized

Here is the full letter from Sheila Malcolmson, the MP for Nanaimo-Ladysmith, to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Transport Minister Marc Garneau regarding five bulk freighter anchorages being proposed for the northeast coast of Gabriola Island. You can access a PDF...

Canadian governments calls for citizen input. Here are more opportunities to be heard

by filament | Sep 19, 2023 | Uncategorized

The Federal Government is reviewing the Harper government’s changes to the Fisheries Act and you can have your say. Thriving fish populations and healthy fish habitat are important to the well-being of Canadian society. Our fish need a healthy environment to...