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A recreational harvester in Burrard Inlet, British Columbia, was fined $5,500 for multiple Fisheries Act violations. The announcement was issued by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) on July 29, 2026.
Open recordThe article reports that Braden Lee Herback was found guilty in the British Columbia Provincial Court on March 31, 2026, of multiple fisheries act offenses and was fined C$5,500 plus a one-year fishing license suspension. The offenses included failing to declare catches and keeping a Chinook salmon below the minimum size, possessing 15 spotted shrimp…
Open recordFisheries and Oceans Canada reminded recreational fishers to keep their catch whole and within easy reach after a major enforcement blitz on Vancouver Island following a Chinook salmon opening. During the blitz, inspectors recorded over 90 violations (mostly processing-related) across more than 200 vehicle checks, with warnings and catch seizures rather…
Open recordThe article reports a government announcement about exporting Canadian blueberries to the Philippines and strengthening access to new markets. It is issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and published on July 28, 2026.
Open recordThe article reports that the Government of Canada, through Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), announced measures to strengthen protections for Canadian independent harvesters and coastal communities. The announcement was published on July 28, 2026.
Open recordThe Saskatchewan pulse crops face heat and disease risk as temperatures rise above 30°C after wet conditions, with risks including heat blast and foliar diseases such as ascochyta on chickpeas and anthracnose on lentils. Pulse crop development is varied due to earlier flooding, with 76% in normal development, 21% behind, and 3% ahead as of July 20, and…
Open recordThe article reports that heavy rains in Saskatchewan have caused waterlogged pulse crops, with some fields experiencing yellowing, browning, and yield loss where flooding occurred. It notes that as heat follows the wet period, daytime temps above 30 C increase risk of heat damage and foliar diseases, and highlights variability by location, with some…
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