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DFO proposes new fishing closures, and whale deaths raise concerns on B.C.’s coast
Fisheries and Oceans Canada is consulting on 2026 fishing restrictions and vessel rules to support Southern Resident Killer Whale recovery, but is met with criticism. The death of a young humpback whale off B.C.’s coast is renewing attention on the growing human...
Innovation can’t outrun its consequences
Innovation alone can’t save us, unless we redefine the word progress. The newest iPhone promises to last longer. The latest car runs cleaner. The next clothing line is “sustainably sourced.” We’re told that progress comes neatly packaged: lighter, faster, greener. But...
Collaboration between Canada, Spain, and UVic brings continuous data from Southern Ocean
The subsea observatory, launched with UVic’s involvement last year, is helping shed light on one of the least studied ocean environments in the world A subsea observatory, deployed on a recent expedition through a partnership between Ocean Networks Canada (ONC), the...
Construction companies fined $184k after rebar collapse
WorkSafeBC penalties target Bird Construction, Viking Reinforcing, and A.R.M. Reinforcing for safety violations. WorkSafeBC has issued a total of $184,042.26 in fines to companies involved in the construction of UVic’s Engineering building expansion, following an...Our Digital Print Issue
