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The federal government is walking back a surprise decision that would forbid the sale of spot prawns frozen at sea, but fishers are still pushing for a full retraction of the policy. On Tuesday, the government announced fishers will be allowed to freeze prawns at sea for the upcoming season, but offered no guarantees for the future. Fishers say this isn’t enough, and are pushing for more clarity on a policy they say would damage their livelihoods. In early March, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) announced a change to regulations that would make the sale of frozen-at-sea spot pr...

Dog-owners beware, thieves have been targeting man's best friend across Hertfordshire as the demand for pets increases during lockdowns.

January 21, 2021 | Where Do Federal Parties Stand on BC Aquaculture? Stewart Muir Stewart Muir is founder and executive director of the Resource Works Society, a Vancouver-based group open to participation by British Columbians from all walks of life who are concerned about their future economic opportunities. He is an author, journalist and historian with experience on three continents including a financial editor of The Vancouver Sun responsible for mining and markets coverage. Since Resource Works was established in 2014, the group has gained international recognition for its practical ap...

B.C. distillers concerned about lack of government support for hand sanitizer donations © Megan Turcato / Global News A staff member uses hand sanitizer produced by Okanagan Spirits, a Vernon distillery. B.C. distilleries stepped up to produce hand sanitizer early in the pandemic when there was a critical shortage. Some even gave it away. Now there is concern governments haven't done enough to support their efforts. When COVID-19 hit British Columbia earlier this year, Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery felt it was the distillery's duty to pitch in. The business temporarily switched to only...