Derelict vessel graveyards: A growing problem

This month, on September 5, we attended a community discussion on Derelict Vessels in Ladysmith. The surrounding waters have a visibly higher rate of derelict vessels ranging in size and deterioration, with many locals calling them “Vessel Graveyards”. Lisa Marie Barron—the Nanaimo Ladysmith MP—organized this Town Hall meeting with local First Nations, experts, and community … Continue reading

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Abandoned boats in B.C. waterways are taking a heavy toll

A national strategy for abandoned boats that empowers community leaders, led by local knowledge, is within reach *Originally published in the Vancouver Sun on December 5, 2023 Abandoned boats are a familiar sight in coastal communities. Also familiar is the feeling those communities have of not always knowing who the boat belongs to, or who … Continue reading

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