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BC Centre for Aquatic Health Sciences announces new Indigenous Governance model
CAMPBELL RIVER, BC – The BC Centre for Aquatic Health Sciences (BC CAHS) announced today that in the spirit of reconciliation and UNDRIP they are revamping their Governance model to better represent local First Nations’ values and priorities. The BC CAHS is located...
BC CAHS – scheduled power outage on April 13th
Due to some facility maintenance at the Discovery Park site, a full site power outage is scheduled on Tuesday, April 13th from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Therefore, our phone and digital communications will be out of service. Some of our staff will be present at the lab for...
BC CAHS resumes operations at new location
Effectively immediately, the BC Centre for Aquatic Health Sciences laboratory in Campbell River is now located at Discovery Park, 4405 North Island Highway, Campbell River. This site is at what used to be the Campbell River Elk Falls Mill. Our previous location at...
BC CAHS closed until further notice
Effective immediately, the BC Centre for Aquatic Health Sciences laboratory in Campbell River is closed until further notice due to a fire that took place on the floor above our laboratory on the evening of September 13th. The Campbell River Fire Department is...
Chief Executive Officer Dr. Jim Powell retires from his role at BC CAHS
Campbell River, BC: It is with respect today that the BC Centre for Aquatic Health Sciences announces the retirement of their CEO, Dr. Jim Powell. Dr. Powell joined BC CAHS as the CEO in May 2014, and has been involved in the organization in various ways; as a...
Inclusivity and Diversity at BC CAHS
On behalf of the BC CAHS team we declare our support for the movement of racial equality for Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC). As an organization, we are committed to improving Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) inclusivity within...
BC CAHS implements reduced schedule and staffing
March 20, 2020 To our clients and community, Respectfully, we wanted to reach out to you with our corporate message below, from all of us at the BC Centre for Aquatic Health Sciences Society (BC CAHS). We all have to do our part to keep ourselves, our families, our...
Local Campbell River laboratory achieves International Accreditation
For Immediate Release October 28th, 2019 Local Campbell River laboratory achieves INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION Salmon stock recovery in BC just got a boost! Local Campbell River fish health laboratory, the BC Centre for Aquatic Health Sciences (BC CAHS) has attained...
In memory of Alan Martin
We are deeply saddened to announce that BC CAHS Board member, Alan Martin, passed away last week. Al brought deep knowledge, intelligence and dedication to to his many roles in fish and wildlife management in British Columbia. After 30 years’ experience in the BC...
Government of Canada and Province of British Columbia announce investments in wild salmon conservation and habitat restoration projects on Vancouver Island
News release - Fisheries and Oceans Canada - August 26, 2019 Victoria, BC — Healthy wild fish stocks are vital to the economic prosperity and social fabric of British Columbia’s coastal communities, and are fundamental to the culture of many Indigenous communities....
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