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 Today Justice Bruce Cohen released the Final Report on his $26 million inquiry into the 17-year decline of the Fraser sockeye. Cohen states DFO should be relieved of its duty to promote salmon farming, citing risk of favouring the interests of the salmon farming industry and divided loyalties that might “prejudice the health of . . . → Read More: DFO prohibit salmon farming unless certain by 2020  Ukee Days launched today under clear skies and a great turn out for the Salmon Dinner, Longboard competition and Whiskey Dock Relay! The community and visitors are looking forward to two more days of festivities! Ukee Days is famous for featuring something for everyone! Here are some pictures from this evenings events, click for . . . → Read More: Ucluelet Shines for Ukee Days  Earlier this week, Alaskan senators Mark Begich (D) and Lisa Murkowski (R) reintroduced legislation to ban genetically modified salmon—a cockail species of sorts created by the biotechnology company Aquabounty that has earned the name “Frankenfish” for containing genes from three different fish. If approved, the species would be the first genetically modified organism (GMO) . . . → Read More: Genetically Modified Salmon: 5 Reasons to Say Not on My Plate  Ukee Days is over however the memories will last forever. Perfect weather, a great event schedule and outstanding attendance made this year great success. Organizers had something planned for everyone and everyone enjoyed the events. Ukee Days is a community fund raiser and everyone should be proud to have hosted one of the . . . → Read More: Ukee Days: Something for everyone  A few days of heavy fog cleared just in time for the very successful launch of Ukee Days. In the downtown, in front of the Municipal Hall, a great feast of salmon was enjoyed prior to the extremely entertaining activities. Some locals dressed for the occasion! The Longboard Competion was highly entertaining for the . . . → Read More: Ukees Days Launch a Huge Success  Welcome to Ukees.com. Ukees.com is a community website that celebrates the wilderness of the land and the ocean, and the lifestyles of the people living on the edge in Ucluelet BC. This website is free for all users. We are open to host your thoughts, experiences, comments, events, businesses, classifieds, photos, . . . → Read More: Hello Ukees! |
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