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Sept 20 - DFO sells seized tuna for more than $100K
Plus, man drowns in North Saanich, and demonstrations down at the legislature
Capital Daily Team
September 20, 2023
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NEWS
DFO sold seized tuna after vessel owners were charged
Photo: Fisheries and Oceans Canada
When the commercial vessel Ocean Provider was found fishing albacore tuna without a valid license 42 nautical miles offshore of Barkley Sound on a routine fisheries inspection, the boat was escorted to port, where 2,250 tuna—31,956 pounds—were processed and then seized.
The owners pleaded guilty, were sentenced the following summer in Port Alberni Provincial Court and fined $6,000. But when seizures were upheld to the Crown, the question remained: What happened to the seized tuna?
In an interview, Sean Ward, chief of DFO’s enforcement operations, told Ha-Shilth-Sa that when an investigation is opened, it is up to the initiating officer to decide how the fish will be disposed of based on the various options under the Fisheries Act.
In this case, the tuna was sold by DFO for more than $100K.
⚠️ Capital Bulletin
Bear and cougar warning at Royal Roads.
High-risk missing man: Victoria’s James V. Stevenson, 53, was last heard from Sept. 4. [Photo / details]
Missing woman: Campbell River’s Cassidy Hinsberger, 25, may be travelling to Calgary. [Photo / details]
FOOD + DRINK
Getting the shaft can be a deliciously good thing
A jazzed-up shaft. Photo: Toratiki
When they hear the word “shaft” some people instantly think either of an elevator, the British slang for getting cheated, or the 1971 American blaxploitation film that spawned some unexceptional sequels—and one great theme song.
As Isaac Hayes sang, “Can you dig it?”
Here in Victoria—where it’s believed the drink was born—a shaft is something many people dig because it's tasty, refreshing, and packs one heck of a punch.
Pour cold brew, Kahlua, Baileys, and vodka. Add a couple of ice cubes, and you’re all set to slam one back (although we don’t recommend you do so during your morning reading, but perhaps after work).
Most people drink it quickly in a few big gulps, but others prefer the sip-and-nurse method, taking one’s time to slowly, deliberately enjoying each caffeine-flavoured droplet as it dances on their taste buds.
Fortuitously, as was the case with poutine—another simple yet fine treat that’s been jazzed up over the years—people get creative when there’s a demand, and many cocktail bars around the city have upped their shaft craft, serving the drink with deliciously different ingredients.
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🗞️ In Other News
MLA pursuing arbitration after removal from NDP caucus
Parksville-Qualicum’s Adam Walker says he wants to clear his name after a workplace misconduct investigation led Premier David Eby to remove him from caucus. Walker says he will not resign, has not been asked to, and can speak more candidly about local issues as an independent. [CTV]
Human rights commissioner worried about today’s marches
Kasari Govender says demonstrations by the group “1MillionMarch4Children” are no more than “hate-fuelled marches”, and they will not threaten the human rights of the trans and LGBTQ2S+ community, which she says “is not up for debate.” [CP]
Victoria’s ‘oldest flower shop’ founder dead at 94
Harry Leong, who opened Harry’s Flowers in Oak Bay some 60 years ago, died Sept. 7 with his family by his side. According to his obituary, it was the oldest flower shop in Victoria. Harry’s niece Eugenia Lai has been operating the business since 1987. [CHEK]
Man drowns in North Saanich
RCMP believe the victim, in his 40s, was trying to retrieve his boat, which drifted from the boat launch around dinnertime Monday. Two officers jumped into the water and were able to pull him out, but he died while firefighters tried to resuscitate him in an ambulance. [Saanich News]
Songhees Nation fire forces residents from home
The fire at a home on Cooper Road damaged the house and destroyed at least six vehicles and a trailer. View Royal Fire arrived just after 3pm and said no one was seriously injured, although three people had to jump out of the trailer’s windows. [CHEK]
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🗓️ Things to do
Third annual Do the Loop: Virtually bike/run/roll/relay or walk your favourite loop with Threshold Housing to raise funds in support of youth at risk of homelessness.
Louise Rose at Hermann’s: See the Victoria jazz veteran perform solo piano and vocals at 7pm.
👀 In Case You Missed It
Tuesday’s headlines: The Babies With Books Read-a-thon; watch as a humpback exhales; and after 14 years, an Oak Bay mansion sells for $7.5M. [Capital Daily]
The best seafood in Victoria: The three top local options as picked by readers like you. [Tasting Victoria]
The confusion around restaurant tip outs: Tips are a major part of Victoria restaurant workers’ salaries—but where they end up is the employer’s call. [Capital Daily]
Victoria’s Terry Fox runs raises $52K: Upward of 1K people took part in the local run for cancer research, one of roughly 600 across the country.
Premier Eby says new website will reduce building wait times
The Single Housing Application Service (SHAS) precedes provincial legislation to legalize secondary suites. The website allows builders to obtain provincial permits 60 days earlier.
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