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Haida Nation wins injunction against commercial fishery on Haida Gwaii

A First Nation in Haida Gwaii, B.C., says it has won an injunction to block a planned herring roe fishery on its territory. The Haida Nation says a Federal Court judge found there is a risk of “irreparable harm” if a large commercial fishery is allowed to open in the community on the north coast. Read the rest here 13:12

Haida Nation threatens legal challenge if federal authorities open herring roe fishery

The Haida Nation says the  is considering opening a large commercial fishery this year in the community on the north coast. Haida Nation president Peter Lantin says herring stocks have not rebuilt enough to support the opening, saying department’s management process flawed. Read the rest here 15:49