News Releases

Canadian Show Management Services Support Stewardship

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Walter Ostar of the Canadian National Sportsman Show Conservation Fund generously agreed to donate $1,000 to Blue Fish Canada to support the printing of the new stewardship guide, “How to be a Steward of Your Favourite Fishing Hole”. The guide is intended to teach fishers and others interested in aquatic ecosystems or who have property … Read more

Living Water Rally

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Over a period of two days Lawrence Gunther took part in the Living Water Rally in Almyr Quebec. Lawrence represented Blue Fish Canada in the planning of the event, was the MC at one of the pannel presentations, and provided input during the closing discussions that led to the drafting of an action statement. The … Read more

Ontario Bass Nation Provincial Qualifier

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Blue Fish Canada was invited to set up a table at the registration event for the Ontario Bass Nation provincial qualifier. Over 180 competitors received shoreline clean-up kits and information about Blue Fish Canada in their registration kits. Competitors also had the opportunity to meet with BFC volunteers at the event and to hear a … Read more

International Musky Symposium

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Two volunteers took part in the International Musky Symposium taking place out of Carleton University in Ottawa. Representatives from around the world came to Ottawa to attend this event. Numerous public speakers presented on their research. Lawrence Gunther had the opportunity to present questions to several of the presenters on matters specific to catch-and-release Musky … Read more

People in Motion

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Two volunteers from Blue Fish Canada traveled to Toronto to take part in the People in Motion Show over two days in early June 2014. Show management generously donated a 10×10 space and arranged for media coverage. In addition to distributing information on Blue Fish Canada and shoreline clean-up kits, a 30-minute presentation was given … Read more

Ottawa Boat and Sportsman Show

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Blue Fish Canada took part in the Ottawa Boat and Sportsman Show over four days in February 2014. Show organizers donated a 10×10 space and media coverage. ATV interviewed Lawrence Gunther live on opening day, and Lawrence presented on stage on the topic of fish stewardship. Shoreline clean-up kits and information about Blue Fish Canada … Read more

Toronto Sportsman Show

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Two volunteers from Blue Fish Canada traveled to Toronto to take part in the Toronto Sportsman Show the first week of February 2014. Show organizers donated a 10X10 space for the exhibit. Over the four day show, 1,000 shoreline clean-up kits were distributed along with Blue Fish Canada background materials. Accommodations were provided by family … Read more