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Primrose [WikiCommons]

Primrose Primula vulgaris
The common primrose, is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae, native to western and southern Europe, northwest Africa, and parts of southwest Asia.The primrose is one of the first flowers to bloom in spring. Its name actually comes from the Latin word 'primus,' which means 'first.'. So, many believe that it has a meaning of youth, renewal and optimism.

Concerns resurface as roe herring fishery approaches in Strait of Georgia
The roe herring fishery is approaching, which concerns those who say the Strait of Georgia herring have been fished out south of Nanaimo and over-fished north of Nanaimo. Jim Shortreed, a Victoria-based herring enhancement volunteer, says that catch records from Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) show that herring was fished out south of Nanaimo between 2017 and 2020. He also says research by DFO scientists has shown that a 20 per cent harvest rate has driven down stocks over the years. Scott Stanfield reports. (Peninsula News Review)

Natural gas, not electricity, to power Canada's first LNG plant, increasing carbon footprint
Shell PLC's LNG Canada export project in British Columbia plans to start building its proposed second phase with natural gas-powered turbines and switch to electricity as more renewable power becomes available, a top executive said, a decision that means the expansion project will initially generate high greenhouse gas emissions. LNG Canada, in which Japan's Mitsubishi Corp owns a 15 per cent stake, is set to be Canada's first liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal. The first phase is expected begin shipments around 2025. Rod Nickel and Nia Williams report. (Thomson Reuters)

‘They’re here! They’re here!’: wild pigs are trying to take over Canada
One of the planet’s worst invasive species, wild pigs can ruin natural habitats, eat crops, infect livestock and contaminate water. They’re all over the Prairies and trying to take hold in B.C. and Ontario, too. Faith Greco reports. (The Narwhal)

Humpback whale found in 'severe distress' in B.C. waters
A humpback whale tangled in hundreds of feet of rope and barely able to swim has been set free.  On Sunday, Fisheries and Oceans Canada was alerted to a whale in distress, towing gear off Broughton Archipelago Marine Provincial Park. Alanna Kelly reports. (Times Colonist)

First Nation can veto proposed B.C. coal mine as part of unique deal with developer
A coal company and a British Columbia First Nation have struck a rare deal to give the community the power to veto a proposed mining project, which could set a precedent for how natural resources projects are developed in Canada. NWP Coal Canada and the Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi'it (YQT), also known as the Tobacco Plains Indian Band, describe the agreement as one of a kind and say it will give the First Nation the power to act as a "regulator and reviewer" of the company's proposed $400-million Crown Mountain coal mine near Elkford, in the southeast part of the province. Kyle Bakx reports. (CBC)

Cargo ship leaves Ogden Point and another takes its place
The GSL Eleni container ship sailed out of its berth at Ogden Point on Tuesday morning, heading southeast off the west side of Whidbey Island. The 984-foot container ship was escorted by tug on Jan. 1 into Ogden Point after losing its rudder. Carrying containers stacked six deep, it had been originally heading for Japan, but lost its steering off Tofino. Six tugs escorted it to safety in Victoria. When the Eleni left, the 748-foot bulk carrier CSL Tecumseh moved into Ogden Point. It had been at Port McNeill and experienced a mechanical issue on Dec. 25. The Tecumseh, with a tug at its side, first moored off Royal Roads University, where it was met by the Hon. Henry Jackman, another bulk carrier. The Tecumseh’s cargo of gravel aggregate was loaded onto the Henry Jackman. By early evening Tuesday, the Henry Jackman was east of Santa Cruz Island off California. The Tecumseh will remain at Ogden Point until it can be moved to Victoria Shipyards. Carla Wilson reports. (Times Colonist)

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Now, your tug weather--
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  229 AM PST Wed Jan 18 2023   
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT   
TODAY  W wind 5 to 15 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. W swell  10 ft at 14 seconds building to 12 ft at 13 seconds in the  afternoon. Rain likely in the morning then a slight chance of  rain in the afternoon. 
TONIGHT  W wind 5 to 15 kt becoming S after midnight. Wind  waves 2 ft or less. W swell 10 ft at 13 seconds. A chance of rain  in the evening then a slight chance of rain after midnight.

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