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Press Release: KFN opposed to ship-breaking activities in Union Bay

2021-12-16T17:29:54+00:00

December 16, 2021 Comox Valley, BC FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE An environmental disaster waiting to happen: KFN strongly opposed to Deep Water Recovery’s ship-breaking activities in Union Bay. K’ómoks First Nation (KFN) does not condone Deep Water Recovery LTD and their ship-breaking activities in Union Bay, located within Baynes Sound, which is within KFN’s traditional, unceded territory. This is a shellfish rich and sensitive ecological area, accounting for 50% of B.C.’s shellfish tenures, including important shellfish stocks for KFN’s economic, food, social and ceremonial uses. “Considering the other environmental impacts in the area, such as a leaching coal slag heap and faulty [...]

Press Release: KFN opposed to ship-breaking activities in Union Bay2021-12-16T17:29:54+00:00
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