Vancouver community fishery helps independent fishermen thrive, by Wanyee Li for Metro
July 9, 2016
NewsRead the full story at Metro. “A community-fishing enterprise in Vancouver has grown so popular the founders are planning to build two of their own processing plants. Sonia Strobel and her husband, Shaun, started Skipper Otto’s Community-Supported Fishery in 2008 after they realized Shaun could not make a living as a fisherman on his own. The … Continued
The start of salmon season
May 31, 2016
Rhubarb. Asparagus. Strawberries. And salmon! Nothing says summer quite like the bounty of local food that becomes available this time of year. And for fishing families, the first salmon openings of the year really are the hallmark of summer. The first salmon openings of the year are on June 7th this year in Barkley … Continued
Fishing family helps keep Vancouver’s waterfront heritage alive, by Daphne Bramham for the Vancouver Sun
May 29, 2016
Read the full story at the Vancouver Sun. “This is one of the rare cities in the world where a fishing fleet and its fishermen remain a viable part of the community. This weekend was Harbour Days with fish barbecue by donation, a band and, on Saturday, many of them gathered on the dock at False … Continued
Canadian fishermen’s cooperative plans processing plant in Vancouver, Undercurrent News
May 24, 2016
Read the full story at Undercurrent News. “Skipper Otto’s Community Supported Fishery, which directly sells its produce to Canadian consumers, plans to build a processing plant at False Creek Fisherman’s Wharf in a suburb of Vancouver. The cooperative is in talks with local authorities to use federal land for the plant and is trying to … Continued
Fish processing plant planned for False Creek as community supported fisheries grow, By Chad Pawson for CBC News
May 22, 2016
Read the full story at CBC News British Columbia. “Direct-to-consumer model working so well, independent fishermen now need own cutting space Shaun and Sonia Strobel founded Skipper Otto’s Community Supported Fishery in 2008 as a way for Otto Strobel — Shaun’s father — to keep fishing independently at a time when it was becoming increasingly more difficult … Continued
Family hopes to reel in better business for fishermen, by Daphne Bramham for The Province
May 21, 2016
NewsFeatured in The Province. “Buy Local movement heads offshore with Skipper Otto’s at the helm The fishermen are paid 30 per cent more for their catch than what the corporations are paying … This is one of the rare cities in the world where a fishing fleet and its fishermen remain a viable part of … Continued
B.C. a mecca for social enterprise, Sauder study finds, by Randy Shore for the Vancouver Sun
May 11, 2016
Read the full story at the Vancouver Sun. “Growth in the social enterprise sector is dramatically outpacing that of the larger B.C. economy, according to a new study released by the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia. ‘I’m in a social enterprise because I believe that when there is something broken in the … Continued
What’s the big deal about spot prawns?
May 9, 2016
Every year, the spot prawn season opens in BC for just 40 days in May and early June. Spot prawns are on everyone’s mind and in the news during the lead up. Festivals take place at the Fishermen’s Wharf and at restaurants all over the city to celebrate the brief availability of these local delicacies. … Continued
Meet your Prawner, Scott Lincez
May 3, 2016
We’re pleased to introduce you to Scott Lincez, your prawner and shrimper! Scott is a first generation fisherman who has been fishing for over 30 years. He raised his 6 daughters near Qualicum BC where he has done just about every type of fishing you can imagine: seining, crabbing, herring, you name it. More recently, … Continued
The Shape of the Season: 2016 Predictions
April 5, 2016
The 2016 CSF fishing season is nearly upon us! After weeks of chatting with our fishermen and awaiting Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) predictions, we’re excited to tell you a bit about what you can expect this fishing season and when you might start receiving this year’s bounty of sustainable seafood! May: Spot Prawns: … Continued
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