Bow River Shuttles

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Countdown to CONNECT Canadian Premiere - 15 days!

Maine fishing during the making of "Connect."

Photo courtesy: Jim Klug, Producer, Confluence Films

We are counting down the days to the Canadian Premiere of ‘CONNECT’ on January 13th, 2012!

Each day, we will post an exclusive Jim Klug photo from ‘The Making of CONNECT’.

Check back daily to enjoy behind-the-scenes action from the six corners of the ‘CONNECT’ world: Africa, Alaska, Cuba, Japan, Maine and Yellowstone.

More information and ticket purchase here

Fly Fish Ontario Magazine – Winter 2011

Those who fly fish on the Bow River during the winter months will benefit from all the tips in the article ‘Winter Safety’.

Next, have look at the photo essay ‘Northern Bows’ by photographer M. Falcioni.

Then head over to the feature article “Kelly McQuabbie and Bamboo Fly Rods’, about a local Ontario rod maker.

Fly Fish Ontario Magazine – Winter 2011

Looking back along the Bow River - Season 2011

Photo: Copyright Bow River Shuttles 2011

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Countdown to CONNECT Canadian Premiere - 16 days!

Yellowstone fishing during the making of "Connect."

Photo courtesy: Jim Klug, Producer, Confluence Films

We are counting down the days to the Canadian Premiere of ‘CONNECT’ on January 13th, 2012!

Each day, we will post an exclusive Jim Klug photo from ‘The Making of CONNECT’.

Check back daily to enjoy behind-the-scenes action from the six corners of the ‘CONNECT’ world: Africa, Alaska, Cuba, Japan, Maine and Yellowstone.

More information and ticket purchase here

Calgary: Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST)

Tides Top 10 for 2011

On this year's Top 10 list is Calgary-based 'Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology' (CAWST)

Global access to clean water, sanitation and health

Issue area: Water, International development

Where they work: Calgary, Internationally

Based in Calgary, supporting hundreds of organizations in 69 countries, CAWST aims to catalyze community action in developing countries to initiate and operate water and sanitation programs for those who live without.

We chose them for:

improving global access to clean water, sanitation, hygiene and health as a means to community development.
taking an approach that starts with education, not infrastructure, and providing the knowledge and skills local organizations need to serve their communities.
designing a simple biosand filter based on slow sand water filtering and materials that can be found, built and fixed locally.

Looking back along the Bow River - Season 2011

Photo: Copyright Bow River Shuttles 2011

Monday, December 26, 2011

Countdown to CONNECT Canadian Premiere - 17 days!

Japan fishing during the making of "Connect."

Photo courtesy: Jim Klug, Producer, Confluence Films

We are counting down the days to the Canadian Premiere of ‘CONNECT’ on January 13th, 2012!

Each day, we will post an exclusive Jim Klug photo from ‘The Making of CONNECT’.

Check back daily to enjoy behind-the-scenes action from the six corners of the ‘CONNECT’ world: Africa, Alaska, Cuba, Japan, Maine and Yellowstone.

More information and ticket purchase here

ISA (Infectous Salmon Anemia): Yes, it's here! No, it's not!

The Cohen Commission has experienced a roller coaster ride over the past few months, with evidence being presented of ISA (Infectous Salmon Anemia) being found in salmon going back a number of years, and denials from the Canadian Government of any such virus being present.

Fly fishing blogs have picked up on the story, including “Nope, no ISA virus here” from Moldy Chum, “Did the Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans Try to Coverup Evidence of Deadly Fish Virus?” from Trout Underground and “B.C. Salmon Anemia Detected As Early As 2004” from Midcurrent.

In the Dec 18, 2011 video clip that follows, Dr. Craig Orr, Executive Director, Watershed Watch Salmon Society, reviews the evidence that was presented during the last three days at the Commission.

A few days earlier, this article appeared in the Juneau Empire, quoting Dr. Alexandra Morton:

Disagreement over salmon virus in Canada

Activist scientist finds virus in fish, Canadian government does not

Juneau Empire

December 11, 2011

By Russell Stigali

An independent British Columbia researcher is accusing the Canadian government of covering up years of positive tests for the potentially deadly Infectious Salmon Anemia virus.

“Fish disease has become a federal secret in Canada,” fish researcher Dr. Alexandra Morton said. “I believe it is because it is everywhere and no one wants to admit it.”

Canadian officials have refuted Morton’s claims.

Read story here