A new surveillance plane is set to help monitor fisheries and catch illegal activity in the waters off Vancouver Island. Contracted by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), the aircraft will be based out of Campbell River Airport on the island's east coast. Campbell River is sometimes dubbed "salmon capital of the world" because of its marine life. "Campbell River is just a little bit more advantageous in terms of how much Canadian coastline we're able to cover from that location," Galimberti said. The new contract is set to start in 2020, with a new hanger being built at Campbell River Airport.

Source: CBC News March 19, 2019 16:18 UTC