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Updated January 7, 2012
Under the Sea radio show will have a member of the Canadian Betta Club live online January 27th at 9pm CST. The discussion will be on the Canadian Betta club and information pertaining to the club. The show discussion time generally lasts between 1 to 2 hrs. The URL to the show on Blogtalkradio is http://www.blogtalkradio.com/wm-aquaculture
A new Magazine in English is here www.amazonasmagazine.com It has been available in Germany for years and now Mary Bailey of England is translating it to English for us all. The editors are Hans George Evers of Germany and James Lawrence of Vermont of America.
The passing of Rolf C Hagen. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Rolf C. Hagen, on Saturday, October 22, 2011. Obituary here.
OBITUARY – DONALD COLLINS
Don was 85 years old and has been not well in recent months. Don was
involved with the London Aquaria Society for many years and a past
CAOAC Judge. Arrangements should be published in the London Free
Press soon and if anyone would like that information please let
Terry Little know
tlittle28@rogers.com Condolences can be sent to: Tom & Barb
Collins, 70 Milford Crescent London , ONTARIO N5X 1A8.
PIJAC 2011 Annual General Meeting. Click here.
2011 AGA International Aquascaping Contest. Click here.
Marineland Stealth and Stealth Pro heater safety recall. Click here.
There is a meeting on March 11, 2011 from 10am till 12pm concerning the CFIA regulations on importing fish that will come into effect this December 2011. Holiday Inn, 970 Dixon Road, Toronto.
IMPORTANT – YOUR ACTION IS REQUIRED IN RESPONSE TO BILL 125. Please check out the information and link to Bill 125. Exotic Wildlife in Captivity Act, 2010 For anyone in Ontario, this legislation represents a threat to many of our pets even though it does not cover fish at the moment it could with a very minor amendment and it certainly does cover any small mammal, amphibian, reptile or bird that we might want to keep. Download a petition form below. Let your voice be heard.
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It is with deep sorrow that we report that
long time hobbyist Bill Irwin has passed away. Bill was born in
Brantford Ontario - January 29th, 1935. He passed away on November
6th, 2010 at the age of 75. Cremation has taken place. A service
will be held on Saturday, November 13th, 1:00 pm at the Salvation
Army Wyndfield Community Church, 33 Diana Avenue, Brantford, ON.
Bill had been involved in the tropical fish hobby since he was a boy
and was a member of the Brant Aquarium Society since it’s inception.
He was also involved with the people who started the Canadian
Association Of Aquarium Clubs (CAOAC) as region 20 of The
International Federation Of Aquarium Societies (TIFAS)
Bill held many positions on the board of the Brant Aquarium Society
and was involved with CAOAC for many years. He was Judges Chairman
for a few years and CAOAC Rep for the Brant Aquarium Society. He
owned and operated a tropical fish store back in the 1950’s and
1960’s and I remember when I was a teenager coming from London (my
hometown) to visit his store. He and I were also partners in Little
Aquarium in the mid 1980’s. Bill was well known for keeping all
different types of turtles. We will miss him but I’m sure he is in a
better place now. Terry Little.
First details on the 2011 convention are now posted here.
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CAOAC September meeting moved up to September 12th. Please mark this date down on your calendar.
2010 Convention photos have been uploaded click here.
CAOAC presents Ian Fuller at the Toronto Zoo Atrium for 2 talks on Saturday July 10, 2010. Keeping and breeding Corydoradinae Catfish & Culturing and using live foods.
Q&A on the Fish Import Program here.
CAOAC responds to the proposed changes by CFIA regarding import
regulations on specific tropical fish. Download a copy of the
official response
here.
CAOAC joins PIJAC (Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council) to show our support for this organization.
New CFIA import regulations for aquatic animals. The proposed changes are significant and could impact our hobby greatly. Read more about these widespread changes here.
CAOAC successfully rescues and relocates 5 turtles.
We have some sad news to report. Ivan Dibble from the UK passed away December 30th, 2009. Ivan was a livebearer specialist and recently attended the 2007 CAOAC Convention with Bob Cashin of Erie, PA. Ivan Dibble 1937-2009.
The 2010 CAOAC Convention site has been determined. We have six confirmed speakers lined up. Details can be found on the convention page here.
CAOAC successfully rescues and relocates an Electric Catfish.
We have some sad news to pass on to you. Mike Neelon passed away November 3, 2009.
Miecia Burden 'Ambassador Award' submissions are now being accepted. View details here.
Congratulations goes out to the Durham Region Aquarium Society. DRAS has been accepted and is now the 'first Aquarium Club in Canada' to be a member of the C.A.R.E.S. conservation and preservation organization. The official C.A.R.E.S. website is www.carespreservation.com
CAOAC held a futures meeting on Saturday October 10, 2009 at Carl McCleary's home.
CAOAC representatives attended the Reptile Expo held June 14, 2009 in Mississauga, Ontario.
