In a statement released Friday, the park board said it is challenging the Feb. 9 court ruling, which found the board lacks the jurisdiction to enforce the ban. The Vancouver Park Board claims the ruling could have far-reaching impacts on its own legislative power. Supreme Court ruling of February 9th poses a real and substantial challenge to the legal power and authority of our elected board," said Park Board Chair Stuart Mackinnon. In May 2017, the park board approved bylaw amendments officially banning the Vancouver Aquarium from bringing in new dolphins, whales and narwhals. The Vancouver Aquarium declined to comment Friday on the appeal and the Vancouver Park Board said it could not comment further as the matter is now before the courts.

Source: CBC News March 02, 2018 21:25 UTC