By Greg Osoba, CKTZ News, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca
The non-profit Southern Cortes Community Association (SCCA) held its annual general meeting at the end of July. Five new board members were elected, bringing the total to eight directors.
Continue reading Community association plans to expand hours, services at Mansons Landing Community Hall
By Marissa Tiel, Tri-Cities Dispatch, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The City of Coquitlam has a plan to make itself less of a bedroom community.
Council recently approved the first reading of a zoning bylaw amendment that would encourage more commercial real estate space in both Austin Heights and Maillardville. The proposed changes are now on their way to a public hearing set for Sept. 26.
Continue reading Goodbye bedroom community: Coquitlam mulls changes to Austin Heights and Maillardville
By Kaitlyn Bailey, Prince Rupert Northern View, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), Parks Canada and the Council of the Haida Nation are concerned about pollution after a tour boat sunk off the coast of Haida Gwaii.
Continue reading Coast Guard concerned about pollution after boat sinks near Haida Gwaii
By Greg Osoba, CKTZ News, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca
During holidays and the busy summer season, BC Ferries’ route between Campbell River on Vancouver Island and Quadra Island becomes congested, resulting in sailing waits. Ferry corporation spokesperson Deborah Marshall acknowledges that the waits can stretch from one to three sailings.
Continue reading BC Ferries further delays increased service on busy route
By Kaitlyn Bailey, Prince Rupert Northern View, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Commercial fisherman Joel Collier was shocked when he docked in Prince Rupert this past summer, seeking a shower and shops to restock on supplies, only to find that many of the services and businesses he expected had disappeared.
“Prince Rupert being a huge fishing hub in the past, it was a pretty alarming change,” Melissa Collier, Joel’s wife, a fellow fisherman and co-owner of their harvest business, said.
Continue reading Commercial fisherman alarmed by lack of amenities in Prince Rupert harbour
