By Fernando Arce, New Canadian Media, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A new landmark study shows most Canadian newsrooms remain overwhelmingly white even as immigration continues to redefine this country’s demographics, resulting in much public lament over the lack of diversity in the media.
Continue reading ‘Historic’ report slams Canadian newsrooms for overwhelming whitenessBy Michael Potestio, Kamloops This Week, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kamloops Search and Rescue (KSAR) members helped save a dozen people from flood-stricken homes when waters rose in Merritt last week.
Continue reading Kamloops Search and Rescue helped save a dozen people in flooded MerrittBy Michael Potestio, Kamloops This Week, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kamloops’ Emergency Support Services (ESS) is dealing with its highest number of evacuees ever after all 7,000 residents of the City of Merritt were ordered to evacuate on Nov. 15 due to flood waters compromising the town’s water and wastewater-treatment systems.
Continue reading Flooding of Merritt led to greatest number of evacuees ever processed in KamloopsBy Timothy Schafer, The Nelson Daily, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The closure of recreational areas affected by one of the biggest wildfires in the history of the regional district is being recommended by a provincial report.
A Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development (MFLNRORD) post wildfire risk analysis reconnaissance report for the Michaud Creek and Octopus Creek wildfires said the risk of waterborne hazards will be so high that it recommended recreational closures for the next three years.
Continue reading Effect of Octopus Creek wildfire to be felt for years: reportBy Matt Simmons, The Narwhal, Local Journalism Initiative reporter
RCMP arrested two journalists, including photojournalist Amber Bracken, on assignment for The Narwhal, during police enforcement of a Coastal GasLink injunction in northwest B.C. Friday.
Continue reading RCMP arrest journalists, matriarchs and land defenders following Gidimt’en eviction of Coastal GasLink
