By John Woodside, Canada’s National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau was in Richmond, B.C., Tuesday to flex an endorsement from former B.C. Green Party leader Andrew Weaver in an attempt to lock down climate-conscious voters.
Continue reading Election 2021: Justin Trudeau hopes this endorsement will swing B.C. voters, but will it?
By Tom Summer, Alaska Highway News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A blessing ceremony was held last week at the Clarke Lake well site for the future Tu Deh-Kah Geothermal plant.
Continue reading Northern B.C. geothermal project blessedBy Natasha Bulowski, Canada’s National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The federal Conservative Party is distancing itself from a controversial firearms lobby group to dispel attacks from the Liberals painting it as a party that strikes deals with gun lobbyists. It even amended party policy to say that, if elected, a Conservative government would keep the Liberal gun restrictions and complete a review of those rules.
Continue reading Election 2021: NFA attack ads target Trudeau as Tories shift gears on gun controlBy Rachelle Stein-Wotten, Gabriola Sounder, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic started, Islands Trust Conservancy has been fielding more inquiries about land conservation and property donations.
Continue reading Interest in protecting property grows in Islands Trust AreaBy Melissa Renwick, Ha-Shilth-Sa, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Tofino, BC – On a community bulletin board outside of the Tofino Co-op Food Store, Shed restaurant advertised a $500 signing bonus for line-cooks and dishwashers.
Live to Surf, TOFINO Kombucha and Wolf in the Fog also had job postings on display.
Meanwhile, the Dockside Smoked Fish Store has closed for two days a week.
“Staffing is the main issue,” said owner and Ahousaht Tyee Ha’wilth Maquinna Lewis George. “It’s super busy. We shouldn’t be closed, but we’re having to close.”
Continue reading Tofino businesses struggle to stay open amid staffing shortages
