By Nicole Rycroft , National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Salmon runs across the province are tumbling, but a new report says some could bounce back — with some major changes.
For Nicole Rycroft, the first modern, tree-free commercial-scale pulp mill in North America was a “lightbulb moment” about the climate crisis.
Continue reading North America’s first tree-free commercial-scale pulp millBy Cloe Logan, National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Salmon runs across the province are tumbling, but a new report says some could bounce back — with some major changes.
Continue reading Some salmon runs could bounce backBy Marc Fawcett-Atkinson, Canada’s National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Almost a quarter of the estimated 20,000 bee species on Earth may be in decline, researchers have found. The January study is the first time the well-being of pollinators has been assessed on a global scale, with previous concerns of declining wild pollinator populations based on local or regional studies.
Continue reading Number of Bee species droppingBy Mansoor Tanweer, New Canadian Media, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A duo of British Columbia-based immigration advocacy groups is calling on Premier John Horgan’s government to create a dedicated ministry of immigration. More robust immigration frameworks are needed to deal with the federally mandated rise in immigration and a shrinking workforce, spokespeople from the organizations say.
Continue reading Call for a BC Ministry of ImmigrationBy Moira Wyton, The Tyee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
It appears to be the end of the road for a universal basic income in British Columbia.
Continue reading No universal basic income for BC
