By Carl Meyer, Canada’s National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A British Columbia legislator says the province’s anticipated strategic review of old-growth forest management is coming by late summer or early fall, and will include “immediate actions.”
Continue reading MLA Promises Immediate Actions For Old Growth Forests – After The ReviewBy Jen St. Denis, The Tyee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Strathcona Park tent city supporters, neighbourhood residents and a Downtown Eastside community activist are pleading with governments to create a sanctioned camp for unhoused people.
Continue reading Will Vancouver create a sanctioned camp for unhoused peopleBy Marc Fawcett-Atkinson, Canada’s National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Every summer, thousands of migrant farm workers flock to B.C. bearing painkillers and antibiotics. These personal pharmacies reflect workers’ concerns they won’t have access to adequate health care in the province, despite working in one of B.C.’s most dangerous — and essential — industries. It’s a situation advocates say puts farm workers at risk despite government assurances the system is working.
Continue reading Temporary Farm Workers Don’t Have Access To Adequate Health CareBy Chehala Leonard, The Discourse, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
In this weekly roundup, we share the latest news from across the Okanagan and Turtle Island. This week, let’s talk about sovereignty. In Kelsie Kilawna’s latest article, she explores what the concept actually means in response to common misconceptions and questions raised by readers. As well, we take a look at water rights and land disputes at Sx̌ʷəx̌ʷnitkʷ (Little Falls), also known as Okanagan Falls.
Continue reading IndigiNews: Let’s talk sovereigntyBy Matt Simmons, The Narwhal, Local Journalism Initiative reporter
Six years after the Mount Polley disaster, B.C. and international regulatory organizations are still failing to make mining safe, according to several groups monitoring the industry.
Continue reading Six Years Later: Mount Polley Disaster Recommendations Not Implemented
