By Carl Meyer, Canada’s National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The chief of Sumas First Nation is calling for an independent investigation into the Trans Mountain pipeline, following an oil spill this past weekend near a significant burial ground for the community.
Continue reading Sumas First Nation Calls For Independent Investigation Of Oil SpillBy Alastair Sharp, National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada’s post-secondary institutions face major financial challenges as COVID-19 forces more students to access their education online, but the Royal Bank of Canada also sees an opportunity for them to streamline their operations.
Continue reading COVID Aids Higher education transformationBy Carl Meyer, National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Harbour authorities in Victoria and Vancouver say they support the Canadian government’s decision to ban large cruise ships through October, as Ottawa continues to restrict activities that could put people at risk of becoming infected with the coronavirus.
Continue reading BC Harbours Ban Large Cruise Ships Through OctoberBy George Sirk
Yep, they’re back from Venezuela, and secretly at dawn and dusk, are singing in a melancholic, flute-like, upward spiralling cascade. Their call note, a simple “whit”, is easily imitated and can often draw the bird out. They are arrive fairly late, usually late April early May, and leave by end of September. Enjoy their songs now as their territorial imperative diminishes as summer progresses.
Continue reading Serenade Of The Swainson’s Thrush
By Jake Cardinal, Alberta Native News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
ANNews) – On May 22, 2020 Alberta’s Energy Minister Sonya Savage spoke about the COVID-19 pandemic’s positive effect on Alberta’s Energy Sector; the positive being the limited amount of people able to protest.
“Now is a great time to be building a pipeline because you can’t have protests of more than 15 people,” Savage said. “Let’s get it built.”
Continue reading Alberta’s Energy Minister:“Let’s Get It Built”
