National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Nations and families from far-flung parts of coastal B.C. gathered to launch the Sacred Journey exhibit and celebrate the enduring importance of Indigenous canoe culture that stretches across the Pacific Northwest coast.
Continue reading Sacred journey exhibit celebrates Indigenous canoe cultureNational Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The fact clear-cutting at-risk ancient forests continues apace in British Columbia indicates Canadian forestry certification standards assuring consumers lumber products are sustainable are a mockery and need to be investigated, says a coalition of environmentalists.
Continue reading Green coalition challenges Canadian forestry certification as ‘sustainable’National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The B.C. government is expanding access to safe supply to provide more pharmaceutical alternatives to people who use drugs to curb skyrocketing deaths due to the toxic street supply.
Continue reading BC expanding safe supply to check overdoes deathsNational Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Dave Nikleva walks the shoreline of a Cortes Island beach nudging oysters with the toe of his boot.
“Dead. Dead. Dead,” Nikleva mutters as he goes along.
The shellfish farmer stoops over to pick up one bigger specimen for inspection before tossing it back on the beach.
The stench along this stretch of Gorge Harbour at low tide is tremendous. But it was even worse two weeks ago when a record-breaking heat wave cooked thousands upon thousands of oysters in their shells in the final days of June.
Continue reading Oyster & Clam sectors burned during heat waveNational Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The ecological devastation of B.C.’s recent heat wave is just starting to be understood after record temperatures paired with low tides wreaked havoc along the West Coast.
More than one billion marine intertidal animals may have perished along the shores of the Salish Sea during the record temperatures at the end of June, said University of British Columbia researcher Chris Harley.
Continue reading A billion tidal creatures likely baked to death
