National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Marine heat waves, ocean acidification, toxic algae blooms.
B.C. oyster farmer Steve Pocock said he can’t see many upsides for shellfish aquaculture when it comes to dealing with the effects of climate change.
Continue reading Not many upsides for shellfish aquacultureNational Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Drought conditions are continuing to put salmon and fish habitat at risk in streams and rivers on Vancouver Island.
Continue reading Drought conditions put fish habitat at riskNational Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The acrid blanket of smoke from wildfires raging in the U.S that is cloaking southwest British Columbia and Vancouver Island is expected to continue for the next couple of days.
Continue reading Wildfires lay a blanket of smoke across southern British ColumbiaNational Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Quadra Island resident Mike Windrim has logged a lot of miles and doled out a lot of money over the years to get the medical care he needs.
The 66-year-old was diagnosed 14 years ago with a bone marrow disease that affects the normal functioning of his internal organs.
So, like many other residents of rural and remote communities in B.C., he has to travel off island, and long distances for specialized care in urban centres.
Continue reading Island residents say travelling for health care can cost thousandsNational Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
B.C. farmed salmon may be pushed off people’s plates by climate change in the coming decades.
Continue reading Climate Change may push farmed salmon out of the market
