National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Premier John Horgan is getting failing grades when it comes to protecting B.C.’s old-growth forests, according to a report card issued by a coalition of environmental groups on Thursday.
Continue reading BC is getting failing grades in forestry, report saysBy Fran Yanor, The Rocky Mountain Goat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A recent survey revealed most British Columbians want to end heckling during Question Period, and if the first week of the 2021 legislative session was any indication, the Speaker is no fan either.
Continue reading End heckling during Question Period, survey suggestsThere was a staggered protest against BC’s old growth logging practises in front of MLA Michele Babchuk’s office, in Campbell River, yesterday.
Continue reading Campbell River Staggered protest against BC’s old growth logging practisesCampbell River Mirror, Local Journalism Reporter
B.C. Premier John Horgan’s criticism of the federal government’s handling the Discovery Islands fish farm consultation is ironic, says Chris Roberts, chief of the Wei Wai Kum First Nation.
Continue reading Horgan’s criticism of federal decision ironic, says Chief Chris RobertsNational Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Where’s the plan?
That was the dominant question asked Thursday as B.C.’s chief coroner Lisa Lapointe announced 1,716 people died from toxic street drugs in 2020, marking the worst year on record for the province.
Continue reading worst year on record for drug overdoses: 1,716 deaths
