One of the reasons that Alexandra Morton is running for the Green Party in this election is that “over the last twenty years, I’ve seen the politics and policies that are killing off the wild salmon of this coast are also destroying our communities.” However fish farms are overseen by the Fisheries and Oceans Canada, not the provincial legislature. So I asked Alexandra, what can an MLA do about fish farms?
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Claire Trevena moves on
National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Longtime NDP MLA Claire Trevena is anticipating the opportunity for leisurely strolls in the forest and along the beaches of Quadra Island with her husband and dog later this year.
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BC’s solar market at tipping point, industry says
By Carl Meyer, Canada’s National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Solar energy businesses in British Columbia believe their market is at a tipping point following years of niche status, as costs come down, governments demand greener buildings and residents offset rising utility bills from power-hungry electric cars.
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Canada in top 10 for Hydropower, but doesn’t rate for other renewables
By Carl Meyer, Canada’s National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada has made the top 10 list of countries for the number of jobs in hydropower, but didn’t rank in three other key renewable energy technologies, according to new international figures.
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Lumber prices hit historic high because supply is low
Campbell River Mirror, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A record demand and reduced supplies have pushed the price of 2x4s to historic highs but the B.C. forest industry is only just beginning to fully take advantage.
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