North Island Gazette, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A move by the province to promote the use of mass timber in new buildings is being lauded by one B.C.-based manufacturer.
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One Campsite For The Price Of Two
Campbell River Mirror, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
BC Parks is getting flak from disgruntled campers being forced to pay full price for double campsites despite occupancy being reduced to half their original capacity.
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Do Quadra & Cortes Need Public Transit?
National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Residents living in isolated communities without public transit and no access to or desire to own cars always face challenges getting to medical appointments, work, essential services and in maintaining social connections.
But the COVID-19 crisis is driving up the risks while simultaneously curbing traditional workarounds that rural residents rely on to navigate the lack of transit.
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only 3% of BC’s old growth forest is highly productive mammoth trees.
North Island Gazette, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Picture an old growth forest. You probably imagine towering, six-foot-wide trees carrying layers of silvery lichen and emerald moss. But according to a report recently released by three B.C. scientists, only 3% of BC’s old growth forest is comprised of these highly productive mammoth trees.
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BC’s Minimum Wage Insufficient
National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
As of June 1, minimum wage workers in the province earn $14.60 an hour, up from $13.85. But low wages, part-time or precarious work, coupled with low vacancy rates and high rents, are significant drivers of homelessness in the North Island region, said Kristi Schwanicke, co-ordinator of the Campbell River and District Coalition to End Homelessness.
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