(Host Manda Aufochs Gillespie; written version Roy L Hales)
Folk U Radio’s Reporters Roundtable on CKTZ: where we go in-depth on today’s big issues from a small community perspective with the journalists that are researching and writing about them from within these communities. Today’s topic is the unique nature of the the Housing Crisis in rural/isolated and small communities.
Continue reading Folk U Reporter’s Roundtable: the Housing Crisis in rural/isolated and small communitiesWhile the numbers have reached heights not seen since the beginning of this year across the province, COVID is retreating in North Vancouver Island.
On March 1st, there were 71 active cases; yesterday Island Health reported 17.
Continue reading COVID retreating in North Vancouver IslandNational Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Displaced from their traditional territories and scattered across Vancouver Island and beyond for more than 50 years, the Tlowitsis First Nation is on the cusp of breaking ground on a home for its people.
Chief John Smith and his brother, Thomas, a councillor, hope to finally begin work on a new village for the Tlowitsis after a decades-long search and the 2018 purchase of land south of Campbell River from a logging company.
Continue reading 50 years later: Tlowitsis First Nation in Campbell RiverCampbell River Mayor Andy Adams released his affidavit supporting Grieg Seafood, MOWI Canada West and Cermaq Canada in their quest for a judicial review of the decision to remove fish farms from the Discovery Islands.
Continue reading Mayor Andy Adams affidavit made publicVaccinations are being carried out throughout the Greater Campbell River Health Area and Powell River.
Call centres are standing by to book appointments from 7 AM to 7 PM, 7 days a week.
Continue reading Vaccinations throughout Greater Campbell River and Powell River
