National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
As a child, Ma̱lidi Sydney Roberts was always learning about the Kwakwaka’wakw culture. But she said a piece of her was missing until she got to university and took some Kwak’wala language classes.
Continue reading revitalizing Indigenous languagesComplaints about a homeless camp at the end of Quinsam Road were discussed at the August 17th Campbell River city council meeting. The number of tents has expanded to the point they are now visible from the road. RCMP now respond to calls from the area on a regular basis. Canada Post notified residents that it considers the area ‘unsafe’ and will no longer deliver to their mail boxes.
Continue reading Campbell River’s Homeless CampCampbell River Mirror, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
BC Transit is making sure that Campbell Riverites have no excuse to not have masks on buses. On Thursday, Aug. 20, masks will be handed out to passengers in the Campbell River Transit system at two locations – the Community Centre and the Highway 19A/Erickson Exchange – between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Continue reading Campbell Riverites Must Wear masks on busesI’ve been reading books, documents and articles relative to forests for decades. Every once in awhile, I get caught up in some new forest jargon. The most recent comes from the Ministry of Forests and their new concept “Legacy Tree” Any guesses? …..
Continue reading What Is A Forest?Campbell River Mirror, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
“At this stage, it is time to call for Forest Minister Doug Donaldson’s resignation as he has proven to be inept and negligent in the management of B.C.’s forests,” said Quadra Island’s Geraldine Kenny while protesting outside North Island MLA Claire Trevena’s Campbell River office.
Continue reading Forest defenders call for forest minister Doug Donaldson’s resignation
