Tag Archives: COVID 19

Fatal Drug Overdoses Are On The Rise

National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Fatal drug overdoses are on the rise in B.C., with more than three people dying every day during dual health emergencies, new data from the BC Coroners Service indicates.

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Alberta’s Energy Minister:“Let’s Get It Built”

By Jake Cardinal, Alberta Native News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

ANNews) – On May 22, 2020 Alberta’s Energy Minister Sonya Savage spoke about the COVID-19 pandemic’s positive effect on Alberta’s Energy Sector; the positive being the limited amount of people able to protest.

“Now is a great time to be building a pipeline because you can’t have protests of more than 15 people,” Savage said. “Let’s get it built.”

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Campbell River Community Foundation Seeding $325k Into Charities supporting COVID response.

The Campbell River Community Foundation (CRCF) is in the midst of two campaigns that are seeding $325k into Campbell River charities supporting COVID response. They expect to raise $250,000 from local residents. In addition, CRCF has obtained obtain $75,000 in federal government funding.

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First Nations Guardians Organize Environmental clean-up

Campbell River Mirror, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

An environmental clean-up to get rid of abandoned derelict boats, drums and batteries in Broughton Archipelago will be undertaken by Mamalilikulla guardians

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