National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Environmentalists struggling to save diminishing ancient forests on Canada’s West Coast are hopeful after B.C. announced a new old-growth advisory panel staffed by respected foresters and scientists.
Continue reading BC’s new old-growth advisory panelThe Fairy Creek blockade is far from over and there is still a number of people from the Discovery Islands among the thousands going there.
Continue reading Fairy Creek Blockade is far from overNational Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Huu-ay-aht Chief Coun. Robert J. Dennis Sr. is blunt in his assessment of old-growth activists in southwestern Vancouver Island who remain in First Nations’ territories despite being asked to leave.
Continue reading Are Fairy Creek Activists aligned with First Nations?At the request of the Pacheedaht, Ditidaht and Huu-ay-aht First Nations, BC is deferring old-growth logging in the Fairy Creek watershed and central Walbran areas.
Continue reading BC deferring old growth logging in Fairy CreekThe following report contains trigger words which some may find offensive and opinions which are not necessarily shared by Cortes Radio, its Board, staff, volunteers or listeners.
At this point, Cortes Currents is aware of 14 Discovery Island residents who made the trek to Fairy Creek and there could easily be dozens more.
Continue reading Discovery Islanders making the trek to Fairy Creek
