CKTZ News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
While the many legged Sunflower Sea Star is now nearly extinct in most of the United States, there is still hope it may survive in British Columbia. Researchers have seen signs of recovery in a few areas, including the Discovery Islands, despite the threats to the marine population.
Continue reading UBC researcher says there’s hope for the Sunflower Sea StarNational Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Five years ago, marine ecologist Aaron Galloway surfaced with a ling cod he had spearfished off the coast of Oregon and proceeded to freak out.
Endemic to the Pacific coast from Alaska to Baja California — but most abundant in British Columbia waters — ling cod are big-mouthed, feisty, bottom-dwelling fish that make for good sport and good eating.
Though typically mottled-brown red or even greyish-green with white-hued flesh, Galloway’s specimen was a shocking electric blue.
Continue reading Why so blue, little ling cod?Twenty businesses and organizations are recommending that the federal government not renew BC fish farm licenses, when they come up for renewal next year.
Continue reading Asking the feds to not renew BC fish farm licensesBy Moira Wyton, The Tyee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The federal government has agreed to begin discussions about decriminalizing drug possession in Vancouver, Mayor Kennedy Stewart said today.
Continue reading Feds discuss decriminalizing drug possession in VancouverBy Moira Wyton, The Tyee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Oregon’s overwhelming vote to decriminalize some drugs for personal use on Tuesday has experts and advocates in British Columbia wondering what it will take for the province to move in the same direction.
Continue reading Oregon votes to decriminalize some drugs
