Tag Archives: Outer Islands

Politics

Shelley Downey running for Conservatives again

CKTZ News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Long term Port McNeill City Coun. Shelley Downey will once again be the Conservative candidate in North Island-Powell River during the next federal election.

In response to Cortes Currents query about running again, Downey replied, “I will be representing the Conservative Party of Canada when the next election is called.”

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Rivers & Oceans

Sea lice numbers plummeted 95% in Discovery Islands, scientist says

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Now that most of the fish farms in the Discovery Islands have closed down, sea lice numbers may have plummeted as much as 95%.

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Animals, Environment

Environmental issues in small Vancouver Island communities

In this edition of the Folk U Radio’s Reporters Roundtable, our journalists talk about environmental issues in some small Vancouver Island communities. 

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Rivers & Oceans, Tourism

Wilderness Tourism Association asks the SRD to support DFO’s decision

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At the April 28, 2021 meeting, The Wilderness Tourism Association (WTA) of BC asked the SRD Board to support DFO’s decision to remove fish farms from the Discovery Islands. 

WTA President Breanne Quesnel, of Spirit of the West Adventures on Quadra Island, reminded the board that they also represent the interests of 15 of its member companies operating within the Strathcona Regional District.

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Finances, Housing, Poverty

Is the Federal Budget addressing the housing crisis?

What solutions does the 2021 Federal budget have for Canada’s housing crisis? 

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