National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Drought conditions are continuing to put salmon and fish habitat at risk in streams and rivers on Vancouver Island.
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Island residents say travelling for health care can cost thousands
National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Quadra Island resident Mike Windrim has logged a lot of miles and doled out a lot of money over the years to get the medical care he needs.
The 66-year-old was diagnosed 14 years ago with a bone marrow disease that affects the normal functioning of his internal organs.
So, like many other residents of rural and remote communities in B.C., he has to travel off island, and long distances for specialized care in urban centres.
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Listening In: From Where I Stand
In a special episode of Listening In, Maria reads from former Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould‘s book From Where I Stand.
Cermaq Canada responds to study about climate change threat to salmon farms
A new UBC study suggests that Global warming could significantly reduce the extent that salmon can be farmed off the West Coast of British Columbia. The study’s lead author, Muhammed Oyinlola said that up to 84% of the area currently suitable for fish farming could be lost. We need to act now: either move fish farms on land or further out to sea. Cermaq Canada responds to this and some related issues.
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Are you prepared? The role of citizens in creating communities resilient to Wildfire and other Hazards Emergencies
Welcome to the first of a special series of Folk U Radio done in partnership with Cortes Currents that takes the Folk University model of slow learning, local knowledge sharing, and neighbours sharing with neighbours and combines it with Cortes Currents commitment to covering the news most relevant to our communities at this time.
As smoke fills the air and people told to close the windows after being told to open them to air out viral loads during the pandemic, the question forefront on many minds is “Are we prepared for what’s coming?”
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