North Island Gazette, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Charges will not be laid against the 22 pipeline protesters who were arrested on traditional Wet’suwet’en territory in northern B.C. in February, the BC Prosecution Service has confirmed.
The protesters were arrested between Feb. 6 and 10 near Smithers, sparking solidarity protests across the country.
Continue reading Charges Will Not Be Laid Against Wet’suwet’en ProtestersThe Klahoose Community Bus resumes service today. As of 6 AM this morning, there was still room for one more passenger.
Continue reading Klahoose Community Bus Resumes Service.National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Island commuters hit a bit of rough water when ferry service between Quadra Island and Campbell River was cancelled all day Tuesday due to a mechanical issue. A problem made all that much worse because of COVID-19.
Continue reading Tuesday’s BC Ferries Shutdown On QuadraCampbell River Mirror, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Friendly Cove (Yuquot) and Kyuquot will remain closed to outsiders until further notice said their respective First Nations.
Continue reading Vancouver Island First Nations Remain ClosedJessie Recalma, Qualicum First Nation, is a self-taught contemporary Coast Salish artist.
Cortes Island School Parent Advisory Committee fundraises every year for an Arts/Music program. I offered to help coordinate artist visits, and as an Indigenous person and artist, wanted very much to see this happening. We were grateful to hear Jessie was willing to drive from Qualicum Beach for an artist talk series; meaning he was sharing a 14 hour day with us- leaving at dawn to get to Cortes School to share with 2 classrooms- intermediate and senior.
Continue reading Jessie Recalma Visits Cortes Island School
