By Aaron Hemens, The Discourse, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Following a water ceremony at the shore of kɬúsx̌nítkʷ (Okanagan Lake), a syilx Elder and knowledge keeper calls for more action to be taken when it comes to addressing pollution and illegal dumpings across the region.
Continue reading ‘Action is better than words’: syilx Elder calls for better protection of water and land
By Natasha Bulowski with files from Rochelle Baker, Canada’s National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporters
B.C. municipalities are pushing for stronger environmental protections from the federal government to keep harmful cargo and cruise ship pollution out of the ocean.
In a “historic” motion unanimously passed Sept. 16, the Union of BC Municipalities asked the province to urge the federal government to address pollution produced by exhaust cleaning systems on cargo and cruise ships, according to a Stand.earth press release.
Continue reading B.C. municipalities want action on cargo and cruise ship pollution
By Greg Osoba, CKTZ News, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca
For several years Billie Fleming has been collecting and dealing with waste from Cortes Island residences and government docks. She’s passionate about reducing the amount of garbage destined for landfill.
Fleming’s vision is to create a so-called “Re-Store” a place where items can be repaired, brought back to life and resold. She also sees the idea as a way to reduce consumption of brand new items, by giving new life to partially used objects already bought, but then dumped.
Continue reading An informal depot on Cortes Island is moving to become a “Re-Store”
By Greg Osoba, CKTZ News, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca
A garbage removal service at a Cortes Island dock is being suspended after this summer season due to boaters failing to follow conditions, rising costs and more.
It’s been challenging for the Harbour Authority of Cortes Island to keep up with waste removal from the five government docks it operates, manager Jenny Hartwick told CKTZ earlier this summer.
Continue reading Boat garbage removal service at local government dock endingNational Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The federal government says cruise ships operating in Canadian waters have overwhelmingly met the more stringent wastewater guidelines put in this spring.
However, critics say Transport Canada’s report is very light on details and the industry’s largest source of water pollution remains untreated.
Continue reading Cruise ships self-reported compliance with new wastewater guidelines to Transport Canada
