Author

Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada's National Observer

Environment

It’s a new season of whale song on the West Coast

A new project lets you listen in on whales' noises--but those whales may be overwhelmed from hearing all of our noises

Transportation

BC Ferries forced to gear down vessel electrification ambitions

Hybrid vessels' switch-over is no longer on track--and the province's 2030 target isn't either

Agriculture

Farming for the climate future

With more extreme weather hitting the Island region, farmers are adapting to the new reality with old techniques

Transportation

New federal cruise ship rules don't plug loopholes for major source of wastewater pollution

New mandatory wastewater guidelines don't include prohibiting the largest source of vessels' water pollution, acidic scrubber discharge.