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Danny Ramadan, the enduring storyteller

The most cherished and rewarding moments of a lifetime can occur as a person’s world descends into chaos, says author and master of contradiction Danny Ramadan.

By Rochelle Baker | News, Island Insider | April 27th 2022

Cortes Island tree-lovers prepare to tussle with logging giant

A tiny B.C. island community is preparing for a potential tussle with logging giant Mosaic Forest Management over its big trees and wetlands.

By Rochelle Baker | News, Island Insider | April 21st 2022

Magnificent B.C. cold-water coral garden in peril

Both marine conservationists and First Nations are calling on the DFO to issue an interim commercial fishing ban in a rare coral hot spot in Knight Inlet.

By Rochelle Baker | News, Island Insider | April 19th 2022

Wave of pollution from cruise ships expected regardless of new federal wastewater rules

As cruise ships return after a two-year COVID hiatus on the B.C. coast, environmental organizations expect a continued wave of wastewater to follow in their wake.

By Rochelle Baker | News, Island Insider | April 12th 2022

Heiltsuk Nation’s clean energy conversion efforts put rest of B.C. to shame

The Haíɫzaqv Nation has installed heat pumps in a third of the homes in its isolated coastal community in an ongoing bid to establish a clean energy future and eliminate energy poverty.

Protecting our world - H̓íkila qṇts n̓ála’áx̌v

By Rochelle Baker | News, Island Insider | April 8th 2022

Hums, growls and farts. Fish sound the alert

The hums, grunts, squeals and even farts made by soniferous, or noise-making, fish are a noteworthy and important part of the ocean soundscape, researchers say.

By Rochelle Baker | News, Island Insider | April 5th 2022

Logging company’s deferrals of old-growth jewels bittersweet

Conservation hot spots on Vancouver Island are being temporarily protected under Mosaic forestry's carbon credit initiative, but environmentalists have outstanding concerns.

By Rochelle Baker | News, Island Insider | April 4th 2022

Isolated Indigenous nation powers its way towards a clean energy future

The Haíɫzaqv Nation is aiming to protect their world — building a clean energy future for generations to come while at the nexus of negative impacts from colonialism and climate change.

Protecting our world - H̓íkila qṇts n̓ála’áx̌v

By Rochelle Baker | News, Island Insider | March 30th 2022

First Nations supportive of salmon farming want federal licences renewed

First Nations supportive of salmon farming are entitled to make economic decisions in their territories, and failing to renew operating licences would violate the federal government’s stated commitment to the rights of Indigenous peoples, says a new coalition.

By Rochelle Baker | News, Island Insider | March 24th 2022

West Coast celebrates herring spawn spectacle

Humans and wildlife alike eagerly anticipate the return of the small silver forage fish that have outsized effects on the coastal ecosystem. A natural wonder that peaks in March, the herring spawn is a herald of spring, eagerly anticipated and celebrated by humans and wildlife alike.

By Rochelle Baker | News, Island Insider | March 10th 2022

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