Special Reports
‘Because she’s Indigenous’: Thousands gather in Downtown Eastside for the missing and murdered
For over three decades, Valentine’s Day in the Downtown Eastside (DTES) marks the commemoration…
Urban Indigenous language programing takes a hit as federal funding is denied
Changes to federal funding distribution for language revitalization programs has raised concern…
Scientists use collaborative research methods in Nuu-chah-nulth COVID study
An ongoing study is looking back on how COVID-19 affected Nuu-chah-nulth people, with attention…
Projects examine how rec fishery is affecting salmon
This year intensive projects are underway off Vancouver Island’s coast to take a closer look at…
Cameron Bluffs wildfire changed soil conditions, says ministry after Christmas closure
On Dec. 25 Highway 4 saw its first highly anticipated unexpected closure when rocks and debris…
No salmon farm closures by 2025, says fisheries minister
The time is quickly approaching for the government to deliver a plan to remove net pens from the…
Nuchatlaht back in court to determine future of title case
The Nuchatlaht were back in court on Dec. 11, as the small First Nation seeks Aboriginal title…
Government makes big conservation pledges, but recognition of Indigenous protected areas remains to be seen
As Canada’s goal of protecting 30 per cent of its lands and waters by 2030 approaches, this fall…
Tseshaht votes for new facility to replace Maht Mah’s, pending government funding
Tseshaht has voted to demolish Maht Mah’s gymnasium, one of two remaining Alberni Indian…
Family accuses West Coast General of negligence before elder’s passing in hospital
Island Health is apologizing to a Hesquiaht family for an elder’s treatment at West Coast…
Finding the Red Road: A family breaks free from addiction
It started with alcohol addiction for 50-year-old Jacquie Dennis of Huu-ay-aht, and eventually…
13 years later, Tofino ambulance attendants remembered at Kennedy Lake memorial stone
It’s been 13 years since two veteran Tofino paramedics lost their lives when the ambulance they…