Q̓íx̌itasu Elroy White is not your typical archeologist. His approach combines his Heiltsuk-based cultural knowledge with his professional archeology work.

The north coast tanker ban has been said to be instrumental in saving BC’s coast from catastrophic oil spills.

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BC faced an unprecedented drought this summer, leaving streams and rivers parched and salmon populations suffering the consequences. However, a new pilot project by the Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) ...

DFO Proposing Extended BC Fish Farm Licences, Despite Feds Promise for 2025 Transition Plan New proposal to expand licences from 2-6 years has many concerned about the future of wild salmon. by West ...

The existence of Sasquatch–a Salish word for a large, hairy, ape-like North American mammal also called Bigfoot–is hotly debated. The body of an actual Sasquatch has never been found.

Trawler Fleet Faces Backlash as 26,000 Fish Discarded, Endangering Orcas & Chinook Salmon New DFO report reveals high bycatch figures, calling attention to the destructive practice of bottom trawling.

Military exercises in BC generate noise pollution, impacting marine life. Kieran Cox advocates for proactive measures against noise pollution ...

A new report just published by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) explains the mystery behind a massive fish die-off in the Cowichan River on Vancouver Island. This past July, swimmers near Skutz Falls ...

The Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion project resumes work in Abbotsford, despite facing environmental and safety concerns.

The Powell River Queen was retired from service on Jan. 17. after a having done a full 58 years of service with the BC Ferries fleet.