by MBC News | Apr 19, 2026
By Cory Bilyea Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Wingham Advance Times As Canada marked National Indigenous Languages Day on March 31, a major new digital resource became available to residents across the country looking to connect with Indigenous culture and...
by MBC News | Apr 19, 2026
Photo: A sockeye salmon. / Photo by Barrie Kovish. By Sonal Gupta Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Canada’s National Observer Ottawa’s $412-million salmon recovery program offers a lifeline to BC’s struggling fisheries — but comes at the same...
by MBC News | Apr 18, 2026
By Carol Baldwin Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Wakaw Recorder Mental health in agriculture remains a significant concern as farmers experience increasing pressure, isolation, and financial uncertainty. “All of the risk of producing food is put on the farmers,...
by MBC News | Apr 18, 2026
Photo: caylx (Richard Armstrong), a syilx Elder and knowledge keeper, looks up towards ackɬt’pus (Giant’s Head Mountain) after examining one of four new interpretive signs on April 10. The signs detail syilx history and culture along the trails of the mountain,...
by MBC News | Apr 18, 2026
Photo: Indigenous rights advocate Stephanie Harpe is speaking out to bring awareness of the risks facing Indigenous youth, and calling for stronger community support and prevention programs. RCMP Photo. / Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter By Chevi...