Rochelle Baker
Journalist | Quadra Island |
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About Rochelle Baker
Rochelle Baker is the Quadra and Cortes Islands reporter for Canada's National Observer, thanks to a grant from the Local Journalism Initiative of the Government of Canada. Rochelle has worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer in BC's Lower Mainland for over 10 years.
NDP should be wary of weak spots in Vancouver Island stronghold
In the past two federal elections, Vancouver Island has been a stronghold for the NDP, and one campaign observer predicts it will largely stay that way after Sept. 20.
Federal Green Party's battle for survival unfolds on Vancouver Island
Pundits predict Paul Manly won't regain his seat as a result of turmoil at the leadership level, but the Nanaimo-Ladysmith incumbent says he has strong support, and voters will back him based on his work in the riding and in Ottawa.
Liberal candidate wants a seat at the table in Ottawa for North Island riding
A scientist with public policy experience, Liberal candidate Jennifer Grenz says she’s a bridge-builder who can help stakeholders agree on a course of action around tough issues such as climate change or saving salmon in the North Island-Powell River riding.
North Island Green candidate says focus of all issues must be through a climate lens
The Green Party is the sole party committed to denying fossil fuel expansion in order to fight climate change, said B.C.North Island-Powell River candidate Jessica Wegg.
NDP best bet to get stuff done in Ottawa, says North Island candidate Rachel Blaney
The NDP is the best option for the North Island-Powell River riding when it comes to navigating an equitable COVID recovery, climate change, and the affordability crisis, says incumbent candidate Rachel Blaney.
Is Justin Trudeau flubbing the West Coast vote by failing to push hard on climate change?
It's not clear if releasing the Liberal climate plan weeks into the election campaign will hurt or help Justin Trudeau secure votes in B.C., where one in four voters cite the climate crisis as their top issue.
Canada’s drug policy — not drugs — is killing people at record numbers, advocates say
More than 1,000 people died in B.C. from illicit drug poisoning in the first six months of 2021, the provincial coroners' service reported on International Overdose Awareness Day.
Watchdog gets over 90 complaints on RCMP enforcement at Fairy Creek
The Civilian Review and Complaints Commission has received 91 complaints tied to RCMP enforcement at the Fairy Creek and will launch investigations into 21 cases.
Why so blue, little ling cod?
Researchers take a crack at unravelling the mystery of the West Coast’s singular “Smurf cod.”
Striking it rich while slogging the marmot trail
It’s a case of climb every mountain, ford every stream in the search for the endangered, timid, plush Vancouver Island Marmot — even if that involves lugging gear and scrambling alpine slopes for a sighting.