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.
Salmon SWAT teams deployed to help fish in times of drought
A new pilot project to help B.C. conservation groups and First Nations bring emergency aid to struggling salmon saw one team try to provide the breath of life to suffocating fish.
New coastal First Nations deal maps ‘future’ of forestry in B.C.
Four First Nations are hailing a landmark agreement with a logging company that will increase their role in forestry operations on Vancouver Island.
Canada needs to curb its import-export swap to make seafood sustainable
The pandemic fractured the global food chain, but Canadian consumers are still reliant on imported seafood while our high-quality products are exported overseas by the boatload, say experts at a UN Food Day event.
Connectivity potholes on Vancouver Island surface in regional transportation survey
A lack of affordable, convenient, frequent and reliable options for travel between many Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast communities was the top obstacle identified in a recent regional transportation survey funded by the province.
Fish farm giant Mowi suing fisheries ministers, taxpayers for Discovery Islands closures
The lawsuit appears to be the first tied to the Discovery Islands closures intent on making the federal government and taxpayers pay for decisions by ministers with the authority to protect Canadian fisheries and oceans, says a B.C. salmon conservation group.
BC Ferries forced to gear down vessel electrification ambitions
BC Ferries’ drive to reduce emissions appears to be at a standstill, but a lack of government funding has sunk the original plan to wean the Island Class fleet off diesel.
It’s a new season of whale song on the West Coast
A new integrated network of hydrophones along the B.C. coast will allow the public and researchers to listen underwater to the magic of whale sounds and how they can be used to protect marine mammals into the future.
Abuse, weapons threats to BC Ferries staff put public meetings on hold
The provincial ferry service is crafting a security plan after a rise in aggression at public events and someone at a recent meeting issuing “a threat to the effect that if BC Ferries didn't make changes, the individual would take a gun to everyone.”
BC Greens call out Alberta fossil fuel war room’s attack on B.C. community
Every level of government in every jurisdiction needs to seek solutions to the climate crisis, not sabotage those that do, said BC Greens Leader Sonia Furstenau on Alberta's energy "war room" turning its sights on Nanaimo, B.C., for phasing out gas hookups.
Alberta’s fossil fuels ‘war room’ singles out a local B.C. government for battle
Nanaimo city councillors call the Canadian Energy Centre’s political campaign to reverse their decision to phase out natural gas hookups an "outrageous" attack on the democratic process.