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.
Tariffs a wake-up call for how much of our natural resources are tapped by the U.S.
Canada or the provinces could kibosh Ksi Lisims LNG, or other American owned resource projects, in response to tariffs, but there would be consequences, especially with Trump’s zero-sum approach to international relations and trade, experts say.
Trump tariff threat a Trojan horse for B.C.'s fossil fuels
B.C. Premier David Eby is looking to speed up approvals for mining, energy and LNG projects, but critics and First Nations say doubling down on fossil fuels and fast-tracking mining projects is at odds with the province's climate commitments and duty to consult first nations on resource projects.
Canadian shoppers anxious and outraged at Trump tariff threats
Many shoppers indignant at Trump's tariff threat are vowing to shop Canadian, regardless of any increased hit to their wallet.
As Trump's tariffs loom, Canada's shaky food security is top of mind
About 50 per cent of Canada's fruit, nuts and vegetables are imported from the U.S. Nearly 90 per cent of leafy greens come from California. We also rely heavily on California and Arizona for spinach, celery, broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage, according to research by York University.
B.C.'s smallest First Nation has big plans for a 'stewardship' economy
The tiny Kwiakah First Nation, with 19 members, has launched a “return home” by transforming a former open-net salmon farm into a floating, solar-powered scientific hub anchored in their traditional territory along B.C.’s wild central coast.
Federal ministers sued over lack of action on endangered orcas
Environmental groups are taking federal ministers to court in a push for them to recommend an emergency order to save endangered killer whales.
Feds release 'flimsy' first report on climate risks
The federal government expects the cost of providing disaster relief funding to balloon to a billion dollars or more each year as the climate crisis advances, according to a new risk management report.
No 'Team Canada' without First Nations land rights, BC leaders say
First Nations leaders say they must be part of “Team Canada” — and decision makers on resource projects — to combat looming U.S. tariffs as they head into a key annual summit with the B.C. government.
Green Party leader asks federal ministers to delay climate activist's looming deportation
If activist Zain Haq is deported to Pakistan on Saturday, Canada would become the first country in the world to deport a non-violent climate protester, says federal Green Party Leader Elizabeth May.
Feds invest $117 million to protect drinking water on B.C.'s Sunshine Coast
A new large-scale reservoir project in Chapman Creek watershed is getting millions in federal funds as climate change causes a string of severe summer droughts and stringent water bans on the southern B.C. coast.