Rochelle Baker
Journalist | Quadra Island |
English
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.
Farmers on remote island fight food insecurity with flock
Quadra Island farmers want goats into people's backyards as a way to improve food security in the face of COVID-19.
Essential BC Ferries workers facing down COVID-19 and the danger of layoffs
BC Ferries workers in public service, at terminals and on vessels, have abruptly found themselves frontline workers during a global pandemic.
Remote island community goes online to connect and combat COVID-19 crisis
The Cortes Island community is looking at new ways of coming together while staying apart.
These seniors are leading the charge against COVID-19
Volunteer-driven community groups that assist vulnerable seniors are adapting their services to continue helping their peers on Cortes and Quadra islands in British Columbia.
Islanders' tense travels home amid COVID-19 crisis
Snowbirds from Quadra Island had wintered in Mexico, and were unaware of pandemic when they started their journey north.
COVID-19 case confirmed at Campbell River retirement residence
All residents at Berwick by the Sea have been isolated in their suites, including the sick senior.
Quadra caremongering saves lives during COVID-19 crisis
A Quadra Island senior says caremongering and neighbours' kind acts are saving his life.