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Decriminalization isn't working... Fran Yanor tells us why.
01/06/2023

Decriminalization isn't working... Fran Yanor tells us why.

The Eby government holds Portugal's vaunted drug strategy as proof decriminalization will work in BC, but the two nations are very different.

This week in the cool-job category, Rob Shaw introduces us to Cailey Brown from BC Ministry of Transportation, who schoo...
29/05/2023

This week in the cool-job category, Rob Shaw introduces us to Cailey Brown from BC Ministry of Transportation, who schools us on weakened bonds, hot-in-place recycling & not turning to plastic under heat and stress. (and we learn about important but much less exciting 2023 highway resurfacing plans too)

Four weeks a year, Cailey Brown hits the open road in northern BC. Eyes on the pavement, she savours the solitude and takes a lot of notes.

Lack of mental health care in BC prisons is impacting public safety. Shannon Waters gives us the story...
26/05/2023

Lack of mental health care in BC prisons is impacting public safety. Shannon Waters gives us the story...

Inmates in BC prisons have access to few mental health and addiction services and they're often released with inadequate supports.

Desperate mayors petitioned BC govt for rules on hard drug use in public. Relentless BC United demanded a drug use ban. ...
17/05/2023

Desperate mayors petitioned BC govt for rules on hard drug use in public. Relentless BC United demanded a drug use ban. Yet
David Eby & his ministers refused to even acknowledge the request. Why? My latest at Northern Beat...

All session, Eby and his ministers deflected calls for a ban on hard drug use in public places, even as more and more mayors ask for help.

Mayors of City of Prince Rupert, City of Terrace & District of Houston descended on the legislature this week, meeting w...
06/05/2023

Mayors of City of Prince Rupert, City of Terrace & District of Houston descended on the legislature this week, meeting with Premier David Eby, Minister Nathan Cullen , MLA Anne Kang to keep momentum moving on a Resource Benefits Agreement for NW communities. Rob Shaw has the story...

Northwest mayors keep pressure on Premier and BC government to negotiate a revenue-sharing, resource benefits agreement.

Dr. Carol Fenton no longer answers her cell phone when it rings. The verbal abuse that’s inevitably on the other end of ...
03/05/2023

Dr. Carol Fenton no longer answers her cell phone when it rings. The verbal abuse that’s inevitably on the other end of the line from random strangers isn’t worth it. Rob Shaw gives us the background and insight...

“It’s not something I ever thought I’d have to deal with,” says Interior Health public health officer Dr. Carol Fenton.

“I am literally in the belly of the beast every single day,” -- Rebecca Price-Baechle told Kamloops council, as municipa...
03/05/2023

“I am literally in the belly of the beast every single day,” -- Rebecca Price-Baechle told Kamloops council, as municipalities fight back against BC Health's 6-month pause in dealing with decriminalization of illicit drug possession. Fran Yanor
reports...

Several BC municipal councils move to ban hard drug use in public places, despite health officials warning it will increase stigma for users.

“It only takes 10 or 20 people to wreak havoc on a tiny town.” - Sean Bujtas, Mayor Terrace BC. Rob Shaw talks to mayors...
16/04/2023

“It only takes 10 or 20 people to wreak havoc on a tiny town.” - Sean Bujtas, Mayor Terrace BC.
Rob Shaw talks to mayors about the latest initiative to stop the 'downtown' crime crisis in BC communities.

Government also needs to focus on non-violent prolific offenders who wreak havoc on businesses through repeated crime, says Terrace mayor.

Not enough doctors, not enough nurses. We have heard it all before. Rob Shaw tells us about what's happening right now...
09/04/2023

Not enough doctors, not enough nurses. We have heard it all before. Rob Shaw tells us about what's happening right now in Cariboo country.

Community hospitals rely on family physicians to deliver care; if one doctor or nurse leaves, it can destabilize the local health care system.

The opioid crisis in BC has many stories... none of them are simple and all of them involve real people with real proble...
09/04/2023

The opioid crisis in BC has many stories... none of them are simple and all of them involve real people with real problems. Keith Norbury tells us about some of these people and their truth.

Addiction an issue in construction industry, but unemployed men most at-risk, vocational therapeutic communities needed, says researcher.

Cedar LNG is the largest First Nations majority-owned infrastructure project in Canada and the only First Nation-owned L...
03/04/2023

Cedar LNG is the largest First Nations majority-owned infrastructure project in Canada and the only First Nation-owned LNG export facility in the country... Geoff Russ digs into the details

Premier David Eby called Cedar LNG 'a model' for resource development; experts consider the implications for future projects.

“Without critical minerals, there is no energy transition.” - Michael Goring tells us that mining and resource develo...
01/04/2023

“Without critical minerals, there is no energy transition.” - Michael Goring tells us that mining and resource development are far from dead in the Province of British Columbia...

BC mining gears up as Canada and the U.S. prioritize critical mineral production for national security and to meet net-zero carbon targets.

Among the poachers of the Cariboo, he was known as Casper the Ghost. Tall and lean, fleet of foot, and quiet of manner.....
22/03/2023

Among the poachers of the Cariboo, he was known as Casper the Ghost. Tall and lean, fleet of foot, and quiet of manner...
An amazing profile of Randy Nelson by Jeff Davies...

“If a guy wanted to kill someone,[he] ... could shoot him and throw him in the river,” fisheries officer 'Casper' overhears poachers saying.

“This is where every First Nation in the country would love to be.” -- Crystal Smith, Chief Councillor, Haisla NationOur...
21/03/2023

“This is where every First Nation in the country would love to be.” -- Crystal Smith, Chief Councillor, Haisla Nation
Our latest by Rob Shaw...

Haisla First Nation has evolved from bystander to decision-maker on resource development in its territory.

BC NDP signal that future projects will require indigenous partnerships...
17/03/2023

BC NDP signal that future projects will require indigenous partnerships...

David Eby's government approves Indigenous majority-owned electrified LNG facility, plus tough net zero emissions on future LNG projects.

The situation is dire... Rob Shaw talks with health professionals across the province
17/03/2023

The situation is dire... Rob Shaw talks with health professionals across the province

Northern surgery patients languish in debilitating pain amid empty surgery rooms, over-prescribed hospitals and nurses quitting 'in droves.'

Bold ideas win elections. Half measures do not. See Fran Yanor's review of BC's current plan to deal with addictions and...
04/03/2023

Bold ideas win elections. Half measures do not.

See Fran Yanor's review of BC's current plan to deal with addictions and the opioid crisis...

The BC NDP plan for addictions treatment – if it can be called that – is tepid and fragmented, with a murky endgame.

BC's resource sector revenues are crashing? As last year's optimism gives way to despair, Rob Shaw provides some insigh...
04/03/2023

BC's resource sector revenues are crashing? As last year's optimism gives way to despair, Rob Shaw provides some insight...

It's a "cop out" said Mike Bernier, MLA Peace River South, “People are being left to guess whether this government will support them or not.”

“The premier is afraid to even talk about it.” - Ellis Ross See Rob Shaw's latest here...
26/02/2023

“The premier is afraid to even talk about it.” - Ellis Ross
See Rob Shaw's latest here...

Communities' wellbeing threatened if New Democrat government withdraws support and approval for LNG projects , say First Nations.

Get your copy of the Northern Beat Newsletter here...
21/02/2023

Get your copy of the Northern Beat Newsletter here...

Pouce Coupians rock the forum

Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad finds a new home? Geoff Russ give us some insight into the story.
20/02/2023

Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad finds a new home? Geoff Russ give us some insight into the story.

After six months sitting as an Independent, Northerner John Rustad becomes the first BC Conservative MLA in a decade.

Despite regulatory change and significant spending, the BC NDP government seems to be no further ahead. See Rob Shaw's ...
20/02/2023

Despite regulatory change and significant spending, the BC NDP government seems to be no further ahead. See Rob Shaw's latest here...

The BC NDP government's attempt to accelerate old growth protections and chart a new vision for forestry management meet mixed reviews.

"You either have it, or you don't" John Horgan's authenticity cannot be denied. Rob Shaw was there for Horgan's last da...
12/02/2023

"You either have it, or you don't" John Horgan's authenticity cannot be denied. Rob Shaw was there for Horgan's last day in the Legislature...

“I have no regrets because I have, every day, tried my best to make a positive impact,” says John Horgan on retiring from politics.

When BC Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon unveiled his new addiction treatment plan, nobody was clapping louder than MLA Mike ...
05/02/2023

When BC Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon unveiled his new addiction treatment plan, nobody was clapping louder than MLA Mike Bernier...

"I've lost track of the number of times I've been phoned by police or the hospital to say, 'Your son is in emergency,'" says Mike Bernier.

“A big rock just got dropped in the pond” says Land Minister Nathan Cullen. "It's going to affect everything."
01/02/2023

“A big rock just got dropped in the pond” says Land Minister Nathan Cullen. "It's going to affect everything."

Blueberry Nation agreement with BC government changes land use and resource stewardship. 'It's the right thing to do,' says minister.

Premier David Eby offered tepid support, at best, when asked if he had a preference on whether phase two of LNG Canada p...
01/02/2023

Premier David Eby offered tepid support, at best, when asked if he had a preference on whether phase two of LNG Canada proceeds, says Rob Shaw.

David Eby government unenthused on phase two of LNG Canada project in Kitimat, which won't meet BC's ambitious climate targets

Forestry was burning centre stage at the in Prince George last week, sparked by Canfor's ambush of the show when they a...
23/01/2023

Forestry was burning centre stage at the in Prince George last week, sparked by Canfor's ambush of the show when they announced closure of mill right across the river. Fran Yanor was there...

Canfor shuts another mill. Premier David Eby makes some announcements. Jobs are lost, Everyone is looking for a plan.

"Crisis precipitates change" said Premier David Eby. But as tells us, showing up with cash after a crisis explodes is ...
22/01/2023

"Crisis precipitates change" said Premier David Eby. But as
tells us, showing up with cash after a crisis explodes is not a plan...

“It’s almost like this government’s ashamed of the natural resource sector,” says BC Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon.

“We’re all law-abiding citizens who have had enough." - Tygh Lardner, Owner of True North Fitness, Dawson Creek“I’m worr...
13/01/2023

“We’re all law-abiding citizens who have had enough." - Tygh Lardner, Owner of True North Fitness, Dawson Creek
“I’m worried about somebody getting hurt" - Mike Bernier, MLA Peace River South

Tensions rise as some Dawson Creek citizens push back against rampant thefts and break-ins to 'protect their community'

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