The community of Lax Kw’alaams, along with Gitxaała, Gitga’at and the Kitasoo/Xai’xais have opposed the treaties that Canada and British Columbia  have initiated with neighboring nations, Kitsumkalum and Kitsalus Rights Chair counselor, Joey, Wesley and others express their disappointment and concern over what they see as failed reconciliation efforts. 

The initial treaties, focusing on land resources and funding have sparked fears that Lax Kw’alaams interest and rights are being ignored. Mayor Gary Reese of Lax Kw’alaams, voiced frustration with the lack of consultation and the encroachment on their territory, highlighting the need for genuine government to community consultations. CICK News, Dan Mesec

And while the community of Cortez participated in a month long beach cleanup, an entangled three year old male humpback whale named vector was spotted with marine gear tangled on his dorsal fin and body. 

The search continues for vector and CKTZ's Loni Taylor is speaking to the leader of the beach cleanup team on today's scoop. 

And finally introduced in 1973, the agriculture land reserve, or ALR as it's most commonly known is land that is designated by the province for agricultural use. But on top of a housing crisis. A critical shortage of industrial land and the aging demographic of farmers, both farming and a L our land use have been impacted by the climate crisis and an intense pressure of development. Stoke FM's Melissa Jamison has the scoop on land use today.