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CBC
24-07-2025
- Science
- CBC
Study finds that colonization destroyed 90% of all food sources in Burrard Inlet
A new study from the University of B.C. and the Tsleil-Waututh First Nation found that smallpox, overfishing and rapid industrialization devastated the traditional foods of First Nations in the area. Study co-author Michael George said his people went from hearing stories of abundance to "nearly nothing" while his daughter and another co-author Michelle said it shows the need for habitat restoration.
CBC
09-07-2025
- CBC
First Nation proposes water guardian program after child's death in North Vancouver boat crash
Social Sharing The Tsleil-Waututh First Nation is proposing a water guardianship program to educate people in their traditional territory, a month after the death of a child in a speedboat crash in North Vancouver. Lionel Hall, 10, was killed on June 7 at Cates Park when a speedboat crashed into an inflatable tube carrying him and another child in the water near the park's boat launch. The other child was critically injured. Alcohol and speed are believed to be factors in the crash, according to RCMP, with the speedboat driver arrested on the scene. He is due in court in August. Deanna George, an elder and councillor with the Tsleil-Waututh First Nation, said Hall's death hit her community hard. Cates Park, a popular park in North Vancouver's Deep Cove neighbourhood, is located in the nation's traditional territory and is known as Whey-ah-Wichen in their language. George says that the nation's council has passed a resolution and is talking to different levels of government to set up a water guardianship program and educate boaters in the region. "I know the open water just seems like, 'Woo hoo! Let's speed; let's do stuff,'" George said. "But if you don't know the waterways, if you don't know what's coming in and out, the traffic in this area, then yes, you are ignorant." WATCH | Child killed in boat crash at Cates Park: Child killed in boat crash at North Vancouver's Cates Park identified 29 days ago Duration 2:20 The child killed in a speedboat crash on Saturday while tubing off Cates Park in North Vancouver has been identified as 10-year-old Lionel Hall. CBC's Leanne Yu has more on what happened and the calls for change. George says the guardianship program would focus on educating boaters on rules that don't seem intuitive at first glance. They include respecting others in the area, knowing the locations of canoe and kayak tours, and the value of being on First Nations territory. "The idea ... is that this is to keep our face within the territory, educate people on who we are, and why we are guarding our lands and our waters," she said. "And hopefully that will build up the respect for it and [boaters] start abiding by rules that, like I said before, aren't really intuitive to people, like even littering." Shelley Klassen, Hall's mother, said the idea of having First Nation members out on the water as part of a water guardianship program was a "brilliant idea." Jason Hall, Lionel's dad, said that regulations haven't been keeping up with the number of boaters that are now out on the waters. "Clearly, had there been a presence to at least monitor and ensure that all users of the water are acting in a safe manner — you know, this type of accident would have been avoided there," he told CBC News. Longstanding concerns in area District of North Vancouver Mayor Mike Little said that there have been longstanding concerns about the boat traffic near Cates Park, which is among a select few public boat launches in the Lower Mainland. He said the district would work with the First Nation and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority on solutions to address the section of the Burrard Inlet around Cates Park. "Some way to separate the traffic, I think, would be a big advantage," he said. "People who aren't accessing the boat launch shouldn't be hanging out around the boat launch. "If there's faster traffic, it needs to be separated from some of the slower traffic," he added. "Larger boats need to be separated from the smaller boats. It's those interaction points [where] I think you see a lot of risk." Authorities in support A Transport Canada spokesperson said that the federal transport minister can designate local authorities to enforce rules if they make an application in writing. The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority — which is responsible for boating traffic in the Burrard Inlet, the body of water where the crash happened — said it welcomed all efforts that contributed to improving safety on local waterways. "Building meaningful partnerships with First Nations, including Tsleil-Waututh Nation, and advancing our shared priorities is central to our work at the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority," a spokesperson wrote. A spokesperson for the Canadian Coast Guard said that First Nations in B.C. have a long history of responding to marine emergencies and have extensive knowledge of the local waters. "Increasingly, the Canadian Coast Guard is benefiting from and integrating that knowledge and expertise into many of the ways we approach search and rescue," the spokesperson wrote. A Public Safety Ministry spokesperson noted that many First Nations throughout B.C. have programs established under the "guardian" term, which vary from nation to nation and may not be related to policing activities.
CBC
09-07-2025
- CBC
First Nation proposes water guardianship after tragic death of boy in North Vancouver
The parents of a boy who died after being hit by a speedboat in North Vancouver are supporting a call for more safety measures and enforcement on Burrard Inlet. As Amelia John reports, the Tsleil-Waututh First Nation is proposing a water guardian program, which would see members patrol the waterway.
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Here's how B.C. communities are celebrating Canada Day in 2025
Communities across B.C. are planning a host of events to mark the 158th anniversary of Canada's founding on Tuesday, July 1. Here is a quick roundup of some free celebrations happening throughout the province on Canada Day in 2025. Vancouver's celebration at Canada Place bills itself as the largest event on the day outside Ottawa, and the city says it is planned collaboratively with the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. The celebrations will be at the waterfront from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, with a number of other events throughout the city such as on Granville Island. While there won't be fireworks within the City of Vancouver itself, people in Metro Vancouver can head to Surrey's Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre, Coquitlam's Town Centre Park and Burnaby's street festival on Central Boulevard at night to get their fireworks fix. Another popular family event in the region is the Steveston Salmon Festival, celebrating its 78th anniversary this year in Richmond. Vancouver Island Victoria's annual Canada Day celebration, featuring a number of musical acts starting at 11 a.m., will conclude with fireworks over the Inner Harbour near the B.C. Legislature at 10:20 p.m. Celebrations are also being held at Nanaimo's Maffeo Sutton Park, Langford's Starlight Stadium, and a large fireworks display is also being held in Campbell River at Robert Oster Park. B.C. Interior Kelowna is one of the cities that'll be celebrating Canada Day with a fireworks display, which is scheduled for 10 p.m. PT at Waterfront Park. A number of activities are centred around the city's waterfront from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., with extended bus service after the fireworks end. Kamloops is also ending Tuesday with a fireworks display, which residents are encouraged to watch from the Rivers Trail in Riverside Park around 10 p.m. However, the City of Vernon's celebrations at Polson Park won't include fireworks or the drone show that took its place last year — though the event promises a number of performers starting at 11 a.m. Northern B.C. The City of Prince George is offering free shuttle service to its Canada Day event at Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Tuesday. Around 20,000 people are expected to attend, according to the city, which says there will be a series of live performances, food stands celebrating different cultures, and a vendors' market and kids' zone. Fort St. John's Canada Day festivities are headlined by a parade at 11 a.m. local time down 100 Street, as well as events in Centennial Park. B.C. Transit says there will be free transit on local routes or shuttles in Campbell River, Kamloops, Penticton, Powell River, Nanaimo, Squamish and Whistler. Regular fares will remain in Kelowna, Prince George, Salt Spring Island, the Sunshine Coast and Victoria. Those needing to use B.C. Ferries this weekend are advised to book ahead when possible and choose non-peak times, with the ferry authority providing a graphic of peak travel periods for the long weekend based on past years. The graphic shows that travel to Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast from Metro Vancouver is busy from Thursday to Saturday, while travel in the opposite direction is busiest on Monday and Tuesday.
CBC
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Here's how B.C. communities are celebrating Canada Day in 2025
Communities across B.C. are planning a host of events to mark the 158th anniversary of Canada's founding on Tuesday, July 1. Here is a quick roundup of some free celebrations happening throughout the province on Canada Day in 2025. Metro Vancouver Vancouver's celebration at Canada Place bills itself as the largest event on the day outside Ottawa, and the city says it is planned collaboratively with the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. The celebrations will be at the waterfront from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, with a number of other events throughout the city such as on Granville Island. While there won't be fireworks within the City of Vancouver itself, people in Metro Vancouver can head to Surrey's Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre, Coquitlam's Town Centre Park and Burnaby's street festival on Central Boulevard at night to get their fireworks fix. Another popular family event in the region is the Steveston Salmon Festival, celebrating its 78th anniversary this year in Richmond. Vancouver Island Victoria's annual Canada Day celebration, featuring a number of musical acts starting at 11 a.m., will conclude with fireworks over the Inner Harbour near the B.C. Legislature at 10:20 p.m. Celebrations are also being held at Nanaimo's Maffeo Sutton Park, Langford's Starlight Stadium, and a large fireworks display is also being held in Campbell River at Robert Oster Park. B.C. Interior Kelowna is one of the cities that'll be celebrating Canada Day with a fireworks display, which is scheduled for 10 p.m. PT at Waterfront Park. A number of activities are centred around the city's waterfront from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., with extended bus service after the fireworks end. Here's how to celebrate Canada Day 2025 with CBC Kamloops is also ending Tuesday with a fireworks display, which residents are encouraged to watch from the Rivers Trail in Riverside Park around 10 p.m. However, the City of Vernon's celebrations at Polson Park won't include fireworks or the drone show that took its place last year — though the event promises a number of performers starting at 11 a.m. Northern B.C. The City of Prince George is offering free shuttle service to its Canada Day event at Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Tuesday. Around 20,000 people are expected to attend, according to the city, which says there will be a series of live performances, food stands celebrating different cultures, and a vendors' market and kids' zone. Fort St. John's Canada Day festivities are headlined by a parade at 11 a.m. local time down 100 Street, as well as events in Centennial Park. Free transit being offered B.C. Transit says there will be free transit on local routes or shuttles in Campbell River, Kamloops, Penticton, Powell River, Nanaimo, Squamish and Whistler. Regular fares will remain in Kelowna, Prince George, Salt Spring Island, the Sunshine Coast and Victoria. Those needing to use B.C. Ferries this weekend are advised to book ahead when possible and choose non-peak times, with the ferry authority providing a graphic of peak travel periods for the long weekend based on past years. The graphic shows that travel to Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast from Metro Vancouver is busy from Thursday to Saturday, while travel in the opposite direction is busiest on Monday and Tuesday.
