The Ehattesaht First Nation says the rescue of a trapped killer whale calf is underway near Zeballos. We get the latest updates on the operation from CBC reporter , and we hear from Donna Sandstrom, executive director, The Whale Trail; and "Orca Rescue!" author, and Eric Pelkey, heriditary chief of the Tsawout of the WSANEC Nation; and Community Engagement Coordinator with their Leadership Council.
We hear how pet adoptions — including so-called foster fails — are a part of life for many families in B.C., with Pamela Saddler, founder of Broken Promises Rescue and Adrienne McBride, Senior Director, Community Animal Centres, BC SPCA.
Out-of-control wildfires spark evacuation alerts in Cariboo, Endako | Earth Day
Vancouver Canucks' playoff run | Gardening with Brian Minter
Trans Mountain pipeline sale | Rural homelessness in B.C.
Reaction to budget housing plan | Funding for national disability benefit
'Generational fairness' in the federal budget | Resiliency for teens
Sombre 8th anniversary of poisoned drug crisis | TED Talks' 10th anniversary
Alleged drug use at hospitals | Being single in B.C.
Surrey rejects $250M for police transition | Eid al-Fitr | Online gambling
Stricter rules for tent cities | Civil discourse and polarization
The solar eclipse and live coverage of the moment of totality in Canada
Why do people choose to leave B.C.? | Brian Minter takes your gardening questions
Calls for Quesnel mayor to step down | What is B.C.'s best bird?
Taiwan earthquake | Meeting B.C.'s growing energy need | Addiction recovery homes
Province proposes new rental protections | Novel explores life of child with ADHD
Ottawa's 'renters’ bill of rights' | Ask an astronaut your space questions
Be 'bear aware' this year | Is there a health-care worker you'd like to thank?
Baltimore bridge collapse | What are the struggles and successes of B.C. youth?
CRAB Park update | 2024 Junos | Call in with your best 'fun facts'
On World Water Day, what does water access mean to you? | Travelling with pets
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