Bridget Stringer-Holden

Bridget Stringer-Holden is a 2024 Joan Donaldson CBC News Scholar, currently working as an associate producer. She graduated from UBC’s Master of Journalism program and is passionate about science and climate reporting. Her work has been featured in The Globe and Mail, Vancouver Magazine, B.C. Business, The Vancouver Sun, The Georgia Straight and a variety of student papers, podcasts and radio stations. You can reach her at bridget.stringer-holden@cbc.ca.

Latest from Bridget Stringer-Holden

From roundabout gardens to park meadows, how cities across Canada are encouraging pollinators

From tiny roundabout gardens filled with native plants to a three-year pollinator meadow research project, municipalities across the country are showing that even small changes to public spaces can improve pollinator diversity and help mitigate the effects of climate change.

CO2 levels just broke another record. Here's what that means

For 67 years, the observatory on Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano has been taking these measurements daily  — tracking the invisible gas that is building up in our atmosphere and changing life on Earth.

Canadian technology could be used to mine the deep seas, but there's growing alarm over the risks

There is growing alarm over climate and ecological risks of deep-sea mining, even as companies like Impossible Metals develops a mining robot intended to work on the seabed of the Pacific.

North Vancouver RCMP warn of scam targeting seniors

A recent spike in financial scams has been reported in the area. RCMP say investigations are active and ongoing and that the suspects may be travelling throughout the Lower Mainland.

Society of Notaries Public of B.C. renews reward for information on 2019 Richmond homicide

Investigators say they believe Stephen Chong’s death to be an isolated and targeted incident, but are still looking for information.

B.C. Ferries prepares for busy summer as it maintains aging fleet

The company says it’s doing what it can to prepare by adjusting sailing schedules, hiring seasonal employees and performing maintenance on aging vessels.

Nisga'a Nation celebrates 25 years of self-governance under 1st modern-day treaty in B.C.

It's been 25 years since the first modern-day treaty in B.C. came into effect, releasing the Nisga'a Nation from the bounds of the Indian Act and recognizing its inherent right to self-government.

B.C. film industry expresses concern over latest U.S. tariff threat

B.C. Premier David Eby says not to panic and that province will support the industry, if necessary. Industry professionals collaborate on a unified response, and wonder why incentives for U.S.-based films weren't considered instead.

Record-breaking 25,000 runners race in BMO Vancouver Marathon

Organizers say more than 25,000 people from over 60 countries ran in the BMO Vancouver Marathon on Sunday, some to raise money for a cause, and others to support loved ones.

What the loss of the Bay means for Vancouver

Experts say a knock-on effect will be felt by local businesses. A city councillor says he is unsure what will happen to the building that is an important part of the downtown core.