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Stefan Labbé

Stefan Labbé

Stefan Labbé covers climate and environment solutions for Glacier Media's Central Desk.

That means he tells stories about how people are responding to problems linked to climate change — from the energy transition to migration and everything in between.

Labbé has broken stories on the sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ government's unexpected axing of a municipal climate adaptation fund, the development of a federal atmospheric river warning system, and a story of the first doctor in the world to diagnose a patient with climate change, among others.

His on-the-ground reporting has been featured in interviews with national broadcaster CTV, and on such podcasts as The Big Story.

As a freelancer he has reported on returning jihadist fighters in Jordan, the fallout from a government-guerrilla peace deal in Colombia and the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in the Caribbean.

Labbé's writing, photography and documentary work have appeared in dozens of publications, including The Guardian, The Tyee, the Globe & Mail and PBS NewsHour.

He holds a Master’s of Journalism from the University of British Columbia and previously worked as a staff reporter at a local newspaper, where he wrote features, shot photos, and covered the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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604-345-8450
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Recent Work by Stefan

'I love my job': A Canadian astronaut trains (and waits) to go to space

'I love my job': A Canadian astronaut trains (and waits) to go to space

Jenni Gibbons sat down with Glacier Media to talk about becoming the third Canadian woman to become an astronaut, the job's ups and downs, and why space exploration matters.
Latest atmospheric river cost sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ $110 million in insured losses

Latest atmospheric river cost sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ $110 million in insured losses

Losses are expected to be far higher due to the number of uninsured properties and damage to public infrastructure.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ climate corps, union bring green apprenticeships to young workers

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ climate corps, union bring green apprenticeships to young workers

A climate corps looks to put young people to work in blue-collar jobs. But not everyone is ready to give up on higher education.
These workers are digging Metro Vancouver's longest water tunnel — under the Fraser River

These workers are digging Metro Vancouver's longest water tunnel — under the Fraser River

A subterranean water pipeline passing under the Fraser River aims to secure Metro Vancouver's water supply, even after a major earthquake.
Documents show 100 cats and dogs caught by wildlife traps in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½

Documents show 100 cats and dogs caught by wildlife traps in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½

The Fur-Bearers: "The actual number is probably much higher."
Canadian scientists assessing species at risk face serious backlog, finds audit

Canadian scientists assessing species at risk face serious backlog, finds audit

Under sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s current yearly limit, it would take scientists almost 30 years to assess all prioritized species, and over 120 years to assess those considered potentially at risk, the audit says.
Southern residents lose two killer whales in blow to population

Southern residents lose two killer whales in blow to population

One whale born in 1993 and another calve last seen emaciated are missing and presumed dead, according to the Center for Whale Research
Metro Vancouver prepares to dig tunnel deep under Stanley Park

Metro Vancouver prepares to dig tunnel deep under Stanley Park

The $495-million project will deliver a third of the region's drinking water by 2029.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s late entry to LNG market carries 'significant economic risk': U.K. report finds

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s late entry to LNG market carries 'significant economic risk': U.K. report finds

Unsanctioned sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ LNG projects were forecast to produce gas 26% more expensive than the global average, and up to 80% pricier than bulk producers like Qatar — raising questions over whether the province can recoup its investments.
Atmospheric rivers could raise sea levels, drive flooding in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, says scientist

Atmospheric rivers could raise sea levels, drive flooding in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, says scientist

More powerful atmospheric rivers could lead to higher storm surges and flooding in the future, finds study.
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