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NDP Leader John Horgan offers tribute to Gwen Barlee; Katrine Conroy recognizes Chrissy Archibald
There was a break in the partisan rancour in the legislature as two recently deceased British Columbians were fondly...
A hike through history on Burnaby Mountain
On Saturday June 17, 2017, Wilderness Committee staff took a small group of our donors on a short hike on Burnaby...
Wildlife activist dies
Gwen Barlee grew up in Penticton, and was the daughter of the late Bill Barlee, former NDP cabinet minister and MLA...
B.C. environmentalist Gwen Barlee dies
VICTORIA – Gwen Barlee, a defender of wild animals and advocate for enhanced endangered species legislation in British...
B.C. environmentalist Gwen Barlee, species protection advocate, dies
Gwen Barlee, a defender of wild animals and advocate for enhanced endangered species legislation in British Columbia...
Noted BC activist dies
Gwen Barlee, a defender of wild animals and advocate for enhanced endangered species legislation in British Columbia...
Video: Tribute to Gwen Barlee by NDP Leader John Horgan
This is a tribute to Gwen Barlee given in the Legislature by NDP Leader John Horgan.
TV News Story ‑ Gwen Barlee passes away
This is a TV news story about the passing of Gwen Barlee, the Wilderness Committee's much loved spokesperson on...
B.C. environmentalist Gwen Barlee dead
Environmentalist Gwen Barlee has died. The environmental advocate had worked with the Wilderness Committee—Canada's...
Longtime B.C. environmental activist Gwen Barlee dies
She was a successful environmental activist known for her research skills and ability to back up her claims, but while...
About Gwen Barlee
The Wilderness Committee was deeply saddened by the passing of Gwen Barlee, one of Canada’s leading environmental...
TV News Story ‑ Site C dam protest at BC Hydro office
This is a TV news story about a protest against the Site C dam project held in front of the down town Vancouver office...
TV News Story ‑ Site C dam protesters gather in front of BC Hydro building in Vancouver
This is a TV news story about a large group of people who gathered in front of the BC hydro office tower in Vancouver...
Video: Joe Foy's Site C dam speech at BC Hydro's Vancouver offices
This is a phone video of Wilderness Committee Campaign Director Joe Foy taken by Rumnique Nannar, who is the...
As interim protections expire, First Nations, conservation groups are hopeful that islands become provincial parks
WINNIPEG — Two First Nations and two conservation groups are waiting to hear the fate of eight islands on Lake...
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