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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...
Stop Site C: Urgent Rally
Taseko Mines appeals libel loss to environmental opponents
A prominent British Columbia environmental group “knowingly mischaracterized” the risks posed by a tailings pond...
Ian Mulgrew: Mining firm's SLAPP at environmental protest to get public airing
A landmark provincial defamation case that scrutinizes big business’s use of SLAPP suits to suppress environmental...
Ian Mulgrew: SLAPP law likely under NDP‑Green government
A landmark provincial defamation case scrutinizing Big Business’s use of SLAPP suits to suppress passionate...
B.C. Court of Appeal to webcast case for only 2nd time
In the age of Periscope and Facebook Live, where everything from childbirth to murder has been streamed online, a...
Wilderness Committee in court defending libel appeal
VANCOUVER - The Wilderness Committee is back in court this week as Taseko Mines Ltd. appeals a BC Supreme Court...
TV News Story ‑ New BC government climate policies discussed
This is a TV news story about several policies of the new incoming BC government with regard to climate change. The...
New mapping site will track Kinder Morgan construction and protests
VANCOUVER — As Kinder Morgan looks to crowdfund its ill-conceived pipeline, the Wilderness Committee is launching a...
Kinder Morgan Pipeline Watch Map
British Columbians need to know exactly what’s happening along the Kinder Morgan pipeline route — if the company...
Delay of methane regulations dangerous
VANCOUVER - Today’s announcement by the federal government delaying urgently needed methane regulations has no...
How Thousand‑Year‑Old Trees Became the New Ivory
It was a local hiker who noticed, during a backwoods stroll in May 2012, the remains of the body. The victim in...
Democracy should trump a pipeline
By Peter McCartney, The Georgia Straight, May 19, 2017 It shouldn’t come as a shocker when oil barons get peeved with...
Western Water & Wildlife Tour
Come SEE nature hotspots in Manitoba with a guided water & wildlife tour June 9-11. Join us as we travel by bus to...
Burnaby Mountain Outing FAQ's
Why is the Wilderness Committee taking people on this walk? It’s a crucial moment in the campaign and we wanted to...
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