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Wilderness Committee to seek to limit logging company’s Walbran Valley injunction
Media Advisory VANCOUVER – The Wilderness Committee, represented by lawyers at Ecojustice, will be in court tomorrow...
BC lags on climate right when we need action
December 2, 2015 Friday afternoons are prime time for governments to make embarrassing announcements. Last Friday...
Video: Bird River ‑‑ Protecting Wilderness and Wildlife
The Bird River is a beautiful wilderness area in Manitoba that is home to a wealth of wildlife. It's also accessible...
In Paris, Trudeau 'Here to Help' but Quiet on New Emissions Targets
PARIS -- Prime Minister Trudeau won high praise from several environmental groups for his opening remarks at the...
Video: Wilderness Committee ‑ 35 years of Wild Times
To help celebrate the Wilderness Committee's 35 year anniversary we dug deep into our video-vault collection to...
Vancouver Island anti‑coal mine champion honoured with environmental award
News Release VANCOUVER – The Wilderness Committee is excited to announce that the 2015 Eugene Rogers Environmental...
Say hello to the Wilderness Committee’s new Climate Campaigner!
November 27, 2015 The only thing that seems to be consistent in our climate campaign work is change. But often, change...
Wilderness Committee congratulates government on protection of Red Deer Lake area
News Release After years of calling for action, woodland caribou habitat and a vast lowland region including the...
Five‑person ‘focus group’ picked by MLA to review input on national park future
Photo: MLA Linda Larson A five-person “focus group” chosen by MLA Linda Larson is getting ready to review hundreds of...
Wilderness Committee to unveil banner calling for protection of the Walbran Valley
Media Advisory VICTORIA – Representatives of the Wilderness Committee and other concerned citizens will unveil a large...
Manitoba Premier to receive thousands of letters calling for ban on mining in parks
News Release Wilderness Committee delivering over 3,600 letters during public consultation on Nopiming Provincial Park...
Outlaw mining in Manitoba parks: Wilderness Committee
Approximately 3,600 letters were delivered to Premier Greg Selinger’s office on Tuesday, asking that his government...
Lobby group pushing province to ban mining in parks today
A environmental lobby group is trying to ban all mining from provincial parks. The Wilderness Committee will deliver 3...
Comment now on plans for the future of Nopiming Provincial Park
November 23, 2015 Right now, we have a window of opportunity to help shape the future of Nopiming Provincial Park! The...
Wilderness Committee Campaigner to attend UN climate summit
News Release Torrance Coste will travel to Paris to advocate for strong climate action at COP21 VICTORIA – This...
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