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Gwen Barlee on Bees and Pollinators
In this radio interview, WC Policy Director Gwen Barlee discusses the importance of bees and pollinators, and how...
Wilderness Committee back in court to fight Taseko’s defamation charge
“ It is a lawsuit designed to make us shut up and be quiet," Wilderness Committee national campaign director Joe Foy...
TV News Story ‑ Wilderness Committee in court defending the right to speak
This is a TV News Story about the start of the final arguments phase of Taseko Mines' defamation court case against...
Wilderness Committee returns to court in Taseko Mines defamation case
Media Advisory - March 30, 2015 Tsilhqot’in Nation Chiefs and supporters to attend gathering as final arguments begin...
Taseko Mines’ defamation suit back in court
The Taseko Mines’ defamation suit against the Wilderness Committee is heading back to B.C. Supreme Court for final...
Video: Over 500 Citizens stand against Woodfibre LNG with Squamish Nation
Over 500 citizens from all over Howe Sound marched in Solidarity with the Squamish First Nations to say NO to...
Video: KEEP THE PEACE! A fundraiser for Peace Valley farmers opposed to the Site C Dam
Keep The Peace! was a concert to help raise awareness and support for the court challenge that the Peace Valley...
Wilderness Committee blasts decision to expand peat mine
A provincial environment watchdog is condemning the Manitoba government’s decision to allow the expansion of a peat...
Getting to yes... or no... on your TransLink Ballot
Perspectives from Murray Skeels, Gordon Ganong and David Hocking What can you buy for 35 cents?Murray Skeels In your...
Wilderness Committee condemns government decision to issue new peat mine licence
Media Release - March 25, 2015 Permitting new carbon-releasing peat mines hurts Manitoba’s action to fight climate...
Un‑Reserved Protection
March 24, 2015 Manitoba’s protected natural heritage will be a little richer, again, when the government’s plan to...
SFU Student Coalition Hosts "Reinvest in our Future" Week
News Release - March 23, 2015 SFU community pushing for investment in renewables and climate justice on campus BURNABY...
SFU Event Explores Student Visions for a Green Energy Future
Media Advisory - March 19, 2015 BURNABY, BC – Students at Simon Fraser University (SFU) are hosting a week-long event...
Taseko’s defamation trial resumes end of March
The B.C. Supreme Court case examining the defamation suit launched by Taseko Mines Ltd. against the Wilderness...
Kamloops town hall meeting on proposed pipeline expansion
Two environmental groups will host a town hall meeting in Kamloops on Wednesday, March 18, for those with questions...
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