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2015 09 28 Joe Foy on the Site C Dam
In this radio interview, WC National Campaign Director Joe Foy describes the resolutions passed at the 2015 Union of...
B.C.’s Gibraltar mine wants to increase amount of effluent discharged to Fraser River
Tsilhqot’in opposed, want alternatives and different types of water treatment considered Taseko Mines Ltd. has applied...
How B.C.'s anti‑logging activists are using drones to fight the 'information war'
Environmentalists send in Go-Pro-equipped device to bring the forests to the people in latest chapter of ‘information...
Union of BC Municipalities calls for halt on Site C dam work while project re‑examined
News Release VANCOUVER – The Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) has passed multiple resolutions calling for a delay on...
UBCM calls for delay to Site C construction as clearcutting set to begin
The Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) passed several resolutions at its annual gathering this week calling on BC Hydro...
Spectacular ancient grove discovered in threatened Walbran Valley forest
News Release Environmentalists document “Black Diamond Grove” in recently approved cutblock VICTORIA – Environmental...
These magnificent old‑growth trees are facing the axe in B.C.'s Walbran Valley (photos)
The Wilderness Committee and Sierra Club B.C. are hoping to save from logging a grove of old-growth trees in the...
TV News Story ‑ Site C dam opposition at UBCM Annual Convention
This is a TV news story about representatives of the Wilderness Committee and other concerned people gathering in...
Site C dam opponents gather at UBCM Convention to answer delegate questions
News Release VANCOUVER – Representatives of the Wilderness Committee and other citizens concerned about the BC...
Site C dam opponents to gather Wednesday outside UBCM Convention
Media Advisory VANCOUVER – Representatives of the Wilderness Committee and other concerned citizens will gather...
Province approves contentious Walbran old growth logging plan
A Surrey-based company has been given the go-ahead to start logging a previously untouched piece of Vancouver Island...
2015 09 21 Torrance Coste on Imminent Walbran Valley Old‑growth Logging
In this radio interview, WC Vancouver Island Campaigner Torrance Coste discusses growing public concern and opposition...
Planned logging of old‑growth B.C. forest “shameful,” could spark blockades, say environmentalists
The B.C. government has approved a permit for logging on one of eight planned “cutblock” areas in the central Walbran...
BC government approves logging in central Walbran Valley
News Release Environmental and public concerns ignored by company and provincial government VICTORIA – Today the...
Gwen Barlee on Endangered Bees
In this radio interview, WC Policy Director Gwen Barlee explains why environmental groups are asking the federal...
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