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Mair to Horgan: Your Pro‑LNG Points Don't Wash
Betting on mirage jobs, NDP leader downplays huge risks to citizens and nature. Dear B.C. New Democrat leader John...
Comment: Trees are the solution that LNG will never be
Times Colonist By Eoin Madden, Torrance Coste and Arnold Bercov December 21, 2014 The Pulp, Paper and Woodworkers of...
Victoria decides not to pursue complaints over logging on fragile Island cave landscape
Logging near Gold River in cave area shows karst protection order ‘unenforceable,’ caver says. Cavers thought they had...
Site C dam a '$9 billion gamble': Horgan
VANCOUVER - A look at what was said about the B.C. government's decision to proceed with the controversial $8.8...
Outdoor‑clothing giant Patagonia reveals plan to open in Vancouver
VANCOUVER HAS LONG been established as a centre for technical apparel. North Vancouver–based Arc’teryx is a leader in...
Protect the Salish Sea rally begins today to coincide with NYC climate march
Sunday kicks off a historic week in New York City for climate action beginning with the People’s Climate March...
Why wilderness lovers are fighting Energy East
December 22, 2014 I’ve always had a desire to get out and experience the wild – from early in my youth until today...
Eight nonprofits for B.C. outdoor enthusiasts looking to give back this holiday season
Those of us living in southwestern British Columbia are blessed with incredible natural surroundings. For hikers and...
Science World under fire for energy education program
Several environmental groups are demanding Science World end its partnership with the BC Government. They claim...
BC’s Hydroelectric Dam to Support LNG Exports
The British Columbia (BC) government Tuesday launched construction of a C$8.3-billion ($7.5-billion) hydroelectric dam...
TV News Story ‑ Fine negotiated for cutting trees in North Vancouver protected area
This is a TV news story about a fine that has been negotiated to make amends for the cutting of trees in a North...
TV News Story ‑ Science World criticized over it's LNG presentations
This is a TV news story about complaints from environmental organizations about how BC's Science World has been...
Environmental groups demand an end to BC government ‑ Science World partnership on LNG
News Release - December 18, 2014 BC’s respected science learning centre at risk of being co-opted by industry...
British Columbia launches much‑damned, $8.8 billion dam project
Canada is a nation long addicted to think-big mega-projects that put prime ministers and provincial premiers into the...
Massive Site C dam gets approval from B.C.
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government has approved its most expensive mega project with the construction of an $8...
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