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BC's Timber Future Focus of Traveling MLAs
As a committee of MLAs starts a whirlwind tour of British Columbia to consult on timber supply, members say the...
TV News Story ‑ "Transit Not Tankers" Petition
This is a TV news story about the Wilderness Committee's "Transit Not Tankers" petition, launched on June 17, 2012 at...
Deltaport Expansion Protest Takes to the Streets of Ladner
The unrelenting rain yesterday afternoon didn’t prevent people from participating in a lively rally and march against...
It's "Car Free Day"
Car Free Day is today, and this year, one of the major debates going on in BC - whether more pipelines and increased...
New parks, more recycling part of Manitoba's green plan
The Selinger government has set a lofty goal of making Manitoba one of the most sustainable places in the world to...
TV News Story ‑ "Transit Not Tankers" at Car Free Day
This is a TV news story about the Car Free Day festivities on Commercial Drive in Vancouver, where the Wilderness...
Car Free Day Emphasizes Need for Transit – Not Tankers
Press Release - June 15, 2012 The Wilderness Committee is saying “No” to pipelines and tankers, and “Yes” to...
Canada Seeks Alternatives to Transport Oil Reserves
As the United States continues to play political Ping-Pong with the fate of the Keystone XL pipeline, Canadian...
Ship Spotting
Will the Trans Mountain pipeline and Kinder Morgan’s bid to increase oil tanker traffic sink Vancouver’s green...
The Ol' Prospector Is At It Again: Standing Up For Manitoba Parks
Those of you who have been into the woods with Eric Reder probably know that he loves to wear a certain hat. This hat...
San Gold logging angers group
If a tree falls in a forest before an environmental licence is approved, is there a problem? That's the question...
Plains Midstream affirme contrôler la fuite de pétrole en Alberta
Les représentants de la compagnie pétrolière affirment réussir à contenir le pétrole qui a commencé à s'échapper du...
San Gold's clearcut raises ire of environmentalists
To get a replacement tailing pond started for its mine, San Gold (TSE:SGR) clearcut a forest near the Wanipigow River...
Mining Development a Sneak Attack on Public Lands, Waters
News release—June 12, 2012 San Gold Corporation starting new toxic tailings pond near the Wanipigow River before...
San Gold needs licence for tailings pond: wilderness group
A local environmental group has accused the Selinger government of allowing a mining company to start construction of...
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