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Theft of giant cedar prompts call for increased park policing
The recent theft of an 800-year-old red cedar from Carmanah Walbarn Provincial Park sparked members of the Vancouver...
Are poachers turning ancient cedars into shingles?
Wilderness Committee wants government to address the issue VANCOUVER ISLAND (NEWS1130) - When you re-roof your home...
800‑year‑old red cedar hacked down in B.C. forest: environmental group
VANCOUVER - A giant 800-year-old red cedar tree has been poached from a provincial park on southern Vancouver Island...
Poachers steal giant red cedar
800-year-old-tree cut through and hauled out Tree poachers have stolen one of the largest red cedars in Carmanah...
Allegations of charities laundering money ‘desperate’: Tides CEO
Tides Canada President and CEO Ross McMillan lashed out at federal Environment Minister Peter Kent‘s allegations of...
EcoLogo says it will get tougher on run‑of‑river projects
An organization criticized for being too lenient when handing out its EcoLogo certification to private run-of-river...
POACHERS TAKE ANCIENT RED CEDAR FROM CARMANAH‑WALBRAN PROVINCIAL PARK
VICTORIA – What remains of an 800 year-old Red Cedar lies in the parking area at Carmanah-Walbran Provincial Park...
TV News Story ‑ Cedar poaching in Carmanah‑Walbran Provincial Park
This is a TV news story about how cuts in the numbers of Park Rangers at BC Provincial Parks has resulted in old...
Environmental assessment legislation changes apply to Site C
There's First Nation's confirmation that recently announced changes to Federal Environmental Assessment rules, which...
Rally and March for the Fraser Delta
Comment: Kokish River is the canary in our coal mine
Victoria Times Colonist - Opinion Editorial By Gwen Barlee May 13, 2012 Ottawa's approval of hydro project proves its...
Wilderness Committee demands more thorough Environmental Assessment
British Columbia’s Wilderness Committee is demanding the expansion of the Site C Dam’s Environmental Assessment. On...
New rules give Prosperity mine panel little clout
OTTAWA — The Harper government Wednesday announced a new review panel for the controversial New Prosperity gold-copper...
One project, one review — one controversy
Federal commitment to streamline the environmental review process gets mixed reviews Federal commitments to streamline...
Together with the Freedom Train
by Eric Reder, Campaign Director, Manitoba WINNIPEG - Late on Sunday, May 6th, after a whirlwind weekend for the Yinka...
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