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Wilderness Committee's Ben West speaks at the Pilgrimage to Burns Bog event
Ben West from the Wilderness Committee ( http://WildernessCommittee.org) speaking at the beginning of the pilgrimage...
Groups bring anti-Site C campaign south
A site C opposition tour is making the rounds across southern B.C. over the next month, but will not be venturing to...
The Great Green Shakedown
Why your hydro rates are going up, and who's responsible By now you know the bad news: your power rates are going up...
BC speaking tour rallies opposition to unnecessary, destructive Site C mega-dam
Vancouver - Campaigners with the Wilderness Committee will join allies from the Treaty 8 First Nations and other...
10 Key Island issues in the federal election
While many of the issues during a federal election are national in scope, the 2011 campaign has seen a number of local...
Juan de Fuca Electoral Area voting structure to remain as is
Faith has been restored in the B.C. government's fairness says Juan de Fuca Electoral Area Regional Director Mike...
Earth Day, Climate Action and the Pilgrimage to Burns Bog
Thanks so much for your help making last week's Earth Day Parade a big success! It was inspiring to see so many young...
Recycling the 2 Fingers Peace Sign for the Climate Movement
Climate scientists tell us that an increase of 2 degrees Celsius in annual global temperature above pre-industrial...
Pictures and Video from the Earth Day Parade and Festival
Pictures from the Earth Day Parade and Festival A few little videos from Earth Day 2011 in Vancouver
Celebrate our coast this weekend: Sprawlapalooza concert Sat to save the Juan de Fuca Trail
This weekend we have a fantastic opportunity to stand up as a community and show our opposition to the destruction of...
Gas spill a reminder of fragile state of wild salmon
Sometimes a terrible accident presents an opportunity to assess our priorities as a society. We should take the...
Transportation Transformation
Transforming BC's transportation system would not only reduce GHGs but also improve all British Columbians' quality of...
Historic Youth-Led Earth Day Parade Friday in Vancouver
Vancouver --"This Friday April 22nd is going to be an historic Earth Day event in Vancouver," said Ben West, Climate...
Rally on April 30: The Juan de Fuca Trail needs your help!
The campaign to protect the forestlands buffering the Juan de Fuca Trail has reached a critical moment. Last week, the...
Young environmentalists initiate Earth Day parade in Vancouver
Young environmentalist Cassandra Ly is well aware of the positive aspects of the Canadian narrative. A teenage...
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