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Keystone XL win shows that 'yes we can' stop the growth of the tar sands
US President Obama has announced today that the Keystone XL pipeline will not be approved. This marks an important...
The Wait is Over: Environmental Watchdog congratulates new Conservation Minister
WINNIPEG - The Wilderness Committee congratulates the Honourable Gord Mackintosh on his appointment to the important...
Stand up for Harrison Lake area creeks
Tretheway, Shovel and Big Silver creeks, east of Harrison Lake, are under threat from a proposed private power project...
Opponents to raise concerns about risky private power project near Harrison Lake
Vancouver – An Open House for a private power project near Chilliwack is expected to draw a crowd of citizens...
Learn about Keeping the Peace (in BC's northeast)
January 12, 2012 When you turn on the electricity at your house, do you think about where it comes from? Ever since I...
First Nations slam plan to twin pipeline to Burrard Inlet
As the debate rages over a proposed oil pipeline in northern B.C., energy giant Kinder Morgan is quietly working on...
Peat mine proposal raises red flags
MANITOBA Conservation has expressed concern a proposed peat mine at Hecla/Grindstone Provincial Park could pose a fire...
Grits, Greens join opposition to peat mine plans
Manitoba Grits and Greens joined forces with local environmentalists today to condemn the Selinger government for even...
Wilderness Committee calls for Manitobans’ opinion on Sun Gro’s provincial park strip mine
Public comment essential on multinational corporation’s bid to mine peat in Hecla Provincial Park Winnipeg Manitoba –...
TV News Story ‑ Vancouver oil tankers and pipeline
As the debate rages over a proposed oil pipeline in northern B.C., energy giant Kinder Morgan is quietly working on...
Keeping her pledge
When you vow you’re going to do something, it’s a good idea to keep your word, and while Portia Miller is only five...
BC launches online registry for frac fluid chemicals
British Columbia has launched an online registry for oil and natural gas producers to disclose the chemicals in the...
Tribal Parks ‑ Wild Times
January 9th, 2012 - Read Joe Foy's Wild Times column in the Watershed Sentinel as he looks at BC's legacy of Tribal...
New peat mine proposed despite Manitoba government's freeze on development
North America's largest peat producer is proposing a 531-hectare mine in Hecla/Grindstone Provincial Park east of...
Hecla Park Horror
I spent a few weeks working on my house this past December, taking time off from the Wilderness Committee at a time...
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