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Largest Douglas fir in the world at risk say environmentalists
At almost 74 metres tall, the largest Douglas fir in the world towers over the surrounding forest in the Red Creek...
Auditor General Report Confirms what Wilderness Committee has been saying for years: BC’s Parks at Risk
A report released by the Auditor General of BC found the provincial government was “not meeting its goal” to conserve...
Gov't mismanaging parks: A-G
Ministry defends record, saying extra cash just isn't there B.C. Ministry of Environment staff are not doing enough to...
Environmental Organizations To Expose Canadian Tire for Putting Vancouver Residents at Financial Risk
Toxic Free Canada, the Wilderness Committee and supporters are gathering on Saturday August 21, 2010 at 11:00am...
Fight is on to save unique Nanoose forest from logging
'Anyone with half a brain would know it's time to stop killing these types of forests' Environmental protestors and...
Woodland caribou habitat destroyed, caribou facing unknown future
News Release Forest fire in northwest Manitoba decimates caribou core habitat, forcing herd to find safety elsewhere...
Oppostion Forest Critic Joins Tour of Threatened Nanoose Bay Forest
Forest Critic, Norm MacDonald will be joined by Wilderness Committee’s National Campaign Director Joe Foy, MLA Scott...
Stephane Dion speaks up for Endangered Species in Canada
Winnipeg, Manitoba—At a Canadian Club luncheon in Winnipeg today, Liberal Opposition Leader Stephane Dion was asked...
Logging project to permanently damage Grass River Provincial Park and threatened woodland caribou habitat
Wilderness Committee demands government action to stop development in woodland caribou habitat, begin public process...
Tembec's Devastating Logging Plans Revealed to the Public
Sneak peek at plan of supposed 'green' corporation includes logging areas 10-times the legal size limit, as well as...
Cutting Down Provincial Parks Cheaper than Recycling
Tembec Seeks to Keep Clearcutting in Manitoba, but Doesn't Respect the Environment This week Tembec announced plans to...
Group opposes logging in parks
The Manitoba office of a Vancouver-based environmental group wants to focus an upcoming rally at the legislative...
Environmentalists Urge Minister Penner to Reject Incineration Due to Toxic Ash in Burns Bog Landfill
Metro Vancouver staff has suggested that if the current waste management plan goes forward as proposed that all of the...
Parks Preserved In New Hydro Route
For Immediate Release—July 29, 2010 Attention to be paid to potential protected areas, woodland caribou ranges The...
Hydro chooses route for new power line
West-side choice evokes more controversy Manitoba Hydro chose a route Thursday for its massive new power line, but...
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