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Logging plan paused in Alberta À La Pêche caribou range
Conservation groups and trappers have learned that West Fraser Hinton has paused its controversial clearcut logging...
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Environmental organizations sue Premier Kenney for defamation
Environmental groups Environmental Defence, West Coast Environmental Law, Stand.earth, Dogwood and the Wilderness...
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Environmental groups unite against new gravel excavation in Ontario
A coalition of environmental groups is pressing for a moratorium on all new applications for gravel mining in Ontario.
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British Columbia
British Columbians want gas royalty system to fight climate change: report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 1, 2021 VANCOUVER / UNCEDED xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh AND səlilwətaɬ TERRITORIES —...
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Manitoba
Minegoziibe Anishinabe challenges Louisiana Pacific's logging extension: Interview
WildernessCommittee · Minegoziibe Anishinabe challenges Louisiana Pacific's logging extension- Jan 2022
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Manitoba
A history of ineptitude and logging in western Manitoba
Manitoba’s Premier Heather Stephenson has authorized clearcut logging in Duck Mountain Provincial Park for at least...
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Manitoba
Park the survey placebo and grow parks
Another government survey is asking for our provincial park priorities, but the real answer to our nature dilemma is...
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TV News Story ‑ Mining banished from Skagit Donut Hole
This is a TV news story about the BC government announcing a deal that sees Imperial Metals give up their mine claims...
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Silverdaisy watershed a step closer to protection, premier says, after company surrenders mining rights

Located between Hope and Princeton and near U.S. border, watershed is considered a critical salmon corridor British...

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B.C. moves Imperial Metals mining company out of sensitive Skagit Headwaters
Province extinguishes mining claims in Silverdaisy or ‘Donut Hole’ area on B.C.’s southern border VANCOUVER / UNCEDED...
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Manitoba
Changes to campground reservation system a start, but Manitoba needs more parks: Wilderness Committee
Province announced changes Friday to campground reservations in effort to address high demand The province of Manitoba...
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Ontario
Video: HUGE old‑growth hemlock trees in Algonquin Park
Check out our old-growth scouting trip in Algonquin Park. It was truly magical to be around these majestic beings...
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Video: Wilderness Committee 2021 Year‑end Campaign Report
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British Columbia
Elder Bill Jones wins 2021 Eugene Rogers Environmental Award

VANCOUVER / UNCEDED xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh AND səlilwətaɬ TERRITORIES — The Wilderness Committee awards the 2021...

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British Columbia
Video: Elder Bill Jones wins 2021 Eugene Rogers Environmental Award
The Wilderness Committee awards the 2021 Eugene Rogers Environmental Award to Pacheedaht First Nation Elder Bill Jones...

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