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Carbon tax should expand, NDP leadership candidate Horgan says
NDP leadership hopeful John Horgan said today he will expand the carbon tax if he becomes premier, and admitted his...
Historic First Nations Declaration against Site C makes its way to Legislature
Today opposition energy critic John Horgan submitted a declaration from 23 First Nations into the Legislature opposing...
Keep Our Rivers Wild, a New Report
We are excited to announce that we have just published a new report entitled Keep Our Rivers Wild. This is the latest...
B.C. needs endangered species legislation
As a conservation biologist, I am charged with the responsibility of maintaining the genetic tapestry of life on our...
“Silence is Deafening” for Environment in 2011 BC Budget; Wilderness Committee
The 2011 “placeholder” BC Budget maintained the status quo and contained little good news for the environment...
A critical moment: Help us save the Juan de Fuca Trail
Over the past couple of months we have learned more about Ender Ilkay and his controversial Marine Trail Resort plan...
A critical moment: Help us save the Juan de Fuca Trail
Over the past couple of months we have learned more about Ender Ilkay and his controversial Marine Trail Resort plan...
Forest Minister can't see the forest for the trees: Wilderness Committee
The Wilderness Committee responded today to Friday’s announcement by BC Forest Minister Pat Bell that the province is...
For the Love of Wild Salmon: A Valentine's Day message from the Wilderness Committee
Victoria -- This Valentine’s Day the Wilderness Committee will be showing their love for wild salmon with an action...
Forests minister to protect ancient trees
Forests minister Pat Bell said Friday that ancient trees in British Columbia need more protection than they now have...
Help save McLymont Creek!
We need your help in order to prevent another BC river from ending up in a pipe. McLymont Creek is a wild river...
Ben West on logging along South Fraser Witness Trail
Ben West of the Wilderness Committee visits a scene of destruction on the route of the South Fraser Perimeter Road...
Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion must be stopped
Kinder Morgan has announced plans to expand the Edmonton to Vancouver Trans Mountain oil pipeline, which would...
Juan de Fuca Trail under Threat Video Update
Over the last couple years the Juan de Fuca Forest Lands have come under threat - from old growth logging, from urban...
Watershed Moments ‑ Wild Times
February 1st, 2011 - Read Joe Foy's Wild Times column in the Watershed Sentinel as he calls for British Columbians to...
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