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Manitoba
Last Chance to See: Sylvia Lake

Sunday February 28th Join the Wilderness Committee and the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society on a cross-country...

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British Columbia
Wilderness Committee welcomes new Victoria outreach coordinator
The Wilderness Committee is pleased to officially welcome our newest addition to the Victoria Office. Tria Donaldson...
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Endangered animals not protected: eco-groups
Environmental groups are accusing the federal and provincial governments of failing to protect critical habitat of...
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Governments are not protecting endangered animals: Environmental groups
It is the inspiration for Mukmuk, one of the Vancouver Olympic mascots, but environmental groups say the British...
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Tria Donaldson: Alberta visit raises ugly truths about B.C. fossil fuel profiteering
I recently had the privilege of driving over the Rocky Mountains with 21 youth activists into what one of them called...
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Governments back Douglas fir protection
Local governments are supporting an initiative by the Western Canadian Wilderness Committee to protect valuable and...
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Critics worry eco-standards eroded
Photo: Recently completed Ashlu River private hydro power project has dammed and diverted the river, reducing the...
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The BC Government Muk Muks up
Confidential government document reveals BC ignoring science, failing to protect Muk Muk’s home Environmental groups...
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Manitoba
First Meeting with Conservation Minister Blaikie

On Thursday, February 11, the Wilderness Committee finally had its first meeting with new Conservation Minister Bill...

Columns
There’s something fishy about Stephen Harper
Want to know more? Have a read of our brand new report Saving BC’s Wild Salmon. Learn how industrial salmon farms are...
Media Releases
Lower Environmental Standards Likely Outcome of BC Throne Speech, say Two Leading Environmental Groups
The Wilderness Committee and Sierra Club BC warned that the BC government’s 2010 Throne Speech could lead to lower...
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Save our Home Town Forests
Like many city folk, I rarely have a chance to explore wild forests. I don’t drive, don’t have access to a car, and...
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Dry ski slopes will be least of B.C.'s troubles
Climate-impact specialists have long warned that British Columbia is facing reduced snowpacks in southern mountains...
Media Releases
Manitoba
Manitoba government mismanaging parks
New development announcement highlights lack of management plan and direction The Wilderness Committee is again...
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Committee pleased but seeking greater protection
The Western Canada Wilderness Committee is pleased about the latest protection of key endangered coastal Douglas-fir...

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