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Glacier/Howser Private Power Project Heads for the Rocks
Recent developments reveal Axor no longer has financial agreement with BC Hydro. The controversial Glacier/Howser...
Glacier Howser fate in question
Proponent has to apply for another agreement with BC Hydro The fate of the controversial Glacier Howser private power...
Axor not giving up on project
The proponent behind the Glacier Howser independent power project says it has cancelled an energy purchase agreement...
Ben West's star is rising over East Vancouver
Last night at the Rio Theatre in East Vancouver, I moderated a debate on the ethics of the oilsands developments. It...
Biologist earns recognition
The Wilderness Committee has given biologist Mike Pearson the Eugene Rogers Award for his work protecting the habitat...
Lyell Island: 25 years later
Conflict over sustainable resource use, old-growth forest depletion and aboriginal land rights converged on one remote...
Tria Donaldson: World has one more shot at climate change deal in Cancun
Georgia Straight By Tria Donaldson November 20th, 2010Almost a year ago today, I boarded an airplane with a heart full...
Opening Statement of Ezra Levant ‑ Ethics of Oil Debate ‑ Ben West vs. Ezra Levant
This video shows the opening statement of the Ezra Levant, Author of the book "Ethical Oil" during a debate with the...
Opening Statement of Ben West ‑ Ethics of Oil Debate ‑ Ben West vs. Ezra Levant
This video shows the opening statement of the Wilderness Committee's Ben West during a debate with Ezra Levant, author...
Committed to the wilderness
The fight for Fisher Bay Provincial Park The landscape of northern Manitoba is both breathtaking and inspiring. The...
Glacier Howser victory reminds us of the power of the pen
Its been over a year since over 1100 citizens came together in a crowded gym in Kaslo, BC to stand up for Glacier and...
Not wild about the throne speech
No vision to protect our natural support systems The Wilderness Committee is pleased that the Manitoba government's...
Wilderness Committee applauds the Ktunaxa Nation Council's strong stand against Jumbo‑Glacier mega‑resort
Vancouver, BC — The Wilderness Committee was heartened that members of the Ktunaxa (pronounced ‘k-too-nah-ha’) Nation...
RMs opposed to Bipole III
Four Manitoba rural municipalities are asking for help from their fellow RMs to lobby the province in opposition to...
Glacier Howser Private Power Project Heads for the Rocks
Recent developments reveal company no longer has financial agreement with BC Hydro The controversial Glacier/Howser...
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