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Logging threatens ancient tree World's largest Douglas fir at risk of blowdown
Logging operations are creeping closer to the largest Douglas fir in the world and environmentalists fear the 1,000...
Mining, logging halt urged to help caribou recover
Environmentalists want the Manitoba government to order an immediate year-long pause on logging and mining in a...
Park protection comes at a cost
If you're heading out to enjoy B.C.'s park system this week, take a moment to reflect on the fact that the province...
Mayor protects old growth
If the Western Canada Wilderness Committee wants to halt old growth logging and log exports, then Port Alberni Mayor...
On September 19th, say no to the Site C Dam
I am writing to you today to tell you a bit about the Peace River Valley and an upcoming rally we are organizing to...
Tell the Feds to put wild salmon first
This year's historic Fraser River sockeye run is a heartening reminder of how plentiful wild salmon used to be every...
Holding out hope to save lot from logging
District Lot 33 got some out-of-town visitors last week, the controversial Nanoose Bay land slated for logging, as the...
Mayor McRae To Face Foy
Mayor Ken McRae wants to meet with environmental leader Joe Foy and discuss his group's desire to ban old-growth...
Surprise logging near world’s largest Douglas fir tree has Wilderness Committee demanding protection
BC Forest Ministry had claimed back in February “no immediate plans” to log near Red Creek Fir Activists from the...
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...
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