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Media Releases
B.C. government endangering the last pair of spotted owls in Canada
Ecojustice, Wilderness Committee demand federal emergency protections for dwindling northern spotted owls VANCOUVER /...
News
British Columbia
B.C.’s old‑growth forest announcement won’t actually slow down logging: critics
As rumours swirl of a snap fall election, the NDP government has announced development deferrals for nine areas — but...
News
Hundreds of groups with over 8 million members call for equal rights and permanent immigration status for migrants amidst COVID‑19 recovery Press conference, 9am, September 14, 2020. Contact for video.
TORONTO, Sept. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This morning, as the federal Liberal cabinet meets to set their priorities...
News
British Columbia
BC Says Preserving Biodiversity Now Guides Logging Policies
The province matches its much-anticipated report with new protections. But some ancient forests are still at risk. B.C...
Media Releases
York Region launches shocking attack on the Greenbelt: Eleven groups call on the Premier to take immediate action
York Region, Ont. – On Thursday, October 8, York Region Council will hold a vote on a proposal to request that the...
News
British Columbia
B.C. moves to end divisive old‑growth forest policies, protects nine areas
HAZELTON, B.C. — The British Columbia government says the protection of the province's old-growth forests requires a...
News
Ontario
First Nations and Environmental groups challenge Ontario’s changes to Environmental Assessments
Lawyer says government putting engagement with First Nations, environmental protection back 40 years Environmental...
News
SFU students get 13 student unions to sign anti‑TMX letter
Thirteen groups representing 180,000 post-secondary students across the country are backing a call by SFU student...
News
Ontario
Environmental groups take Ford government to court over COVID‑19 recovery bill
A coalition of environmental groups filed a lawsuit against the Ford government Monday, alleging the province’s lack...
Videos
British Columbia
Video: BC must protect remaining old‑growth forests
Old-growth forests are being destroyed in BC as we speak, the ability to ensure these non-renewable ecosystems survive...
News
Manitoba
Conservation department cuts in Manitoba
WildernessCommittee · Conservation department cuts Manitoba Wilderness and Water Campaigner Eric Reder went on 680...
Media Releases
Manitoba
Assault on parks under Pallister’s Progressive Conservative government
Stunning slashes in staff numbers mirror service and funding failures WINNIPEG, Treaty One Territory, Homeland of the...
News
'No mandate’ from B.C. government for new protected areas
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Videos
National Campaigns
TV NEWS STORY ‑ Prime Minister Trudeau promises to expand protected areas to 30 percent by 2030
Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau joined with Britain and the European Union promising to protect 30 percent of their...
Columns
Manitoba
Manitoba parks defence
Industrial activity parks Goals for more parks and protected areas Indigenous protected areas in Manitoba The outdoor...
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