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British Columbia
Safety concerns halt meeting of forestry workers, environmentalists in Campbell River

VICTORIA – Some environmental activists are voicing their frustration at the City of Campbell River after a scheduled...

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Media Releases
British Columbia
Forests talk cancellation by City of Campbell River met with frustration and disappointment
CAMPBELL RIVER, Kwakwaka’wakw territory – A public event on forestry was cancelled with short notice by the City of...
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Columns
Fall is a Season of Change at the Wilderness Committee

Change is the only constant. And the Wilderness Committee is no exception. Over the past nine years, I have had the...

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National Campaigns
A Climate of Change

Rising seas. Shifting currents. Catching fire. While these phrases may make you think of the impacts of climate change...

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Debate over the decline of caribou in Wells Gray
Tension is growing between environmentalists and other groups over logging practices and the decline of caribou...
Videos
Video: Joe Foy's (semi) retirement ‑ remembering past campaigns
Here's a video to celebrate the good times and Joe's extensive campaign work with the organization.
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BC Supreme Court grants Tsilhqot’in injunction to stop exploratory drilling by Taseko
The outcome of the Tsilhqot’in Nation’s court case regarding infringement of Indigenous rights will need to be decided...
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First Nations oppose mining work
First Nations meet in Manning Park to oppose proposed mining work First Nations opposition to proposed mineral...
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Groups call on B.C. to fund Indigenous monitoring of mines in traditional territories
As the province considers reforms to mining laws, 30 organizations are advocating for increased transparency and more...
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Columns
Ontario
Hello I’m the new Ontario Campaigner!
I’m Katie Krelove and I’m excited and humbled to hit the ground running as your Ontario campaigner. I know this is a...
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Media Releases
British Columbia
Climate law update gives public tools to hold governments to targets
VANCOUVER – Changes announced today in B.C.’s Climate Change Accountability Act will help prevent the province from...
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British Columbia
B.C. introduces legislation to align its laws, policies with United Nations’ Indigenous rights declaration
British Columbia will conduct a sweeping review of provincial laws to protect human rights for Indigenous people...
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Manitoba
Storm response positive, but longer view on climate needed
Crisis brings out community. And Manitobans show they know how to deal with climate emergencies. There are endless...
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British Columbia
Wilderness Committee applauds introduction of BC Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act
Group calls on other provincial, territorial and the federal government to introduce similar laws The Wilderness...
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NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh faces pressure to try to veto Trans Mountain pipeline expansion
Politicians often talk about the urgent need for bold action on the climate crisis gripping the planet. New Democrats...

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