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Ship carrying 69 containers of garbage arrives in Vancouver after journey from Philippines
The long diplomatic standoff over a mountain of garbage has finally come to an end. A ship carrying an infamous load...
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TV News Story ‑ Feds taking heat for Fraser River rockslide cleanup
This is a TV news story about the massive Fraser River rock slide located north of Lillooet that is blocking passage...
Media Releases
From Bad to Worse on Mining: Groups Urge B.C. Government to Reform Outdated Laws
VANCOUVER, B.C. – As Taseko Mines once again attempts to force its way with an injunction to start drilling in...
Media Releases
Canada’s most endangered species closer to getting a national park reserve
OSOYOOS - The Wilderness Committee is celebrating the news of a signed agreement that will set in stone a national...
Videos
Video: Save Skagit and Manning Parks from Imperial Metals mining plans
A Wilderness Committee petition team sets up at the West Gate of Manning Park to gather signatures on a petition...
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Trans Mountain pipeline protesters rally ahead of final Ottawa decision
Final decision from federal government to come by June 18, opponents vow to stop project if approved Hundreds of...
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Hundreds rally against Trans Mountain pipeline in final push before expansion decision
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) — Opponents of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion showed up Sunday afternoon for what could...
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British Columbia
Protesters decry logging practices, rally outside MLAs’ offices
Conservation groups stepped up the pressure on the B.C. government Thursday to protect pristine old-growth forests on...
Media Releases
Protesters rally against mining plans at Manning Park
VANCOUVER - The Wilderness Committee is protesting and petitioning at the west gate of E.C. Manning Provincial Park...
Videos
Video: Trans Mountain Construction ‑ June Update
Climate Campaigner Peter McCartney gives an update on what's going on with the Trans Mountain pipeline route all...
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Radio: Diversion of Peace River comes closer as Site C dam construction continues
Campaigner Joe Foy makes the case to drop the Site C dam project as BC Hydro's a step closer to diverting the Peace...
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Site C dam completion one step closer with diversion tunnel breakthrough
Project still faces court challenge from First Nations in the region The construction of a controversial project on...
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International coalition launches campaign in opposition to proposed mining in local ‘donut hole’
Conservation, wildlife groups, First Nations call on BC Gov’t to deny mining permit in Skagit Valley A coalition of...
Media Releases
B.C. stalls on caribou plans ignoring looming extinction
Updated June 20, 2019 - 11:38 AM VANCOUVER - The B.C. government’s caribou announcement is a stalling tactic to delay...
Media Releases
Conservatives want to fight fire with gasoline
VANCOUVER - Wilderness Committee is dumbfounded Conservative leader Andrew Scheer’s climate plan abdicates any need...
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