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Double whammy of bad bridge news for City of Richmond
On the heels of receiving a letter from Canada’s Minister of Environment stating that the federal government would not...
Island First Nation bans mining and clearcutting
The Ahousaht First Nation says mining and clearcutting will be banned in its territory in favour of long-term...
TV News Story - Rally at the opening of the BC Legislature
This is a TV news story about a rally at the opening of the BC Legislature organized by several environmental groups...
TV News Story - Throne Speech rally at the Victoria Legislature
This is a TV news story about a rally put on by several environmental organizations including the Wilderness Committee...
Time to get off the logging roller-coaster
For 10 years, I’ve wandered through our northern forest, walking through clearcuts auditing the logging operations, or...
Province green-lights urban sprawl with Massey Bridge
VANCOUVER — After ignoring decades of regional planning and mounting public opposition, the provincial government has...
$35 million for B.C. Parks not enough after years of cuts, says conservationist
Joe Foy of the Wilderness Committee says the investment doesn't make up for 'years of neglect' The provincial...
BC hired more park rangers, thanks to you.
Give yourself a pat on the back. After years of cutbacks, the BC government finally listened to you and has pledged to...
Mining Giant Taseko Seeks to Revive B.C. Gold Mine Twice-Rejected by Harper Government
Two rejections by the federal government have not deterred a Vancouver mining company from again heading to court in...
First Nations and Taseko Mines face off in federal court
First Nations leaders attempting to block Vancouver company from reviving $1.5B project near Williams Lake Several B.C...
Proposal to revive Taseko mine looms as test for B.C. government
The Tsilhqot’in First Nation played host to federal Indigenous and Northern Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett on Friday...
Environmental groups applaud Ahousaht Land Use Vision
Clayoquot Sound Conservation Alliance supports Ahousaht leadership in conservation and community development goals...
Site C Dam Ruling Says a Lot About Canada’s Relationship with First Nations
The Site C hydro dam in northeastern B.C. may be more than a year into construction, but the federal government still...
Tories' attitude on environment not just dismissive, but inept
This past December, we witnessed the first loss of protected lands in Manitoba under our current provincial government...
B.C. approves Trans Mountain pipeline expansion
VICTORIA—Premier Christy Clark announced British Columbia’s support for the expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline...
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