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Two colorful wood ducks swim in the shiny-smooth surface of the Seine river in Winnipeg.
Columns
Manitoba
Recognizing the precautionary principle
Originally published in the Winnipeg Free Press on November 27, 2025. Sio Silica’s recent Environment Act proposal...
This is an image of a moss covered old-growth tree in Walbran Valley
Media Releases
British Columbia
B.C.'s Unkept Promises on Old‑growth Fuelling Recent Arrests
BC NDP’s “talk-and-log” approach destroys non-renewable ancient forests and drives conflict in Walbran Valley VICTORIA...
This is an image of juvenile piping plover, an endangered bird species in Canada.
Media Releases
Ontario
Ontario uses budget bill to remove parklands

Wilderness Committee condemns the sell-off of portions of Wasaga Beach Provincial Park TORONTO / TRADITIONAL...

This is an image of a spotted owl sitting on a tree branch.
Media Releases
National Campaigns
Wilderness Committee calls for end to logging in endangered species habitat as feds float logging handouts

Carney government commits $1.2 billion to subsidize the forest industry while evidence shows provinces approve...

This is an image of forests covering mountains on Vancouver Island
Columns
British Columbia
What is a Forest Landscape Plan? A Resource Guide

What are Forest Landscape Plans? In principle, Forest Landscape Plans (FLPs) are a way for First Nations’ governments...

A screencap of the article superimposed on top of a photo of salmons in Goldstream River. End of image description.
News
British Columbia
W̱LC Hosts SELE₭TEȽ HIWEST ȽTE TŦE XAXE SĆÁÁNEW̱ Gathering to Honour our Sacred Salmon at Goldstream
On August 26th, 2025, W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council (W̱LC) gathered community members from all five W̱SÁNEĆ bands –...
Photos: Mark Carney (flickr.com, CC by 2.0); Flare stack (Agathe Bernard)
Media Releases
National Campaigns
Carney doubles down on fossil fuels under the guise of ‘national interest’
New list of projects to be expedited includes fossil fuel expansion and greenwashing VANCOUVER / UNCEDED xʷməθkʷəy̓əm...
Joe Foy at Fire Lake
Videos
British Columbia
Breaking news: spotted owl update and how YOU can help save them
In our latest urgent update, learn about the current situation facing endangered spotted owls in Canada. Despite a...
Goldstream River and ecosystem
Columns
British Columbia
Malahat Corridor Improvements environmental assessment reveals catastrophic effects on the ecosystem
The environmental assessment for the Malahat Highway construction project has revealed that the Ministry of...
A fracking site and a graphic of Mark Carney super imposed on top.
Columns
National Campaigns
Budget 2025 entrenches Carney government’s backsliding on climate and environmental protection
Focus on mega-projects and deep cuts to civil service ignores environmental realities and invests in classic...
An old-growth forest in Ontario. Text on the image says "Ontario Old-Growth Sympsoium." End of image description.
Events
Ontario
Ontario Old Growth Forest Symposium
The aim of the Ontario Old-Growth Symposium is to bring together researchers, conservationists, planners and nature...
Events
British Columbia
Protest to Protect Goldstream
Join the movement to protect Goldstream from the Malahat highway expansion 🐟 🌲 RALLY INFO: ⏰ Tuesday at 10 a.m. 📍...
A small group of people stand around a home-made sign reading "We Will Protect the salmon"
Media Releases
British Columbia
First Nations‑led rally at B.C. Legislature opposes $162 million highway expansion threatening Goldstream River
VICTORIA/UNCEDED lək̓ʷəŋən TERRITORIES — First Nation leaders, community members and environmental allies are gathered...
Events
British Columbia
Rally to Save Goldstream Park
Goldstream park is under threat from a 162-million-dollar highway construction project that will destroy salmon...
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Media Releases
British Columbia
Ministers’ decision to greenlight another massive LNG export facility makes climate crisis worse
VANCOUVER / UNCEDED xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵ wx̱wú7mesh AND səlilwətaɬ TERRITORIES — In a move that disregards mounting public...

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