Hundreds of northern BC residents rallied in Terrace on Sunday June 16, demonstrating that public opposition to the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline and tankers project is still very strong.
Environmental groups — Wilderness Committee, ForestEthics Solutions and Ecojustice — are seeking a court order stating that the province has violated its own laws to protect these forests from extinction. The case is expected to be heard this year.
The Peace River near Fort St. John, which is threatened by a third major dam that would flood more than 80 km of the last largely natural stretch of this river, is BC’s most endangered river in 2013.
Shawnigan Lake School on Vancouver Island is stepping up to do its part for the environment through renewable energy technology.
A new report from the City of Vancouver and UBC recommends “unlocking economic potential” with a rail-based rapid transit system to serve the rapidly growing region.
Hundreds of northern BC residents rallied in Terrace on Sunday June 16, demonstrating that public opposition to the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline and tankers project is still very strong.
Environmental groups — Wilderness Committee, ForestEthics Solutions and Ecojustice — are seeking a court order stating that the province has violated its own laws to protect these forests from extinction. The case is expected to be heard this year.
The hummingbirds are back at the Richmond Nature Park! Learn all about these exquisite birds, hot to attract them to gardens and how to feed and make their nests. Ongoing presentations are offered throughout the day.
The Peace River near Fort St. John, which is threatened by a third major dam that would flood more than 80 km of the last largely natural stretch of this river, is BC’s most endangered river in 2013.
Shawnigan Lake School on Vancouver Island is stepping up to do its part for the environment through renewable energy technology.
UBC (Vancouver) – The Westland television series was produced and hosted from 1984 to 2007 by Mike Halleran and broadcast on the Knowledge Network in British Columbia. The content of the show covers a broad range of environmental issues of importance to the province as well as more generally including forestry practices, wildlife conservation and human impact [...]
Planting Peace: Two-Part Evening Event featuring Dr. Will Tuttle, author of World Peace Diet.
WWF‐Canada is encouraging Canadians to vote for their favourite, most inspiring city for climate action and sustainability in WWF’s Earth Hour City Challenge. Three Canadians cities – all in British Columbia ‐ are among the 17 cities in 6 countries around the world competing for The People’s Choice Award. Vancouver, Colwood and Surrey are the [...]
A new report from the City of Vancouver and UBC recommends “unlocking economic potential” with a rail-based rapid transit system to serve the rapidly growing region.
The Okanagan Nation Alliance has released a new report, deeming the National Park in South Okanagan Lower Similkameen as feasible to move ahead to the next phase of negotiations.
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