Coastal First Nations renews call for oil tanker ban on BC coast in aftermath of Bella Bella spill.
Category: British Columbia
Tanker barge runs aground in the Great Bear Rainforest
Environmental impacts uncertain as tug continues to leak fuel in sensitive harvesting area in Heiltsuk Territory.
Conservationists Call Foul on Site C Logging
Conservation groups question unnecessary rush to hand Protected Area over to BC Hydro for Site C Dam construction.
Restoration in BC’s Hart mountain ranges
Community groups work together to clean up pollution in a sensitive alpine ecosystem in northeastern BC.
Surrey’s National Tree Day Planting Party – Sept 24
Celebrate National Tree Day by helping to plant 500 new trees and shrubs in a community park! Enjoy live music, nature activities, and a free BBQ lunch for planters (while supplies last).
Tsilhqot’in Nation files Notice of Civil Claim after Mount Polley disaster
First Nation wants to hold industry and the provincial government accountable for massive Mount Polley mine tailings breach in central BC two years ago.
BC First Nations and Province sign marine plan implementation agreements
Completed in 2015, the marine plans seek a balance between stewardship and economic development using an ecosystem-based management approach.
Pipeline panel hears resounding NO from public
Conservation groups, First Nations and other local communities complain that pipeline meetings are poorly advertised.
Court ruling shuts door on Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline
Landmark court decision strikes down the federal government’s approval of Enbridge’s controversial pipeline project.
New atlas reveals industrial disturbance on BC’s Blueberry River First Nations
Major report shows excessive industrial development on Blueberry River First Nations’ Land.
Environmental groups launch court challenge over NEB’s Kinder Morgan report
Conservationists say Kinder Morgan pipeline proponents need to consider the Southern Resident killer whale, one of Canada’s most iconic endangered species.
Tsleil-Waututh Chief travels to New York City to oppose Kinder Morgan pipeline
Chief Thomas says the Trans Mountain Proposal presents too great of a risk for the Tsleil-Waututh Nation to grant its consent.
BC lags behind other provinces on climate action
While Alberta, Ontario and Quebec move forward, BC’s carbon emissions are rising.
On World Oceans Day, BC’s Coastal First Nations urge more marine protection
Renewed federal support for ocean protection will help protect BC’s ocean health, economy and First Nation cultures.
Help reduce wildlife collisions with the RoadWatchBC Smart phone app
RoadWatchBC puts increased highway safety for both people and wildlife into the hands of anyone with a smartphone or a computer.
Protected toadlets threatened by logging operations in Nakusp, BC
Photos and video reveal Western toads throughout forest slated to be logged in Nakusp, BC.
Ships to Shore Steveston: June 30 – July 2, 2016
Free three-day family festival where you can tour the vessels, enjoy dockside programs, entertainment, and celebrate Canada Day with a fireworks show over the Fraser River.
BC groups urge Canada to reject extension of Enbridge pipeline permit
Northern BC residents and groups appeal to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to reject Enbridge’s three-year extension.
