A month after sinking, the Nathan E. Stewart tugboat was finally raised from the seafloor. But its only the beginning for the Heiltsuk community.
Category: Water
Albertans Love their Headwaters
New poll highlights the importance of Alberta’s mountain headwater regions for all communities downstream.
American tanker traffic highlights safety gaps along BC coast
More fuel tankers navigate the BC Coast, while the Heiltsuk Nation struggles to contain devastating spill in territorial waters.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Paddle the Rouge: 2016 Volunteers
An exciting opportunity volunteer with CPAWS Wildlands League’s Paddle The Rouge 2016.
Paddle The Rouge 2016
CPAWS Wildlands League is holding its 3rd annual Paddle The Rouge at Rouge Beach Park on June 18, 2016.
Federal Government faces growing calls to halt the Site C dam
Organizations from across Canada urge Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to take immediate action to halt construction of BC’s Site C dam.
Environmental groups call for cleaner BC mining
The groups are urging the BC government and mining companies to commit to better practices and stronger regulations to protect communities from industrial pollution.
BC rejects Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion
With the province making its opposition official, the question now is whether the federal government will follow in its footsteps.
End in sight for Enbridge’s Northern Gateway Pipeline
Final six-month countdown for the project begins as oil producers are unlikely to sign shipping agreements.
BC’s Cap and Trade Act scrapped to allow for LNG development
Legislation coming into force on January 1 allows BC’s greenhouse gas emissions from LNG to rise.
US study confirms diluted bitumen sinks in water
Landmark study confirms that diluted bitumen sinks in water, making it nearly impossible to clean up a large spill with current technology.
