Wrong Times For the Right Whale
Why have the past few months been the deadliest in decades? By Ben Wagg Scientists are puzzled and looking for … Continue reading Wrong Times For the Right Whale
Category: Water
Sunken tug raised from Heiltsuk waters: Now the real work begins
A month after sinking, the Nathan E. Stewart tugboat was finally raised from the seafloor. But its only the beginning for the Heiltsuk community. Continue reading Sunken tug raised from Heiltsuk waters: Now the real work begins
Albertans Love their Headwaters
New poll highlights the importance of Alberta’s mountain headwater regions for all communities downstream. Continue reading Albertans Love their Headwaters
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. Continue reading American tanker traffic highlights safety gaps along BC coast
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. Continue reading Tsilhqot’in Nation files Notice of Civil Claim after Mount Polley disaster
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. Continue reading BC First Nations and Province sign marine plan implementation agreements
Pipeline panel hears resounding NO from public
Conservation groups, First Nations and other local communities complain that pipeline meetings are poorly advertised. Continue reading Pipeline panel hears resounding NO from public
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. Continue reading Environmental groups launch court challenge over NEB’s Kinder Morgan report
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. Continue reading Tsleil-Waututh Chief travels to New York City to oppose Kinder Morgan pipeline
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. Continue reading On World Oceans Day, BC’s Coastal First Nations urge more marine protection
