Native Plant Sales – May 7, 14 & 29
The North American Native Plant Society offers wildflowers, ferns, grasses, trees and shrubs for woodland, prairie and wetland sites. Continue reading Native Plant Sales – May 7, 14 & 29
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BC businesses join call for a stronger carbon tax
In an open letter to BC Premier Christy Clark, businesses and conservation groups argue that reducing carbon will benefit the economy. Continue reading BC businesses join call for a stronger carbon tax
Art installation on Vancouver seawall calls out Canada’s climate inaction
The #SeaLevelUprising art project sends message to leaders during First Ministers’ Meeting. Continue reading Art installation on Vancouver seawall calls out Canada’s climate inaction
UN submission highlights Site C Dam’s impacts on Indigenous rights, food security
Conservation groups urge Canada to review a UN submission highlighting human rights and food security impacts of B.C.’s Site C dam. Continue reading UN submission highlights Site C Dam’s impacts on Indigenous rights, food security
Putting conservation on the menu at the Obama-Trudeau State Dinner
Conservation groups from both sides of the border urge Obama and Trudeau to protect the trans-border Flathead River Valley. Continue reading Putting conservation on the menu at the Obama-Trudeau State Dinner
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. Continue reading Federal Government faces growing calls to halt the Site C dam
Iconic Cape Breton park no longer threatened by Mother Canada project
After extensive pressure from locals and conservation groups, the federal government reject the proposed Mother Canada statue in Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Continue reading Iconic Cape Breton park no longer threatened by Mother Canada project
Environmental rights are human rights
Canada has come a long way, but we can’t be complacent. We must work to maintain and strengthen the rights of all Canadians, to build an even better Canada. That means giving all Canadians the right to a healthy environment. Continue reading Environmental rights are human rights
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. Continue reading End in sight for Enbridge’s Northern Gateway Pipeline
Wilderness Committee back in court to fight injunction
Logging company is seeking to bar public access to BC’s Walbran Valley. Continue reading Wilderness Committee back in court to fight injunction
EduTOX Video Challenge
If you like making videos and you want to be part of making our world a healthier place, the EduTOX Video Challenge may just be for you. Continue reading EduTOX Video Challenge
Federal environmental bill of rights tabled on eve of Human Rights Day
Environmental groups call on federal politicians to come together across party lines in support of environmental rights. Continue reading Federal environmental bill of rights tabled on eve of Human Rights Day