After more than a year of hearings, the National Energy Board panel reviewing Enbridge’s oil tanker and pipeline proposal completed the community hearings phase of its review. Continue reading Enbridge community hearings find 1,159 opposed to tankers and only 2 in favour
Despite wide-ranging opposition from local residents and environmental groups, the BC Environmental Assessment Office has announced its “conditional” approval of the Upper Lillooet Hydro Project. Continue reading BC’s Upper Lillooet Hydro Project given “conditional” approval
Despite wide-ranging opposition from local residents and environmental groups, the BC Environmental Assessment Office has announced its “conditional” approval of the Upper Lillooet Hydro Project. Continue reading BC’s Upper Lillooet Hydro Project given “conditional” approval
Amid growing controversy over two proposals to expand coal exports through Vancouver, a new poll finds many residents are largely unaware of plans to increase US coal shipments through BC. Continue reading Nearly half of British Columbians oppose increased US coal shipments through BC ports
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world." These words, attributed to anthropologist Margaret Mead, capture the power that we, as citizens, have to… Continue reading David Suzuki: Mega-quarry victory shows people have the power
Project’s environmental assessment is unlawful and must go back to review panel for completion, groups tell Court. Continue reading Green groups challenge Lower Churchill project in Federal Court
Canadians can start to be proud of their government again. One of the worst environmental stains in the country’s history has been removed. Continue reading Why Canada is finally distancing itself from asbestos mining and exporting
BC environmental groups urge the government not to renew leases for a number of open-net salmon farms along BC’s coast. Continue reading Groups call on BC to deny salmon farm lease renewals
Bruce Power pleads guilty in the Ontario Provincial Court of Justice to one count of violating the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA). Continue reading Bruce Power receives $100,000 penalty for environmental violations
BC residents have been barred from participating in regulatory hearings about a proposed pipeline expansion project that will run through their backyards. Continue reading Company interests trump public interest in Kinder Morgan toll application ruling
A billion tonnes of limestone lie beneath the rural countryside in Melancthon Township, 100 kilometres north of Toronto. A plan to remove it spotlights the challenges faced everywhere when the… Continue reading Taters versus craters: mega-quarry pits farmland against industry
Over 5,000 people have signed a petition asking Alberta Premier Alison Redford to meet with other public groups to discuss an independent review of pipeline safety in Alberta. Continue reading Thousands sign petition to urge Alberta’s Premier to meet the public for an independent pipeline review
