A new report from the City of Vancouver and UBC recommends “unlocking economic potential” with a rail-based rapid transit system to serve the rapidly growing region. Continue reading Rapid transit key to unlocking potential of UBC/Broadway corridor: study
The Okanagan Nation Alliance has released a new report, deeming the National Park in South Okanagan Lower Similkameen as feasible to move ahead to the next phase of negotiations. Continue reading First Nations signal support for a National Park in South Okanagan
In a packed community hall in Terrace, BC, First Nations and other communities come together to celebrate the protection of BC’s Sacred Waters through songs, dances, speeches and a feast. Continue reading Communities in Northern BC celebrate victory to protect Sacred Headwaters
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
Live owls will be presented by educators from the Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (O.W.L.), which specializes in the rehabilitation of injured or orphaned birds of prey. Continue reading Live Owl Show, March 3, 2013
803: 14 January 2013 – Published by Green Communities Canada. SOLAR CO-OP. Windfall Centre manages York Solar Co-operative’s project development that offers … Continue reading Solar Co-op, Green Investor, Love Your Lake – GCNews #803
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
A holiday tradition, the Christmas Bird Count has been running for 113 years! Continue reading Ontario Nature to coordinate this year’s Christmas Bird Count
The survey conducted by Oraclepoll Research found that 83 percent of Ontarians believe it is important to have more renewable, green energy in Ontario. Continue reading Opinion poll shows strong support for green energy in Ontario
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
Mapping the variable nature of wind and the amount of wind energy available throughout any given day in Ontario. Continue reading IESO releases an interactive wind map for Ontario
