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Bella Bella Oil Pipeline Hearings Cancelled Apr 02, 2012 Bella Bella, B.C.: National Energy Board Panel Cites Personal Safety Concerns, RCMP Says Gathering Was Peaceful
International Call to Reject Pipeline, Protect Great Bear Rainforest Mar 22, 2012 Hamburg and Berlin, Germany, and Victoria, B.C.: German environmental organization delivers 4,600 letters for Clark to Canadian Embassy in Berlin
Naval Gazing: Military must address activities in killer whale critical habitat Mar 21, 2012 VANCOUVER: Eight conservation organizations working to protect marine wildlife on Canada’s Pacific coast are urging the Canadian Navy to exclude military training exercises from the critical habitat of southern resident killer whales.
B.C. Budget Risks Water & Environment for Mining Rush Feb 21, 2012 Victoria, BC: Eliminating regulations for B.C.’s expanding mining projects will jeopardize water and wildlife and lead to increased community concern and conflict, Sierra Club BC Executive Director George Heyman warned today following the B.C. budget.
Only half of Great Bear Rainforest off-limits to logging, 6 years after historic agreement Feb 07, 2012 VANCOUVER: Environmental groups call on premier to finish the job on anniversary of agreement
New risk of logging in Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Reserve Jan 19, 2012 Vancouver, BC: Old growth valleys must be protected, say 133 scientists and conservation groups
Keystone Decision Sets Environmental Bar for Canada Jan 18, 2012 Victoria, BC: Precautionary principle would stop Enbridge pipeline, oil tankers in Great Bear Rainforest
Foreign Funding Poll: British Columbians Worried about Foreign Investment in Canadian Resources, Not Philanthropic Support for Environmental Groups Jan 09, 2012 Vancouver, B.C.: A poll released today by BC environmental groups shows that almost 75 percent of British Columbians are worried about foreign investment in Canadian natural resources. The poll results show that only a small minority of British Columbians (15%) are concerned about charitable funding provided by US philanthropic foundations to Canadian environmental groups.
Environmental groups back in court to defend killer whale ruling Nov 30, 2011 VANCOUVER: Federal government seeks to reverse parts of 2010 decision on critical habitat protection
Deck stacked against those who question Site C Dam Nov 17, 2011 Fort St. John: The process for assessing the impacts of BC Hydro’s proposed Site C dam on the Peace River is biased against those who would challenge the dam, charge environmental groups.
Poll Shows Vast Majority Want B.C.’s Mining Rules to Change Nov 16, 2011 Victoria, BC: Special treatment for B.C. mining sector must end, say almost 80 percent polled
Coalwatch Slams New Public Comment Period on Raven Coal Project Nov 14, 2011 Comox/Port Alberni: CoalWatch Comox Valley has slammed the recently announced public comment period on the proposed Raven Coal Mine Project, calling Compliance Coal Corporation’s responses in the latest version of the tracking table, vague, evasive, and anything but transparent.
New Fish Lake Mine Review Points to Flawed Assessment Process Nov 07, 2011 Victoria, B.C.: Sierra Club BC calls Ottawa’s decision to revive mine proposal a “waste of taxpayers’ money”
B.C. Gives Green Light for Fish Lake Drilling Prior to Federal Announcement Nov 03, 2011 Victoria, B.C.: Sierra Club BC calls for halt to drilling and road-building for controversial mine
Environmental Groups Urge Rejection of Revised Fish Lake Mine Proposal Oct 19, 2011 Victoria and Vancouver, B.C.: Taseko's revised proposal for a Fish Lake gold and copper mine would be even more of "an environmental disaster" than the company's original proposal and must be turned down for federal public review, ten environmental groups said today.
National Geographic Explorer Tours B.C.’s Coast To Help Save Wolverines Oct 13, 2011 Victoria, B.C.: Last wolverine on Vancouver Island spotted in 1992
Flathead Far From Protected Despite Legislation Oct 04, 2011 Victoria, Vancouver and Fernie, B.C.: True conservation would be a National Park and Wildlife Management Area
B.C. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Far Higher Than Reported Sep 30, 2011 Victoria, B.C.: Sierra Club BC reveals uncounted emissions from coal, gas and forests
CRD Board Must Stop Proposed Juan de Fuca Resort Development Sep 06, 2011 Victoria: Sprawling resort contravenes Regional Growth Strategy, jeopardizes BC park, says Sierra Club BC
B.C.’s Environmental Assessment Process Needs Overhaul, says Sierra Club BC Jul 07, 2011 Victoria, B.C.: Auditor General’s report confirms major problems with B.C. Environmental Assessment Office

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