On a beautiful Monday night, an emergency demonstration was called by Vancouver residents to protest a talk by the notoriously right-wing Israeli foreign minister, Avigdor Lieberman, at a Jewish Community Centre on 41st Street. The protestors were not there because of their opposition to free speech; rather, they were there to raise awareness to some […]

A liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry and jobs could be created in B.C. by 2015, starting with the Kitimat liquefied natural gas plant. Presently, the most advanced LNG project is the Kitimat LNG terminal proposed by Apache Canada Ltd., EOG Resources Inc, and Encana Corporation. This terminal is located on Haisla Nation territory. Kitimat LNG […]

The Calgary Herald reports. The town of Sparwood sits in a mountain valley at a sharp turn in Highway 3 in the middle of nothing between the Crowsnest Pass and Fernie. It boasts a grocery store, one decent hotel, an A&W and what was once the world’s largest truck — titled the Terex Titan, the […]

Although this appears to be a busy year for cougar-human conflict, in fact, it is not unusual when compared to other years. Between April 1 and Sept. 7, 2011 – the busiest time of year for cougar sightings – the Ministry of Environment received 1,362 complaints about cougars. By comparison, the ministry received: 1,854 complaints […]

In advance of National Forest Week, Sept. 18-24, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson released the following statement: “As B.C.’s Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, I’m pleased to celebrate National Forest Week, in this International Year of Forests. “This year’s theme for both National Forest Week and International Year […]

On Oct. 1 British Columbians will be able to recycle their used or broken small appliances at over 100 convenient drop-off locations through a new and unique program called Unplugged, the small appliance recycling program. Unplugged will divert approximately two million small appliances previously destined for the landfill, helping to reduce pollution, save energy, and […]

Forty years ago one of the world’s most colourful and prominent environmental groups was born in Vancouver — creating an international movement. What began as a group of anti-nuclear protests grew into Greenpeace when its first action took place Sept. 15, 1971. According to a story on the CBC News, a handful of the group’s […]

Following extensive renovations, which were funded in part by Canada’s Economic Action Plan, the Rogers Pass Discovery Centre was ready to welcome visitors Monday. The opening also honoured the 50-year partnership between Parks Canada and the Canadian Forces for avalanche control along the Trans-Canada Highway in Glacier National Park. “The renovated Rogers Pass Discovery Centre […]

The third phase of B.C.’s upgraded and expanded Intersection Safety Camera program has gone live at 35 more sites, in an effort to save lives and reduce the almost 250 crashes that occur daily at intersections throughout the province. The cameras detect and photograph vehicles running a red light, and are expected to reduce casualty […]

The Province is helping even more young British Columbians participate in community-based sport by investing $400,000 in KidSport BC in 2011-12. More than 1,500 children and youth will benefit from this funding through KidSport BC. The non-profit organization provides financial assistance to British Columbia youth who face financial barriers preventing them from participating in community-based […]