Can You Imagine? Toppling the Fossil Fuel Empire
“We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.”--Albert Einstein As the world struggles with how to deal with the slow motion apocalypse of global climate change it becomes more and more apparent that we are trapped in “the kind of thinking” that got us here. While I don’t want to ...
Canada Safety Council releases safe ways to enjoy fireworks
It's Canada's 147th birthday Tuesday. And with birthday celebrations come fireworks. The Canada Safety Council are advising the public to be careful when discharging fireworks and has a few tips on making Canada Day a safe and happy time. Celebrate Canada Day safely with fireworks The safest way to enjoy fireworks this Canada...
BC Coroners Service recommending more effective water safety education
As Canada prepares to celebrate another birthday, the BC Coroners Service is recommending new efforts be devoted to providing more effective water safety education, especially for teenage males aged 15 to 18 years. The recommendation is one of three made by a Child Death Review panel into child and youth drowning. The report...
Tahltan Nation prepare Aboriginal title case against Arctos Anthracite coal mine
The Tahltan Central Council has today (June 26, 2014) announced its intention to prepare an Aboriginal title and rights claim against the Province of British Columbia and Fortune Minerals Ltd for the controversial Arctos Anthracite Coal project proposed for Mt. Klappan in the Klappan area of Tahltan territory. The announcement...
First Nations Summit Celebrates Supreme Court of Canada’s Declaration of Tsilhqot’in Title
The First Nations Summit (FNS) celebrates with the Tsilhqot’in people, and all other First Nations in Canada, on this historic day as the Supreme Court of Canada has finally issued the very first declaration of Aboriginal title in the unanimous SCC decision in the William case released earlier today. “We have waited a very ...
A proposal for a 210th Northern Gateway Condition
The early response by First Nations and environmental organizations to the federal government’s “subject to” approval of the Northern Gateway Pipeline Project did not come as a surprise. What does surprise me is the absence of critical commentary about the project’s economic merits which are championed by governments and...
B.C. preserves local governments' tax revenues from medical marijuana growers
The Government of British Columbia is excluding federally-licensed medical marijuana production from the list of agricultural uses that qualify for farm classification for assessment and property tax purposes. The decision will ensure local governments do not lose potential property tax revenues from the Health Canada...
B.C.’s Agrifoods reputation grows stronger in China
Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick and the B.C. delegation have returned home after completing a successful trade mission to China. The tour included several deals that could increase B.C.’s agrifood exports by about $100 million within a few years. The trade mission featured a strong B.C. presence led by Letnick and representatives...
Naramata becomes B.C.’s newest Bear Smart community
Located in the heart of wine country, Naramata is prime territory for bears to roam. Naramata has been honoured for their exceptional collaborative approach to reducing human-bear conflicts as the sixth community in the province to achieve Bear Smart status. The Bear Smart Community program encourages local governments,...
Tips for drivers and parents to help keep kids safe this summer
It's official – summer is here! It's an exciting time for kids and many are looking forward to spending more time outdoors whether it's playing street hockey or riding their bike with friends. That's why we're asking drivers and parents to do their part to help keep kids safe on our roads during the summer months. On average,...
