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Kwakiutl Hereditary Chiefs issued a cease-and-desist order on old-growth logging in their territory. It continued anyway.

196 countries, including Canada, reached an agreement at COP15 to stop the biodiversity crisis. But big action is required to meet big promises

This spring, as bears emerge from hibernation and logging season revs up, conservationists, First Nations and the wilderness tourism sector are urging the province to protect bear dens to guarantee the long-term survival of the culturally iconic species.

The destruction of coastal black bear dens from old-growth logging puts the future of the culturally iconic species at risk, say scientists, First Nations and conservationists.

Salmon are at the centre of the cultural and spiritual life of the Indigenous communities up and down the West Coast. Unfortunately, they are also under great threat, writes Florence Baker, lead organizer for Sierra Club BC.

Putting a stop to at-risk old-growth logging is just the first step, say leaders. The real issue is jurisdiction.

  VICTORIA -- Sightings of the endangered western screech owl could bring about the temporary suspension of logging activities in the Fairy Creek watershed. A retired biologist documented sightings of the owls in the area on six occasions between April 5 and May 21, 2021. The birds were spotted in a number of areas where old-growth activists have been blocking access for forestry company Teal Jones since the summer of 2020. “Its an incredible finding considering its a threatened species,...

An old growth activist set up camp on a platform suspended from trees to prevent logging in the Caycuse Valley. The Rainforest Flying Squad says there are several "tree sitters" in the area, but wont say exactly how many. via Will OConnell An old-growth activist sits on a platform suspended from trees in an effort to block logging in the Caycuse Valley. The Rainforest Flying Squad says there are several “tree sitters” in the area. via Will O’Connell An old growth activist set up camp on a p...

According to the BC Forest Practices Board report, “gaps” in BC Timber Sales’ planning “occurred over a long period of time and are creating real risks to ecosystems.” It also found that although BC Timber Sales knew about those gaps, it didn’t adequately address them. The investigation was triggered by a complaint filed by the Ancient Forest Alliance in 2018 after its campaigners and members visited BC Timber Sales cutblocks in the Nahmint along with the Port Alberni Watershed Alli...

Cause for double celebration at Tupsley Dental Practice There is an air of optimism at Tupsley Dental Practice on Aylestone Hill as they look to put 2020 behind them and focus on the new year. A great deal of that optimism is derived from the ‘amazing’ support the practice has received from loyal patients throughout this ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. While another cause for celebration will be the first anniversary celebrations of ‘new’ dentist Roxana Stoenescu, who joined the pract...