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A new federal Liberal election promise sounds good, but punts the chronic problem down the road.

by Contributor on Monday July 05 2021 Many British Columbians across the province felt that the BC Government wasn’t taking enough action on these recommendations, which called for the immediate deferral (meaning don’t log) of high-risk old growth forests. Earlier this month, as public pressure mounted in Fairy Creek, across the province, and right here in the West Kootenays, the BC NDP Government finally honoured the request of the Pacheedaht, Ditidaht, and Huu-ay-aht First Nations, and deferreding (temporarily stopped) old-growth logging in the Fairy Creek wa...

This Stretch of the Babine Is Popular with Humans. And Grizzlies Last year, a video of a bear swiping at some fishers went viral. What’s the best way to keep everyone safe? Freny Fernandes is a graduate student at UBC’s School of Journalism, Writing, and Media. She loves writing stories about the environment, community issues and dogs. Find her on Twitter at @fferns25. SHARES Grizzly bears can catch and eat up to 30 fish a day. Photo by Marnee Pearce, Creative Commons license CC BY 2.0. Grizzly bears and human beings don’t often get along, and bears are almo...

by Contributor on Wednesday Jun 30 2021 Earlier this month, as public pressure mounted in Fairy Creek, across the province, and right here in the West Kootenays, the BC NDP Government finally honoured the request of the Pacheedaht, Ditidaht, and Huu-ay-aht First Nations, and deferreding (temporarily stopped) old-growth logging in the Fairy Creek watershed and central Walbran areas in their territories for two years.  In September of 2020, the Province released “A New Future for Old Forests,” an independent strategic review of old-growth forest management in Br...

In a move designed to equip the province with the best information possible when dealing with the contentious issue of old-growth forests, the government has established an independent old-growth . . .