In Rossland, there is joy for some, and consternation for others in the decision of the Environmental  Assessment Office:  there will be no Environmental Assessment of the West High Yield (WHY) proposal for an open-pit magnesium mine on Record Ridge. Both the joy and the consternation may be premature; as Alex MacLennan, the author of […]

By Sue Wrigley and Kathy Moore People often ask, why should we help black bears, when they aren’t endangered? Think about it: Human impact on our wildlife species is growing at an alarming rate and what is common today can easily be endangered or gone tomorrow. Re-wilding bears offers unique study opportunities. We have much […]

Take note, Rossland dwellers:  starting on August 11, we can water only on alternate days. People living in homes with even-numbered addresses can water on even-numbered days, and residents of odd-numbered addresses can water on odd-numbered days.  For example, someone living at 1920 Third Avenue can water on August 12, August 14 and so on.  […]

This economic story doesn’t end well. Let’s change it! The natural world is foundational to every aspect of our lives. We all need food, air and water. But nature is not our sole underpinning; stories are also foundational. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to make sense of the world or create meaning within it. […]

Plastic has only been in widespread use for about 75 years. Now it’s everywhere, from the highest mountaintops to the deepest ocean, from the Arctic to Antarctic. In swirling ocean patches, in the air and soil, in our food and drink — even in our bodies — plastic in its many forms, including tiny micro- […]

Since the April federal election, Canada has found itself in uncharted terrain. The United States–instigated trade war against long-standing allies rages on, as do its extreme deregulation and increasing attacks on digital infrastructure, data and communication systems that protect the public interest and monitor implementation and respect for the rule of law. The consequent risks […]

Since the April federal election, Canada has found itself in unchartered terrain. The United States–instigated trade war against long-standing allies rages on, as do its extreme deregulation and increasing attacks on digital infrastructure, data and communication systems that protect the public interest and monitor implementation and respect for the rule of law. The consequent risks […]

Ready, set, snap! The environmental not-for-profit organization Greenpeace Canada is  seeking entries to its 2025 photo contest.  The theme this year is “patterns of the wild” — those mesmerizing textures and natural details that make the Earth so unique. Think the rough bark of a cedar, the delicate fuzz of moss, or the swirling grooves […]

Most people care about the planet and each other. Yet we watch in dismay as moneyed and powerful forces destroy the natural systems our health and lives depend on. Addressing global heating and biodiversity loss — which affect everyone but disproportionately the marginalized and vulnerable — requires those in government and industry to act with […]

By Jesse Zeman, BCWF Executive Director  The provincial government’s rush to approve mines is essentially stealing from future generations without compensation. That must change. Every non-renewable resource that we pull from the ground is lost to future generations. While pitching widespread mining, powerlines and roads across Northwest BC, the government promised to set aside and […]