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One Straw Society Announces Seedy Saturday and Staff Changes
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- Written by News Desk News Desk
- Category: Features Features
- Published: 31 January 2019 31 January 2019
Coastal GasLink in Non-Compliance Says BC Assessment Office
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- Written by News Desk News Desk
- Category: News News
- Published: 31 January 2019 31 January 2019
The Office of the Wet'suwet'en has written to B.C Minister of Environment George Heyman to request an immediate cease-and-desist work order for Coastal GasLink pipeline project on Wet'suwet'en territories.Federal Court of Appeal Quashes Kinder Morgan Expansion
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- Written by Sarama Sarama
- Category: Coast Views Coast Views
- Published: 10 September 2018 10 September 2018
2018 has been the most devastating fire season in recorded B.C. history, beating the previous worst fire season in 2017, creating the worst air quality in the world, right here, with scientists attributing these events to humancaused climate change. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau flew into Nanaimo under heavy smoke, to hold caucus meetings. On the ground, environmental activist-protectors stood with Indigenous leaders to voice their continued opposition to the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion project and Trudeau’s decision to buy the pipeline for a reported 4.5 billion dollars. But economist Robyn Allan has said the deal could eventually cost taxpayers between 15-20 billion dollars. 1
In the years of resistance to the pipeline expansion, more than 400 people have been arrested, with many facing heavy fines and prison sentences. But in a ruling on August 30, 2018, the Supreme Court of Canada quashed the project, in a historic and scathing 266-page unanimous decision. The applicants were several First Nations, Environmental NGOs, and the cities of Burnaby and Vancouver, vs The Attorney General of Canada, the National Energy Board, and Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC. Chief amongst the issues cited in the decision were: - Failure by the Government of Canada to properly consult First Nations. - A flawed National Energy Board Hearing, not considering tanker traffic. - Failure to address the threat to Southern Resident Orcas, which are under threat of extinction.
Humpback Come Back!
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- Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders
- Category: Features Features
- Published: 07 September 2018 07 September 2018
As late summer comes to the Sunshine Coast so do the humpback whales. Reports and pictures from coast residents and visitors are being posted on social media. Now is a good time to review the laws concerning whales and encounters with them and also the habits and interesting information scientists have learned about these amazing creatures.
A lot can be learned from Jackie Hildering of MERS (Marine Education and Research Society).Hildering uses her underwater photography and storytelling as "The Marine Detective" to increase awareness of the biodiversity, mystery and fragility of life in the NE Pacific Ocean.
Edible Garden Tour and Resilient Neighborhoods
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- Written by Naomi Fleschhut Naomi Fleschhut
- Category: Food Action Network Food Action Network
- Published: 05 August 2017 05 August 2017
The One Straw Society presents the 8th Annual Edible Garden Tour on Sunday, August 6 from 11 am to the evening. This year's tour begins at Kym's Plants in Halfmoon Bay proceeds to the Exotic Fruit Nursery in Roberts Creek and winds down at the Persephone Brewery Farm with beer and pizza.
This Living Salish Sea to Screen in Madeira Park August 26
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- Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders
- Category: News News
- Published: 03 August 2017 03 August 2017
This Living Salish Sea, a new film by coast filmmaker, artist and diver, Sarama will be shown on Saturday, August 26 at the PH Music School. Two screenings are scheduled at 3 pm and 7 pm. The film is sponsored by the Lagoon Society and Sustainable Coast BC magazine.
The varied and rich diversity of the Salish Sea and what we could lose through new demands from LNG and oil transportation are explored in the film. Sarama spent three years filming the abundant life of the Salish Sea and interviewing scientists, activists, politicians, and industry representatives.
Wilderness Committee Mourns the Passing of Gwen Barlee
VANCOUVER – The Wilderness Committee is deeply saddened by the passing of Gwen Barlee, one of Canada’s leading environmental advocates. Barlee worked as the Wilderness Committee National Policy Director since 2001. She was an invaluable member of the organization’s executive leadership from early on, guiding the organization through many hard-fought environmental campaigns.
PODS Brings Innovation and Sustainable Design to the Sunshine Coast
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- Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders
- Category: News News
- Published: 31 May 2017 31 May 2017
The Pender Harbour Ocean Discovery Station (PODS) is creating quite the excitement whether it is about the possibilities for new scientific research and education; tourism and economic opportunities or sustainable building design and innovation. It is all there.
The project is being proposed by the Ruby Lake Lagoon and Nature Reserve Society (Lagoon Society). The Lagoon Society is well known for many projects on the coast including the Iris Griffith Nature Centre, their Nature School and outreach programs, the annual BioBlitz and the Biodiversity Summit.
What Happened to Zero Waste on the Sunshine Coast?
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- Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders
- Category: Editorial Editorial
- Published: 19 April 2017 19 April 2017
The announcement by Buddy Boyd and Barbara Hetherington of Gibsons Recycling Depot to discontinue their business at the end of their contract is a huge loss for the Sunshine Coast. GRD has been a positive example of what can be accomplished by determination, innovation and plain hard work. Their decision is not unexpected. Rather the question is what took them so long? Their journey to Zero Waste has been steady and determined.