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FAN Survey, Deconstructing Dinner, Seed Potatoes, Hergesheimer Says Good-bye

Details: Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders; Category: Latest Latest; Published: 27 January 2014 27 January 2014

Welcome to the 20th edition of GROWING COASTAL, the Food Action Network newsletter.

Narrows Inlet Hydro Project Gains Conditional Approval

Details: Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders; Category: News News; Published: 23 January 2014 23 January 2014

The controversial Narrows Inlet Hydro Project has gained a conditional Environmental Assessment Certificate and a new business partner. The certificate was announced on January 20 by Environment Minister Mary Polak and Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett.

Over 2000 Coasters Join in Ferry Protest

Details: Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders; Category: News News; Published: 21 January 2014 21 January 2014

BC Ferries Coalition reports that 2020 people participated in the ferry protest rallies held along the coast on Saturday, January 18. The protests were staged at nine locations on the Sunshine Coast.

Lawsuit Filed to Block Cabinet Approval of Northern Gateway Pipeline

Details: Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders; Category: News News; Published: 17 January 2014 17 January 2014

Environmental groups have launched a lawsuit to block Cabinet approval of the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline. The Joint Review Panel’s (JRP) final report, the groups say, is based on insufficient evidence and does not satisfy the environmental assessment process.Ecojustice lawyers, representing ForestEthics Advocacy, Living Oceans Society and Raincoast Conservation Foundation, filed the lawsuit today at the Federal Court level.

Salmon Farm Licensing Open Again, Farm Salmon Boycott Scheduled for January 18 at Superstores

Details: Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders; Category: News News; Published: 16 January 2014 16 January 2014

The Federal government has quietly lifted the moratorium on salmon farm licenses on the BC coast. So far 11 companies have applied to expand or begin new farms. The entire BC coast is open to applications with the exception of the Discovery Islands archipelago. This area was specifically cited by Justice Cohen in his 2012 decision as an area that should not permit any new fish farms. Most (98%) of the salmon farms in BC are owned by Noregian companies.

More Old Growth Management Areas Proposed for Sunshine Coast, But Is It Enough?

Details: Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders; Category: News News; Published: 15 January 2014 15 January 2014

The BC Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations has invited the public to comment on additional old growth management area psroposals before February 18.

The ministry is proposing to establish old growth management areas along Toba and Jervis inlets near Powell River and on parts of the Sechelt peninsula.

BC-Coastal Alliance Formed to Unite Communities to Oppose BC Ferries Cuts

Details: Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders; Category: News News; Published: 11 January 2014 11 January 2014

From Saturna to Haida Gwaii, and from Victoria to the Chilcotin, a group composed of First Nations Council representatives, elected officials, grassroots organizers and concerned business owners, stand united in fighting the proposed April 1 BC Ferries cuts after a lengthy video-conference call, Thursday, Jan. 9th.

Environmental Groups Sue Feds for Failure to Protect Wildlife

Details: Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders; Category: News News; Published: 09 January 2014 09 January 2014

Environmental groups are taking the federal government to court over its continued failure to meet its legal responsibilities under the Species at Risk Act to protect endangered wildlife threatened by a number of projects, including the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline and tanker route.

Agricultural Research Forum Hosted by One Straw

Details: Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders; Category: Latest Latest; Published: 07 January 2014 07 January 2014

An AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH FORUM will be presented by the One Straw Society on January 19, 2014 from 3- 6 PM at the Roberts Creek Hall. Come on out and learn about a host of new agricultural related projects! Project leaders and affiliates will deliver the results of recent research regarding six topical projects.