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ELF Reports Logging Planned in Roberts Creek Headwaters

Details: Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders; Category: News News; Published: 19 June 2012 19 June 2012

Elphinstone Logging Focus (ELF) has conducted an expedition into the headwaters of Roberts Creek (Sunshine Coast) and located a proposed BC Timber Sales Cutblock A84612 (DK045). There are 2 headwater tributaries that make up the main channel of Roberts Creek which eventually flows into the Salish Sea. The one tributary that ELF followed runs off the back side of Mt. Elphinstone. The surveyed cutblock and logging road is across steep terrain and encompasses an Age Class 9 rating forest – signifying old-growth. The tributary is made up of at 6-8 feeder streams which receives no buffer protection from the proposed logging.

One Straw Supports Call for Ban on GM Plants

Details: Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders; Category: Latest Latest; Published: 30 May 2012 30 May 2012

The One Straw Society, in its continuing support of natural, organic and heritage vegetables and fruits, supports the call for the banning of genetically modified plants in BC.

Court Order Issued Against Logging Protest by ELF

Details: Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders; Category: News News; Published: 23 May 2012 23 May 2012

The Supreme Court of BC has issued an injunction against Elphinstone Logging Focus and named Sunshine Coast persons from protesting and stopping logging activity by Bell Lumber and Pole Canada Ulc. and Malaspina Enterprises Ltd. in the Elphinstone Forest near Gibsons.

More Fish Farm Virus Outbreaks Occur, While Proposed Bill Stifles Disease Reporting

Details: Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders; Category: News News; Published: 23 May 2012 23 May 2012

Just as more virus outbreaks in BC fish farms are announced, the BC Legislature is considering Bill 37 which will bypass the Freedom of Information Act and restrict reporting disease outbreaks on farms. It will also raise the fines and jail time for this offense, overriding the Offense Act.

Christy Clark Turns BC Hydro Rates Into a Ticking Time Bomb

Details: Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders; Category: News News; Published: 22 May 2012 22 May 2012

BURNABY May 22– The Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union Local 378 (COPE 378) responded with shock and deep concern today to the BC Liberal government’s unprecedented announcement that they are suspending BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) oversight of BC Hydro in order to hide the government’s mismanagement and to delay rate increases until after the next election.

Saving Seeds that Sustain Us, A Beginner’s Workshop

Details: Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders; Category: Latest Latest; Published: 21 May 2012 21 May 2012

Saving Seeds that Sustain Us, a beginner’s workshop with Leonie Croy and Maria Hunter will be held on Sunday, May 27 at the Davis Bay Hall from 2 to 4 pm. The hall is located at 5123 Davis Bay Rd.

Eagle Walz Receives SCCA Award

Details: Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders; Category: News News; Published: 21 May 2012 21 May 2012

Mr. Eagle Walz of Powell River was presented with the John Hind-Smith Environmental Award by the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association at the annual Friends of the SCCA event held at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre in Sechelt on Tuesday, May 15.

Fiesta Opens Farmgate Season

Details: Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders; Category: News News; Published: 18 May 2012 18 May 2012

Steele New FAN Coordinator

Details: Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders; Category: Latest Latest; Published: 10 May 2012 10 May 2012

Hi.

David Steele checking in as the new Food Network Coordinator for Onestraw and to share with you my excitement at being involved with all of the Onestraw programs.