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Paddle to the Premier: First Nations Say No to The Site C Dam!
First Nations and concerned community members from the Peace River Valley landed a canoe at the Legislature in Victoria to deliver a message to the Premier to stop the Site “C” Dam on Sunday, September 19.
Gospel Rock "Forever Lost" video
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- Written by Administrator Administrator
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- Published: 20 September 2010 20 September 2010
Sometime during the 15 years of supporting activities to save Gospel Rock, Loretta Macklam decided that Gospel Rock needed a song. In 2007 she asked Lowry Olafson to help with the songwriting, and the result is their co-written song "Forever Lost". The music video was completed this week, featuring the kids from Choralations Children's Choir, directed by Janice Brunson. Directed by local filmmaker Ben Ged Low, this gem is guaranteed to move you.
Peachland Land Use Rally
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- Published: 09 September 2010 09 September 2010
Opponents of the Provincial Government’s handling of the issue of gravel extraction and encroachment on agricultural lands in the Fraser Valley and in areas across the Lower Mainland and the rest of BC are planning a rally in Peachland September 11 leaving Chilliwack at 7:30 a.m
"Water on the Table" to be screened on the Sunshine Coast
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- Published: 08 September 2010 08 September 2010
SCRD Receives $55,000 Grant for Sustainability Plan
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- Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders
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- Published: 07 September 2010 07 September 2010
The SCRD has received a grant of $55,000 from the Green Municipal Fund (a partnership of the Federal Government and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities). According to the GMF press release “the fund supports the development of the communities that are more environmentally, socially and economically sustainable”.
Sierra Club BC and ForestEthics Join in Opposition to HSSP Sale
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- Published: 23 August 2010 23 August 2010
In Historic Vote, UN Declares Water a Fundamental Human Right
The United Nations General Assembly has declared for the first time that access to clean water and sanitation is a fundamental human right.
FGRS and the SCCA endorse high-density housing strategy for Gospel Rock
In a letter to Council and the GR Refinement Working Committee on July 27th the Friends of Gospel Rock Society (FGRS) and the SC Conservation Association give their support to "use of high density housing as an appropriate land use for the up-land portions of the planning areas if this results in the conservation of natural areas and a more sustainable future for the Town and it’s citizens and neighbors." [full text of the letter below]
3000 Names on Petition to Stop Davis Bay Road Exansion
A Citizen's petition to stop road expansion at Davis Bay currently claims 3000 plus signatures. Doug Reid of the informal group which has been collecting signatures on the seawalk has delivered the petition to the District of Sechelt Office, and a copy to the Area Manager of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) August 16th.