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Port Metro Vancouver’s two faces: independent decision maker that supports coal lobbyists

The Port of Metro Vancouver belongs to the Coal Association of Canada and, through the Gateway Council, to the Coal Alliance.

Final Enbridge Northern Gateway hearings begin in Terrace today

Enbridge will present its case as the final hearings for Northern Gateway begin this morning.

UFC 161: Rashad Evans gets split decision nod over Dan Henderson

UFC 161 in Winnipeg was treated to thunderous crowds, excellent matches, and a couple iffy judge’s decisions.

"No such thing as a pipeline that doesn't leak," CRED spokesperson says

Kinder Morgan pipeline spill
The pipeline oil leak near Merritt, B.C. comes at a sensitive time for Kinder Morgan, as they seek to expand the TransMountain Pipeline to carry diluted bitumen From Strathcona County, AB to Burnaby...

Everyone deserves a fair share

Anyone can start a movement. And perhaps everyone should. I just did. The world needs movement, change and a better way.

Oil spill from Kinder Morgan TransMountain Pipeline reported near Merritt, B.C.

Kinder Morgan's TransMountain pipeline released oil southwest of Merritt, BC yesterday, the National Energy Board said in a news release today stating that "the size of the spill has yet to be...

"Les Miserables" Delivers Triple Punch

It’s about revolution. In Turkey, they’re singing “Do you hear the people sing?” in defiance of the water cannons and bullets of Taksim Square.

First Power's Donna Morton teaches marginalized youth social entrepreneurship

Donna Morton, BC social entrepreneur and Ashoka Fellow, launches SunDrum -- a youth education program to teach marginalized youth about social entrepreneurship through art, culture, and games.

Harper met by multiple tar sands protests in London

50 campaigners representing 30 environmental groups gathered outside the UK Parliament today greet Prime Minister Stephen Harper's car with anti-tar sands banners, placards and chants.  One...

Chef Meets BC Grape 2013

With 95 wineries pouring more than 350 wines, it was a daunting feat for any determined wine taster...but not impossible.

The importance of forgetting

We live in the Information Age so we should be able to adequately inform ourselves, make thoughtful decisions and act on matters of importance. We certainly have enough environmental problems to...

Nathan Cullen on Harper, Trudeau and finding his voice

The loss of Nigel Wright as chief of staff has hurt Prime Minister Harper deeply.  “The Prime Minister's loyalty to his inner circle is deep – very deep. That's why the Nigel Wright chief of...

PlasticShore: Victoria's youthful ecoprenuers take on marine pollution

Ecopeneurs from PlasticShore display construction material that includes plastic collected from the west coast of Vancouver Island.

How Mother Jones scooped Huffington Post and helped take Romney down

The biggest scoop in news last year was built on weeks of careful, diligent reporting and relationship-building, Mother Jones publisher Steve Katz said at a Social Change Institute at Hollyhock ...

Breakout opera company ends first season with a bang

Opera Mariposa lets young artists spread their wings in a sassy comic opera.

In Canada, insurance companies becoming climate stability allies

The Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction, established by Canadian Insurance companies, assessed climate risks for the Insurance Bureau of Canada in a report titled Telling the Weather Story.

"Hire us, Mr. Harper!": SHD bids to make new Economic Action Plan ads for Conservative government

They know the policies better than most, and are eager to work on a cost-efficient Economic Action Plan ad for the next three years.

Preston Manning's advice on how to approach Conservatives about climate change

Jeffrey Simpson questions why the Harper government, which favours market solutions, has chosen to address climate change with regulations.

Up to $500 billion in damages from Keystone XL oil

Will Obama lock the next generation into such a massive and accelerating debt?

Dr. Katie Gibbs: Scientists call for evidence based decisions by governments

Dr. Katie Gibbs is the executive director of a new science advocacy group called "Evidence for Democracy" which advocates using science to develop public policy.

US increases estimates for CO2 damage and data reveals hidden risks for oilsands and Canadian economy

Canada's economy and oilsands barrels are both increasing their climate damage despite CO2 cuts.

Finding community in Vancouver: a gospel experience

How one busy woman found community in the big city: in the well-respected, multi-faith Universal Gospel Choir. Check them out at their upcoming concert June 14 & 15, 8 pm.

Athabasca Chipewyan spokeswoman calls tar sands expansion policies "cultural genocide"

Her people are on "the precipice," their health and culture poisoned by oil sands pollution. They are one of the First Nations closest and most exposed to hazardous effects of tar sands pollution,...

Hupacasath First Nation battles China-Canada FIPA in court

Closing arguments began Wednesday for the historic Hupacasath First Nation court challenge of a FIPA, or foreign investor protection agreement between Canada and China. The Hupacasath's...