Mar 4th, 2013
Artist and naturalist Oliver Kelhammer takes us into the proposed Whaletown Commons, where we discuss the potential use of 'Eminent Domain' in purchasing this land at fair value.
Feb 27th, 2013
Video: Biologist Sabina Leader Mense and woodworker Fred Savage take us into the Delight Lake Watershed, where we discuss the vital ecological services of the standing forest.
Feb 18th, 2013
Take a journey with some young Cortesians into the Children's Forest—a magical gateway to discussing land trusts, conservation covenants, and the need for a BC park acquisition fund.
Feb 12th, 2013
First in a series exploring the threatened old growth forests of Cortes Island, BC.
Jan 28th, 2013
Heartwood is a new documentary by Vancouver-based filmmaker Daniel J. Pierce about the growing forestry movement on Cortes Island.
Dec 30th, 2012
In 2012, a powerful stream of news and entertainment stories were possible thanks in large part to the businesses that advertise on the Vancouver Observer. Regarding local companies we work...
Dec 17th, 2012
As the dispute between Cortes Island residents and Island Timberlands escalates, activists are moving the debate to where it will hurt: the market. Earlier this month, local residents'...
Dec 14th, 2012
If FIPA is ratified by the federal government, forest activists say, the trade agreement will protect Chinese investors, not local communities.
Nov 27th, 2012
Cortes Islander goes to the ground to prevent Island Timberlands access.
Oct 25th, 2012
Why is bcIMC investing in industrial logging that harms the communities that its pensioners live in?
