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Tzeporah Berman on Burnaby Mountain - Mychaylo Prystupa

Tzeporah Berman on Burnaby Mountain: 'History is made by those who show up'

Environmental activist and author Tzeporah Berman told a group of citizen advocates on Burnaby Mountain on Tuesday that they were helping to make history by showing up to oppose the proposed Kinder...
Valerie Langer at Burnaby Mountain protesting Kinder Morgan - Mychaylo Prystupa

Clayoquot Sound activists march to arrest at Kinder Morgan protest

"On days like today - when we stand up and say no more - we are giving form and voice to this constant conflict that is brewing just under the surface, every day," Karen Mahon said.
Books beget books beget books

I got a book contract! And I bet you can, too.

A lot of friendship and mentoring went into "The Big Swim," which will be published by New Society Publishers in February, 2015.

Damning statements in Forest Ethics Advocacy vs. Harper government, Enbridge, NEB case

Affadavits cite Canadian Charter of Human Rights violations, government favoritism towards Enbridge, and an application designed to deter participation.

Highlighting human and environmental cost of Canada's energy policy with Healing Walk through oil sands

First Nations leaders, civilians and international media gathered on a rainy day near Fort McMurray on Friday for the annual 4th Annual Healing Walk, a spiritual gathering and 14-...

Port of Metro Vancouver breaks promise to youth

Last February, the Port of Metro Vancouver promised Kids for Climate Action a forum for a full debate on the Surrey-Fraser coal terminal proposal. Did they deliver?

Vancouver Observer officially releases "Extract" at party that packs Ceili's Kitsilano: photos

A great crowd turned up to celebrate the Vancouver Observer book launch for Extract: The Pipeline Wars, two days ahead of the Enbridge Joint Review Panel hearings in town.

Fundraiser: Join us on November 29 for an evening to celebrate "Extract: The Pipeline Wars"

The Enbridge ebook is here and we're also launching our voluntary subscription fundraising campaign. Great company, exciting readings.

U.S. election celebrations, Vancouver-style [photos]

Obama's victory was sweet.