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Government must act to renew forests
BC’s modest tree-planting goals are falling far short of the need Few events offer as compelling an example of what climate change may mean for…
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Going for gold on minimum wages
As we prepare to cheer for our athletes during the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic games, it’s worth remembering the fields in which BC isn’t going…
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Will CanWest’s bankruptcy lead to more media concentration or new opportunities?
There is an old political adage that you should never argue with someone who buys their ink by the barrel. Let’s ignore that good advice…
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Clearing the hurdles — sports brands and worker rights
As we prepare to host the Olympics, it’s worth thinking about how high (or low) the bar is set by the major companies that make…
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Child Poverty in BC — taking a look back
In response to the provincial government’s efforts to explain away child poverty stats, First Call: BC Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition (which produces the annual…
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Fast Facts: Manitoba’s Silent Spring
Our disappearing birds Almost every source of data, from the volunteer-based Breeding Bird Survey to university-lead research, as well as broad-based summary documents such as…
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First the party, next the hangover
It’s shocking to think that the 2010 Winter Games are now exactly one month away. Yes, the banners are dropping down the side of downtown…
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Bankers and cleaners
So who is worth more to society: someone who cleans hospitals for a living or someone who runs a bank? The answer to that question…
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Woodworking unions and environmentalists propose bold new plan to protect forests and jobs while fighting climate change
Vancouver — Forest industry unions and leading environmental groups have united behind a plan that calls on the BC government to conserve more forest, halt…
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Managing BC’s Forests for a Cooler Planet
Carbon Storage, Sustainable Jobs and Conservation Download 1.68 MB61 pages Attachments Managing BC’s Forests for a Cooler Planet SUMMARY
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Mountain Pine Beetle and Forest Carbon in BC
https://vimeo.com/8623368 Mountain pine beetle attacks have decimated BC’s pine forests, seriously damaging their ability to store carbon and protect against global warming. An effective response…
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The business elite’s parking tax backlash
The media is reporting a “backlash” against the new parking tax in Vancouver. The Vancouver Sun reports it is a “slickly organized” backlash being run…
