B.c. Old Growth

• RCMP arrest 18 more people at B.C. old-growth logging blockades

  Police arrested 18 people Friday as they continued to enforce an injunction against blockades set up to prevent old-growth logging on southern Vancouver Island.

  Environment

  Jun 26, 2021
  
• New tactics on display as B.C.’s old-growth logging dispute heats up

  More than 130 people have been arrested so far at blockades aimed at preventing old-growth logging in the Fairy Creek watershed on Southern Vancouver Island. 

  Environment

  May 27, 2021
  
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• B.C. blockades aimed at protecting old growth forests reveal First Nation split

  A statement issued by two Pacheedaht chiefs says they're "concerned about the increasing polarization over forestry activities" and the nation must make decisions about forestry.

  Environment

  Apr 14, 2021
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• Six arrested following blockade of Cambie Bridge opposing old-growth logging

  The Vancouver sit-in to protest logging in old-growth forests is being organized by Extinction Rebellion, a group known internationally for its disruptive and theatrical protests. 

  Environment

  Mar 27, 2021
• Blockade of old-growth B.C. forest heading to B.C. Supreme Court

  Protesters have been blocking access to the Fairy Creek watershed near Port Renfrew since the summer, protecting what they say is an irreplaceable stand of old-growth forest.

  Canada

  Feb 28, 2021