Old-growth logging BC

• Old growth logging protesters prompt security concerns for B.C. minister

  Save Old Growth protesters have been staging regular demonstrations recently, with the latest action blocking traffic at Grandview Highway in Vancouver Wednesday morning.

  Crime

  Apr 28
  
• Old-growth logging protesters dragged off road by frustrated drivers after blocking major bridge

  This is the group's 10th direct action in Vancouver this month and 84 people have been arrested in the province since January in Vancouver, Revelstoke, Victoria and Nanaimo.

  Environment

  Apr 21
  
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• B.C. court ruling is likely bad news for environmental protesters

  The three higher judges extended the injunction until at least September, after concluding the lower court judge had made numerous errors.

  Commentary

  Feb 3
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• Indigenous leaders concerned over B.C.’s old-growth deferral process

  Retired judge Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond said the government's actions aren't consistent with free, prior and informed consent.

  Environment

  Dec 1, 2021
• Old-growth logging protests highlight a change in this BC NDP government

  The so-called “war of the woods” in Clayoquot Sound on Vancouver Island saw mass arrests and thousands of people protesting regularly at the legislature.

  Commentary

  Oct 14, 2021
• Letter signed by 200 leaders seeks protection for B.C.’s old growth forests

  More than 200 people including scientists, Indigenous leaders, politicians, actors and artists have signed a letter calling on the B.C. government to stop old-growth logging.

  Environment

  Oct 8, 2021