Old Growth

• Leaked map suggests B.C. has approved less than half of proposed old-growth deferrals

  A report says a leaked map suggests the province has approved a pause for logging in less than half of the old-growth forests identified as being at risk of permanent loss.

  Environment

  Mar 8
  
• Environmentalists say federal tracking of forest health replete with ‘spin’

  Environmental groups say an annual federal report puts a positive "spin" on the logging industry and forest health, through selected statistics and the omission of key information.

  Environment

  Jan 19
  
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• Draft policy could be a game-changer for B.C. old-growth protection, conservationist says

  A leading B.C. conservationist says a draft policy on ecosystem health could shift the way the province manages forests away from viewing the economic value of trees first.

  Environment

  Nov 23, 2023
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• ‘Urgent crossroads’: 3-year anniversary of B.C. old-growth commitments, groups calling out province

  According to a number of organizations, none of the 14 recommendations have been fulfilled, while old-growth trees continue to be logged.

  Environment

  Sep 14, 2023
• 3 arrested as B.C. RCMP resume enforcement against Fairy Creek old-growth logging blockade

  RCMP said Teal Cedar Products had reported "numerous violations of persons obstructing, impeding and interfering with" work the Fairy Creek watershed.

  Environment

  Aug 15, 2023
• B.C. extends order to stop old-growth logging in Fairy Creek watershed

  Between 2020 and last year, Fairy Creek was the site of what's considered the largest act of civil disobedience in Canadian history, with more than 1,000 protesters arrested.

  Environment

  Jun 2, 2023
• RCMP watchdog investigates how B.C. police unit handles resource project protests

  The Civilian Review and Complaints Commission, says it will look into the activities and operations of the RCMP ``E'' Division Community-Industry Response Group.

  Crime

  Mar 9, 2023
• Neil Young makes surprise appearance at B.C. old growth rally

  Canadian music legend Neil Young made a surprise appearance Saturday at an old-growth logging protest rally at the British Columbia legislature.

  Environment

  Feb 26, 2023
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• B.C. introducing measures for old growth, forest stewardship with Indigenous collaboration

  The eight-point, $25-million plan will focus on Forest Landscape Planning tables that will drive improvement within old-growth management while incorporating Indigenous knowledge.

  Environment

  Feb 15, 2023
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• NDP leadership hopeful Anjali Appadurai promises free transit, freeze on fossil fuel extraction

  The BC NDP is expected to make a decision by Wednesday about whether Appadurai will be able to challenge David Eby to replace Premier John Horgan.

  Politics

  Oct 17, 2022