Save Old Growth

• Save Old Growth on the defence after B.C. judge likens tactics to ‘using people as cannon fodder’

  A B.C. judge wrote that protester Ian Schortinghuis "appears to be the type of person these groups entice and basically use as sacrificial lambs for their causes."

  Environment

  Aug 29, 2022
  
• Old growth protesters spray-paint B.C. landmarks

  An activist group opposed to old growth logging in B.C. says it has been spray-painting Vancouver tourist attractions and landmarks as an act of civil disobedience.

  Environment

  Jul 28, 2022
  
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• Old-growth logging opponents to end B.C. highway blockades

  “Major traffic disruptions will end today,” environmental group Save Old Growth said, adding it would switch tactics to public outreach and events.

  Canada

  Jun 29, 2022
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• 14 Save Old Growth protesters arrested in Vancouver, Richmond, North Saanich

  Dozens attended demonstrations on the Second Narrows Bridge, in the Massey Tunnel and on the Patricia Bay Highway, where one protester was injured after falling from a ladder. 

  Crime

  Jun 13, 2022
• Man turns himself in to police over manure pile left at B.C. premier’s office

  In a news release from the group Save Old Growth, a man only identified as Richard says he turned himself and is taking responsibility for what he did.

  Politics

  May 30, 2022
• Old-growth logging protesters dump manure at B.C. premier’s constituency office

  The group is demanding B.C.'s NDP government bring in legislation to immediately end all old-growth logging in the province.

  Environment

  May 25, 2022
• B.C. man ends hunger strike against old-growth logging after 31 days

  Howard Breen, 68, ended the strike after experiencing cognitive decline and losing nearly 40 pounds, according to environmental group Save Old Growth.

  Environment

  May 1, 2022
• Anti old-growth logging protesters glue themselves to door of Vancouver hotel

  Howard Breen is on day 29 of his hunger strike to get a meeting with Minister of Forests Katrine Conroy. Vic Brice is on day six of his hunger strike.

  Environment

  Apr 29, 2022
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• 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, 2022
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• Save Old Growth protesters arrested after blocking traffic in Vancouver Wednesday

  In addition to the protests, two members of the group are on hunger strikes and demanding a public meeting with the minister of forests, Katrine Conroy.

  Environment

  Apr 27, 2022