Tag: Climate

B.C.-Ottawa deal gets mixed reactions from environmental advocates

Environmental groups and coastal First Nations say a major economic agreement announced this week between British Columbia and the federal government protects the North Coast tanker ban, but leaves new concerns about a possible southern oil pipeline route.

U.S. air quality expert calls LNG Canada “a huge polluter”

Several climate and health advocacy groups are renewing concerns about LNG Canada’s Kitimat export facility following the release of new imaging showing emissions from the site.

Climate advocate joins B.C. Greens leadership race

The B.C. Greens have added 24-year-old climate advocate Emily Lowan from Victoria to the slate of candidates in the party's leadership race.
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BC Greens’ Nicole Charlwood hopes third time is the charm in Kootenay Central

The BC Green candidate for Kootenay Central says she is running again because she has the trust of the electorate and party staff, and is a "known quantity" in the riding.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Gordon Skulnec puts affordability, property rights and public safety at centre of Kootenay Central campaign

Conservative Party of B.C. candidate Gordon Skulnec is drawing on his experience in policing, health care and housing as he seeks to represent Kootenay Central in the Oct. 24 provincial election.
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