Several Metro Vancouver municipalities are getting applause from coal activists and people from the White Rock, Surrey and Bellingham areas - for expressing concerns about coal export expansion. More than 100 people came out Sunday in White Rock to show support and celebrate. Climate change activist Kevin Washbook says he's pleased with … [Read more...]
Activists, community members applaud local governments’ stance on coal export expansion
March 17, 2013 by
Activists say Massey Tunnel shouldn’t be replaced; transit should be increased
March 17, 2013 by
Activists for the Council of Canadian Delta/Richmond chapter say replacing the Massey Tunnel will not fix traffic congestion -- increasing transit capacity will. The group is rallying outside a Ministry of Transportation open house in Delta today. Eric Doherty with the council says by adding more buses through the tunnel -- bottle necks … [Read more...]
Activists to gather at BC Legislature in protest of Northern Gateway Pipeline
April 14, 2012 by
Activists opposed to the proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline project say the risk of environmental damage is greater than any potential economic benefit--and they're bringing that message to the lawns of the BC Legislature Sunday. Protest organizer Jenny McCartney says her biggest concern is the ships that would transport oil from the … [Read more...]
Skin care activists are welcoming the tanning ban
March 20, 2012 by
Kathy Barnard is welcoming news of the tanning ban. Barnard is a survivor of malignant Melanoma and founder of the Save your Skin Foundation. "My message today for our youth is very simple: be proud of the skin you're in. Own it, love it, protect it, say it. I know now that I would rather be alive with the skin I was given than die … [Read more...]
Activists spell out their beefs with the McGuinty government
February 9, 2012 by
Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty got a rude welcome in his hometown yesterday from a group of about 10 protesters who attempted to crash his lunchtime speech to the Canadian Club at the Chateau Laurier. “We waited until he was speaking,” said Dan Sawyer, of the Ottawa anti-poverty group Under Pressure. “We wanted to make sure he was in the room … [Read more...]
