April 17, 2024

11 Most Endangered Historic Places in US

Teddy Roosevelt's Elkhorn Ranch, Joe Frazier's Philadelphia gym, Princeton Battlefield, and a nearly 200-year-old village made the list, which means they're in danger of being abandoned. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

Post office tops list of Vancouver’s endangered heritage sites

The Heritage Vancouver Society has released its annual top ten endangered heritage sites in the city. The number one spot goes to the main post office on West Georgia Street -- and apparently, its future looks bleak. The society says the government plans to sell the building, and since there's no buyer yet, it could face demolition. President … [Read more...]

Endangered birds not helped by logging

A wilderness preservation group wants the BC Government to stop efforts to log a wildlife habitat reserved for spotted owls. The Province has set aside several areas near Chilliwack Lake to protect the endangered birds. Gwen Barlee, Policy Director with the Wilderness Committee, says she was horrified to learn last weekend, residents heard … [Read more...]