It appears that Plains All American Pipeline, responsible for Alberta’s worst pipeline spill in a long time, waited 8 hours to shutdown the flow of oil after they detected a problem, criminal negligence. Operators of an oil pipeline whose rupture created the largest Alberta spill in 36 years detected a potential problem nearly eight hours […]
The oil spill in Alberta has been downplayed by Alberta Government, The ECRB, and the media. Though it happened on Friday, the fact that the biggest oil spill in 30 years had occurred was not released till after the election. The ECRB is continuing to downplay the issue, but First Nations communities have been affected […]
Our presentation summarizes changes proposed to the BC water act, and suggests alternatives using the Public Trust Doctrine.
The Victoria Chapter of the Council of Canadians is very happy to endorse the Dogwood Initiative’s call for a moratorium on all land use changes in the Capital region until The regional sustainability Strategy is complete and The CRD commits to adequately consult and accommodate Indigenous governments Our vision for the Capital Regional District Includes […]
Join the Council of Canadians on Victoria’s Earth Walk! If you’d like to volunteer for our table, or carry the banner, email info(at)victoriacouncilofcanadians(dot)ca Look for the big yellow banner at our information table. Assemble at noon at the Legislature, begin walking to Centennial Square at 12:30 pm, arriving at about 1:00 pm. NGO information tables, […]
The Public Trust Doctrine & the Future of Water in BC Wednesday, March 23rd @ 7:00 pm Burnside Gorge Community, Activity Centre 471 Cecelia Road, Victoria BC RSVP on Facebook As a part of World Water Day activities we are very excited to host a presentation by Jim Olson, one of the world’s foremost […]
The Victoria Chapter of the Council of Canadians is proud to stand with the Forest Action Network, The Wilderness Committee, The Dogwood Initiative, Elders of the Pacheedaht First Nation, the Jordan River Steering committee and concerned citizens of the greater Victoria area in opposing the rezoning of fragile forest land on the Juan de Fuca […]
Join the Forest Action Network, The Wilderness Committee, The Dogwood Initiative, Elders of the Pacheedaht First Nation, the Jordan River Steering committee and many other groups in opposing Ender Ilkay’s proposal for a 250+ vacation home and resort that will seriously impact the Juan de Fuca Trail. The Council of Canadians stands in solidarity with them […]
Volunteers needed for Seedy Saturday at the Victoria Conference Centre. Contact info(at)victoriacouncilofcanadians(dot)ca for details. Seedy Saturday is Victoria’s annual networking and educational event for gardeners of all abilities. It features a seed exchange, expert presentations, various exhibitors, good local food and lots more. We will be there spreading our message of social justice! Join me […]
This post is from Harjap Grewal, our BC/Yukon Regional Campaigner. ACT TODAY! A new provincial Water Act is expected to be introduced in 2012. Tell the BC Government that you do not want the introduction of a water market to allocate water in the new Water Act. Ask the government to support an allocation system […]
