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CPAWS BC

April 13, 2021

New youth jobs program bolsters conservation and recreation in BC, say conservationists

For interviews, contact:Tori Ball, Senior CampaignerCanadian Parks and Wilderness Society, BC Chaptertori@cpawsbc.org(604) 685-7445 x24  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New youth jobs …

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April 8, 2021

A new conservancy in Tahltan territory to be protected

A new conservancy in Tahltan territory to be protected Ice Mountain Lands beside Mt. Edziza Provincial Park in northwestern BC …

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April 1, 2021

New Visitor Use Strategy for Joffre Lakes Provincial Park

BC Parks just released a new Visitor Use Management Strategy that was jointly created with Lílwat Nation and N’Quatqua and …

CPAWS BC

December 14, 2020

New survey finds winter won’t be putting a chill on recreation for British Columbians

For Immediate ReleaseDecember 14, 2020 New survey finds winter won’t be putting a chill on recreation for British Columbians Survey …

CPAWS BC

December 9, 2020

Annita Mcphee joins CPAWS-BC as Executive Director

For Immediate ReleaseDecember 9, 2020 Annita Mcphee joins CPAWS-BC as Executive Director Vancouver/Unceded Coast Salish Territory – The Canadian Parks …

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December 7, 2020

Hope for the Coast: Commitment to Developing a Coastal Strategy a Priority for the New BC Cabinet

Hope for the Coast: Commitment to Developing a Coastal Strategy a Priority for the New BC Cabinet   Congratulations to …

CPAWS BC

October 29, 2020

MP Alistair Macgregor Introduces Bill To Address Freighter Anchorages In The Salish Sea

MP Alistair Macgregor Introduces Bill To Address Freighter Anchorages In The Salish Sea October 29, 2020 Unceded Coast Salish Territory/Vancouver, …

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October 22, 2020

IMPAC5 Ocean Fest Photo Contest

#IMPAC5OceanFest Photo Contest IMPAC5, the 5th International Marine Protected Congress, is coming to Vancouver, BC in February. Scientists, knowledge holders, …

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October 15, 2020

BC voters prioritize nature and environment in upcoming election

For interviews, contact:Tori Ball604-685-7445 x24tori@cpawsbc.org BC voters prioritize nature and environment in upcoming election FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 15, 2020 …

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October 5, 2020

Community Guidelines

Last Updated: October 2020 CPAWS-BC is proud to host an online community space where you can share ideas and concerns …

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September 23, 2020

Canada to prioritize nature and double protection of land and ocean by 2025

CPAWS applauds federal government’s commitment to nature conservation as part of Canada’s recovery   September 23, 2020, OTTAWA, Ontario – …

CPAWS BC

September 17, 2020

BC’s parks get a boost to support economic recovery

For interview please contact:Skye VallanceCommunications and Development Coordinatorskye@cpawsbc.org604-685-7445 ext. 22 BC’s parks get a boost to support economic recovery Economic …

CPAWS BC

September 15, 2020

Staycations and local spending: Survey finds parks provide local getaway opportunities amidst pandemic lockdowns

For interviews, please contact:Tori BallTerrestrial Campaignertori@cpawsbc.org(604) 685-7445 x24 Staycations and local spending: Survey finds parks provide local getaway opportunities amidst …

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September 1, 2020

Oceans Wise report recommends implementation of full protection for all of Howe Sound’s glass sponge reefs

For interview, please contact:Ross Jameson, Ocean Conservation ManagerCanadian Parks and Wilderness Society-British Columbia778-953-2372 ross@cpawsbc.org Oceans Wise report recommends implementation of full …

CPAWS BC

August 24, 2020

BC Budget Committee Recommends Increased Funding for BC Parks, Conservation Groups Applaud

For interview please contact: Tori Ball Tori@cpawsbc.org 604-685-7445 ext. 24 BC Budget Committee Recommends Increased Funding for BC Parks, Conservation …

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August 21, 2020

Conservation groups welcome federal assessment process for Castle coal mine

For interviews, contact:Bruce Passmore, Executive Directorbruce@cpawsbc.org (604) 685-7445 x23 Conservation groups welcome federal assessment process for Castle coal mine For Immediate …

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August 19, 2020

Annual Report

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August 5, 2020

Conservation group applauds new youth conservation jobs

For interviews, contact:Tori Ball, Terrestrial CampaignerCanadian Parks and Wilderness Society, BC Chaptertori@cpawsbc.org(604) 685-7445 x24  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 5, 2020 …

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July 15, 2020

New report highlights opportunity to put nature protection at the heart of economic recovery in Canada

For interviews, contact:Tori Ball, Terrestrial Campaignertori@cpawsbc.org(604) 685-7445 x24 New report highlights opportunity to put nature protection at the heart of …

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July 9, 2020

Canada joins Global Ocean Alliance: Advocates for protecting 30% of the world’s ocean by 2030

For Immediate Release July 9, 2020 Unceded Coast Salish Territory/Vancouver, BC – Today, the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the …

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June 26, 2020

New research prompts call for urgent protection of BC’s glass sponge reefs

For Immediate Release June 26, 2020 Unceded Coast Salish Territory/Vancouver, BC – A new study led by Angela Stevenson at …

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May 29, 2020

New survey shows British Columbians want increased funding for BC Parks

For Immediate Release May 29, 2020 Traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples, Vancouver BC  — A new online survey …

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May 6, 2020

BC’s parks critical for recovery, desperate for resources

For interview, please contact: Tori Ball, Terrestrial Campaigner 604-685-7445 x 24 tori@cpawsbc.org  B.C.’s parks critical for recovery, desperate for resources …

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April 28, 2020

Colour your way across BC’s parks

As the weather warms, we’re dreaming of getting back into BC’s parks. It may be a while before our boots …