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CPAWS BC

July 5, 2021

CPAWS-BC’s response to the discovery of the remains of Indigenous children in residential school mass graves across Canada

CPAWS-BC’s response to the discovery of the remains of Indigenous children in residential school mass graves across Canada Acknowledgement of …

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June 22, 2021

British Columbia can restore its status as a global leader in conservation: here’s how

For interviews, please contact:Jessie Corey, Terrestrial Conservation ManagerCanadian Parks and Wilderness Society – British ColumbiaJessie@cpawsbc.org(604) 685-7445 x25 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  …

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May 31, 2021

Let’s honour the ocean with a BC Coastal Marine Strategy

In 1992, Canada first proposed the idea of a World Oceans Day at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, …

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May 21, 2021

3 Ways BC is Part of the Solution #ForNature | Biodiversity Day 2021

3 Ways BC is Part of the Solution #ForNature Biodiversity Day 2021  Biodiversity is the rich variety of life on …

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May 13, 2021

Dire Situation for Fish, Wildlife, and Habitat in British Columbia Leads to the Formation of a New Coalition Calling for Change

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

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April 29, 2021

Are you ready to take the next step?

  Join us to make nature a priority Dear Friend, You’ve donated to safeguard BC’s lands and waters before. I'm …

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April 19, 2021

CPAWS-BC Welcomes Largest Investment To Date For Land and Ocean Conservation

For interviews, please contact:Rippon Madtha, Communications ManagerCanadian Parks and Wilderness Society, BC Chapterrippon@cpawsbc.org(604) 685-7445 x23 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  April 19, …

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April 16, 2021

$80M Boost for BC Parks Upgrades, CPAWS-BC Ecstatic

For interviews, please contact:Tori Ball, Senior CampaignerCanadian Parks and Wilderness Society, BC Chaptertori@cpawsbc.org(604) 685-7445 x24 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  April 16, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 – …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …