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April 26, 2018

Discovery of Ancient Reefs on BC coast is a wake-up call for government

Vancouver, BC –  Two new glass sponge reefs have been discovered on BC’s coast, it was announced today. Underwater surveyors Farlyn …

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April 24, 2018

One Caribou Herd Gone: How Many More Will Follow?

Last year, the South Selkirk mountain caribou herd – which roams the area near Nelson and just across the border …

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March 29, 2018

Grizzly bear recovery across the border in Washington State gets boost from Trump administration

Vancouver, BC — A surprise announcement from US Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is renewing hopes for grizzly bear recovery in northern Washington …

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February 27, 2018

A Bushwack Through The BC Budget

Like many other politically inclined BC’ers, I watched the Legislature slideshow playing alongside calming classical music while waiting for Finance …

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February 27, 2018

CPAWS-BC celebrates “historic investment” in nature conservation in 2018 federal budget

Vancouver, BC – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society’s British Columbia Chapter (CPAWS-BC) applauds today’s announcement of 1.3 billion dollars …

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February 20, 2018

BC budget fails to restore funding to BC Parks

Vancouver, BC – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society’s BC Chapter (CPAWS-BC) is very discouraged to see that in the provincial …

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January 23, 2018

Conservationists applaud increased protections of SGaan Kinghlas – Bowie Seamount MPS

Vancouver, BC – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) congratulates the Haida Nation and the Government of Canada for …

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December 20, 2017

CPAWS delighted with announcement that Glass Sponge Reefs added to tentative World Heritage List

Ottawa, ON – The holidays are looking brighter this year with the announcement that British Columbia's Hecate Strait and Queen …

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December 18, 2017

BC bans grizzly hunt as federal government proposes listing under Species at Risk Act

Vancouver, BC — The Coast to Cascades Grizzly Bear Initiative welcomes momentum to list Grizzly Bears as a Species of …

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December 11, 2017

CPAWS-BC statement on Site C decision

Vancouver, BC – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society’s British Columbia chapter (CPAWS-BC) is deeply disappointed by today’s announcement from the …

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November 22, 2017

In memory of a fighter: Chloe O’Loughlin

On November 17, 2017, CPAWS and the environmental community lost Chloe O'Loughlin, a powerful advocate for wilderness conservation, and former …

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October 31, 2017

The Wilburforce Foundation’s Conservation Leadership Award honours Johnny Mikes

Vancouver, BC – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society’s British Columbia Chapter (CPAWS-BC) is proud to celebrate the achievements of …

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October 28, 2017

From Laggard to Leader? Canada’s renewed focus on protecting nature could deliver results

In its latest annual report on the state of protected areas in Canada, the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) …

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October 28, 2017

Government takes important step in protecting Canada’s Oceans and Seamounts

Victoria, BC – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) today recognized the significant work on ocean conservation by the …

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October 27, 2017

New National Park Reserve finally underway to protect BC’s threatened grasslands

Osoyoos, BC — The South Okanagan-Similkameen National Park Network (SOSNPN) welcomes today’s tri-government announcement to enter discussions to create a …

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October 12, 2017

Federal government’s orca symposium failed to establish concrete action on recovery measures

Vancouver, BC — The federal government’s southern resident killer whale Symposium, held as part of the Oceans Protection Plan this …

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October 5, 2017

CPAWS applauds government commitment to establishing minimum standards for Canadian marine protected

Ottawa, ON – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) applauds the government for recognizing the need for minimum protection …

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September 8, 2017

Canada to Host Major International MPA Conference in 2021

Vancouver, Canada – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is delighted to announce that Canada will be hosting the …

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August 14, 2017

Stronger management needed for threatened populations of B.C. grizzlies, beyond trophy hunt ban

The Coast to Cascade Grizzly Bear Initiative is pleased to see that today’s statement by the  Provincial Government regarding ending …

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August 9, 2017

Conservationists urge government to establish Marine Protected Areas to protect endangered whales

Vancouver, BC – According to the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS), urgent measures need to be taken to protect …

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August 4, 2017

PM paddles in proposed Southern Strait of Georgia NMCA: Conservationists urge protection

Vancouver, BC – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society BC Chapter are pleased to see Prime Minister Trudeau and his …

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July 24, 2017

Canada lags behind the world in land protection: CPAWS report

Vancouver, BC – In its latest annual report on the state of protected areas in Canada, the Canadian Parks and …

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June 20, 2017

Changes to Canada’s Oceans Act a good start say conservationists, but more is needed

Ottawa, ON – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) welcomed the proposed changes to the Oceans Act and the …

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June 7, 2017

CPAWS expresses concern about Canada’s approach to Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures

Ottawa, ON – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) today responded to Minister Dominic LeBlanc’s announcement about Fisheries and …