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July 2, 2019

Memorandum of Understanding moves forward on Canada’s newest Okanagan-Similkameen National Park Reserve

For Immediate Release Memorandum of Understanding moves forward on Canada’s newest Okanagan-Similkameen National Park Reserve Vancouver, July 2, 2019 –  …

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June 28, 2019

CPAWS-BC Statement on the Signing of an Agreement in Principle Between the Governments of Canada, BC and the Pacheedaht and Dididaht First Nations and the Transfer of Lands from Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

CPAWS-BC Statement on the Signing of an Agreement in Principle Between the Governments of Canada, BC and the Pacheedaht and …

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June 12, 2019

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May 2, 2019

Mining proposed next to cherished parks & important headwaters

The small unprotected patch of land surrounded by Skagit Valley and E.C. Manning Provincial Parks is under threat from logging …

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April 11, 2019

Financial Picture

CPAWS-BC works hard to maximize the proportion of revenue spent on work to protect land, ocean and wildlife. Our goal …

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April 11, 2019

Gifts of Securities

When you make a gift of securities to CPAWS, you are joining the fight to protect biodiversity across British Columbia. …

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April 11, 2019

Wills and Estates

When it comes to protecting nature and providing refuge for wildlife, timelines are measured in years, decades, or even longer. …

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April 11, 2019

BC falling short on biodiversity conservation commitments, despite extinction crisis

BC falling short on biodiversity conservation commitments, despite extinction crisis April 11, 2019 Vancouver, BC — The Canadian Parks and …

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March 25, 2019

Parks expansion a promising start, but more protection needed for nature in BC

Parks expansion a promising start, but more protection needed for nature in BC 25 March, 2019 Vancouver, BC — The …

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March 21, 2019

CPAWS-BC congratulates Saulteau and West Moberly Nations on hard-won caribou agreement

CPAWS-BC congratulates Saulteau and West Moberly Nations on hard-won caribou agreement Provincial plan for caribou falls far below example set …

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March 6, 2019

CPAWS welcomes protection of Howe Sound glass sponge reefs

CPAWS welcomes protection of Howe Sound glass sponge reefs March 6th, 2019 Vancouver, BC – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness …

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February 22, 2019

NEB report on Trans Mountain highlights lack of action to protect and recover endangered orcas

NEB report on Trans Mountain highlights lack of action to protect and recover endangered orcas 21 February, 2019 Vancouver, BC …

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February 19, 2019

Budget 2019 highlights climate change, but falls short on conservation

Budget 2019 highlights climate change, but falls short on conservation Tuesday, February 19, 2019 Victoria, BC – While the 2019 …

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February 13, 2019

CPAWS-BC welcomes BC Throne Speech Support for Conservation, UNDRIP Legislation

CPAWS-BC welcomes BC Throne Speech Support for Conservation, UNDRIP Legislation Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Victoria, BC – The Canadian Parks …

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February 11, 2019

A Photo Contest for BC’s Endangered Grasslands

A Photo Contest for BC’s Endangered Grasslands Win one of 3 great prizes and help protect the most endangered ecosystem …

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February 8, 2019

Decision to Safeguard Tetrahedron Provincial Park Celebrated by Conservationists

Decision to Safeguard Tetrahedron Provincial Park Celebrated by Conservationists 7 February, 2019 Vancouver, BC — The Canadian Parks and Wilderness …

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January 25, 2019

How sound are the protections for Howe Sound’s glass sponge reefs?

How sound are the protections for Howe Sound's glass sponge reefs? By Sonia Singh Jind, 25 January 2019 A diver …

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December 21, 2018

All talk, no action on boreal caribou habitat protection update

Friday, December 21, 2018 Vancouver, BC – Earlier today, the federal government quietly released its second report on progress towards …

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December 10, 2018

Public consultation launched for Canada’s newest National Park Reserve

Monday, December 10, 2018 Vancouver, BC – A newly launched public consultation process on Canada’s newest National Park Reserve, in …

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November 28, 2018

Shifting Tides: New Gwaii Haanas Management Plan Brings Together Land, Sea, and People

By Sonia Singh Jind, 28 November 2018 The Gina ‘Waadluxan Kilguhlga Land-Sea-People Management Plan is a landmark step towards cooperative …

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November 23, 2018

Building solutions to the biodiversity crisis

Last month, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released the Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C. This report, …

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November 15, 2018

5 Reasons to Stand Up for Parks in the BC Budget

Every fall, the BC government launches a budget consultation process. This province-wide online and in-person forum asks for your input …

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November 6, 2018

The Deepsea Oasis: Protecting Canada’s Unique Biodiversity

By Sonia Singh Jind, Ocean Conservation Coordinator Many industries require minimum standards to ensure quality and consistency. Whether it’s Apple …

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November 1, 2018

Federal Response to BC Killer Whale Crisis Inadequate: CPAWS-BC Statement

Vancouver, BC – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) British Columbia Chapter is demanding the federal government issue an Emergency …