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CPAWS BC

May 24, 2017

Canada proposes large marine protected area in BC

Vancouver, BC – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) cautiously welcomes the announcement of a potential new large marine protected …

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April 28, 2017

Reducing Vulnerability to Climate Change in Northern BC

Over the past 100 years, temperatures in Northern B.C. have increased by nearly three times the global average, and local …

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April 12, 2017

BC’s new Boreal Caribou Plan is an improvement, but leaves questions unanswered

Vancouver, BC – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society’s BC Chapter (CPAWS-BC) welcomes the provincial government’s proposed Boreal Caribou Recovery …

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March 23, 2017

New campsites a welcome addition, but need long-term funding

Vancouver, BC – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society’s BC Chapter (CPAWS-BC) welcomes the B.C. Government’s announcement today about new campsites being …

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March 6, 2017

New report indicates BC government not doing enough to protect caribou in South Peace region

Vancouver, BC – A new report on the protection of Southern Mountain Caribou in B.C. (Central Group populations) suggests that …

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February 16, 2017

Saving Canada’s Sea of Glass: Conservation groups welcome Canada’s newest MPA

Vancouver, BC – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is celebrating a new marine protected area for Canada’s ancient …

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February 3, 2017

New Funding for BC Parks and Additional Park Rangers

Vancouver, BC – CPAWS-BC welcomes the B.C. government’s announcement yesterday of an increase in funding for BC Parks, totaling $25M over …

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December 30, 2016

CPAWS welcomes opportunity to improve protection of Scott Islands marine National Wildlife Area

Vancouver, BC – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is concerned about the weak protection measures that have been …

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December 21, 2016

CPAWS welcomes joint Canada-USA commitment to protect the Arctic

Vancouver, B.C – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) today welcomed the announcement that all Arctic Canadian waters will …

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December 3, 2016

Conservationists welcome progress on MPAs but remain concerned about protection of Scott Islands

Vancouver, BC – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) has mixed feelings about today’s announcement that Scott Islands marine …

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December 2, 2016

A better future for our provincial parks

December 2, 2016 – VANCOUVER –The province has just announced a new plan for the future of our provincial park …

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November 30, 2016

CPAWS-BC Statement of support for the Ktunaxa Nation’s Qat’muk Declaration

Six years ago the Ktunaxa Nation Council, on the behalf of the Ktunaxa Nation, released a declaration affirming their cultural and spiritual …

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November 20, 2016

Solid Foundations for International Graduates

In November 2016, the federal government announced changes to the Express Entry system to make it easier for international graduates …

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September 13, 2016

BC’s Glass Sponge Reefs Announced as Mission Blue Hope Spot

Vancouver, BC – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society is celebrating the recent designation of the Hecate Strait and Queen …

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July 11, 2016

CPAWS sounds alarm over Parks Canada’s shift away from nature conservation in national parks

OTTAWA – In its latest annual report released in advance of Canada Parks Day, the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society …

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June 8, 2016

New website brings glass sponge reefs to the surface

Vancouver, BC – June 8, 2016 – On this World Oceans Day, the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is pleased …

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June 1, 2016

North America is failing to make a splash on ocean conservation

Vancouver – In the first joint conservation assessment of progress on marine protected areas (MPAs) in North America, the Canadian Parks …

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May 30, 2016

Province Confirms Massive Local Support for National Park in South Okanagan

Vancouver – The B.C. Ministry of Environment recently released a report confirming strong support for additional protection in the South Okanagan-Similkameen, …

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May 13, 2016

BC Government Opens up Provincial Park to Allow Pipeline Expansion

May 13, 2016 – VANCOUVER – On Thursday the BC Government passed legislation that changes the boundaries of Finn Creek Provincial Park to …

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March 31, 2016

New ancient glass sponge reef discovered off B.C. Coast

A new 12 kilometre long glass sponge reef has been discovered near Prince Rupert in Chatham Sound making it one of the largest …

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March 17, 2016

Proposed additions to BC Parks system welcomed, need additional funding

Vancouver — CPAWS-BC welcomes a new Bill tabled yesterday in the B.C. legislature which will add more than 11,700 hectares of lands …

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January 27, 2016

CPAWS Welcomes the BC Government’s Announcement to Reengage with Parks Canada in the South Okanagan

Vancouver, BC – CPAWS Welcomes the BC Government’s Announcement to Reengage with Parks Canada in the South Okanagan-Similkameen National Park …

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November 1, 2015

Maximize Your Options – Express Entry for International Graduates

The landscape for international students seeking to transition to permanent residence after graduation has changed considerably in the last 12 …

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June 26, 2015

Proposed Protections for BC’s Glass Sponge Reefs Too Weak!

https://youtu.be/X6LuF0va0f4 In June 2015, Fisheries and Oceans Canada published the draft regulations for the proposed Hecate Strait and Queen Charlotte Sound …