At their annual convention in Victoria last week, local government leaders from across the province took the opportunity to speak out against Kinder Morgan. Lower Mainland and Greater Victoria communities have been staunchly opposed to the Kinder Morgan project for years. But last week, they were joined by mayors and councillors from places like Kamloops, Lytton, Grand Forks, Gold River … Continue reading
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Local election results: a win for the coast, climate and communities
Election night 2014 was a great moment for all those in BC who want to stop pipeline and tanker projects that threaten our coast and our climate. From big city mayors to small town councillors, communities up and down the coast elected local leaders who promised to work in office to stop the Enbridge … Continue reading
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As I came out of a meeting today, I realized this mind-boggling fact – I’ve been involved in discussions, consultations and campaigns around wastewater treatment in the region for over 11 years. I don’t remember seeing ‘advanced wastewater treatment advocate’ on my guidance councillor’s list of careers when I was in high school, but somehow … Continue reading
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