Cortes Currents was in attendance at the March 12 “Just Transition Day of Action” event in Campbell River.
Approximately 25 people attended the event, promoted and inspired by the international climate organization 350.org and hosted locally by the Campbell River Chapter of Council of Canadians, a national justice, democracy and human survival organization.
Continue reading Just Transition Rally in Campbell River350.org, the Council of Canadians, students from Carihi Secondary school and other members of the community will be holding a ‘Just Transition Day of Action’ in front of MP Rachel Blaney’s office in Campbell River, on March 12th.
Similar demonstrations are taking place in 44 cities, towns and villages across Canada, from Victoria to Halifax.
Continue reading March 12th: A Just Transition Day of ActionBy John Woodside, National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Extreme weather fuelled by climate breakdown is exposing the vulnerability of key infrastructure in British Columbia and is reviving questions among environmentalists and residents about building the Trans Mountain expansion pipeline.
Continue reading TMX pipeline and BC’s climate tragedyBy John Woodside, National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
After a devastating wildfire season that reduced towns to ash and a heat dome that killed hundreds, climate breakdown is again threatening British Columbians, as torrential rain pummelled the province Monday, causing landslides and floods that destroyed key infrastructure and took at least one life.
Continue reading Lethal mix of cascading climate impacts hammers B.C.By John Woodside, Canada’s National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Annamie Paul says there’s a fight over the future of the Green Party, and she’s not up for any more punches.
On Monday morning, after months of infighting and a federal election campaign that saw the party’s support drop to 2.3 per cent of the popular vote from the 6.5 per cent it recorded in 2019, Paul announced she would begin the process of stepping down as leader.
Continue reading Annamie Paul leaves a struggle ‘for the soul’ of the Green Party
