National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A coalition of conservationists is urging the B.C. government to use federal funds to end the province’s new war in the woods on Vancouver Island, protect old-growth forest and establish targets for endangered ecosystems.
Continue reading BC could use Federal funding to end the war in the woodsNational Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The B.C. government is misleading the public when it suggests the massive old-growth tree on a truck that has created a social media storm wouldn’t be logged today, says a conservationist group.
Continue reading Photo of Old Growth tree on a truck goes viralNational Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Tensions are escalating at old-growth blockades on Vancouver Island as chainsaws reportedly started up in the Caycuse region Friday and a clash between protesters and police the day before was posted to social media.
Continue reading Chainsaws, tree sits & arrests at Fairy CreekBy Melissa Renwick, Ha-Shilth-Sa, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Port Renfrew, BC – Dozens of police officers descended upon the Caycuse camp within the Fairy Creek watershed, enforcing a court injunction against blockades preventing Teal-Jones from accessing several stands of old-growth forest. As of May 20, there have been 21 arrests made since the RCMP began enforcing the injunction on Tuesday, May 18.
Continue reading 21 Arrests so farNational Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
RCMP unexpectedly arrested a number of old-growth activists with the Fairy Creek blockades inside the control zone near the Caycuse Camp early Thursday morning.
Meanwhile, downtown Victoria was plagued by stalled traffic, placards and orange smoke plumes as a large demonstration to support blockaders and protect ancient forests broke out later the same morning.
Continue reading More arrests and protests: Fairy Creek
