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Cuts to Ministry of Environment undermining environmental enforcement

…Environment have reduced the capacity of Conservation Officers to enforce environmental laws and protect BC’s air, water and wildlife. Read the full story at the West Coast Environmental Law website….

Victoria posts voting records on- line

…city council is making councillor voter records easy to access. All votes are now recorded into the minutes and posted shortly afterwards on-line. To view records of votes visit https://victoria.civicweb.net….

WATERLIFE film release in theatres across Canada

and shows how close it is to an ecological disaster. The film boasts stunning imagery, interesting characters, and an extensive musical soundtrack. Get more information at the WATERLIFE website.  …

All day kindergarten a semi solution to a larger problem

…be a better solution. Read more in the Vancouver Courrier. Read more on about “Integrated Early Care and Learning in BC” at the Coalition of Childcare Advocates of BC website….

Money-losing carbon tax must be fixed: CCPA, Sierra Club

…should be spent on climate change investments such as public transportation and green job creation. Read the full story in The Tyee, and read the report on the CCPA website….

Columbia Institute

…Institute. The Columbia Institute is a charitable organization established to activate and motivate working people to build strong, progressive communities across Canada. Click here to visit the Columbia Institute website….

“Buy American” bogeyman: Instead of fretting about US purchasing policies, we should focus on stimulating Canada’s economy

…these provisions and maintain trade agreements, Canadian municipalies and provincial governments should voluntarily restrict their ability to purchase local goods or services. Read the full story at the CCPA website….

Green growth, urges UN

…eco-friendly path. The new green economy model would deliver comparable, or otherwise higher, growth rates compared to a business-as-usual scenario, improve social equity, and drastically reduce environmental risks. Read the…

Casual Workers Losing Out in BC Economic Boom

…minimum wage to $10/hour, expanding the Employment Standards Act, removing barriers to unionization, and enhancing child care subsidies. Click here to visit the CCPA website for the report or read…

New Brunswick on track to meet climate change goals

…it becomes commercially available. The project resulted in a reduction of 22 tonnes in emissions and a reduction of 8,600 litres of diesel fuel. Read more at the Province’s website….

350.org

…at building a movement to solve the climate crisis, and has organized rallies across the world and garnered support from many prolific icons. Get more information on the 350.org website….

Literacy: Creating the Conditions for Reading & Writing Success

…potential literacy learners and that better support through data and funding is needed, as well as improved monitoring and performance reporting. Click here to link to the BCSTA report website….