Category Archives: environment
BC Liberals’ Boosting of Coastal Drilling a Dangerous Sign
For Immediate Release Sept. 22, 2009 VICTORIA— The B.C. Liberals’ post-election renewed push to lift the ban on coastal oil drilling shows their environmental promises during the campaign were nothing more than hot air, say New Democrats. “It’s environmental hypocrisy … Continue reading
Filed under economy, energy, environment, press release
Coons Supports Federal Call for Fisheries Committee Meetings in BC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 4, 2009 Cullen: Fisheries Committee Must Hold Hearings in BC OTTAWA – New Democrats Peter Julian and Nathan Cullen are calling for the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans to hold Pacific Salmon season post-mortem hearings … Continue reading
Filed under economy, environment, fisheries, press release
Coons Comments on Provincial Budget
For immediate release Today’s budget is built on BC Liberal deception and incompetence. It’s a “tax and cut” budget that will surely hit the lower and middle class especially those that live in the north and rural areas. It highlights … Continue reading
Filed under economy, education, environment, health care, press release
Northwest MLAs and MP Travel Proposed Oil Supertanker Route
United federal-provincial voice opposing Enbridge pipeline project HAZELTON — An historic first meeting between all currently elected provincial and federal representatives in northwest BC took place in Hartley Bay on the traditional territories of the Gitga’at First Nation July 20 … Continue reading
Filed under environment, First Nations, press release, rural bc, transportation
Provincial Government Must Sign PNCIMA Memorandum
The Campbell government is jeopardizing the future of a comprehensive marine plan for the north coast by refusing to come to the table, says North Coast MLA Gary Coons.
Filed under environment, First Nations, press release, rural bc
New self-contained salmon farming is lauded
The development of a new closed-containment salmon farm has New Democrats excited about the future of the aquaculture industry in British Columbia, and disappointed that the Liberals don’t see it.
Filed under environment, rural bc
Government Turns Back On Climate Change
“Gordon Campbell’s has chosen to become an environmental hypocrite when he decided to back away from his responsibility to climate issues, while being quick to support what causes them,” says North Coast MLA, Gary Coons.
Filed under environment
Coastal Drilling Still on Campbell’s Agenda Despite Environmental Concerns
Gordon Campbell’s continued push for coastal drilling of offshore oil and gas shows how out of touch he is with British Columbians’ environmental priorities, the New Democrats said today. In an article published today, B.C. Liberal energy minister Richard Neufeld … Continue reading
Filed under environment, press release
Coalbed Methane Resolution a Victory for Northwest Residents says Coons
The endorsement of Prince Rupert’s resolution calling for an end to coalbed methane exploration in the sacred headwaters at the annual Union of British Columbian Municipalities conference is a victory for the northwest, says North Coast MLA Gary Coons. “Coalbed … Continue reading
Filed under environment, press release
Implement Fish Farm Recommendations Immediately — Coons
Evidence that sea lice from fish farms is not only driving Broughton Archipelago salmon runs towards extinction, but also impacting herring stocks should be setting off alarm bells says North Coast MLA Gary Coons. “We must take immediate action to … Continue reading
Filed under environment, First Nations, press release, rural bc