Stories
Forced separation: Site C, the Peace-Athabasca Delta and standing up against injustice
As we watch with disgust as children are separated from their families and detained on the US-Mexico border, we must also take a wide-eyed look at our history of forced separation of children from their families and Indigenous peoples from their land here in Canada.
What the heck is Sierra Club BC doing in Northern Alberta?!
Peace Valley Campaigner Galen Armstrong talks about his trip to Wood Buffalo National Park, the impacts of Site C, and shares some photos of his journey. Stay tuned for more!
B.C. government targets another Vancouver Island old-growth rainforest for clearcut logging
Sierra Club BC, Wilderness Committee and Ancient Forest Alliance are calling for a halt on BC Timber Sales old-growth permits after visiting Schmidt Creek, the next valley slated for logging by BCTS.
Protecting what we love
Sierra Club BC Communications Specialist Summer Goulden shares her thoughts about the importance of getting outside with youth over the summer break.
Looking Back on a Banner Year
As another school year comes to a close, Education Program Manager James Davis reflects on the accomplishments of Sierra Club BC's growing Education Program!
North Island & Sunshine Coast Reflections
Sierra Club BC Environmental Educator Kirsten Dallimore reflects on her experience teaching nature education on the north island this spring!
Bonus Interview: The Solar-Powered Bakery
Susan Elrington talks clean energy with two generations of Royal Bay Bakery owners, who converted their business from top to bottom to be a lean, green, solar-powered machine!
ProRep is good for voters, and the environment too!
In the fall, you'll have a chance to vote on whether to change BC's voting system. Here's why, no matter which ProRep system is chosen, it's a clear winner over our existing "First Past the Post" system when it comes to the environment.
Sierra Club BC's Campaigns Director delivers speech at pipeline buyout rally in Victoria
Sierra Club BC's Campaigns Director Caitlyn Vernon delivers an animated speech addressing the federal government's decision to buy the Kinder Morgan pipeline for $4.5 billion.
Irresponsible Ottawa bailout changes nothing; this pipeline will never be built
Against all logic, knowing the multitude of risks to investors and to the B.C. coast and economy, Prime Minister Trudeau has chosen to double down on this dangerous pipeline and the oil tankers that come with it.
Squamish ruling lets B.C. government off hook, but Kinder Morgan fight far from over
Today’s decision is disappointing. The courts have let the province off the hook when it comes to respect for Indigenous rights. Kinder Morgan’s pipeline and oil tanker project still faces significant risks.
Ottawa’s Kinder Morgan bailout plans cynical, ignore Indigenous opposition
Sierra Club BC released this statement from conservation and climate campaigner Mark Worthing in response to the federal government’s announcement that it will indemnify Kinder Morgan against risks involved in building the Trans Mountain Pipeline
Citizen-funded radio ads to counter pro-Kinder Morgan propaganda campaign
Leadnow, Sierra Club BC, SumOfUs.org and the Wilderness Committee will begin running radio ads Friday urging British Columbians to call their MPs to express their opposition to using public funds to bail out the Kinder Morgan pipeline and tanker project.
