A recently released study of data collected over a 40-year period shows the total number of Canadian birds has declined 12 per cent overall. Forty-four per cent of the species have decreased in numbers, 33 per cent have increased and 23 per cent have stayed the same. Some species have declined as much as 90 per cent.

CBC News : Jun 29, 2012 9:46 AM PT

The Nig Creek gas fields are located approximately 130 kilometres northwest of Fort St. John. (B.C. Ministry of Energy and Mines)

Protesters target Taseko meeting:New Prosperity project will not protect important lake, indigenous groups charge

By Gordon Hamilton, Vancouver Sun June 2 2012

Joan Russow Pejnews

Over 2000 people rallied at the Legislature and then walked to Centennial Square where there were panels and workshops. It was clear that this event is a beginning and foreshadowing of the solidarity resistance to come. There were passionate speeches from children from the Beaver Creek First Nations school, activists and elders in condemnation of the tar sands the pipe lines the tankers capitalism and colonialism .

ARE 1.7 MILLION BRITISH COLUMBIANS OPPOSED TO SMART METERS?

For Immediate release March 21, 2012 from StopSmartMeters.ca

Contrary to official statistics, BC Hydro and the provincial government continue to claim that less than 1% of BC residents oppose smart meters.

In fact, 36 BC municipalities have voted in support of a moratorium or opt out with respect to BC Hydro's Smart Meter program. These local governments represent 1.7 million people across the province. Based on BC figures, this represents 37% of the population.

Group concerned AG's forest report will lead to more spraying

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan.26, 2012 StopSmartMeters.ca

New documents cast serious doubt onProvincial Health Officer’s claims that smart meters are safe.

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Gitxsan hereditary chiefs demand negotiators in Enbridge deal resign

November 24, 2011 -Effective today, the executive of StopSmartMeters.ca is serving notice onthe government of the Province of British Columbia ofour intention to actively pursue a Citizens’ Initiative to demand thatthe Smart Meter Program be stopped.