New Film, Cutting-Edge Research Probe Salmon Virus Mystery
The mystery of BC’s disappearing wild salmon is back on the radar this week, with the release of a new documentary and launch of a groundbreaking research partnership to study…
Damien Gillis
‘Heartwood’ Explores Clash Between Different Visions for Future of Forestry
“Cortes is not just a bunch of crazy tree-huggers…We want to log our lands. We want a community forest,” one of the subjects of the forthcoming documentary film Heartwood tells…
Does Malaysian LNG Mega-Project for BC Coast Need Environmenal Assessment?
Should Malaysian energy giant Petronas’ $11 Billion proposed Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) plant in Prince Rupert on BC’s north coast undergo a federal environmental assessment? The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency…
Why the NDP Can and Should Say No to Site C Dam
The BC NDP may finally coming to their senses on Site C Dam. On the heels of the release of new documents from BC Hydro in recent weeks, the Official…
Fractured Land Crowd Funding Campaign Hits Target!
Following a last-minute outpouring of support from around the world, the crowd funding drive for Fractured Land achieved and surpassed its target late yesterday. The campaign surged past its $50,000…
Rumours of Plan to Oust Embattled Atleo as AFN Chief Denied…For Now
Read this story from the Globe and Mail on internal discussions within the Assembly of First Nations to push out National Chief Shawn Atleo – rumours which are being denied…
New Fractured Land Trailer, Crowd Funding Campaign Enters Final Stretch
For the past two years I’ve been privileged to co-direct a forthcoming documentary film, Fractured Land, which examines our key energy challenges through the eyes of a compelling, young First…
Shooting the Messenger: BC’s Stalwart Auditor General Pushed Out
Throughout his time serving the province, John Doyle has been a bloodhound hot on the trail of myriad multi-billion dollar scandals emanating from behind the closed doors of the Campbell-Clark…
Video: Idle No More – Scenes from a Vancouver Train Station
On January 2, 2013, hundreds of First Nations and non-indigenous people converged on Vancouver’s Waterfront Station for the latest Idle No More rally. The beating of drums and singing of…
Idle No More – Scenes from a Vancouver Train Station
On January 2, 2013, hundreds of First Nations and non-indigenous people converged on Vancouver’s Waterfront Station for the latest Idle No More rally. The beating of drums and singing of…
Energy Politics the Top Canadian Story of 2012
CBC’s Power and Politics has chosen “energy politics” as the top Canadian news story for 2012 and we at the Common Sense Canadian couldn’t agree more. Energy is the current…
2012: The Year of Energy Politics
2012 was a year that began with Conservative Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver dismissing opponents of the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipelines as “radicals” and ends with the Idle No More…
New Suzuki Foundation Report Shows Staggering Longterm Industrial Impacts on Peace Region
Roads, dams, logging, mines, fracking, seismic lines, pipelines, transmission lines. The Peace Valley region in northeast BC has seen its share of industrial development over the past half century. Now,…
‘Power & Energy’ Subject of Intergenerational Dialogue in Vancouver
Vancouver-based Gen Why Media and the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives are co-hosting an “intergenerational dialogue” in Vancouver on Tuesday, December 11 to explore various existing and proposed energy projects…
Food Safety Agency Should Protect Public, Not Cover up Virus for Salmon Farming Industry
The federal agency embroiled in the recent XL Meats tainted beef scandal is at it again - this time leading efforts to cover up a potentially catastrophic farmed salmon flu-like…
Timelapse Animations Reveal Staggering Water Withdrawals, Industrial Activity for Fracking
Watch these staggering timelapse animations of recent water withdrawals and industrial activity on the traditional territory of Fort Nelson First Nation for natural gas hydraulic fracturing. These short term licenses…
Video: Kinder Morgan Vancouver Pipeline, Tanker Debate
On Oct 30, the Board of Change hosted a debate in Vancouver on American energy pipeline giant Kinder Morgan's plans to turn Vancouver into a shipping port to access new…
‘Canada’s Carbon Corridor’: Multi-Media Dialogue in North Vancouver Nov. 14
The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival is hosting a multi-media discussion of "Canada's Carbon Corridor" this week at North Vancouver's Centennial Theatre. The event's title refers to the interconnected web…
Fort Nelson First Nation to Discuss Massive Shale Gas Water Licenses Nov. 13 in Vancouver
Leaders of Fort Nelson First Nation from northeast BC are coming to Vancouver to share their concerns over 20 new long-term water withdrawal licenses the BC Liberal Government is considering…
Video: Justice Cohen Gets Tough on Fish Farms – Inquiry Report Released
Watch video from today’s press conference on the release of the long-awaited final report from the Cohen Commission into disappearing sockeye. Justice Bruce Cohen focused much of his attention on…