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New National Sierra Club President in Halifax on Heels of Protests in...

February 19, 2013 Howie Chong is the new National President of the Sierra Club Canada, and he is in Halifax this week to meet supporters, and to get input and ideas about organization priorities and...

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Ancienne Loi sur les pêches: les évaluations étaient efficaces

Author:  Charles Côté Source:  La Presse Date published: Fri, 2013-04-05Montré du droit par le gouvernement Harper l'an dernier au moment des réformes des lois environnementales, le processus...

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St. Lawrence oil and gas well proposal has Farley Mowat ‘hopping mad’

Author:  GLORIA GALLOWAY Source:  The Globe and Mail Date published: Sun, 2013-07-14There is no denying the amount of fight still left in Farley Mowat. Just let him get going on the “evil forces” who...

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Controversial changes to Fisheries Act guided by industry demands

Author:  GLORIA GALLOWAY Source:  THE GLOBE AND MAIL Date published: Tue, 2013-08-06 Commercial fishing boats make their way back up the Fraser River to Steveston Harbour to offload sockeye salmon...

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EXPERT PANEL TO EXPLORE THREATS & SOLUTIONS TO PROTECT PEI’S PRECIOUS WATER

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Sierra Club Applauds Offshore Board’s Rejection of Fracking Lease, Looks for...

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We must close the Chicago waterways connections to keep Asian carp from...

The long awaited report from the US Army Corps of Engineers on how to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes has finally been released. The report evaluates the many waterways connecting the...

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Environmental groups express solidarity with Pictou Landing First Nation

June 12, 2014  K'JIPUKTUK (HALIFAX) - The Ecology Action Centre, Sierra Club Atlantic Canada, and Council of Canadians express their solidarity with Pictou Landing First Nation and neighbouring...

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Blue whale receives honourable mention as Atlantic chiefs call for moratorium

Author:  Zack Metcalfe Source:  Sierra Club Atlantic Date published: Thu, 2014-07-17"The Atlantic Salmon and the blue whales are both very precious creatures to our nations," said Chief Claude...

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Low calving rates among blue whales cause for concern

The old get older and the young are never born Author:  Zack Metcalfe Source:  Sierra Club Atlantic Date published: Sun, 2014-07-27Each blue whale has a unique pattern of spots of its back, like a...

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Low calving rates among blue whales cause for concern

Aug. 12, 2014  Scientists studying the blue whale in the Gulf of St Lawrence are reporting alarmingly low calving rates from this critically endangered species, says the Sierra Club Canada Foundation....

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Sierra Club Canada, SOSS Stand in Solidarity with Innu, Maliseet, and Mi’gmaq...

July 16, 2014 The Sierra Club Canada Foundation and Save Our Seas and Shores Coalition (SOSS) are offering their support for the Innu, Maliseet, and Mi’gmaq First Nations of  Eastern Canada in their...

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New research questions need for streamlining enviro assessments

Author:  Bob Weber Source:  Canadian Press Date published: Fri, 2013-04-05Research is questioning the logic behind the federal government's move to streamline environmental assessments.After tracking...

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Blue Whale Bash

 Save Our Seas and Shores – PEI Chapter and Sierra Club Canada Foundation are hosting a Blue Whale Bash at the PEI Farm Centre in Charlottetown, Sunday, Sept 7 from 1pm-5pm.This event will feature...

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Blue Whale Campaign Dinner!

Join the Blue Whale Campaign in building public support for increased protection of our threatened gulf ecosystem and a moratorium on oil and gas development in these waters. On Saturday, November 1st...

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Protect Gulf of St. Lawrence

Description: Stop Oil and Gas Development in the Gulf              The Blue Whale CampaignWould you like to name a blue whale? Join the Blue Whale Campaign's most recent venture, the Name a Whale...

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Name a Whale Challenge

Description: The winner will have named one of the ocean's few remaining blue whales, but everyone who contributes will give them a better chance at survival.      Name a Whale ChallengeYou are a...

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SAVE THE DATE for Toronto's March for Jobs, Justice and the Climate

JOIN USWhen: Sunday, July 5th from 1 pm= 6:30 pm.Who: YOU and thousands of other passionate peopleWhat: Gathering in Toronto for the March for Jobs, Justice and the Climate.Why:  To stand up against...

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We Marched for Jobs, Justice and the Climate - and made history!

We Marched for Jobs, Justice and the Climate- and made history!Written by: Alyssa BeurlingThis past Sunday over 10,000 people (some reports saying closer to 15,000) flooded Toronto to take a stand for...

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Will you stand up for Canadian Charities?

2015-09-14Dear Friend,  For decades, Canadian charities have given voice to the concerns of Canadians who want social progress, better health and a clean and safe environment. From laws banning smoking...

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