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Dogwood News This Week: cold feet
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- Published on Friday, 02 June 2023 06:04
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news and action Friday June 2, 2023 It’s been a darn good week.
On Wednesday, Enbridge announced they’re hitting pause on their plan to build the Westcoast Connector mega-pipeline (WCGT).
The reason for backing off seems pretty clear to us.
Investors are nervous after massive cost overruns on similar projects like Trans Mountain and Coastal GasLink. And public outrage over ongoing damage to salmon streams has made it harder for a mega-project like WCGT to move ahead.
Enbridge’s proposed pipeline would be even bigger than Coastal GasLink. It would require thousands of new fracking wells. Exporting that gas as LNG would...
BC Government, Stop BC Timber Sales Logging Sunshine Coast Old Growth Recruitment Areas!
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- Published on Thursday, 01 June 2023 20:37
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PAOV – this petition is taking off on Change.org, and we think you might be interested in adding your name. Sign now to help:
BC Government, Stop BC Timber Sales Logging Sunshine Coast Old Growth Recruitment Areas!
Candace Woods started this petition, and it now has 26,178 signatures
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Two days to go: The 2023 CoDev International Solidarity Award goes to…the Workers Central Union of Cuba (CTC)!
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- Published on Thursday, 01 June 2023 14:22
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Henry Kissinger is turning 100. He still has blood on his hands.
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- Published on Thursday, 01 June 2023 10:04
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Henry Kissinger turned 100 years old on Saturday — and true to form, much of the media leapt at the opportunity to fawn over him.
Time magazine called him “a towering figure” and rhapsodized about his “transcendental statesmanship.” The Wall Street Journal celebrated Kissinger as “the great teacher of statesmen — essential to averting a global calamity during the Cold War.”
At The Intercept, we believe journalists should confront the powerful, not erase their crimes. So instead of toasting Kissinger’s birthday, we published a sweeping investigation with new evidence that his illegal bombing of Cambodia killed even more civilians than was previously known.
But with so...
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Strategy survey results
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- Published on Thursday, 01 June 2023 07:33
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Hi Paov,
A few weeks ago we sent out a survey on 350 Canada’s strategic direction. Over 1,200 of you participated, which is a clear testament to your motivation to make sure we’re as effective as possible in the fight for climate justice.
We don’t want to make sweeping generalizations, but some themes kept coming up, giving us valuable insights into where we should focus our efforts for the rest of the year. Let me give you a sneak peek into what you told us and how it’s shaping our plans.
Push for real climate solutions, but don’t abandon the fight to keep fossil fuels in the ground
We asked which campaign goal energized you the most: building the good through a just transition to clean energy, stopping the bad by eroding Big Oil’s influence over the energy transition, or building the movement by training and expanding a network of climate activists. "Build the good" got the most votes, but many of you rightly pointed out that these...
Iran + UN Human Rights Council Forum
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- Published on Wednesday, 31 May 2023 14:45
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PAOV — The Islamic Republic of Iran has been appointed Chair of the UN Human Rights Council Social Forum. This petition was started by UN Watch to intervene in what they believe to be a shameful appointment and an insult to the tens of thousands of victims beaten, brutalized, tortured, raped and murdered by this regime. Will you show your support by adding your name?
Stop Iran Regime from Chairing U.N. Human Rights Council Forum
75,173 have signed UN Watch’s petition. Let’s get to 150,000!
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Sign before Friday ⚡
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- Published on Tuesday, 30 May 2023 14:53
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Paov,
It’s been a heavy start to the week.
Most of Canada is currently under 'high' or 'extreme' fire risk warnings.1 Halifax has declared a state of emergency, after a rare spring wildfire forced thousands to evacuate and left behind a trail of destruction.2
And, last night, the United Conservative Party narrowly won a majority in the Alberta election, returning one of Big Oil’s staunchest allies to the Premier’s office after a campaign where both major parties barely mentioned the climate crisis.3
I’m not going to lie, Paov, this news has me feeling awful.
I feel heartbroken for my friends in Edmonton, who are facing four more years of a cruel government they don’t deserve. I’m scared for communities across the country, who are wondering if wildfires will be at their doorstep next.
But here’s what gives me hope: we’re not alone in this fight. Together, we will mourn, but we won’t give in to despair.
Next week, we have a great opportunity to showcase our movement’s power. Nearly 50,000 people have already joined the campaign for 100%...
Four days to go: CoDev's Annual Solidarity & Fundraising Dinner is almost here!
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- Published on Tuesday, 30 May 2023 13:46
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Read more: Four days to go: CoDev's Annual Solidarity & Fundraising Dinner is almost here!
SIGN THIS PETITION URGING CANADA TO BAR
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- Published on Tuesday, 30 May 2023 08:20
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"Add all of the best features from the previous generation Fitbit Sense to the Sense 2!", "Nerf Zip 22", "Justice for girls softball", "Promote more environmentally friendly exploration technologies"
PAOV, here are 5 petitions that need your help this week
Suggestions based on petitions you signed
SIGN THIS PETITION URGING CANADA TO BAR THE BJP’s WORST HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATORS
The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) is the ruling party of India. Since their victory in the...
The results are in
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- Published on Tuesday, 30 May 2023 06:15
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Animals dying at Marineland?
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- Published on Monday, 29 May 2023 14:48
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PAOV — Within the last few weeks, a beluga whale and a bottlenose dolphin have died at Marineland. These deaths come just two months after the death of Kiska the orca, who was held captive for 44 years and was known as “the loneliest whale in the world.” Animal rights activists and former staff have frequently reported mistreatment of animals and dangerous conditions at Marineland. Petition starter Angelina is demanding the amusement park be closed and the animals relocated to protect their wellbeing. Sign now to join her.
STOP MARINELAND CANADA
14,572 have signed Angelina Cuba’s petition. Let’s get...
Paov, take one minute to vote on your favourite sticker design:
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- Published on Monday, 29 May 2023 13:52
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Which one will it be, Paov?
Over 1,700 people cast their vote last week to let us know their favourite sticker design. One sticker is in the lead, but we're still waiting on your vote.
You'll be able to put your sticker on your laptop, water bottle, phone case, or wherever you want to let everyone know that you're part of the global climate movement.
Thanks for voting,
- Chris
I can't thank you enough, Paov.
I'm so grateful to you and everyone in this movement who rose up over the last couple of years to demand climate action from the Trudeau government. With the...
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Deer cull
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- Published on Sunday, 28 May 2023 14:23
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PAOV, we thought this petition might interest you, based on related causes you’ve supported before.
Contre l’abattage des cerfs de Virginie à Montréal
58,411 have signed Mikaela Siscov’s petition. Let’s get to 75,000!
Sign now with a click
The citizens are firmly opposed to the killing of deers of Montreal as a way of controlling the number of animals. We are asking for the sterilization...
Jan. 6 Megadonor Helping Ohio GOP Preemptively Overturn Will of the Voters
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- Published on Sunday, 28 May 2023 13:04
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Support a National Citizens Assembly on Electoral Reform! Soutenir une Assemblée citoyenne nationale sur la réforme électorale !
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- Published on Sunday, 28 May 2023 08:01
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Stop the destruction of the last cedar forest on Burke Mountian
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- Published on Friday, 26 May 2023 14:57
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PAOV – this petition is taking off on Change.org, and we think you might be interested in adding your name. Sign now to help:
Stop the destruction of the last cedar forest on Burke Mountian
Lou Okruhlica started this petition, and it now has 22,517 signatures
Sign now with a click
UPDATE NEAR...
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Dogwood News This Week: another assault
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- Published on Friday, 26 May 2023 06:09
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news and action Friday May 26, 2023 Gosnell Creek on Wet'suwet'en territory is home to Coho salmon, Steelhead, Rainbow, Cutthroat and Bull Trout, Dolly Varden, whitefish and more. The B.C. government calls it “a pristine wilderness area with high fisheries and wildlife values.” Not anymore.
Coastal GasLink tried to lay their pipeline through this wild salmon wetland while it was frozen. Then, the whole thing melted. Now construction is halted because they can’t get vehicles in and the whole area looks like mud soup. Equipment is floating in water.
Local construction monitors took photos of the Morice River above...
BCCLA Event: Intersections of Civil Liberties
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- Published on Thursday, 25 May 2023 16:29
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Hi Friend,
We warmly invite you to join us at our upcoming panel event: Intersections of Civil Liberties.
When: June 15, 7:00 - 8:30pm PST / 10:00 - 11:30pm EST
Where: Online
ASL interpretation and live captioning provided.
RSVP Today In the spirit of the BCCLA’s wide range of work and the broad scope of what it means to strengthen the human rights and civil liberties, join BCCLA staff lawyers Vibert Jack, Megan McDermott, Veronica Martisius and Ga Grant as they discuss: Intersections of Civil Liberties.Our BCCLA panellists will speak to the ways in which we work to address infringements on civil liberties - including racial profiling, mass incarceration, and privacy violations - and how these issue areas...
A heartbreaking flight
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- Published on Thursday, 25 May 2023 16:24
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Insulin + schools
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- Published on Thursday, 25 May 2023 14:29
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PAOV — You can make a difference. Sign now and help this petition win.
Unsafe At School - Type One Diabetes
881 have signed Kristie Doucette’s petition. Let’s get to 1,000!
Sign now with a click
I want to start by thanking you for taking the time to read this petition. We are the parents of an amazing 4 year old who has Type...
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