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The Elk Valley is known worldwide for its wilderness and wildlife values. It is equally as well known for its extensive metallurgical coal resources. It is no easy task to find a balance that can see both of these values sustain themselves into the future. ... Read more »

I had the pleasure of traveling in India with some friends last year. Amidst the vibrant colours, drifting anomalous melodies and enticing cuisine smells (interspersed with some less than pleasant odours), it is difficult to ignore the abundance of litter. Just to be clear, this ain’t no ordinary garbage; it is ALL the garbage. ... Read more »

Another Christmas bird count has come and gone. This year it was especially difficult to drag myself away from the visiting family, cozily gathered in my kitchen, to go forth, for the entire day, in search of all birds hardy enough to call Golden their winter home. ... Read more »

The Species at Risk Act (SARA) is one of Canada’s key federal environmental laws. Its passage into law in 2002 represented an important step forward in protecting Canada’s endangered wildlife and the habitat they need to survive. ... Read more »

It’s fall in the Kootenays. One of my four favourite seasons. The crowds have gone. I no longer have to plan my grocery shopping for any day but Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. The time of year when ‘traffic jams’ become two cars at the light instead of five. It’s Kootenay time again. ... Read more »