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Nov 13, 2021
COP26: New global climate deal struck in Glasgow
COP26: New global climate deal struck in Glasgow
Nov 2, 2021
2021 AGM Highlights
2021 AGM Highlights
Nov 2, 2021
Introduction to Ruxton Island
Introduction to Ruxton Island
Oct 25, 2021
The vessel ALCMENE position in Plumper Sound B drags anchor - images below
The vessel ALCMENE position in Plumper Sound B drags anchor - images below
Oct 24, 2021
Crews cool burning container ship in B.C. overnight, but chemical cargo prevented dousing flames directly
Crews cool burning container ship in B.C. overnight, but chemical cargo prevented dousing flames directly
Aug 6, 2021
Island elected officials and First Nations call for Vessel Arrival System at the Port of Vancouver
Island elected officials and First Nations call for Vessel Arrival System at the Port of Vancouver
June 21, 2021
Receive a response from Minister of Environment and Climate Change regarding the anchorages issue include below are Alistair MacGregor letter
and the Minister's response
We just received an email from the Minister of Transport regarding the anchorages issue in response to a joint letter submitted by Alistair; Chief Seymour, Cowichan Tribes; Chief Thomas, Hahalt First Nation; Chief Thomas, Lyackson First Nation; and Chief Brown, Penelakut Tribe.
I have attached the original letter for your reference and the Minister’s reply.
Receive a response from Minister of Environment and Climate Change regarding the anchorages issue include below are Alistair MacGregor letter
and the Minister's response
We just received an email from the Minister of Transport regarding the anchorages issue in response to a joint letter submitted by Alistair; Chief Seymour, Cowichan Tribes; Chief Thomas, Hahalt First Nation; Chief Thomas, Lyackson First Nation; and Chief Brown, Penelakut Tribe.
I have attached the original letter for your reference and the Minister’s reply.
Apr 6, 2021
Cargo Ships Idling in the Salish Sea
BC's Biologically-sensitive Southern Gulf Islands are playing parking lot to an international shipping backlog
Cargo Ships Idling in the Salish Sea
BC's Biologically-sensitive Southern Gulf Islands are playing parking lot to an international shipping backlog
Mar 16, 2021
It is with great sadness that we would like you to know, ( if you have not seen the news or recognized the name ) that Chris Straw; our Gabriola Island alliance member, was killed in a tragic accident at his new home, building site on Tuesday.
Men killed at Gabriola were good friends, one building the other’s home
He was the president of Gabriolans Against Freighter Anchorages. He was also our unofficial leader and spokesperson for our alliance group .
This is an horrific tragedy that has stunned all of us that knew him; as a friend and colleague and especially in our fight to eliminate these anchorages. He initiated and maintained the ‘No Freighter Anchorages’ website for us all.
He had a great presence; and as such, commanded attention in a room with his abilities to communicate effectively and present our issues with authority and clarity. He leaves a huge vacancy in our group and he will be very difficult to replace.
With sympathy for his family and friends.
Peter and CBSWS Board.
Island community reeling from the loss of 2 beloved locals killed in construction accident
It is with great sadness that we would like you to know, ( if you have not seen the news or recognized the name ) that Chris Straw; our Gabriola Island alliance member, was killed in a tragic accident at his new home, building site on Tuesday.
Men killed at Gabriola were good friends, one building the other’s home
He was the president of Gabriolans Against Freighter Anchorages. He was also our unofficial leader and spokesperson for our alliance group .
This is an horrific tragedy that has stunned all of us that knew him; as a friend and colleague and especially in our fight to eliminate these anchorages. He initiated and maintained the ‘No Freighter Anchorages’ website for us all.
He had a great presence; and as such, commanded attention in a room with his abilities to communicate effectively and present our issues with authority and clarity. He leaves a huge vacancy in our group and he will be very difficult to replace.
With sympathy for his family and friends.
Peter and CBSWS Board.
Island community reeling from the loss of 2 beloved locals killed in construction accident
Mar 14, 2021
Port Authority new complaint access mechanism
Port Authority new complaint access mechanism
Mar 7, 2021
The Gulf Islands Driftwood News release the following article Anchorages issue continues to frustrate islanders
The Gulf Islands Driftwood News release the following article Anchorages issue continues to frustrate islanders
Mar 4 - 6, 2021
Canadian Warship 705 (HMCS Whitehorse), a coastal defense vessel, drops anchor here for a couple of days close to anchorage B.
For further information click on the link Warship 705
Canadian Warship 705 (HMCS Whitehorse), a coastal defense vessel, drops anchor here for a couple of days close to anchorage B.
For further information click on the link Warship 705
Feb 14, 2021
Bruce McConchie, of the Plumper Sound Protection Association, did a great interview with CBC Report Chad Pawson, finally moving off the "waterfront property owners complains of view spoiled" type of story.
Good CBC piece on TSB report into the collision in Plumper Sound
Bruce McConchie, of the Plumper Sound Protection Association, did a great interview with CBC Report Chad Pawson, finally moving off the "waterfront property owners complains of view spoiled" type of story.
Good CBC piece on TSB report into the collision in Plumper Sound
Feb 12, 2021
In support of his Bill C-250, which would prohibit the anchoring of freighter vessels using coastal waters along the Southern Strait of Georgia, Alistair MacGregor recently released a video . The bill is widely supported among local stakeholders including First Nations, local government, and community activist groups.
In support of his Bill C-250, which would prohibit the anchoring of freighter vessels using coastal waters along the Southern Strait of Georgia, Alistair MacGregor recently released a video . The bill is widely supported among local stakeholders including First Nations, local government, and community activist groups.
Feb 5, 2021
The following article appeared in the Cowichan Valley Citizen
North Cowichan joins fight against freighter anchorages
The following article appeared in the Cowichan Valley Citizen
North Cowichan joins fight against freighter anchorages
Jan 21, 2021
On the picture below you can see the crew of the LA FRESNAIS, anchored in Cow B from Jan 7 to Jan 26, washing down the deck and sending who knows what into the bay.
On the picture below you can see the crew of the LA FRESNAIS, anchored in Cow B from Jan 7 to Jan 26, washing down the deck and sending who knows what into the bay.
Jan 20, 2021
No Such thing as a small Oil Spill - our greatest risk to the BC coasts is not Oil Tankers
No Such thing as a small Oil Spill - our greatest risk to the BC coasts is not Oil Tankers
Jan 4, 2021
The Vancouver Sun carried an Op Ed this morning written by UBC Sauder Business School Professor Trevor Heaver and our own Alliance member Dr. Christoph Rhoner.
Congratulations to Christoph for all his work pulling this off. The piece makes clear that Alistair MacGregor's private members bill is not the solution and even Alistair himself has acknowledged this and has pointed out that his main purpose was to draw attention to the issue and put more pressure on the government.
The Vancouver Sun carried an Op Ed this morning written by UBC Sauder Business School Professor Trevor Heaver and our own Alliance member Dr. Christoph Rhoner.
Congratulations to Christoph for all his work pulling this off. The piece makes clear that Alistair MacGregor's private members bill is not the solution and even Alistair himself has acknowledged this and has pointed out that his main purpose was to draw attention to the issue and put more pressure on the government.