Alberta energy deal dismantles Canadian climate policy – Keith Brooks, from Environmental Defence.
Tofino banned plastic single use bottles 1 litre and under this fall. – Lilly Woodrow from the Surfrider Foundation campaigned for the ban.
Filmmaker Daniel Pierce showed his investigative documentary, Trouble in the Headwaters, to Nelson back in September. He tells us about the film and what they learned about the Grand Forks flooding back in 2018.
LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD DECEMBER 16 ECOCENTRIC:
Prime Minister Mark Carney seems to have essentially dismantled Canadian climate policy through the Alberta special deal announced this month. It’s such a huge change in direction we’re doing a second look at it, this time with Keith Brooks from Environmental Defence who outlines some major issues with the big energy deal.
Back in September, Tofino announced that is banning all sing use plastic bottles one litre and under. Lilly Woodrow from the Surfrider Foundation campaigned for the ban and tells us about why it took five years to get it and why it’s important. This interview first aired back on September 16.
Filmmaker Daniel Pierce talks brought his documentary Trouble in the Headwaters to Nelson back in September. Anyone who takes water from a creek, stream or lives downstream will want to see this investigation into the major Grand Forks flooding in 2017 and 2018. Dan Pierce explains that when scientists came to investigate the cause of the flood, they concluded clear cut forestry was a major factor. Daniel Pierce talked about his doc on the show back on September 2.
LINKS MENTIONED
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE response to the Canada-Alberta energy MOU deal.
https://environmentaldefence.ca/2025/12/08/the-federal-alberta-mou-is-a-gut-punch-to-canadians-it-must-be-stopped/
Watch Daniel Pierce’s documentary how clearcutting causes disastrous floods, Trouble In the Headwaters.
https://environmentaldefence.ca/2025/12/08/the-federal-alberta-mou-is-a-gut-punch-to-canadians-it-must-be-stopped/
COMING EVENTS
Repair Cafe Nelson
moved to Saturday, December 20.
10 am to 4 pm
Christie Lees Hall 807-703 Radio Ave, Nelson, BC
A Repair Café is a community event where people can bring broken or damaged items to be fixed for free with the help of skilled volunteers.We are a volunteer-driven initiative in Nelson, BC, focused on reducing waste, sharing knowledge, and fostering a sense of community through the power of repair.
Repair Cafe Nelson
https://repaircafenelson.ca/
Monday, December 15th | 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm
5th Annual Santa Bicycle Ride & AGM
Monday, December 15th | AGM 3:30 – RIDE 5:30 pm
Selkirk College, Silver King Campus, Nelson, BC
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Annual General Meeting | 3:30 pm
It’s that time of year again when we have to do the boring administration stuff. It’s way more fun together though. Please join us to review this year’s accomplishments, plan for the next one and elect a new president and some new board members! - • •
Santa Bicycle Ride | 5:30 pm
Dust off your Santa suit or holiday outfit (Santa, reindeer, snowman – be creative) and put Christmas lights on your bike for the 5th Annual Santa Bicycle Ride. Join the bicycle bus to Lakeside Park at any stop on our route. We’re headed to the Holiday Train to see the Barenaked Ladies!
WestKootenayCycling.ca
Tuesday, January 1, 2026
11 am Talk on Cold Water Therapy
Noon Nelson Polar Bear Swim
Lakeside Park, Nelson
Take the Plunge for a Great Cause!
The Nelson Polar Bear Swim is a fundraiser for Kootenay Co-op Radio (KCR). Sponsor swimmers at KootenayCoopRadio.com Portion of the proceeds supports Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society (FOKLSS). https://www.friendsofkootenaylake.ca/
Join hundreds of brave souls ringing in the New Year with a refreshing dip in our beloved Kootenay Lake! Costumes and fun accessories are highly encouraged!
Not ready to jump in? Come cheer on the plungers!
https://www.kootenaycoopradio.com/nelson-polar-bear-swim/
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