RCMP arrest watershed defenders at Rosebud Lake – Dave Lang was there.
Public Transit Alliance of BC launches – Tara Shushtarian, West Coast Climate Action Network
Canadian resiliency in energy. – An Energy Mix webinar talks about choices.
LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD INTERVIEWS AND COMPLETE SHOW
Dave Lang, Rosebud Lake community
Tara Shustarian, Public Transit Alliance of BC
Full Episode including discussion on Canada’s energy future
A peaceful protest near Rosebud Lake by Nelway, BC was ended when RCMP moved in and arrested and removed watershed defenders. The locals want to stop a major logging haul road into the watershed and environmental reserve zone. The RDCK had a unanimous vote making the small communities official community plan into bylaw, including an ecological reserve to protect the sensitive KARST watershed. Dave Lang was at the protest and tells us why the watershed needs protection.
The Public Transit Alliance of BC is launching its new push for better public services province-wide with a public ZOOM event on Tuesday, April 28th. One of the organization Tara Shushtarian says quite a number of groups are involved and talks about what they are looking for.
The transition from fossil fuels is picking up steam as a result of the US war on Iran. The Energy Mix held a webinar on what that might mean for Canada. We hear from expert panelists, Dan Woynillowicz, Patricia Lightburn and Brendan Haley.
LINKS MENTIONED
Public Transit Alliance of BC. https://transitalliancebc.ca/
Register for April 28 Zoom Launch: It’s still Earth Days month in Nelson for a few more days and there are still more environmental events on in our area. Check the EarthDaysNelson.ca for a full calendar.
The Energy Mix Webinar The Strait and The Narrow_ How Does Canada Navigate the Squeeze of the Iran Energy War?
https://www.theenergymix.com/global-energy-shock-highlights-canadas-need-for-long-term-energy-planning/
COMING LOCAL EVENTS
It’s still Earth Days month in Nelson for a few more days and there are still more environmental events on in our area. Check the EarthDaysNelson.ca for a full calendar.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026. 6 pm
Province wide Zoom Event.
Launch of new BC Public Transit Alliance
Advocacy organizations from across BC are coming together on Tuesday, April 28th to launch the new Public Transit Alliance of BC.
The province’s Parliamentary Secretary for Transportation and Transit, George Anderson, MLA will be one of the presenters at the zoom launch. Paul Adams from the BC Rural Health Network will also be speaking. Transportation planner Eric Doherty from Victoria will outline the new Alliance’s goals for transit in the lower mainland and across the province.
I’m going to be one of the voices from the BC hinterland talking about the despearte need for better public transit for the Kootenays.
Everyone’s welcome to Join in. Register at: https://westcoastclimateaction.ca/?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIxNTcyIiwiOTh0N3V5OWw4emswZzhvNGs4bzhvOGMwOHdnNG93Z2MiLCIxMTEiLCI3MWNhNTE2ZGVkZTkiLGZhbHNlXQ
12 Noon Thursday, Apr 30th |
Webinar on Selkirk Innovates new Risk Analysis Calculator.
Selkirk Innovates is hosting a webinar about their new Risk Analysis Calculator on the Columbia Basin Climate Source, which is helping organizations make smarter decisions in the face of climate change. The tool translates complex projections of future climate conditions into practical information that helps users understand the risk that their infrastructure and buildings will face over time.
Saturday, May 2,
Upper Arrow Lakes Reservoir (near Revelstoke)
Columbia River Conservations tours by Wildsight.
Sunday, May 3, Mid Arrow Lakes Reservoir (near Nakusp)
Saturday May 16, Duncan Reservoir (near Kaslo)
These immersive, one day field tours offer a chance to explore the Columbia River’s history, ecology and the challenges it faces, while experiencing the powerful and altered landscapes of our reservoirs, and considering their role in B.C.’s power system.
Cost: Sliding scale between $40 and $70
More information and registration on the wildsight.ca website.
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