Youth court case: Canada not protecting their lives and future – lawyer Anna Johnston, West Coast Environmental Law.
Leading scientists warn about ‘Building Canada Strong’ law – Sarah Otto, UBC prof and Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
Protecting forests, protecting water. – Clips from the front line.
LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD INTERVIEWS, FULL EPISODE
Anna Johnston, staff lawer with West Coast Environmental Law on the Youth Court Challenge on Climate taking place now in Vancouver.
West Coast Environmental Law, https://www.wcel.org/ Our Trust https://www.ourchildrenstrust.org/canadatrial-headquarters
Sarah Otto, UBC zoology professor, Royal Society of Canada Fellows letter raising concerns about the omnibus Build Canada Strong law, Bill C-39.
Letter from Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada to PM Mark Carney and Parliament on Bill C-39
https://www.zoology.ubc.ca/~otto/FRSC2026/FRSC_press_C-39.pdf
Full show November 3 2026 EcoCentric
LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS
Wednesday November 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BC
A cliamtge cafe
As part of BC Library Association’s Climate Action week, the Nelson Public Library is putting on the a Climate Café! A relaxed atmosphere to will talk about what’s on our minds, what gives us hope, and what actions we can take to move forward again. Chat with local experts about our climate concerns and hopes.
That’s this Wednesday, November 4 from 7 to 8:30 pm at the Nelson Public Library.
Sunday, November 15 2026 3 – 8 pm
Kootenay Lake Summit – Synergy: Collaboration in Conservation
Prestige Lakeside Resort Nelson
Join Friends of Kootenay Lake for their annual summit, celebrating the impact that partnerships can have in creating meaningful change. Collaboration in Conservation, celebrates the powerful impact that partnerships can have in creating meaningful change. Kootenay Lake is connected to so many aspects of life in our region, and caring for it is something we all have a role in.
• Lakeside opening ceremony by Robin Louie, ʔak̓aq̓ⱡahaⱡxu land steward, cultural practitioner, and elected yaqan nuʔkiy councillor
• Delicious locally catered dinner and dessert with vegan/GF options available
• Live music by singer-songwriter Dana Lee
• Keynote speech by local conservationist Juliet Craig, MSc, RPBio, and Program Director of the Kootenay Conservation Program
• Silent auction stocked full of local goodies and experiences, including 2 x All Day Full Mountain lift tickets to Whitewater Mountain Resort
• Premiere of our new Shoreline Stewardship short film
• Roundtable discussions, collaborative conversations, and partnership building
Tickets are $60 or $25 sliding scale.
Register at: https://www.friendsofkootenaylake.ca/kootenay-lake-summit-2026-synergy-collaboration-in-conservation/
Sunday, November 15th, 3-4:30pm
Tour “The Confluence” with Architect Lukas Armstrong
1995 6th Ave., Castlegar
The Confluence is an innovative and award-winning building that’s home to Castlegar’s Visitors Centre and Chamber of Commerce. The local architect Lukas Armstrong is doing a tour to explore the space, see Passive House principles in action. Building tour with architect Lukas Armstrong. You can ask him questions about the design, construction and everyday experience of the building.
