News and Events
‘Sue Big Oil’ Campaign in the News
On October 26, 2023, the website ExxonKnews.org published an article on how Canadian oil executives are being grilled by parliament, and the grassroots “Sue Big Oil” action in British Columbia. Here’s an excerpt from the article and a link to whole article.
Challenging Woodfibre LNG and Fortis BC
The SCCA has partnered up with My Sea to Sky Society to challenge project approvals for the Woodfibre LNG Project. Standing up for species at risk Earlier this year, federal environment Minister, Steven Guilbeault amended the 2018 Federal Decision Statement to allow Woodfibre LNG to reduce the monitoring area for seals and sea lions by […]
Sunshine Coast State of Local Emergency, Clowhom Lake Fire Sept 2023
Clowhom Lake Fire On August 29, 2023, a fire was discovered near Clowhom Lake, approximately 32 km northeast of Sechelt. The BC Wildfire Services (BCWS) has declared this fire as being naturally/lightening ignited. As of September 18, 2023, the fire has grown to the size of 411 hectares. Sunshine Coast Regional District State of Local Emergency […]
Global Climate Strike: September 15th, 2023
On September 15, 2023, marches and rallies will be held around the world to urge leaders to take action against climate change. These events continue the Fridays for Future movement, led by young people. There will be an event on the Lower Sunshine Coast (in Davis Bay) and one in Vancouver. Join with others to advocate for life on this planet. The world needs your voice!
Small fire near Chapman Lake discovered Sept 10th
According to an article in the Coast Reporter, “There is a new wildfire burning near Chapman Lake and the Clowhom Lake fire has increased in size dramatically.”
Given the location of the fires in the park, upstream from our primary drinking water source areas, the SCCA reached out to government contacts to track the situation.
Snorkelling Adventures around Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands
SCCA member Dr. Sara Ellison will be presenting a slide show at the Seaside Centre in Sechelt at 7pm, Wednesday, September 6, 2023. The intertidal zone of our local oceans are jam-packed with a myriad of incredible critters, from sea stars and anemones to corals and nudibranchs. Come and see what lies beneath our ocean’s surface. Attendance is free.
July 11th: Sunshine Coast Sue Big Oil Rally
We at the SCCA encourage our Powell River area supporters to attend this important Sue Big Oil event. The letter below is an invitation from Sunshine Coast Sue Big Oil. Dear Supporters, On July 11th let’s hold fossil fuel companies accountable for climate change! Like other communities in BC, ours is facing a rising tide […]
Fundraising Hike for Gambier Island Conservancy
The SCCA has received the following request for support from Gambier Island Conservancy: Dear members and supporters, We’d really appreciate your help! Two of our Directors, Peter Snell and Tim Turner, will be embarking on a very ambitious one-day hike on July 22. Here is how Tim has described it: “25 km BIG ISLAND TRANS-GAMBIER […]
Don’t Let Woodfibre LNG Roll Back Decades of Cleanup in Howe Sound
The SCCA is collaborating with My Sea To Sky to protect Howe Sound against environmental degradation from the Woodfibre LNG project and associated FortisBC pipeline. Woodfibre LNG has applied for a permit from the B.C. Energy Regulator (BCER) to discharge millions of cubic metres of toxic construction effluent into Átl’ḵa7tsem / Howe Sound. Late last […]