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Podcast for September 2017: B.C. Throne Speech, third time’s a charm

September 5, 2017 | 

After a roller coaster of a year in politics, this week British Columbians are preparing for our third throne speech of the year. What does the new government have ...

Calling Kinder Morgan’s bluff

August 31, 2017 | 

The Texas pipeline giant still doesn’t have authorization for their pipeline and tanker project — from any level of government As Labour Day rolls around, young people across B.C. ...

The Search for Trans Mountain’s 15,000 Construction Jobs

August 28, 2017 | 

Economist Robyn Allan debunks Kinder Morgan’s “outrageous” jobs claims When Prime Minister Trudeau announced approval of the Trans Mountain project he said the expansion “will create 15,000 new, middle ...

Why we continue to organize

Four Dogwood organizers reflect on victories and next steps Arielle H., provincial organizer For years I’ve listened to friends, acquaintances and colleagues say “I can feel it: we’re on ...

B.C.’s ‘Wild West’: Where loyalty comes to die

Corporate donors cover all political bases when it comes to getting what they want Political campaigns approach elections believing that 20 per cent of voters will not change their ...

Storm’s coming

August 18, 2017 | 

Climate chaos, civil strife: a guide to surviving the years ahead Disclaimer: this post contains profanity and themes that may be upsetting to some readers.   I’ve spent the ...

#StandUpForBC

On August 1, Prime Minister Trudeau spoke to Global News about the Kinder Morgan pipeline, saying: “I think British Columbia’s responsibility is to stand up for the interest of ...

The Top Ten Kinder Morgan Myths — BUSTED!

July 31, 2017 | 

Expert analysts break down the oil lobby’s most persistent misinformation campaigns For a special episode of the Dogwood Podcast, Sophie Harrison tackles ten myths about Kinder Morgan’s expansion proposal, ...

B.C. is at a crossroads: which way will we go?

August 4, 2017 | 

Our recent past could illuminate the path to a better future I left the office early last Friday and drove up island. My calendar said it was too early ...