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Meet Francois Brassard
“It was like a happening.” Esquimalt Team Leader, Francois Brassard tells us how organizing with Dogwood has made a difference in his life and in his community. You can ...
Flexing grassroots muscle
Over the summer, our movement grew bigger, got stronger and flexed its grassroots muscle. Thanks to volunteer teams and Dogwood’s three summer students, more than 7,000 people signed petitions ...
B.C. Greens demonstrate leadership by banning corporate and union donations
Decision increases pressure on BC Liberals and BC NDP to follow suit VICTORIA, B.C. — Dogwood is applauding today’s announcement by leader of the Green Party of British Columbia, ...
A Royal spotlight on Canada’s relationship with First Nations
Amidst a resurgence of First Nations assertion of rights and title, can Will and Kate’s visit to unceded territory refocus Canadians’ attention on our broken relationships with First Nations? ...
Justin Trudeau needs to put down his shovel
It is common sense that if you find yourself in a hole, the first step is to stop digging It is also common sense that in a world destabilized ...
New report raises concerns about Kinder Morgan proposal
Oil Change International report argues fossil fuel expansion is inconsistent with international climate change goals BURNABY, B.C. — British Columbian citizens’ group Dogwood welcomed today’s Oil Change International report, ...
Hermione Granger & the battles ahead
Welcome to Dogwood, Sophie! I first picked up a Dogwood clipboard at age 17, eager to stop the onslaught of tar sands pipeline and tanker expansion through British Columbia. ...
Spill response — what’s to celebrate?
Honouring 40 years of spill response won’t make bitumen float. Ahhh… Summertime on the North Shore. If you’re a North Van local like I am, there’s no better way to ...
Why is Kim Baird on the cover of Alberta Oil magazine?
Back in June, shortly before the Harper-appointed National Energy Board gave a thumbs-up to Kinder Morgan’s oil tanker proposal, the Liberals announced the creation of a new review panel ...
