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• Soupstock brings 200 chefs to Toronto for culinary protest

  July 30, 2012

  Mega-culinary event to stop controversial Mega-Quarry set for Woodbine Park, October 21st More »

• B.C. government planning for inevitable oil spill from Northern Gateway Project

  July 23, 2012

  VANCOUVER — Today's announcement by the British Columbia government, setting out safety requirements for the $6-billion Northern Gateway Project, makes it clear it views an oil spill as inevitable. The... More »

• 'Radical' Canadians take a stand with the David Suzuki Foundation

  June 28, 2012

  VANCOUVER — The federal government may have won the latest battle in Ottawa by exercising its majority position to push through an unpopular omnibus budget bill, but it isn't winning... More »

• Leadership forum empowers BC wetland champions

  June 27, 2012

  David Suzuki Foundation brings groups and experts together to celebrate wetlands VANCOUVER, BC — The David Suzuki Foundation is bringing together community groups, municipal decision-makers and scientific and economic experts... More »

• Ontario Greenbelt watersheds save taxpayers hundreds of millions by protecting waterways and drinking water

  May 30, 2012

  TORONTO — The globally renowned Ontario Greenbelt provides more than $1 billion a year in economic benefits, according to a report released today by the David Suzuki Foundation. "Protecting the... More »

• Rouge National Park gets federal funding; set to become Canada's first urban National Park

  May 25, 2012

  TORONTO — The David Suzuki Foundation supports the creation of the future Rouge National Park and cautiously welcomes today's funding announcement by the federal government. As Canada's first urban National... More »

• Thousands join national Black Out Speak Out campaign

  May 24, 2012

  Groups agree that silence not an option as attacks on nature and democracy continue TORONTO, ON — Every day, more Canadians and organizations stand with environmental groups against the federal... More »

• Environmental groups launch major campaign to defend nature and democracy

  May 6, 2012

  Black Out Speak Out groups will darken websites nationwide in protest against efforts to silence Canadians. Right now, Parliament is pushing through a bill to weaken most of the country's... More »

• Canadian swordfish eco-certified despite deaths of endangered sea turtles and sharks

  April 20, 2012

  Conservationists warn consumers about hidden environmental costs VANCOUVER — Despite strong opposition from conservation organizations, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has granted eco-certification to Nova Scotia's swordfish longline fishery which... More »

• Report shows provinces taking the lead on climate change

  April 11, 2012

  Ranking of provinces shows Quebec, Ontario, B.C. at the top VANCOUVER — Provinces are leading the way in the fight against climate change according to a report released today by... More »