Victoria Watch
Up one levelThe place to get news on happenings related to British Columbia's environment.
As part of our work, the Priorities for Environmental Leadership tracks major environmental announcements by the BC government.
Check out the list below for recent developments. You can also find an archive of the government's environmental record from 2001-2005 at our BC Facts site.
- B.C. environmental groups applaud Carbon Tax legislation
- A coalition of more than 16 environmental groups from across British Columbia welcomed the introduction of the provinces landmark carbon tax into the Legislature.
- Budget 2008 Meets Key Tests on Climate Commitments
- Major BC environmental groups today welcomed the 2008 budget that will put BC firmly on the path to achieve bold commitments set out in the 2007 Throne Speech.
- 2008 Legislative Session Begins
- Speech from the throne reiterates Premier's commitments on climate action
- Massive Transit Investment Announced
- Province announces $14 billion new dollars for transit; Aims to double transit ridership.
- Habitat Protection for Mountain Caribou
- Government announces major milestone for mountain caribou habitat protection