Description

The 3 nations surrounding Fairy Creek have asked for, and received, a deferral on old growth logging in their territories but the protesters aren’t backing down yet. And a prominent Green MP jumps ship suggesting deeper troubles in the party.

Links

Segment 1

• Old growth harvesting deferred in Fairy Creek, Walbran areas | BC Gov News
• BC agrees to defer old-growth logging for 2 years in Fairy Creek and central Walbran areas
• Squamish Nation calls on B.C. to halt old-growth logging in traditional territories
• Tahltan and BC further their vision of shared prosperity | BC Gov News

Segment 2

• Green MP Jenica Atwin crossing the floor to join the Liberals

Quick takes

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