Anne Murray

Anne Murray: First-ever online B.C. Breeding Bird Atlas finds many bird species are on the move

Did you know there are two different species of hummingbirds in the Vancouver area? The rufous hummingbird is a tiny orange-red hummer that visits B.C. each summer and winters in...

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Anne Murray: "Peep-In" showcases shorebird migration on Roberts Bank

On April 30, two Delta community groups, APE (Against Port Expansion) and CAPE (Citizens Against Port Expansion), are hosting their third annual “Peep-In”, a celebration of the...

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Anne Murray: Plans for new Fraser River bridge ignore agricultural and environmental concerns

Christy Clark’s plans for a 10-lane highway bridge to replace the 57-year-old George Massey Tunnel under the Fraser River is being met with a very mixed reception.

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Anne Murray: Who is looking after the Fraser River's estuary?

During the decade of the Harper government, many important environmental programs and safeguards were dismantled. Government scientists were unable to speak up about issues,...

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Anne Murray: More eagles flocking to Fraser delta for winter

For a bird that was once on the U.S. endangered-species list, the bald eagle has made a remarkable comeback. It is now so common in the Lower Mainland that even the most urban of...

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Anne Murray: When it comes to climate change, “think global, act local"

It is possible to protect our planet from our wanton self-destructiveness, but only if we work together and everyone does what they can.

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Anne Murray: Will the election of the Liberals bring a better future for Canada’s environment?

Concerned citizens will need to be active watchdogs to make sure election promises are kept and that proposals for Canada’s sustainability and economy are environmentally sound.