Press Release Archives - The Wild Connection

Press Pause, Let’s Plan: Provincial petition launches in response to Zincton

February 21, 2021February 17, 2021 by Admin

For Immediate Release: February 17, 2021 A petition asking for a pause on any new resort developments in the New Denver – Kaslo corridor has launched, asking the Province to help the region come up with a good plan for a healthy future. “We believe the Province cares about rural areas,” said Nicky Blackshaw, a … Read more

Campaign launches to protect special Piq kiʔláwnaʔ wilderness

December 13, 2020December 9, 2020 by Admin

For Immediate Release: December 14, 2020 The Wild Connection – campaign launches to protect special Piq kiʔláwnaʔ wildernessZoom Press Conference: “Piq kiʔláwnaʔ is a gift of a place (Sinixt word for white grizzly pronounced pik-ki-lau-na),” said Nicky Blackshaw, a campaign spokesperson, “and our gift to the community is to work to protect this incredible area.” … Read more