James Powsey, Comox Valley Record, February 16, 2012

Dear editor,

I took my son to Buckley Bay to protest against coal mining in our backyard.

My son, eight years old, made a sign that said No Coal and had a picture of a skull surrounded in thick black smoke. He tells me he's worried all the time, worried about pollution and how the world's going to be when he grows up.

News Release, Water Dragon Alliance, January 22, 2012

Over 400 people showed up in Buckley Bay on Saturday, in support of a festive outdoor anti-coal rally called, "Solidarity -Not Compliance!"

An entourage of almost 100 islanders accompanied a twenty foot-long Chinese New Year's dragon off the Denman ferry at 1:00 pm. Cheered on by folks attending from as far away as Vancouver, Victoria, Port Alberni and Campbell River, the dragon was greeted at the nearby rally site by musicians, and a giant raven bearing a placard that read, "Ravens opposed to Coal!"

Tony Law, Comox Valley Record, January 24, 2012

Dear editor,

As an elected official, I believe that decision-makers should consider not only the views of today's citizens but also the interests of future generations who must live with the consequences of our decisions.

John Snyder, The Canadian.org, 13 December 2011

A little over two years ago we held a town hall meeting in Fanny Bay, where a standing room only crowd discussed the proposed Raven Underground Coal Mine Project. It was at this meeting that concerned citizens formed CoalWatch Comox Valley. The events over the past two years have revealed many interesting details.

John Snyder, Comox Valley Record & Alberni Valley Times, December 08, 2011

Dear editor,

With the environmental assessment of the Raven Coal Mine Project about to enter the application stage, it’s important to note that the residents of the Comox Valley and Port Alberni have not granted “the social licence” for this massive coal mine project.

Rich Coleman and Vaughn Palmer, Voice of BC, Oct 27, 2011

Minister of Energy, Mines and Housing talks to Vaughn Palmer about an array of interesting topics about electricity, natural gas, shale gas, mining, smart meters, carbon neutrality, deferral accounts, BC's GHG.
 

Extract, BC EAO & CEAA, October 13, 2011

Proposed Raven Underground Coal Mine

Synopsis of Comments Received During the Public Comment Period on the Draft Application Information Requirements/Environmental Impact Statement Guidelines

Approximately 3,000 public submissions were received, with many individuals providing multiple submissions. Over 5,000 comments were received, as one submission may contain numerous comments. The concerns most frequently raised included:

Brian Kieran, Monday Magazine, 09/28/2011

"Having observed the provincial government duck for cover in the face of lesser environmental opposition, I think it is a safe bet that the Raven mine will not be one of the eight [mines] approved by 2015 — if ever."

Malcolm McColl, First Nation Voices, Summer 2011

Lands and waters of the Inside Passage on the west coast had two national entities. The Coast Salish from mid-Vancouver Island to the Malahat on the south who would face Kwak Kwak A’wak tribes directly to the north. The Salish Sea of the Inside Passage was their seafood banquet from time immemorial. At the north end of the Salish Sea the Pentlatch people were of the Coast Salish Nation.

Scott Fraser, Comox Valley Record, July 12, 2011

Dear editor,

Thank you for the July 7 editorial and comment piece about the Raven Coal Project.

Rod Mickleburgh, Globe and Mail, Jul. 10, 2011

Union Bay, B.C. - If you go down to the beach here today, you’re in for a big surprise. If you’re from away, that is.

There, amid the seaside staples of sand, driftwood and rocks worn smooth by the tide, are, of all things, big chunks of coal.

By Scott Stanfield, Comox Valley Record, July 07, 2011

A recent 30-day public comment period indicates widespread opposition to the proposed Raven underground coal mine in Baynes Sound.

According to CoalWatch Comox Valley, more than 95 per cent of 2,300-plus respondents "expressed deep concern or outright opposition to the proposal."

Editorial, Comox Valley Record, July 07, 2011

Almost 2,000 people submitted thoughts during the 30-day public comment period about the Raven underground coal mine.

There is some support in the Comox Valley for the mine, based on the current shortage of high-paying jobs in the area.

John Baxter, Comox Valley Record, July 5, 2011

Dear editor,

As a petroleum exploration geologist with over 30 years of professional experience, I am well acquainted with the uncertainties of subsurface mapping.

I therefore feel qualified to submit two points of concern:

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News Release, CoalWatch Comox Valley, July 4, 2011

Public concern about the proposal for a massive underground coal mine in the Comox Valley is so overwhelming that it's time to put the brakes on this process, says CoalWatch Comox Valley.

By Staff Writer, Comox Valley Record, June 29, 2011

The K’ómoks First Nation harbours some serious concerns about the proposed Raven underground coal mine in Baynes Sound.

In particular, the band believes the project will be harmful to K’omoks aboriginal rights and treaty negotiations.

Philip Round, Comox Valley Echo, June 28, 2011

K'ómoks First Nation has come out in opposition to the proposed Raven Coal Mine near Fanny Bay.

It not only has serious concerns over the environmental impact a mine could have, but also believes the project will be harmful to ongoing K'ómoks treaty negotiations and aboriginal rights.

John Snyder, Alberni Valley Times, June 28, 2011

Recently, while reviewing the Updated Project Description for the proposed Raven Underground Coal Mine Project, I came across the following : "Estimated methane emissions from the mine at 127,500 cubic meters per day." The following are calculations I did based on those estimates on methane emissions:

By Wawmeesh G. Hamilton, Alberni Valley News, June 16, 2011

The Alberni Clayoquot Regional District has a chip in the high stakes coal shipping game in Port Alberni.

The ACRD board appointed its chief administrative officer Russell Dyson as their representative to the projects joint working group.

Pincock Allen & Holt, June 8, 2011

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By Andrew MacLeod, TheTyee.ca, June 13, 2011

Workers say illness is rampant at Endako Mines expansion camp, and they want an investigation.

By Ben Christopher, The Tyee, June 10, 2011

An environmental group is raising concerns about the review process for a proposed coal mine on eastern Vancouver Island, despite assurances from the province.

Keri Sculland, Alberni Valley Times, June 9, 2011

After three public meetings, I'd say the citizens of Courtenay, Port Alberni and Union Bay spoke their opinions loud and clear on the environmental aspect of coal.