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Welcome to the WE-CAN Climate News Roundup
Your Primary Source for CLIMATE NEWS
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Stay Connected. Be Inspired. Get Involved.
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Top Story
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Where Do Municipal Candidates Stand on Climate?
From WE-CAN: There are 50 candidates in Richmond, 90 in Vancouver, 74 in Surrey, and 20 in Victoria. In 36 municipalities, Vote4Tomorrow supporters are sharing candidate questionnaires, with their answers to be posted by October 1st. For all the candidates across the province, read more here. For Vote4Tomorrow, click here: https://vote4tomorrow.ca/
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Action Now!
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Demand an AI Data Centre Moratorium in Vancouver!
From DogwoodBC: With the feds and the province going all in on AI, it’s up to local governments to protect their communities. Vancouver municipal elections are just around the corner – now is the time to demand an AI data centre moratorium in B.C.’s biggest city. Send an email to municipal candidates here.
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Tell the Canada Pension Plan: Protect our Retirement Security in a Changing Climate
From ShiftAction: Climate change creates serious risks for our economy, communities, and retirement future – yet Canada’s pension manager continues to invest billions of dollars in fossil fuel companies and projects that are driving the climate crisis. Find email template here.
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Stop the West Coast Pipeline
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From Act.Stand.Earth: The federal government has just designated the West Coast Pipeline a “project of national interest” (PONI). With the PONI tag, the Money Pit pipeline is pre-approved, bypassing or ignoring critical environmental assessment and rushing through consultation with impacted communities, including Indigenous communities. Sign here.
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Climate in the Ridings - Local Climate Advocacy
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From Avi Dolgin, WE-CAN: We need Riding Link people in every riding to help others arrange climate meetings with your MLA or MP. Watch the Launch Meeting here. Watch the “How to Meet your MLA” video here. Sign up here and we will connect you with others in your riding. When we're silent, it's easier for the politicians to ignore climate issues. Learn more here
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WE-CAN Friends and Allies
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Urgent: WE-CAN All-Members Meeting: Tuesday, October 6 from 6 - 7:15 pm
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From WE-CAN: In 2024, we applied for charitable status, and we have reached the last hurdle, which requires us to change our constitution and bylaws. We REALLY need your participation to give us a quorum. Please join us as we prepare to move WE-CAN to the next stage of our existence. Register here.
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The October Municipal Elections
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Triple the Vote in B.C.’s 2026 Municipal Elections!
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From DogwoodBC: Local governments can get fracked gas out of our homes, keep us safe when fires and floods strike, make transit cheaper, and build liveable, resilient communities. But only 1 in 3 people vote in municipal elections. Pledge to vote here, and we'll send you everything you need! It’s simple: have a conversation with three friends who share your values but might not be tuned in to local politics, and ask them to vote. Then follow up at election time and help make sure they vote.
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Vancouver City Candidates: What are their Policy Commitments?
From Women Transforming Cities: We called on all candidates for mayor and council to take the Our City Hall Pledge and commit to implementing our policy asks, if elected. Here are the candidates’ commitments. Read more.
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Get Ready for the Election
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From Livable CRD: All the information you need before you vote on October 17th. CRD candidates, their views, and their scores. Read more.
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AI Datacentres — Documenting Mayoral Candidates’ Positions on Current Datacentre Proposals
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From NoAIVancouver: Elections are coming faster than you can blink! Take a look at which mayoral candidates are with us and which aren’t! Read more here.
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Climate Solutions
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Can Germany Phase Out Fossil Fuels By 2045?
From Earthbound: Last week, Germany published a roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels by 2045. Is it realistic? Read more here.
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Zero-Emission Trucks Gain Ground Worldwide, But Not in Canada
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From TheEnergyMix: Medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicle sales grew “considerably” from 2020 to 2025, with global trends favouring trucks, though in Canada, buses and coaches dominated that vehicle category. Read more here.
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Join the Movement. Fuel the Change. The climate crisis won’t wait — and neither can we. At the West Coast Climate Action Network, we connect with and support nearly 300 climate organizations across BC. Together, we amplify impact, share resources, and drive urgent change.
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But we can’t do it without you!
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By becoming a monthly donor, you provide steady and reliable support that sustains the climate movement throughout the year. Your contributions fund vital coordination, advocacy, events, and tools — empowering people and organizations across BC to fight for a livable future. Monthly giving also makes it easier for you to stay connected to the cause, while helping us plan and grow with confidence
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Whether it’s $5 or $50 a month, your donation directly strengthens climate action in BC — and every dollar adds up.
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Be the spark. Join our growing community of monthly donors today.
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Thank you for standing with us in this decisive decade.
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Climate Politics and Action
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Big Oil Fears the Evidence of Its Climate Lies
From Common Dreams: Fossil fuel companies are desperate to escape trial in climate deception lawsuits. The Supreme Court should not shield them from accountability. Read more here.
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West Coast Oil Pipeline Becomes 1st Project Designated in the National Interest
From CBC: Classification under the Building Canada Act will fast-track the approval process and environmental assessments. Read more here.
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LNG Canada Expansion to Double Pollution as Gas Market Glut Looms
From Stand.Earth: The expansion, which will not come online for at least five years and only create ninety permanent new jobs, comes as analysts announced an imminent global LNG supply glut, making it more difficult for expensive Canadian LNG to compete in a global market. Read more here.
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Pump the Brakes on the West Coast Oil Pipeline, Washington Says
From The Tyee: A letter shows the state’s Ecology Department has serious concerns about spill risks and tanker traffic. Read more here.
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District of Squamish Rejects $142M Woodfibre LNG Deal
From CBC: Woodfibre LNG proposed a contribution of at least $142 million over 10 years to the community. Read more here.
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Les Leyne: NDP and Conservatives Both Banking on LNG
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From Business in Vancouver: It’s unusual to see two warring leaders on the same page, particularly when they view the industry’s origin story in completely different ways. Read more here.
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La Rose v. His Majesty the King - A Canadian Climate Trial Worth Watching
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From Lori Guetre: On October 26, fifteen young Canadians go to federal court in Vancouver asking the court to order Canada to produce a real, science-based Climate Recovery Plan. Not just the legislated 2050 target, but a plan with actual mechanisms behind it. The trial is expected to run five weeks. The plaintiffs are asking for organizations across Canada to "adopt a day" so the youth know they aren't walking in alone. Learn more and see the trial toolkit here.
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BC Needs a Real Climate Action Plan
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Opinion Piece from The Tyee: After pressing the province for five years, we’re still coming up short. Read more here.
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Climate Science and Impacts
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Bangkok at Breaking Point as Floods Turn Streets into Stagnant Lakes
From the Guardian: With 40 dead and a disaster declared across all 50 city districts, experts warn extreme flooding will only worsen across south-east Asia. Read more here.
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Worst Ever Outbreak of Bluetongue Hits British Farms
From the Guardian: Climate crisis blamed as virus that originated in Africa spreads to livestock as far north as Aberdeenshire. Read more here.
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Resistance and Movement
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More than 1,200 Colorado Students Have Earned a Climate ‘Seal’: ‘We’re the Ones Growing Up in this World’
From the Guardian: A statewide initiative pairs climate-focused coursework with community service – and is spreading to other states. Read more here.
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BC Teen Turns Nature Walks into Climate Action
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From National Observer: Leonie Murdoch leads guided walks to educate people about how different species benefit from their environment. Read more here.
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Climate Videos, Books, Podcasts, Courses, Art
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Comedy Wildlife Photography Award Finalists - In Pictures
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A caiman wearing a wig, two brown bears laughing, and a leopard doing a handstand feature in the selection of finalists from this year’s Nikon Comedy Wildlife awards. Winners will be announced on 8 December. Read more here.
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Climate Image of the Week
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You Can Take Action! Events, Protests and Rallies
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*PLEASE NOTE* If your climate organization is a WE-CAN member, click “Post your Event” under ‘Calendar’, and it will be added following approval.
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The calendar is a great networking tool, helping you connect and share events with the broader climate movement. Check it out and start posting your events today!
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All times are Pacific Standard Time
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Go Bid or Go Home is Live!!! — Protect Our Winters Canada
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The Go Bid or Go Home Silent Auction is back for a Second Year! From now until October 31st, bid on 100+ prizes from the brands, resorts, shops, and businesses you love. Whether you’re gearing up for the season or just hunting for a good deal, there’s something in here for you. Every dollar raised goes straight into our climate advocacy work across Canada, so you get to score something great and help protect the places we love. Check it out here.
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Hold the Canada Pension Plan accountable on Climate — Public Meetings Nationwide
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Shift is organizing meetings across the country to answer questions about climate-related financial risks, CPPIB’s massive fossil fuel investments, and Indigenous rights. Find your local meeting here.
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October 13th, 6:00pm Training Workshop: Help Advance the New Forest Act (On Zoom)
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From Boundary Forest Watershed Stewardship Society: Learn about what the New Forest Act proposes and why the changes need to be in law, how Protect–Restore–Harvest differs from the government’s three-zone approach, how to explain the NFA clearly without having to become a forestry expert; how to take the proposal to MLAs, local governments, organizations, and other decision-makers; and practical resources people can use to help build support. Retired forester and NFA co-author Dave Weaver will talk about what Protect–Restore–Harvest means on the ground and will be available to answer technical questions. Register here.
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October 15th, 6:00-7:30 am, People in the lead: How Citizens' Assemblies are Shaping Global Climate Action (On Zoom)
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This session brings together Assembly Members and community organisers from Indonesia, Uganda, Colombia, Brazil, and beyond. Their experiences and insights, combined with experts' knowledge, reveal clear directions for action on food and climate. Hear directly from the people involved, alongside researchers, practitioners, and climate leaders, exploring what these priorities can contribute to climate action. Read more and register here.
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October 15th, 7 pm Effective Climate Conversations Deep Dive 52 (On Zoom)
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Leading with Care: What Decades of Climate Action Have Taught Me. Patricia Lane joins FTFO for an inspiring dive into navigating those often difficult climate conversations. What if the most effective climate leadership begins not with evidence but with care? Register here.
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Friday, October 23, 12-1pm: Harvesting Energy, Restoring Land. The Potential for Indigenous Agrivoltaics and Ecovoltaics in British Columbia
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From WE-CAN: The climate crisis is hurting both food security and energy reliability, disproportionately impacting First Nations. Omri Haiven from SFU’s Clean Energy Research Group and staff from Sacred Earth will show how agrivoltaics and ecovoltaics can advance both food and energy sovereignty. Register here
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Grants, Job Vacancies and More!
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PICS Community Climate Action Events program: Apply by October 16
The PICS Community Climate Action Events program supports community events that aim to advance climate action that has tangible impacts. Events could include a range of activities that inspire and contribute towards community climate action. Details here
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Job Vacancy: Sierra Club BC Associate Director & Campaigns Director: Apply by October 18
Sierra Club BC is looking for an Associate Director & Campaigns Director to develop and lead campaigns that advance Sierra Club BC’s Strategic Plan and organizational priorities. If you’re passionate about climate change mitigation and ecosystem protection and have leadership experience in the non-profit sector, we’d love to hear from you. Annual salary $120,300-$145,000. Details here.
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PICS Climate Internship Programme: Apply by November 20
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The PICS Climate Internship Program helps organizations in BC reach their climate goals while giving university students a chance to hone their skills and acquire relevant work experience. Through an annual competitive process, the program offers up to $15,000 to eligible organizations to hire a student from UBC, SFU, UNBC, or UVic to assist with a climate action project in your organization/community. Details here
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Job Vacancies: Greater Victoria Green Team Program Managers
We need two experienced, self-motivated community builders who are comfortable leading groups, highly organized, take ownership of their work, and thrive on balancing independent computer work with high-energy, physically active field days. Details here
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Job Vacancy: Climate Finance Campaign Contractor: This Position is Open Until Filled.
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From Stand.earth: We are seeking a creative, experienced campaigner starting as soon as possible for an extendable nine-month term. You will be responsible for helping to implement an expanding campaign plan against new LNG projects in Canada. Details here
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Climate/Environmental Jobs Posted on Linked-In
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Environment Funders
Their list of members is here - a useful source of thinking when it comes to fundraising
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WE-CAN’s Fundraising Toolkit for Climate Action Groups is here
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Stay Connected. Be Inspired. Get Involved.
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From all of us in the West Coast Climate Action Network
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We honour the title and rights of the Indigenous peoples on whose ancestral lands we live and work.
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