The Future Of Howe Sound Society is a non-profit society devoted to preserving the natural beauty, and important
ecosystems, in Howe Sound.
May 17
You may, or may not, know that Burnco Rock Products are planning to put a concrete aggregate mine at McNab Creek in the Howe Sound. A mine like this would threaten the newly rejuvenated ecosystem that has allowed Pacific White Sided Dolphins to return to the Sound On Wednesday May 23rd there is an opportunity [...]
May 17
Burnco Rock Products are planning to put a concrete aggregate mine at McNab Creek in the Howe Sound. On Wednesday May 23rd there is an opportunity for you to hear the latest developments from representatives from Burnco and have your views heard through a Q&A forum hosted by Islands Trust.
Feb 8
Over the last two weeks you took time to tell the Canadian government what you thought of a proposed industrial mining site within Howe Sound. Thank you for standing up and letting your voice be heard. We started with a plea to roughly 150 people on our distribution list and managed an overwhelming 610 messages [...]
Jan 16
SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSED BURNCO AGGREGATE MINE PROJECT From the project description summary by the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency BURNCO Rock Products Limited is proposing to construct and operate the BURNCO Aggregate Mine Project 35 kilometres northwest of Vancouver, British Columbia. The BURNCO Aggregate Mine Project is expected to produce 1.0 to 1.6 million tonnes [...]
Jan 16
The Future of Howe Sound Society have just been informed that Burnco has submitted their final project description and the public have until February 3rd to submit their views on this project to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency. There is no long term land use plan covering Howe Sound and yet it is only now [...]
Nov 16
The Islands Trust is holding its local area election this week where resident and non-resident land owners may elect 2 of the candidates running to represent Gambler Island. In the wake of the recent developments at McNab Creek, the Future of Howe Sound Society reached out to each of the candidates to get their opinion.
Nov 7
A proposal by Burnco Rock Products Ltd. of Calgary, Alberta for a large scale gravel mining and crushing facility to be located along the Northwest part of Howe Sound at McNab Creek is currently under review by the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA).
Sep 14
If you enjoy Howe Sound we really need your support. Please add your name and your email address to our mailing list below. We promise not to abuse it. If you have an interest in the Sound, its history or its future use all you need to do is register your support and get our [...]
Apr 14
Howe Sound is a deep water fjord located northwest of Vancouver BC, Canada. A stunning body of water separating the communities of West Vancouver and the Sunshine Coast. It is bordered by Horseshoe Bay and Gibsons to the south, includes the outlet of the Cheakamus and Squamish Rivers to the north and is the home [...]
Apr 14
The Future of Howe Sound Society is a concerned citizens group working to represent the people and communities in and around Howe Sound. Our members are located throughout the many islands and surrounding areas of the Sound which in turn is located in the Sunshine Coast Forest District of British Columbia Canada. The area encompasses two million [...]
The Future Of Howe Sound Society is a non-profit society devoted to preserving the natural beauty, and important ecosystems, in Howe Sound.
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