Ian McTaggart Cowan (1910–2010), revolutionized the way North Americans understood the natural world and is known as the “father of Canadian ecology.” He was no stranger to the suppression of scientists or challenging pipelines, hydro projects, pesticides and industrial logging - all before most of us were even born. He pioneered nature television in its [...]
NEWS RELEASE THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF BC TRANSFERS OF 28 PROPERTIES TO CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS AND REGIONAL DISTRICT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 30, 2015 Victoria, BC – The Land Conservancy of B.C. (TLC) will complete transfers of 28 properties to like-minded conservation organizations and a regional district on September 30 as part of the non-profits restructuring [...]
TLC's Board of Directors and staff cordially invite you, TLC's Members, to join us to celebrate the completion of the first phase of our restructuring plan. 4:30 - 7:00 on Friday, October 2 The Teahouse at Abkhazi Garden 1964 Fairfield Road, Victoria Enjoy a festive evening in our beautiful garden. Welcome at 5 p.m. and [...]
NEWS RELEASE BC COURT APPROVES TRANSFER OF CONSERVATION PROPERTIES SETTING TLC ON PATH TO REALIZE RESTRUCTURING PLAN FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 28, 2015 Vancouver, BC – The Land Conservancy of B.C. (TLC) received approval today from the Supreme Court of B.C. to transfer 27 conservation properties to The Nature Trust of B.C. (TNTBC) and The [...]
NEWS RELEASE THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF BC PROPOSED BYLAW AMENDMENT FAILS AT EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING TLC to propose new amendment to membership FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 17, 2015 Victoria, BC – The Land Conservancy of B.C.’s proposed bylaw amendment has failed at the organization’s Extraordinary General Meeting, held Friday, June 12, at the Prospect Lake [...]
The Board of Directors is proposing to make changes to TLC’s bylaws. In order to make these changes, we are notifying all Members in advance of an Extraordinary General Meeting as per our bylaws and the Society Act. Justice Fitzpatrick has recently approved the Plan of Compromise and Arrangement (the Plan) that was formulated by [...]
NEWS RELEASE THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF BC TRANSFERS 29% OWNERSHIP OF MALTBY LAKE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 5, 2015 Victoria, BC – The Land Conservancy of BC has sold a portion of its undivided interest in Maltby Lake in Saanich. The transfer was completed on May 1, 2015. The sale was approved by the Supreme [...]
NEWS RELEASE PLAN OF ARRANGEMENT APPROVED BY CREDITORS AND SUPREME COURT OF BC Supreme Court of BC approves the transfer of the first property in the Plan FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 2, 2015 Victoria, BC – The Supreme Court of B.C. approved the Plan of Arrangement as agreed upon by The Land Conservancy of B.C. [...]
When The Land Conservancy of BC (TLC) purchased Wildwood Ecoforest from Merv Wilkinson in 2000, we pledged to protect the site forever. Although TLC is no longer in a position to own Wildwood, we will protect the property for the future through a restrictive covenant on the title. The Board of Directors and I will [...]
NEWS RELEASE THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF BC’S PLAN OF ARRANGEMENT FILED WITH SUPREME COURT OF B.C. Creditors to receive monies owed while TLC properties remain protected FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 23, 2015 Victoria, BC – The Land Conservancy of B.C.’s Plan of Arrangement was filed with the Supreme Court of B.C. on February 23, 2015. [...]