Podcast appearances and mentions of andrew gage

Markham interviews lawyer Andrew Gage of West Coast Environmental Law about the Sue Big Oil campaign to launch a class action lawsuit against oil companies to force them to help pay for climate change adaptations required in communities across British Columbia.

This past spring, wildfires burned over 13 million hectares in Quebec. A new study by World Weather Attribution confirms that climate change and fossil fuel use contributed significantly to these wildfires. Lawyers at West Coast Environmental Law, representing the Sue Big Oil campaign, say the WWA study bolsters the case for a class action lawsuit against global fossil fuel companies by BC communities for their fair share of climate damages. We're joined by Andrew Gage, staff lawyer at West Coast Environmental Law.

Health Minister Adrian Dix responds to criticisms of B.C's healthcare system - What is the NDP going to do moving forward? How is the NDP planning to address BC's healthcare crisis, from shortage of doctors, long wait times for 911 calls and long wait times in the emergency room? Adrian Dix, B.C. Minister of Health and NDP MLA for Vancouver-Kingsway discusses  The PNE reaches new heights with launch of new ride, the Skybender Laura Ballance, Principal of the Laura Ballance Media Group explains why those visiting the PNE this summer should be excited to try out the brand-new ride.  What are the civic issues surrounding City Council funding "Sue Big Oil"? Adam Pankratz, Professor of Business, Environmental Politics, and Political Science at UBC's Sauder School of Business discusses the issues surrounding local governments greenlighting a class-action lawsuit against oil firms  Why is West Coast Environmental Law suing big oil? Andrew Gage, Lead Lawyer on West Coast Environmental Law's lawsuit against big oil  discusses why his firm is suing big oil companies  Will the price of travel insurance begin to rise to make up for their losses as more and more people are losing their luggage? Claire Newell, President of Travel Best Bets presents the best tips to guard against lost luggage and how necessary it is to purchase travel insurance. Plus, CKNW Contributor Jawn Jang chats with various travel agents about the price of travel insurance.  Could reinstating BC's Corporate Vote help struggling businesses? Should businesses in British Columbia have a say in municipal elections? We discuss with Anita Huberman, President and CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade

Andrew Gage, Lead Lawyer on West Coast Environmental Law's lawsuit against big oil  discusses why his firm is suing big oil companies 

This week we invite (or he invited himself really) Andrew on to discuss the Florida Gators. We talk about the Swamp, the Jaws theme and how great 2006 was for the Gators. We also discuss who Florida's biggest rival is and if that has changed over the past few seasons. Follow us on Twitter: @yournewfaveteam Follow us on Instagram: @yournewfaveteam Email: yournewfavoriteteam@gmail.com

Chapter 1: Canada planning to beef up border measures, could signal border reopening plans are underway GUEST: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent Chapter 2: Shelter manager, Phill Whatman, at the Kelowna Gospel Mission said that the guests at his shelter had heard the story and it was causing some fear... Also in news from the BC interior, a grade 12 student in Kelowna has started a petition online in hopes of getting a better graduation ceremony. GUEST: Niki Reitmayer - CKNW Mornings contributor Chapter 3: More Canadians Approve of Provincial Premiers' Handling of Pandemic (80%) Than Prime Minister's (72%) GUEST: Darrell Bricker, IPSOS Public Affairs CEO Chapter 4: Teck Resources mines in southern BC have been identified as the cause of selenium leaching into the Elk River watershed. Why has Teck Resources been able to exceed the levels of pollution established by the province? GUESTS: Lars Sander-Green, Mining, Science, Communications Analyst for Wildsight; and Andrew Gage, Staff Lawyer, West Coast Environmental Law. Chapter 5: Brianna Gruber is a Grade 12 student at Belmont Secondary School on Vancouver Island. She spoke to our Niki Reitmayer about the petition she started for a better grad ceremony.  GUEST: Niki Reitmayer - CKNW Mornings contributor Chapter 6: Testing for COVID-19 is evolving as health officials react to new information about the virus that seems to come in every day. GUEST: Dr. Bonnie Henry, BC Provincial Health Officer

Andrew Gage is the owner of everyone's favorite coffee shop Velo Coffee Roasters. We talk about how he sold his car to start the business, how he used bikes to deliver coffee, and how many bikes he has. It's 14. Everyone, I introduce the mastermind behind Velo, Andrew Gage.

The BC Premier has been asked by over 50 organizations for the streamlining of climate lawsuits against big oil. These include indigenous and environmental groups across the Province. Andrew Gage, a West Coast Environmental Law Staff Lawyer, joins the program.

In order to reduce the size of government and speed up approval processes, public oversight of BC resources has been drastically reduced over the past 15 years. Professional reliance became the BC government's term for the way natural resources are now managed. This approach lets corporations hire consultants to monitor and approve their industrial activities, instead of government scientists and engineers. Many call what has taken place in BC “putting the foxes in charge of the henhouse.” The BC government is now conducting a review of professional reliance, and the deadline for input is January 19. Any BC resident whose waters or lands are affected by professional reliance,” pleaseProvide input to the Province by January 19.Here is a recent blog post Andrew Gage, staff lawyer for West Coast Environmental Law, recently posted on the subjecthttps://www.wcel.org/blog/professional-reliance-or-regulatory-outsourcing

First up a surprise visit (even to me!) from the original show founder, Jordan Poppenk who came into the studio today to support us. We get a few, very well said words from Jordan about the changing times between when he started the show back in September 2006 and "climate" of environmentalism today. Second guest was Antony Upward, graduate of York University with a Masters of Environmental Studies in Business Model Design and Sustainability, an OCAD University Industry Partner at the Strategic Innovation Lab, a co-founder of the Lab’s Strongly Sustainable Business Model Group and the convening entrepreneur for the Flourishing Business Toolkit project. Antony joins us today to talk about the Flourishing Business Canvas, and why it matters. Last but not least Andrew Gage, Climate Change and Environmental Legal Aid director for West Coast Environmental Law Association joins us to comment on an blog he wrote about the extreme nature of the RCMP documents that Greenpeace Canada got through and access to information request that appears to reveal deep ideological biases and conflict of interest within the RCMP with regards to anyone who opposes oil project expansion/pipelines etc as an extremist who must be kept under control. Please consider supporting us! - We are 100% Patreon member funded: www.patreon.com/greenmajority For full listings and more info about this episode with links etc visit: https://greenmajoritymedia.wordpress.com/2015/04/10/447-loveletters-for-ciut-the-sound-of-your-city/

West Coast Environmental Law staff counsel Andrew Gage talks about the prices ski resorts are paying for public land is too low. DeSmogBlog editor Richard Littlemore discusses what British Columbia's carbon tax means internationally. And our rabble-rousing panel - Don Anderson, Bob Russell, Troy Sebastian and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

West Coast Environment Law staff counsel Andrew Gage, resource policy analyst Ben Parfitt and land use consultant Bernard Schulmann discuss the province's new natural resource operations ministry. Provincial New Democrat children and family development critic Maurine Karagianis shares her thoughts on the possibility of separate child protection legislation for aboriginal peoples. And our rabble-rousing panel - David Cubberley, The Tyee's Andrew MacLeod, Sheila Orr and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

We speak with CropLife Canada regulatory affairs and non-ag uses director Pierre Petelle and West Coast Environmental Law Society staff counsel Andrew Gage about efforts to ban cosmetic pesticides in British Columbia. CKNW's Brett Mineer discusses his big scoop last week, revealing British Columbia Lottery Corp. had been fined more than $670,000 for over 1,000 violations of the Proceeds of Crime and Terrorist Act. And our rabble-rousing panel - David Cubberley, Bob Russell, the Times Colonist's Rob Shaw and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.