Andrew Findlay

Andrew Findlay is a freelance journalist who lives in the Comox Valley and writes about environmental and social issues, travel, adventure, business and any other topic that appeals to his sense of curiosity.

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Caroline Hiem Tsolum River Restoration Society

On the ground

Three years of mining, 40 years of taxpayer clean up for river downstream of Vancouver Island copper mine

Andrew Findlay

Dec 16, 2019 19 min read

After being abandoned by Japanese backers in the '60s, the Mount Washington copper mine was...

South Okanagan-Similkameen National Park Reserve Jake Sherman

In-Depth

The delicate act of creating a national park in polarized times

Andrew Findlay

Jul 26, 2019 13 min read

Rare species like American badgers, flammulated owls, yellow-breasted chats, desert night snakes and western rattlesnakes...

In-Depth

Canadian mining companies will now face human rights charges in Canadian courts

Andrew Findlay

Jun 7, 2019 16 min read

As Canadian companies seek mineral resources abroad, those who feel harmed or violated by their...

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Andrew Findlay

Stories by Andrew Findlay

Three years of mining, 40 years of taxpayer clean up for river downstream of Vancouver Island copper mine

The delicate act of creating a national park in polarized times

Canadian mining companies will now face human rights charges in Canadian courts