Category Archives: Environment
Federal Court of Appeal upholds Alberta right to turn-off-the-taps legislation
OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal has ruled that Alberta has the right to control the amount and destination of oil and other fuels flowing through its pipelines. The decision, released Tuesday, is a victory for the province in its
Wilkinson considers changes to Canada’s net-zero emissions bill to gain NDP support
OTTAWA — Canada's environment minister has put forward changes in response to NDP concerns about a bill that would make the federal government more accountable as it strives to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The proposed legislation was intr...
Council in Alberta mountain town of Canmore rejects one of two developments
CANMORE, Alta. — Town council in a popular Alberta mountain community has rejected one of two proposed development projects that together would have almost doubled its population in the coming decades. Plans for the proposed Three Sisters Village and S...
Right whale spotted in Gulf of St. Lawrence, prompting closure of a crab fishing zone
CHARLOTTETOWN — The first North Atlantic right whale of 2021 has been spotted in Canadian waters. The whale was seen in the Gulf of St. Lawrence on Sunday by a Fisheries Department aircraft conducting aerial surveillance. As a result, a 15-day closure...
Right whale spotted in Gulf of St. Lawrence, prompting closure of a crab fishing zone
CHARLOTTETOWN — The first North Atlantic right whale of 2021 has been spotted in Canadian waters. The whale was seen in the Gulf of St. Lawrence on Sunday by a Fisheries Department aircraft conducting aerial surveillance. As a result, a 15-day closure...
Trans Mountain ordered to delay pipeline construction in B.C. bird nesting area
VANCOUVER — Environment and Climate Change Canada has ordered a halt to construction of the Trans Mountain pipeline through a forest in Burnaby, B.C., until the end of bird nesting season. The department said the order was issued following an enforcem...
Study says easing rules on transfer of unreclaimed oil wells could speed cleanup
CALGARY — Alberta should lower regulatory barriers that discourage businesses from reusing abandoned and unreclaimed oil and gas well sites, says a report from the Canada West Foundation. Making it easier to convert an old well site into anything from ...
Ottawa pushes back on Ontario, Prairies crying no consultation on 2030 emissions goal
OTTAWA — The Prairies and Ontario say they weren't consulted about Canada's higher target to cut greenhouse gas pollution, while other provinces welcome the federal government's new goal for 2030.The division is a sign policies around tacking climate c...
Alberta halts coal exploration in mountains while consultations continue
EDMONTON — The Alberta government has bowed to public pressure and paused coal exploration in the most sensitive areas of the Rocky Mountains while it continues to gather public feedback about mines. "In response to concerns from Albertans, all coal ex...
Alberta to release update on coal survey; discuss consultation process
EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it will release an update today about a recently concluded online survey on coal mining in the Rocky Mountains. Energy Minister Sonya Savage will also discuss plans for public engagement on the highly controversia...
