Category Archives: Environment
‘It starts at home:’ Former PM Brian Mulroney reflects on lessons from acid rain
The 30th anniversary of one of the most successful environmental treaties ever reached holds lessons for today's fight against climate change, says the man who negotiated the deal. "It starts at home," said former prime minister Brian Mulroney, who sig...
Nova Scotia tables revised biodiversity bill, modifications to Crown Lands Act
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia has tabled a long-awaited biodiversity bill that would give the government more power to address threats to the province’s ecosystems. Lands and Forestry Minister Chuck Porter said today the new bill would give the province more t...
OECD says Liberals should hardwire quality-of-life framework into pandemic budget
OTTAWA — An international group that includes Canada is urging the federal Liberals to weave quality-of-life indicators into the budgeting process as a way to justify any post-pandemic stimulus. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Developmen...
Temporary dedicated bike lane replaces one vehicle lane through Stanley Park
VANCOUVER — A temporary bike lane is returning to Vancouver's Stanley Park, replacing one lane of traffic on the road ringing the iconic green space. Park board commissioners voted 5-2 Wednesday to implement the lane on Park Drive as soon as
Temporary dedicated bike lane replaces one vehicle lane through Stanley Park
VANCOUVER — A temporary bike lane is returning to Vancouver's Stanley Park, replacing one lane of traffic on the road ringing the iconic green space. Park board commissioners voted 5-2 Wednesday to implement the lane on Park Drive as soon as
Ford defends use of development tool as concern mounts over fast-tracked projects
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford defended his government's use of a controversial land planning tool on Wednesday amid mounting concerns it was being used to green-light developments without proper environmental consultations. The mechanism known a...
Ford defends use of development tool as concern mounts over fast-tracked projects
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford defended his government's use of a controversial land planning tool on Wednesday amid mounting concerns it was being used to green-light developments without proper environmental consultations. The mechanism known a...
Ford defends use of development tool as concern mounts over fast-tracked projects
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford defended his government's use of a controversial land planning tool on Wednesday amid mounting concerns it was being used to green-light developments without proper environmental consultations. The mechanism known a...
Ottawa promises $40M in carbon tax cash to upgrade 172 Ontario schools
The federal government will spend more than $40 million of carbon tax revenue to make Ontario schools more energy efficient, the environment minister announced Wednesday. The money will go to 172 schools across the province, funding projects such as r...
Alberta environment minister’s constituents concerned over coal-mining
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE, Alta. — A municipal council in Alberta Environment Minister Jason Nixon's constituency is the latest in a growing number of communities expressing concern about the province's plan to expand coal mining in the Rocky Mountains. Cle...
