Category Archives: Environment
Ottawa funds development of First Nations-owned B.C. geothermal project
FORT NELSON, B.C. — Ottawa has committed more than $40 million to fund the development of geothermal power from a diminishing natural gas field in northern British Columbia. "It will serve as a model for other geothermal facilities across the country,
B.C. urged to protect at-risk old growth while it works to transform forestry policy
VANCOUVER — The most at-risk ecosystems should be set aside from logging while British Columbia shifts its forestry policies toward a more sustainable system, says a forester who helped write a provincial report on old-growth forests. The report last A...
‘We got rid of it:’ Canada, U.S. mark 30th anniversary of acid rain treaty
Tens of thousands of lakes were dying, their lifeless waters clear to the depths. Public statues were eroding, their features eaten away by acid falling from the skies.No more. Thirty years after Canada and the United States signed a treaty
‘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...
