Category Archives: Environment
Ottawa announces $55M in clean tech funding for 20 companies
OTTAWA — The federal government has announced $55 million in funding to support Canada's clean technology sector. The money is from a pool of $750 million announced in December for Sustainable Development Technology Canada. It is to go to 20 companies ...
‘Political gunfight:’ Environmental law group challenges Alberta oil inquiry in court
CALGARY — An environmental charity is arguing an inquiry into alleged foreign-led campaigns targeting the oil and gas sector set out to label green groups as anti-Alberta and disrupt their funding before hearing any evidence — accusations government la...
Miner ponders impact of restoration of coal protection policy in Alberta
An Alberta coal miner with exploration leases in the province's Rocky Mountains says he's trying to figure out how the government's decision to restore protections to those lands will affect his company. Brad Johnston of Cabin Ridge says he doesn't kno...
Miner ponders impact of restoration of coal protection policy in Alberta
A coal-mining company with exploration leases in Alberta's Rocky Mountains is trying to figure out how the government's decision to restore protection of the land will affect its plans. "I'm not sure specifically or exactly what it means for our busine...
Feds promise billions in new funds to build, expand public-transit systems
OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government is promising cash-strapped cities billions of dollars in permanent funding for their public-transit systems — though most of the money won’t start flowing until later in the decade. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ...
Defence of Alberta oil or attempt to silence dissent? Judge to hear inquiry challenge
CALGARY — A judge is to hear arguments this week over whether Alberta's public inquiry into the purported foreign funding of environmental charities is a valid defence of the province's ailing oil industry or an attempt to silence dissent. Court of
Controversial development in Alberta mountain town moves forward to public hearing
CANMORE, Alta. — A proposal for development in an important wildlife corridor in an Alberta mountain community has taken a step forward. Plans for two projects, which would cover about 80 per cent of the remaining developable land in Canmore, have
First Nation lauds plan to protect traditional land use in oilsands management plan
EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it has completed a plan to manage oilsands development in an area near the Fort McKay First Nation that supports traditional land uses and maintains its ecological integrity.The announcement follows an Alberta Cou...
Questions arise over protections from reinstated Alberta coal policy
EDMONTON — Doubts are being raised about the Alberta government's decision to restore a policy that protects the Rocky Mountains from coal mining. Energy Minister Sonya Savage on Monday brought back a 1976 policy that keeps open-pit coal mines out of
‘Bait and switch:’ Questions arise over what reinstated Alberta coal policy protects
EDMONTON — Doubts are surfacing over the Alberta government's decision to restore a policy that protects the Rocky Mountains from coal mining. "I think (it) did a bait and switch and I'm very disappointed," said Kevin van Tighem, a southern Alberta
