Category Archives: Environment
‘Serious concern’ among Nunavut communities over iron ore mine’s proposed expansion
IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut communities on the northern tip of Baffin Island are speaking out against the proposed expansion of an open-pit iron ore mine that would include construction of a railroad, lead to more ship traffic and, hunters fear,
Deadline extension will mean more time to get responses, oil inquiry head explains
CALGARY — The commissioner of Alberta's inquiry into the funding of oil and gas industry critics says a deadline extension will allow more time for the inquiry to get responses from the people it names. The inquiry headed by Steve Allan
N.L. fisheries union calling on election candidates to increase minimum wage
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The union representing inshore fishers in Newfoundland and Labrador is calling on party leaders during the provincial election to commit to increasing the minimum wage. The Fish Food and Allied Workers Union released a series of reco...
Liberals’ two-billion-trees promise to cost $2.78 billion more than planned, PBO says
OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget office says a pledge by the Trudeau Liberals to plant two billion trees could cost almost double what the government says. The tree-planting spree, spread over a decade, is supposed to start in the spring and
Liberals’ two-billion-trees promise to cost $2.78 billion more than planned, PBO says
OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget office says a pledge by the Trudeau Liberals to plant two billion trees could cost almost double what the government says.The tree-planting spree, spread over a decade, is supposed to start in the spring and
More southern Alberta communities voice concern over province’s plans to expand coal
Concern over the Alberta government's decision to drop a coal policy that has protected the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains for decades is growing among area communities. "We are definitely not in favour of it," said Kathie Wight, mayor of
Motion to stop fossil fuel companies from advertising with City of Regina withdrawn
REGINA — A motion that called on Regina to restrict fossil fuel companies from advertising or sponsoring with the city has been withdrawn after city council got an earful from the oil and gas industry and its supporters. Last week, most
UN survey uses Angry Birds to reveal Canadian, global opinions on climate policies
Canadians are "Angry Birds" when it comes to climate change, shows a survey the United Nations calls the largest ever taken on the issue. The mammoth survey, which drew respondents through the use of popular online games, ranked Canada seventh out
Canadian Space Agency using satellites to track endangered right whales
HALIFAX — The Canadian Space Agency is harnessing satellite technology to monitor and protect endangered North Atlantic right whales in the country’s waters. The agency said Tuesday it will lead a $5.3-million project funded by the federal government c...
Members of Kenney’s UCP caucus nix NDP bid to seek details of failed Keystone XL deal
EDMONTON — Members of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s caucus have refused an Opposition NDP bid to make public details of Alberta’s $7.5-billion investment in the failed Keystone XL pipeline project. The eight members of the governing United Conservativ...
