Tag Archives: Environment
First Nation seeks halt to Yukon mining after failure at gold mine
MAYO, YUKON - A First Nation in central Yukon is demanding the immediate halt of all mining activity in its traditional territory, and an independent investigation into the recent failure of equipment...
Jul 03, 2024
Young science students learn to be stewards of the land during camp experience
On one side of Nemeiben Lake, eagles are scarce. As 11 students from La Ronge and Sucker River stood on the shoreline, their teachers asked them why. "They said, 'Well, there's nowhere for them to nes...
Jul 02, 2024
Calgary lifts indoor water restrictions, outdoor ban remains after water main break
CALGARY - Calgary's month-long water conservation crisis is one big step closer to being over, as the mayor announced Tuesday that residents are no longer being asked to restrict their indoor water us...
Jul 02, 2024
Underwater gardeners work to restore B.C.'s majestic kelp forests
In the chilly waters of Vancouver Island's Barkley Sound, gardeners are at work on the sea floor. They are scientists from the University of Victoria who are trying to regrow kelp forests, a crucial p...
Jul 01, 2024
Farmers along Little Red River lose out to high water
A group of farmers along the Spruce (AKA Little Red) River is questioning how water levels are being managed, starting at Anglin Lake and running all the way to the North Saskatchewan River. At least ...
Jun 29, 2024
Farmers along Little Red River lose out to high water
A group of farmers along the Spruce (AKA Little Red) River is questioning how water levels are being managed, starting at Anglin Lake and running all the way to the North Saskatchewan River. At least ...
Jun 28, 2024
Updates come to Meadow Lake area campgrounds
Roughing it in the bush is about to be a little less rough thanks to new infrastructure projects in Meadow Lake-area campgrounds. New amenities such as a new campground loop, electrified campsites and...
Jun 28, 2024
Calgary mayor warns water use too high as possible end to restrictions nears
CALGARY - Calgary's mayor said it's unfortunate residents seem to have abandoned conservation efforts days before full water service is expected to be restored. Jyoti Gondek said Calgarians on Thursda...
Jun 28, 2024
Once thought too cold for the marsupials, Montreal home to growing number of opossums
MONTREAL - One evening last fall, Robert Carrire was putting away some gardening tools when he saw something scurry out from under the shed. At first, he thought it was a big rat. Then he thought mayb...
Jun 28, 2024
Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs calls for firework safety as heat intensifies
EDMONTON - With Canada Day fast approaching, Canadian fire chiefs are reminding the public about the safe use of fireworks. Chief of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs Ken McMullen says people sh...
Jun 28, 2024