Tag Archives: Environment
Grizzly that killed two in Banff National Park was old, had bad teeth: Parks Canada
BANFF, Alta. - Parks Canada says a grizzly bear that killed a couple and their dog in Banff National Park on the weekend was old, underweight and had bad teeth, but it will likely never be known what ...
Oct 03, 2023
Alberta mountain town to allow two major developments to go ahead after losing appeal
CALGARY - Two major developments that could almost double the population of an Alberta mountain community will go ahead after Alberta's highest court dismissed an appeal by the town. Canmore town coun...
Oct 03, 2023
Delta landfill in British Columbia would turn into a spot for eagle watching in fall
Fall and winter are some of the busiest months for a raptor rescue operation in Delta, B.C., as it prepares for the annual migration of eagles scavenging at the Metro Vancouver landfill. Martina Verst...
Oct 03, 2023
A look at how to avoid a bear encounter after fatal attack in Banff National Park
BANFF, Alta. - A couple and their dog were killed on the weekend in a grizzly bear attack in the wilderness of Banff National Park in Alberta. Here's a look at how to avoid an encounter in bear countr...
Oct 02, 2023
Diwali fireworks advisory issued despite warnings it might be discriminatory: emails
OTTAWA - At least two Environment Canada meteorologists warned that linking Diwali fireworks to air pollution in an air quality advisory could be perceived as discriminatory, internal emails show, but...
Oct 02, 2023
Grizzly bear attacks rare, but a risk in wilderness, experts say after Banff deaths
BANFF NATIONAL PARK, ALBERTA, CANADA - Grizzly bear experts say fatal attacks are extremely rare, but it's always a risk when people venture into the wilderness. Two people were killed on the weekend ...
Oct 02, 2023
Imperial, Alberta regulator knew for years about tailings seepage at mine: documents
EDMONTON - Documents filed by Imperial Oil Ltd. show the company and Alberta's energy regulator knew the Kearl oilsands mine was seeping tailings into groundwater years before a pool of contaminated f...
Oct 02, 2023
Prince George, B.C. Mounties urge people not to feed coyotes after 6 attacks
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - Prince George Conservation and RCMP officers are "actively investigating" six separate coyote attacks within a week in the city. RCMP say in a statement they have issued a warnin...
Sep 29, 2023
Clean electricity regs can be tweaked, but no special deal for Alberta: Guilbeault
OTTAWA - There will be no special treatment for Alberta when it comes to Canada's incoming regulations to make electricity cleaner, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said Friday. The comments are...
Sep 29, 2023
Sovereignty act may be used to fight 2035 net-zero electricity plan: Alberta premier
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she would use her province's sovereignty act as a last resort to challenge any attempt by the federal government to impose a net-zero electricity grid by...
Sep 28, 2023