Tag Archives: Environment
Recent shark deaths in Canada a sign that efforts to grow the population are working
FREDERICTON - An unusually high number of great white sharks found dead on Canadian beaches over the past year is a sign the population is growing, says a shark biologist. Four great white sharks were...
Aug 10, 2023
British Columbia warns of incoming prolonged hot weather, but no heat dome
VANCOUVER - A heat wave that is expected to last most of next week has prompted British Columbia's government to warn people to prepare for sweltering conditions, but a repeat of the deadly 2021 heat ...
Aug 10, 2023
Quebec power utility studies possible reopening of Gentilly-2 nuclear reactor
MONTREAL - Quebec's hydroelectric utility is studying whether to reopen the province's only nuclear power generating station as a response to a growing demand for clean energy. Hydro-Qubec confirmed T...
Aug 10, 2023
Cases against 146 Fairy Creek logging protesters are dropped after high court ruling
OTTAWA - The BC Prosecution Service says it's dropping 146 cases against old-growth logging protesters after Canada's highest court refused to hear an appeal against the acquittal of a demonstrator wh...
Aug 10, 2023
Nuclear regulator weighs decision as First Nations irate over Chalk River waste site
OTTAWA - Several First Nations are sounding the alarm about a proposed nuclear waste facility near the Ottawa River, as Canada's nuclear regulator decides whether the project should be approved. The C...
Aug 10, 2023
Federal government releases new draft regulations on clean electricity
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault released draft regulations Thursday that are designed to clean Canada's electricity grid in an affordable way by 2035. The regulations would drive up th...
Aug 10, 2023
Nova Scotia angler hooks juvenile great white shark and story of a lifetime
FREDERICTON - Rick Austin knew he had hooked a big one as his fishing rod bent and he reeled furiously from his kayak off the Nova Scotia coast, but he never dreamt there would be a great white shark ...
Aug 09, 2023
B.C. firefighters honour fallen colleague Zak Muise at memorial and on frontline
PENTICTON, B.C. - Firefighters on British Columbia's northern wildfire frontline wore black bandanas Wednesday while others carrying helmets and axes marched in Penticton during a memorial procession ...
Aug 09, 2023
Renewable energy workers say Alberta's pause will wipe out season of work
Alberta's decision to pause approvals of new renewable energy projects is putting the lives of thousands of workers on hold, an industry group says. "You're asking people to put a pause on their lives...
Aug 09, 2023
'It came back to life.' Trees scarred by vandals recovering in historic Halifax park
HALIFAX - In the heart of downtown Halifax sits a small but beloved park known for its elaborate flower beds and stately trees. For more than 150 years, the Halifax Public Gardens have provided a quie...
Aug 09, 2023