Tag Archives: Environment
Fort McPherson, N.W.T., declares local state of emergency over flood
FORT MCPHERSON, N.W.T. - A hamlet in the Northwest Territories' Beaufort Delta region has declared a local state of emergency due to flooding from the Peel River. The Hamlet of Fort McPherson said Tue...
May 17, 2023
Air-quality expert says risks underestimated as wildfire smoke descends across B.C.
An air-quality expert says smoky skies over British Columbia have become the norm over the past few summers, but not everyone seems aware of the serious health hazards it represents. Michael Mehta, a ...
May 17, 2023
Enbridge punches back on Line 5 challenge: 'Nothing but counterfactual speculation'
WASHINGTON - Michigan joined the Line 5 legal fray unfolding just across state lines Wednesday as lawyers for Enbridge Inc. and an Indigenous band prepared to square off over whether the controversial...
May 17, 2023
'Huge relief' as Drayton Valley residents return home after wildfire evacuation
The mayor of a west-central Alberta town said it was emotional to return home nearly two weeks after an out-of-control wildfire forced residents to flee, but thousands elsewhere remain on edge as scor...
May 17, 2023
Canada, South Korea agree to work together on clean-energy supply chains
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - Canada and South Korea penned new deals on supply chains for critical minerals and youth mobility as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wrapped up talks with the country's presi...
May 17, 2023
Partial evacuation begins for Hall Lake, smoky conditions in La Ronge
The partial evacuation of Hall Lake and other nearby communities is currently underway.That's according to an urgent message issued by Lac La Ronge Band Chief Tammy Cook-Searson at approximately 3 p.m...
May 16, 2023
As tidal-power firms ebb, Fisheries minister strikes task force to clarify regulation
HALIFAX - The federal government is creating a task force to clarify regulations for projects attempting to harness the tidal energy of the Bay of Fundy, after a key player sought bankruptcy protectio...
May 16, 2023
Hot and dry conditions persist as wildfires rage through Western Canada
Hot and dry conditions have worsened wildfires throughout Western Canada, forcing thousands from their homes and leaving many regions under a layer of smoke. "Prayers are needed for rain," Chief Wilfr...
May 16, 2023
City of Humboldt wraps up promo video series
The City of Humboldt, after just over a year and a half of production, has finally wrapped up its series of videos, which was used to highlight the primary industries and recreational opportunities wi...
May 16, 2023
Buffalo Narrows issues mandatory evacuation as wildfire closes in
The wildfire situation in Saskatchewan is leading to more evacuations.The village council in Buffalo Narrows held an emergency meeting late Monday, where they declared a mandatory evacuation for the e...
May 16, 2023