Tag Archives: Environment
B.C. First Nation says unique deal gives it veto power over proposed coal mine
A British Columbia First Nation is celebrating a deal with a coal company that gives it veto power over a proposed mine on its land. "It's a new and, I want to say, better way of relationship-building...
Jan 18, 2023
Oilsands execs say a 'just transition' isn't a worry — it's their next big 'boom'
OTTAWA - The CEOs of some of the biggest oilsands companies in Alberta say transitioning their workforce for a net-zero emissions future isn't about cutting jobs, it's about creating them. "We estimat...
Jan 18, 2023
Wolves spotted near La Ronge in recent days
Wolf sighting by residents of the tri-communities in recent days have put some on edge, but according to wildlife biologist Matthew Tokaruk, physical contact between wolves and people are exceptionall...
Jan 17, 2023
La Ronge council chooses location of ParticiPARKS project
The site of a new ParticiPARKS project in La Ronge has been chosen.During a regular council meeting last week, a motion was passed to designate a piece of land in the Robertson Drive subdivision as th...
Jan 17, 2023
Federal government delivers $9.7 million to support Alberta jobs, hydrogen industry
EDMONTON - The federal government delivered nearly $10 million Tuesday to support Alberta's growing hydrogen industry as the province continues to accuse Ottawa of wanting to shut down jobs in its ene...
Jan 17, 2023
Alberta investigates family's lead-contaminated water well near gravel mine
Alberta Environment is investigating how a family's water well near a gravel mine became so contaminated by lead it's no longer drinkable. The investigation comes as Red Deer County considers expandin...
Jan 17, 2023
Guilbeault gives green light to James Bay lithium mine with 271 conditions
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says a new lithium mine in northern Quebec can go ahead with more than 270 conditions to protect wildlife and respect Indigenous use of the lands for tr...
Jan 16, 2023
Albertans who regularly visit Moraine Lake say move to restrict vehicles was overdue
Some Albertans who regularly bike, climb, hike or take photographs at Moraine Lake in Banff National Park say a decision by Parks Canada to restrict personal vehicles on its access road was long overd...
Jan 14, 2023
Toilet paper toxin found in endangered killer whales, say B.C. researchers
VANCOUVER - Toxic chemicals from toilet paper have been found in the bodies of British Columbia's endangered orcas, according to a study conducted by marine scientists. Researchers at the University o...
Jan 12, 2023
Rights group releases scathing report on Canada's violations of Indigenous rights
OTTAWA - A prominent human-rights group says Canada is failing to address long-standing abuses, delivering a rebuke of what it calls the federal government's inadequate climate policy and violations o...
Jan 12, 2023