Tag Archives: Environment
Miners say baby woolly mammoth find in Yukon is biggest event in life so far
WHITEHORSE - Travis Delawski went out looking for gold but found something even more precious. The miner for Treadstone Gold got in his excavator on June 21 just before lunch and set out for the river...
Jul 13, 2022
Lake levels getting back to normal, Water Security Agency says
Lake levels in most areas of Saskatchewan are returning to normal, according to the Water Security Agency.The agency released its Water Supply Conditions and Outlook report for July on Tuesday, provid...
Jul 12, 2022
Rio Tinto can transfer, lose or use mineral rights at Fort à la Corne
While no timeline was given, Rio Tinto could lose its mineral claim in the Fort la Corne forest at some point, said the Department of Energy and Resources. The company can also choose to transfer them...
Jul 11, 2022
State Dept. backs up Canada's decision to return Nord Stream 1 turbines to Germany
WASHINGTON - The federal government has found a powerful supporter for its decision to allow a natural gas pipeline between Russia and Europe to resume operations. The U.S. State Department says it ba...
Jul 11, 2022
Researchers name newest baby orca spotted in B.C. waters
VICTORIA - A young southern resident killer whale spotted swimming in the waters off the west side of Vancouver Island now has a name. The Center for Whale Research based in Washington state says it h...
Jul 10, 2022
Fossils of ancient predators with three eyes shed light on evolution of insects
Research based on a collection of fossils from the Burgess Shale shows a bizarre-looking animal with three eyes that sheds light on the evolution of the brain and head of insects and spiders. The stud...
Jul 08, 2022
Emergency Alert issued following shooting in Langham
UPDATE: 9:05 a.m.One person has been confirmed deceased following a shooting in Langham Friday morning.RCMP have released a description of the suspect. Justin Heimbecker stands 6 foot 3 inches tall wi...
Jul 08, 2022
Climate cash to be direct deposited in July
Residents of Saskatchewan will be getting a new cheque from the government on July 15 as the climate rebate switches to a new payment system. To be eligible for what will become quarterly payments, yo...
Jul 07, 2022
Quebec pressured to cut arsenic emissions from copper factory and preserve 650 jobs
MONTREAL - Quebec's government is facing pressure to reduce arsenic levels in the air of a small northwestern city that is home to a copper foundry employing 650 people but emitting 33 times the provi...
Jul 06, 2022
Tisdale receives nearly $50K from feds for new dog park
The Town of Tisdale is getting funding support from the Government of Canada for the construction of their Off-Leash Dog Park Project.The Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) is allocating $49,...
Jul 06, 2022