Tag Archives: Environment
Commercial helicopter came within four metres of ditching in the Atlantic: report
HALIFAX - A helicopter carrying 13 people came within four metres of ditching in the Atlantic as it was trying to land on an offshore platform in July 2019, the Transportation Safety Board said Tuesda...
Apr 27, 2021
First Nations, coal companies asking Alberta for better consultation on mines
EDMONTON - Five First Nations whose land stretches along most of Alberta's Rocky Mountains and three coal companies hoping to develop mines in the area have written the province to demand better Indig...
Apr 27, 2021
Federal Court of Appeal upholds Alberta right to turn-off-the-taps legislation
OTTAWA - The Federal Court of Appeal has ruled that Alberta has the right to control the amount and destination of oil and other fuels flowing through its pipelines. The decision, released Tuesday, is...
Apr 27, 2021
Wilkinson considers changes to Canada's net-zero emissions bill to gain NDP support
OTTAWA - Canada's environment minister has put forward changes in response to NDP concerns about a bill that would make the federal government more accountable as it strives to reach net-zero carbon e...
Apr 27, 2021
Big game draw online applications open May 1
The Government of Saskatchewan has set an opening day for the province's big game draw applications to May 1. Hunters will be able to submit online applications until 11:59 p.m. on May 25.According to...
Apr 26, 2021
Trans Mountain ordered to delay pipeline construction in B.C. bird nesting area
VANCOUVER - Environment and Climate Change Canada has ordered a halt to construction of the Trans Mountain pipeline through a forest in Burnaby, B.C., until the end of bird nesting season. The departm...
Apr 26, 2021
Ottawa pushes back on Ontario, Prairies crying no consultation on 2030 emissions goal
OTTAWA - The Prairies and Ontario say they weren't consulted about Canada's higher target to cut greenhouse gas pollution, while other provinces welcome the federal government's new goal for 2030.The ...
Apr 26, 2021
Windy conditions fuel large grass fire east of Christopher Lake
A 30-acre grass fire east of Christopher Lake Sunday afternoon quickly grew due to high winds.Shortly after 1 p.m., the Lakeland Fire Department responded to an area 11 miles east of Christopher Lake....
Apr 26, 2021
Spring Cleanup Week begins Monday in Melfort
Monday, April 26 marks the first day of Spring Cleanup Week in the City of Melfort and it will run until May 1.During that week, fees at the landfill will be waived for yard and garden refuse accordin...
Apr 25, 2021
Study says cost of new water treatment plant $7 million more than initial estimate
Plans for a new water treatment plant west of Prince Albert are at a crossroads according to the chair of the project's steering committee.The initial estimated cost of the facility was $45 million do...
Apr 23, 2021