Tag Archives: Environment
Air Ronge resident launches petition in opposition to proposed tree cutting plan
An Air Ronge resident is unhappy with proposed tree cutting near Gordon Denny Community School.A wildfire mitigation work tender closes Dec. 4, which includes a plan that sets operations recommended b...
Nov 30, 2020
Wild winter, drastic swings in store for Canada this year: Weather Network
A prominent Canadian forecaster says the country's residents could experience everything from winter wonderlands to spring-like spells in the months ahead. The Weather Network says cooler Pacific Ocea...
Nov 30, 2020
Conservatives attack Trudeau's 'reset' but they have ideas for their own
OTTAWA - Conservative finance critic Pierre Poilievre says building up the Canadian economy after the COVID-19 pandemic can't be achieved without a massive overhaul of the tax system and regulatory re...
Nov 27, 2020
Scientists urge permanent protection of Last Ice Area in Canada's High Arctic
Derek Mueller, a senior researcher at Carleton University, cut his scientific teeth studying mats of microbes on some of Canada's oldest, thickest and most remote sea ice. "They have some very i...
Nov 27, 2020
Expert says consider safety first when planning ice fishing outings in Saskatchewan this season
NORTH BATTLEFORD - It’s still early in the season but with temperatures dipping below freezing across Saskatchewan it’s a good opportunity for anglers to gather their insulated apparel and...
Nov 26, 2020
Expert says consider safety first when planning ice fishing outings in Saskatchewan this season
NORTH BATTLEFORD - It's still early in the season but with temperatures dipping below freezing across Saskatchewan it's a good opportunity for anglers to gather their insulated apparel and start plann...
Nov 26, 2020
Expert says consider safety first when planning ice fishing outings in Saskatchewan this season
It's still early in the season but with temperatures dipping below freezing across Saskatchewan it's a good opportunity for anglers to gather their insulated apparel and start planning their ice fishi...
Nov 26, 2020
Whales to trout: Ottawa announces $50M for research into fisheries ecosystems
The federal government has announced more than $50 million for research into marine and freshwater ecosystems across Canada. The projects range from improving habitat for Atlantic salmon to measuring ...
Nov 25, 2020
Fall of the wall: Alberta government takes down plant installation early due to bugs
EDMONTON - The ivy and tropical plants spread across a living wall in the lobby of a landmark Alberta government building are being cut down earlier than planned because of a bug infestation. The Unit...
Nov 24, 2020
Fossil fuels to decline but remain big player in Canada's energy use by 2050: report
OTTAWA - The Canada Energy Regulator says reaching net-zero emissions over the next 30 years will to require a much more aggressive transition away from oil and gas.The annual Energy Futures report re...
Nov 24, 2020