Tag Archives: Environment
Off-course duck from Europe or Asia is first of its kind to reach B.C.
VICTORIA - An unusual duck is fluttering the hearts of birdwatchers on southern Vancouver Island after flying far off course during its migration between Europe or Asia and the waterways of Southeast ...
Nov 20, 2020
International ban on heavy fuel in Arctic shipping full of gaps: environmentalists
Environmental groups say a new ban on a highly polluting shipping fuel in Arctic waters is full of gaps and Canada should not make use of loopholes in the new regulations for heavy fuel oil. "Arctic s...
Nov 20, 2020
Trudeau joins APEC leaders in stressing free trade amid tensions with China
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined counterparts from both sides of the Pacific on Friday to sign a declaration focusing on free trade and digital innovation as a means to economic recovery ...
Nov 20, 2020
Snowy conditions for Battlefords drivers
Battlefords residents will have to exercise caution as road conditions worsen again with another blanket of snow.Environment Canada is predicting five centimetres of snow for the area Thursday, with s...
Nov 19, 2020
Trudeau defends arrest of Huawei executive, says world must stand up to China
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday defended the arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou and urged countries to stand up to Chinese bullying as he prepared for two potentially explosive...
Nov 19, 2020
Liberals legislate 2050 net-zero emissions, but critics say they're delaying action
OTTAWA - Newly proposed federal legislation would legally bind the government to set multiple targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions over the next 30 years but the only penalty for failing to meet...
Nov 18, 2020
Drownings increase as climate change makes ice on lakes, rivers riskier: study
Newly published research says climate change is making familiar winter activities on frozen lakes and rivers more dangerous. An analysis of thousands of winter drownings from around the world sh...
Nov 18, 2020
Ottawa delays small nuclear reactor plan as critics decry push for new reactors
TORONTO - Canadians will have to wait a little while longer to see the federal government's plan for the development of small nuclear reactors, seen by proponents as critical to the country's fight ag...
Nov 18, 2020
Longueuil police arrest man for alleged threats over local deer cull plan
LONGUEUIL, Que. - Police in Longueuil, Que., say they arrested a man Tuesday in connection with threats against the city's mayor and other local elected officials over a plan to cull white-tailed deer...
Nov 18, 2020
Bank of Canada governor says country needs to pick up pace on tackling climate change
OTTAWA - Canada's top central banker is making a plea for the country to more quickly address the impacts of climate change to avoid any economic ripple effects on households and businesses. Tiff Mack...
Nov 17, 2020