Tag Archives: Environment
Snowfall means a white Christmas, but also traffic woes across southern Quebec roads
MONTREAL - A heavy snowfall that began Monday night has guaranteed much of Quebec a white Christmas, but has also sent cars skidding off the province's roads during the busy holiday travel period. Pro...
Dec 24, 2024
After decades in the gnar, B.C. mountain biking royalty go beyond the extreme
NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. - Betty Birrell expertly guides her mountain bike over an elevated wooden ramp, catching some air, then lands smoothly on a trail she's ridden countless times before. At 76, the ...
Dec 24, 2024
Ontario asks Canada's highest court to hear youth-led climate case
TORONTO - Ontario has asked the Supreme Court to weigh in on a historic youth-led challenge of the province's climate plan, moving the case a step closer to a possible hearing before Canada's top cour...
Dec 23, 2024
Plan to travel? Check the Highway Hotline
The Minister of Highways is encouraging drivers to make an informed decision before travelling this holiday season. In a press release issued by SGI, David Marit said, "It is the season of holiday pre...
Dec 22, 2024
Drug superlabs leave a toxic mess. Some say B.C.'s cleanup rules are a mess, too
When Dean May's team of cleaners entered the home, dressed head to toe in protective suits, thick green dust covered every surface. "We literally left footprints when we were walking in the house," he...
Dec 22, 2024
Oysters distributed in B.C., Alberta, Ontario recalled for norovirus contamination
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall due to possible norovirus contamination of certain oysters distributed in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario. The agency says the recall cove...
Dec 21, 2024
Emissions in Canada fell last year, though still far off Paris targets
OTTAWA - For the first time since the pandemic, Canada had a year-over-year decline in its greenhouse gas emissions - though it is still a long way off its 2030 target. A preliminary emissions report ...
Dec 19, 2024
Highway updates: Snowy conditions and reduced visibility across N.B. and M.L roads
With the show flurrying part of the Saskatchewan area, the latest Highway Hotline report said that the roads surrounding North Battleford and Meadow Lake are mostly covered in snow, and drivers will e...
Dec 19, 2024
B.C.'s projected deficit grows again to $9.4 billion in latest fiscal update
British Columbia's new finance minister said she is "realistic" about the economic challenges facing the province after announcing this year's record deficit is projected to reach $9.4 billion. Brenda...
Dec 17, 2024
Snow, wind and extreme cold coming to the Battlefords
Brace yourselves Battlefords, Jack Frost is coming back for another round. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, the community is on the outer track of a weather system that will bring a...
Dec 17, 2024