Ecology

• Draft policy could be a game-changer for B.C. old-growth protection, conservationist says

  A leading B.C. conservationist says a draft policy on ecosystem health could shift the way the province manages forests away from viewing the economic value of trees first.

  Environment

  Nov 23, 2023
  
• Artificial turf: Finding balance between ecology and vulnerable groups’ needs in Quebec

  'How can we keep our green spaces but still provide sports infrastructure for kids of vulnerable neighbourhoods?' Côte-des-Neiges-NDG borough mayor Gracia Kasoki Katahwa wonders.

  Canada

  Mar 24, 2023
  
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• Premier Iain Rankin defends major cuts to Biodiversity Act

  The Biodiversity Act was amended and cut in half after public outcry over enforcement measures contained in the legislation.

  Environment

  Mar 29, 2021
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• ‘He delighted in being challenged’: Renowned ecologist David Schindler remembered

  David Schindler, known as a bluff, straight-shooting University of Alberta ecologist, died Thursday at age 80.

  Canada

  Mar 8, 2021
• The New Reality: Will COVID-19 help flatten the curve on climate change?

  Experts expect the reduction in air pollution from the lockdown may actually save more lives this year than will be lost from COVID-19.

  Jun 14, 2020
• Pilot project at 1000 Islands National Park aimed at reducing turtle mortality

  Children release 80 turtle hatchlings at 1000 Islands National Park as part of a new pilot project.

  Environment

  Aug 29, 2019
• World Bee Day: How beekeepers are keeping the pollinating buzz alive

  "I think we're here as a beacon to tell a message about what's happening to our environment, and I see that as as probably the most important role of a beekeeper nowadays."

  Canada

  May 20, 2019
• Biologists recommend taking your Christmas tree to the backyard, not the curb

  The Nature Conservancy of Canada is recommending that Canadians haul their Christmas trees to the backyard to help nature and learn a bit about ecology.

  Environment

  Dec 26, 2018
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• Eco-conscious Montrealers flock to 2nd Zero Waste Festival in Old Montreal

  What are you doing to reduce your waste?

  Environment

  Nov 3, 2018
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• Grass control pilot project brings 200 goats to Lethbridge

  Lethbridge will be home to 200 goats for the next few weeks with a pilot project underway to help manage vegetation in Cottonwood Park. Matt Battochio reports.

  Environment

  Oct 23, 2018