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Deleting your social media footprintHave you ever been tempted to ‘quit’ social media? Get rid of your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter? What exactly happens to your information if you delete your social media accounts? Tech Expert Andy Baryer explains what happens to your data.Global News Morning BCJun 8
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Residents asked to partake in Kingston’s annual commuter challengeThe annual challenge asks residents to park their cars and opt for other sustainable modes of transportation in an effort to cut down on the individual carbon footprint. This year’s campaign ends on June 8, 2024.Jun 6
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Taber man claims pair of pugs stolenA Taber man claiming that his pair of pugs was stolen based on the footprints in the snow, but the footprints left on his heart by the local pet community have made their mark.Apr 10
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Peterborough programs aim to lower home energy costsThe cost to power and heat your home continues to go up. And as Canadians prepare for another jump in the carbon tax in April, Peterborough organizations are working hard to not only help homeowners reduce their carbon footprint, but also their energy bills. Kayla Guerrette has more.EconomyMar 25
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Peterborough politicians share views on issues during Power Hour eventBusiness owners and elected officials gathered Friday for the annual Power Hour event in Peterborough. The panel discussion featured Mayor Jeff Leal, Peterborough County Warden Bonnie Clark and Peterborough-Kawartha MP Michelle Ferreri and MPP Dave Smith. Questions ranged from affordable housing to the opioid crisis. But as Kayla Guerrette explains, the big focus was on...EconomyFeb 26
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Canada’s beef industry highlights reduction in carbon footprintTim McAllister, a principal research scientist with Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada’s Lethbridge Research & Development Centre, joins Joel Senick to discuss how Canada’s beef industry is reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the current challenges to reduce their carbon footprint further.Jan 16
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Summerland, B.C., winery transitions to 100% renewable natural gasA South Okanagan winery is working to reduce its carbon footprint by transitioning to 100 per cent renewable natural gas. It is one of the first Okanagan wineries to do so and it says the change was relatively easy. Taya Fast reports.Nov 22, 2023
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Hydro-Québec to spend up to $185 billion to increase capacity, reliabilityIn a move that Hydro-Québec says will help reduce its carbon footprint and meet new demands, the public utility company plans to invest more than $1 billion to boost production by 2035. The crown corporation says the move is necessary to meet the energy needs of the province, which is expected to surge in the...Global News at 5:30 and 6:30Nov 2, 2023
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Youth Leadership in Sustainability program encouraging the next generation of cyclistsHigh school students in the Youth Leadership in Sustainability program hit the bike trails around Peterborough to experience first-hand the variety of cycling infrastructure on offer in the region. Organizers say it is all to get youth more interested in cycling in an effort to get more cars off the roads and reduce Peterborough’s carbon...HealthOct 19, 2023
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Unifor president expects automaker Stellantis will come ‘kicking and screaming’ after Ford, GM agreementsAfter announcing that Unifor and General Motors reached a tentative agreement hours after workers hit the picket lines on Tuesday, Unifor National President Lana Payne speculated that Stellantis will “come here kicking and screaming” ahead of contract negotiations. “The challenge with Stellantis is they have the largest footprint in Canada,” Payne said, adding that “our...CanadaOct 10, 2023
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Tiny Footprints YEG hosting gala to help families dealing with lossFor parents who have suffered the loss of their infant, the journey can be an isolating one. Tiny Footprints YEG is a non-profit organization that aims to help those families through their annual fundraiser gala. Sarah Rivera and Grace Struth with Tiny Footprints joined us on Global News Morning Edmonton with all the details.Global News Morning EdmontonSep 25, 2023
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Montreal family selected as a finalist in nation-wide carbon footprint contestA Pointe-Claire family has been chosen as a finalist in a national competition to reduce their carbon footprint. As Gloria henriquez reports, they could win up to $50,000 in the process.Sep 10, 2023
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Live Net Zero ChallengeGlobal’s Eilish Bonang is joined in studio by Ashley MacInnis, soon-to-be mom of three, about her family being chosen to compete in Canadian Geographic’s ‘Live Net Zero Challenge’ that will see 8 Canadian families work to reduce their carbon footprint over the next 14 weeks!EconomySep 8, 2023
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Environmental fair taking over downtown Lindsay this weekendAn Environmental Fair in Lindsay is set for Saturday, Aug. 12, featuring the Kawartha Electric Vehicle Society. The goal is to help point residents in the direction of fewer greenhouse gas emissions, sustainable household practices and expanded green space awareness. It looks into bees and food security, reclaiming lost bird populations, responsible waste management. The...The Morning Show on CHEXAug 11, 2023
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Essential cybersecurity tips to safeguard your digital footprintWe learn from cyber security expert Ivo Wiens about the magnitude of ongoing cybersecurity threats. He also shares essential tips to safeguard yourself and your business against ransomware, phishing, and malware.The Morning ShowJun 13, 2023
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BIV: Zellers to expand footprint this summerExpect to see more Zellers locations opening this summer, and a new survey finds that the biggest factor in buying a car these days is the price tag. BIV’s Tyler Orton has your business news.Global News Morning BCMay 24, 2023
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Analysis of the Alberta election landscape in LethbridgeGlobal News’ chief political correspondent David Akin breaks down the Alberta election races in Lethbridge as the UCP and NDP look to hold and expand their footprint.PoliticsMay 11, 2023
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Asthma inhalers contributing to carbon footprintNew research published in the British Columbia Medical Journal says inhalers for asthma are a significant source of climate-changing greenhouse gases.Global News Hour at 6 BCApr 25, 2023
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Teck Resources Ltd. withdraws separation proposalA key shareholder vote on the separation of Canada’s largest diversified mining company is no longer moving ahead. The vote was to determine whether Teck Resources Ltd. – which has a significant mining footprint in southeast B.C. near the Alberta border – would reorganize into two companies. It comes as Teck faces an unsolicited takeover...Apr 26, 2023
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Kearl oilsands: Alberta’s privacy watchdog investigating after leak goes unreported for monthsAn investigation was launched this week after a series of leaks in Alberta’s oilsands went unreported for months. Industrial wastewater containing dangerous levels of arsenic and other chemicals is stored in about 30 reservoirs across the region known as tailings ponds – with an estimated footprint of 300 square kilometres. The leak, which took place...CanadaMar 26, 2023