Environment
San Francisco residents are breathing the world’s worst air: city ranking
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
San Francisco’s air is worse than Beijing’s right now. Worse than New Delhi’s, too. Continue reading
Edmonton will see utility rate hike; council may consider full privatization of garbage collection
By Scott Johnston Reporter
City council will be asked to approve 2.5 per cent utility rate hikes over the next four years to pay for changes coming to waste management in Edmonton. Continue reading
School Travel Planning project launched at Catholic elementary school in Peterborough
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The goal is to get more children walking and biking to school. Continue reading
Winnipeggers try to ‘recycle’ 5,500 used, dirty diapers every week
Winnipeggers are forcing recycling collectors to sort through thousands of dirty diapers – up to 5,500 weekly. Continue reading
The killing of a young bighorn sheep has officials hunting suspected poachers near Spences Bridge
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Officials believe two men shot a yearling bighorn sheep near Spences Bridge, then fled, leaving the animal in a field. Continue reading
You don’t always need snow tires. But where you do, here’s what experts recommend
Experts say that snow tires are highly recommended, but it also depends on the place, and good driving practices are also necessary. Continue reading
National parks, popular destinations among California wildfires’ destruction
The Woolsey Fire has charred more than 83 per cent of National Park Service land within the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, where officials announced Wednesday that all trails were closed. Continue reading
Deer trapped in southwest Edmonton fence euthanized, residents call for change
Residents in Cameron Heights want changes made to area fences after a deer became caught and had to be euthanized earlier this week. Continue reading
Longueuil begins dumping sewage into St. Lawrence River
The city of Longueuil has officially started dumping 162-million litres of raw sewage into the St. Lawrence River. Continue reading
New Brunswick fracking debate reignited in Moncton
By Callum Smith Video Journalist
Energy officials are concerned with how to bring in western Canadian gas, once the Nova Scotia offshore supply ends. But protesters are more concerned with what the new PC government will do. Continue reading
