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‘Pervasive environmental issue’: Microplastics levels high in Toronto-caught fishFillets from fish caught along Toronto's waterfront have up to 12 times more microplastics per serving than some common store-bought alternatives, newly released research suggests.EnvironmentJul 17
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Montreal activists seeking federal environmental review of Northvolt plantActivists are demanding a federal environmental assessment be held on the impact Northvolt's EV battery making plant will have on the local eco-system.CanadaJun 25
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‘War’ on B.C. deciduous forests: Environmental groups call for end to herbicide useThe province sprays thousands of hectares of B.C. forest with the herbicide glyphosate, and it's causing more harm than good, Stop the Spray BC members said in Peachland.FireJul 5
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Save Our Seine marks 30 years of environmental stewardship in WinnipegVolunteers with Save Our Seine have worked each summer since 1994 in order to ensure the Seine river in Winnipeg is free from garbage, debris, and log jams.EnvironmentJun 20
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Lake Okanagan Resort owes $47K in fines: Ministry of EnvironmentIn January, the Environmental Appeal Board fined the company that owns Lake Okanagan Resort for repeatedly failing to achieve wastewater treatment and effluent disposal compliance.CanadaJul 16
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Oilsands group removes online content as anti-greenwashing rules poised to become lawThe omnibus bill C-59 will soon become law. It contains a truth-in-advertising amendment that would require corporations to provide evidence to support their environmental claims.PoliticsJun 20
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Montreal mayor, city officials unveil urban vision with focus on transit, housingThe plan focuses on an expansion of the public transit system, more housing, more greenspace and environmentally-friendly buildings.CanadaJun 11
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From drought to potential flood in no time flat, Calgary environmental manager warnsCity of Calgary water experts say it's a fine balancing act underway: conserving water but mitigating against possible floods in JuneEnvironmentMay 28
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Climate disaster survivors urge emissions cap that energy CEOs call unnecessaryExecutives of some of Canada's largest oil and gas companies told a parliamentary committee they support carbon pricing as a tool to reduce their industry's environmental impact.EnvironmentJun 6
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Inspection finds no evidence of spill in Little Lake: City of PeterboroughThe City of Peterborough's Environmental Protection Division conducted an inspection of Little Lake on May 30 following some concerns about a smell in the lake.EnvironmentMay 30
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Remains of endangered North Atlantic whale found off N.S. southwestern shoreA global environmental advocacy group says the remains of a critically endangered North Atlantic whale were found off the southwestern shore of Nova Scotia.EnvironmentMay 22
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Alberta First Nation, environmental groups want public hearing on Pathways carbon capture plansThe request was filed with the regulator Monday.EnvironmentMay 14
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B.C. doctors, patients seek ways to reduce dialysis waste and curb its carbon impactThe Canadian Society of Nephrology is calling for environmentally sustainable kidney care to reduce the amount of wastewater, energy and single-use plastics from dialysis.EnvironmentMay 19
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Canada’s Competition Bureau is investigating LululemonCanada's Competition Bureau is investigating Lululemon after an environmental group accused the athleisure brand of 'false and misleading' statements in its environmental impact.CanadaMay 6
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Youth in Guelph can apply for microgrants for climate change initiativesThe funds can be used towards environmental projects such as recycling and waste reduction, tree planting and greenhouse gas emission reduction programs.EnvironmentMay 9
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Calgary-wide rezoning may reduce carbon emissions, increase physical activity: researcherA researcher from Mount Royal University is calling Calgary's proposed rezoning bylaw a "step in the right direction" to lowering carbon emissions and improving individual health.EnvironmentApr 26
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First Nations launch challenge of Site C damA group of First Nations has filed a lawsuit over a massive hydroelectric dam proposed in northeastern British Columbia, arguing the project would have a devastating impact on their traditional land.Dec 31, 1969
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Calgary-area Earth Day display uses comic book art to promote sustainabilityShoppers at a Calgary-area mall are getting some new perspectives on going green.FeaturesApr 19
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Proposed Fredericton bylaw intended to increase recycling accessA proposed Fredericton bylaw amendment is intended to improve recycling access for apartment tenants. But it has one apartment owners' association concerned.CanadaJul 7
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Green Cemetery Project Winnipeg aims to make death more environmentally friendly in ManitobaA group in Winnipeg is hoping to make death more environmentally friendly by creating a green cemetery in the province.CanadaApr 23