‘World’s first’: London’s electronic vehicle parking system gets $2.4M from feds
A federal investment is looking to bring a first-of-its kind parking tower to northwest London. Continue reading
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Climate deadline more like 18 months instead of 12 years, some experts say
The next 18 months will include a federal election in Canada as well as international summits and meetings on climate change. Continue reading
Judge rejects young Quebecers’ lawsuit seeking federal action on climate change
Superior Court Justice Gary Morrison delivered his ruling Thursday, emphasizing that the cause of environmental protection was of undoubted importance but raising doubts about the nature of the class seeking damages. Continue reading
Amazon workers in United States, Germany go on strike on Prime Day
Prime Day is one of Amazon’s biggest days of the year — that’s why Amazon workers in both the U.S. and Germany organized strikes for Monday Continue reading
‘The planet cannot wait’: 25 climate activists arrested at Montreal protest
Montreal police spokesperson Constable Caroline Chèvrefils said 25 people were arrested between the ages of 18 and 57. Continue reading
UN chief warns of ‘grave climate emergency,’ says Paris Agreement goals not enough
He lauded the Paris climate accord, but says even if its promises are fully met, the world still faces what he describes as a catastrophic three-degree temperature rise by the end of the century. Continue reading
City of Port Moody takes bold strides toward climate action
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
Acting Mayor Meghan Lahti and Coun. Amy Lubik want to declare a climate emergency in the city, something that Lubik says is necessary with the geographical build of Port Moody. Continue reading
Halifax students lead climate march through downtown
Chants of “it’s not too late to change our fate” and “hey hey ho ho climate change has got to go” rang out as they made their way to three protest spots; MP Andy Fillmore’s office, City Hall and the Legislature. Continue reading
Ottawa city council votes to declare climate emergency
Council’s vote comes as several communities in Ottawa and Gatineau are grappling with rising water levels along the Ottawa River. Continue reading
Ottawa accused of undercutting climate change effort by subsidizing fossil fuels
Canadian climate groups attended the global climate-change conference in Poland, COP24, on Monday with an agenda of calling out the federal government for letting the oil and gas industry undermine Canada’s efforts to be a climate leader. Continue reading