Burnaby becomes latest B.C. city to declare a climate emergency
By Simon Little Online Journalist
British Columbia’s third-largest city has become the latest municipality to declare a climate emergency. Continue reading
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Climate change, human activities take toll on spiny softshell turtles: UTRCA researchers
By Kelly Wang Reporter/Operator
Researchers’ efforts are protecting the endangered specie, but climate change and human activity are still affecting its population. Continue reading
How to take the environment into account while travelling
The UN World Tourism Organization has warned of tourism’s impact on climate change, Continue reading
High water, erosion closes Big Sandy Bay beach until further notice
By Paul Soucy Videographer
Frontenac Islands Mayor, Denis Doyle estimates about 10,000 to 15,000 people come to this beach during the summer season, and while the loss of revenue isn’t ideal, he says it’s the least of his worries. Continue reading
Port Moody becomes latest city to declare climate emergency
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The motion, which was presented at council Tuesday evening, passed unanimously. 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
Spring in B.C. was much warmer and drier than normal: Environment Canada
Nearly every city in B.C. showed a large reduction in precipitation levels during March, April and May. Continue reading
North Saskatchewan River’s water level on the decline: researchers
By Kevin Robertson Radio anchor/reporter
Some researchers are warning there will be changes in how the North Saskatchewan River is used in years to come. Continue reading
Gas-free vehicle zones? Vancouver debates ambitious response to ‘climate emergency’
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The proposal aims to see the city become carbon-neutral by 2050, but some of the recommendations are sure to be controversial. Continue reading
BC Hydro says due to poor turnout, it’s no longer tracking Earth Hour
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
BC Hydro says there was a 0.2 per cent increase in the amount of people to use electricity in 2018 over Earth Hour. Continue reading