Ecosystem

• B.C. government announces new conservancy to protect rare ecosystems near Revelstoke

  The conservation of 185,329 acres in the Incomappleux Valley, located in the Selkirk Mountains roughly 29 kilometres west of Revelstoke, B.C., was announced Wednesday.

  Environment

  Jan 25
  
• Deathly bat fungus White Nose Syndrome makes first appearances in Alberta

  A disease that has been nearly wiping out bat populations in eastern Canada and the U.S. has made its first appearance in Alberta.

  Environment

  Jan 12
  
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• First Nations, governments working to establish Indigenous protected area in Manitoba

  Four First Nations announced at the COP15 global biodiversity talks in Montreal Wednesday they hope to establish a protected area in the Seal River Watershed in northern Manitoba.

  Environment

  Dec 14, 2022
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• City of Kelowna creates online survey ahead of releasing new Urban Forest Strategy

  From now until December 11th, the city wants to hear from residents on what work they feel needs to be done to Kelowna's forested areas.

  Environment

  Nov 17, 2022
• Saskatchewan celebrates its ecosystem with National Forest Week

  The week is meant to highlight the impact Saskatchewan forests have on the environment and economy in the province and across the world.

  Canada

  Sep 17, 2022
• USask hires pollinator health researcher to see what challenges honey bees face

  They may be small, but bees play a big role in the ecosystem. There's a new ‘pollinator health research chair’ and she hopes her work makes change on global food security.

  Environment

  Jun 24, 2022
• Saskatchewan taking steps to control wild boars and feral pigs

  The Saskatchewan government said it will proactively enhance and broaden the regulation and control of wild boars and feral pigs in the province.

  Canada

  Mar 16, 2022
• Saskatchewan experts urge action as invasive wild pigs run rampant in province

  Saskatchewan's rural municipalities are concerned about the environmental and economic toll that an out-of-control, invasive population of wild pigs is taking on the province.

  Environment

  Feb 17, 2022
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• Laval’s ban on plastic bags and single-use cutlery kicks in Thursday

  A bylaw banning plastic bags in Laval, the third most populous city in Quebec, comes into effect Thursday, although there are several exceptions.

  Environment

  Nov 3, 2021
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• City to remove invasive goldfish, koi found in several Lethbridge ponds

  The City of Lethbridge is taking action against invasive aquatic species found at three bodies of water in the city and is warning residents about proper disposal.

  Environment

  Oct 27, 2021