Ecosystem

• 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
  
• 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
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• Oldman River’s low water levels adding stress to ecosystem: experts

  Professor Stefan Kienzle added the biggest threat facing southern Alberta's weather and climate is a multi-year drought.

  Environment

  Oct 21, 2021
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• Feds, province team up for work on improving quality of Lake Winnipeg

  Building on a previous 10-year federal/provincial agreement, officials signed a new five-year memorandum of understanding Thursday to help improve Lake Winnipeg's water quality.

  Environment

  Aug 12, 2021
• Conservation group raises concerns over proposed mask-making plant in Dorval green space

  Medicom is proposing to build a new plant to manufacture the inner filters of N95 surgical masks but the location on a parcel of green space has conservationists concerned.

  Canada

  Jun 29, 2021
• Nova Scotia Liberals alter tabled biodiversity bill by reducing enforcement powers

  The changes remove biodiversity emergency orders, offences and fines from the act, and limit the bill's scope to Crown lands, unless permission is given on private lands.

  Environment

  Mar 23, 2021
• Invasive mussel species enters Alberta through moss balls

  "We're working on messaging right now on how we want folks to handle all of the things that moss balls might be in."

  Environment

  Mar 8, 2021
• Repurposing Christmas trees beneficial for wildlife, ecosystem: NCC

  Putting Christmas trees in backyards can provide many benefits for wildlife and the ecosystem, says the Nature Conservancy of Canada.

  Environment

  Jan 11, 2021
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• Peachland, B.C., bats highlighted during International Bat Week

  "They are I think so valuable to the ecosystem and I think that's something we have to get more information out there."

  Oct 23, 2020
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• Judicial review sought after Crown land removed from list of pending protected areas

  Jamie Simpson said Tuesday his clients will make an initial appearance in Nova Scotia Supreme Court Sept. 23.

  Environment

  Aug 18, 2020