Enviornment

• Experts warn road salt piles could harm waterways, drinking water

  Experts warn that road salt from melting snow piles can contaminate waterways, harm fish and seep into groundwater, as cities explore ways to reduce its environmental impact.

  Environment

  Mar 13
  
• When heat and drought stress trees, the consequences can be tragic

  Experts say drought-stressed trees can suddenly drop heavy limbs, even on calm days, posing serious risks after tragic incidents on Vancouver Island.

  Fire

  Aug 23, 2025
  
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• Quebec City region received 75 millimetres of rain in less than two hours on Thursday

  Severe storms dumped up to 84 mm of rain on Quebec City, flooding streets and forcing evacuations. Strong winds elsewhere in southern Quebec caused outages and damage.

  Weather

  Jul 18, 2025
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• Locals angered by trees cleared from land adjacent to l’Anse-à-l’Orme nature park

  Residents in the Pierrefonds-Roxboro borough are concerned about a high number of trees that were destroyed to make room for a real estate project.

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2024
• N.B. forest fire reaches 35% containment, support being sent to Nova Scotia

  Despite the wildfire in Stein Lake-Bocabec, N.B., still being out of control, the situation has eased to the degree that the province is sending help to fire-ravaged Nova Scotia.

  Environment

  Jun 2, 2023
• London, Ont. ‘depaving’ for a greener community with national iniative

  The Depave Paradise Program, a national green infrastructure initiative that replaces unused pavement in urban areas with green spaces, has completed two projects near London, Ont.

  Environment

  Aug 26, 2022
• Hurricane Larry could be headed for Newfoundland on Friday, but track uncertain

  The major hurricane was churning out maximum sustained winds of 195 kilometres per hour Tuesday as it tracked north toward Bermuda.

  Weather

  Sep 7, 2021
• Study indicates Canadian cities not doing enough to lower flood risk, earn ‘C+’ grade

  Flooding is the most expensive extreme weather risk in Canada, followed by fire, according to the study's co-author.

  Canada

  Feb 18, 2021
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• Christmas trees are for the birds: Nature Conservancy says keep old trees in backyard

  The advocacy group says the old trees can provide shelter to birds from blustery winter nights.

  Environment

  Dec 31, 2020
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• Northen Pulp says it remains committed to resuming mill operations

  The pulp mill, which had been operational since 1967, stopped production on Jan. 31.

  Canada

  Jun 19, 2020