‘They test the water quality every day:’ Parlee Beach flies Blue Flag for the first time
“You need to meet 33 criteria to get that flag so it means that they are very rigorous in their testing.” Continue reading
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Environment groups say Canadian oil industry asks will result in ‘climate chaos’
Several of Canada’s leading environment groups say election demands from Canada’s oil industry earlier this week are a direct attack on the future health and prosperity of Canadians. Continue reading
Parlee Beach hopes Blue Flag designation restores confidence in water quality
By Callum Smith Video Journalist
The Blue Flag is awarded to beaches and marinas that meet strict criteria for water quality, environmental management, safety and services, along with environmental education Continue reading
BPA isn’t just in bottles — a new report is sounding the alarm over receipts
But a new study from Environmental Defence warns Canadian about the use of chemicals BPA and BPS on receipts. Continue reading
Canadian petrochemical growth spurt expected despite rising desire for fewer plastics
“Even in a low-carbon future, you’re going to see a huge demand for petrochemicals and that’s good for the future of Alberta and the oil and gas industry,” he said. Continue reading
City of Barrie Marina awarded prestigious Blue Flag certification
The City of Barrie Marina is one of 9 marinas and 27 beaches in Canada to be Blue Flag certified this year. Continue reading
Volkswagen wants to keep records of Canadian investigation into emissions scandal sealed
The federal government has refused to provide records showing the scope of its investigation into the Volkswagen emissions-duping scandal in Canada and the Germany automaker is now seeking a legal order to keep those records confidential. Continue reading
Albertans want tighter methane rules: poll
A recent poll says 71 per cent of Albertans want regulations on methane to be at least as strict as those in the U.S. Continue reading
Clean, safe beaches to visit across Canada this summer
As Canadians celebrate their country’s 150th birthday this summer, many will be able to cool off in clean and safe beaches across the country. Continue reading
Federal Liberals to reveal carbon-pricing scheme for provinces today
OTTAWA – Provinces have until the end of 2018 to introduce a price on carbon or Ottawa will impose its own model instead, a technical paper on the federal carbon-pricing scheme will say today. Environment Minister Catherine McKenna will make public the paper, which proposes to give provinces three options for pricing carbon: legislate their… Continue reading