Environmental Protection

• Alberta regulator reconsiders Fort Hills oilsands approval after critical report

  The McClelland Lake complex comprises two large patterned fens -- peat-producing wetlands featuring long strings of trees and shrubs separated by narrow pools.

  Economy

  Apr 17
  
• Critics fear dispersing Alberta Fish and Wildlife will weaken environmental management

  Some scientists say crucial expertise within Alberta Environment and Protected Areas is being broken up and dispersed to ministries that may not share the same priorities. 

  Environment

  Feb 14
  
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• Alberta group worries new cabinet could threaten environmental protections for parks

  Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society says the new structure could mean parks intended to provide environmental protection will be managed for tourism or industrial activities.

  Environment

  Oct 26, 2022
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• Earth Day: Climate crisis highlighted in stark Google images

  Google has used real time-lapse imagery taken over several decades from Google Earth Timelapse and other sources to show the impact of climate change on four different locations.

  World

  Apr 22, 2022
• A decade of broken promises: How Canada failed to meet its goal for protecting land and water

  Canada has failed to meet its target for protecting land and freshwater. Now politicians want Canadians to believe things will be different.

  Canada

  Aug 28, 2021
• N.S. vehicle parade attempts to raise awareness over concerns about the Avon River causeway

  A number of organizations that are part of the Avon River Freshwater Stakeholders say there are concerns that saltwater is flooding into the freshwater portion of the Avon River.

  Environment

  Sep 27, 2020
• The pandemic has taught us the importance of preparation. Let’s apply that lesson

  The COVID-19 crisis shows that over-preparing is the right thing to do. UBC professor Kai Chan says we should learn from that experience and act to prevent climate change.

  Commentary

  May 10, 2020
• Northern Pulp mill will shut down by Jan. 31, as N.S. premier announces $50M transition fund

  Stephen McNeil has announced a $50-million transition fund for those affected by the shut-down including the more than 300 people who work at the mill. 

  Canada

  Dec 20, 2019
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• Hudson, Que. mayor temporarily steps down over proposed wetlands bylaw

  The bylaw was proposed in October and the council is split 3-3 on the issue.

  Canada

  Dec 4, 2019
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• About 90 lawyers cut from Alberta Legal Services as part of government downsizing

  The Official Opposition says Albertans should be concerned with the cuts, since these civil lawyers enforce child protection, environmental protection and workplace violations.

  Crime

  Nov 28, 2019