Environmental Protection
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Alberta regulator reconsiders Fort Hills oilsands approval after critical reportThe McClelland Lake complex comprises two large patterned fens -- peat-producing wetlands featuring long strings of trees and shrubs separated by narrow pools.EconomyApr 17, 2023
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Critics fear dispersing Alberta Fish and Wildlife will weaken environmental managementSome 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.EnvironmentFeb 14, 2023
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Alberta group worries new cabinet could threaten environmental protections for parksCanadian Parks and Wilderness Society says the new structure could mean parks intended to provide environmental protection will be managed for tourism or industrial activities.EnvironmentOct 26, 2022
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Earth Day: Climate crisis highlighted in stark Google imagesGoogle 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.WorldApr 22, 2022
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A decade of broken promises: How Canada failed to meet its goal for protecting land and waterCanada has failed to meet its target for protecting land and freshwater. Now politicians want Canadians to believe things will be different.CanadaAug 28, 2021
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N.S. vehicle parade attempts to raise awareness over concerns about the Avon River causewayA 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.EnvironmentSep 27, 2020
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The pandemic has taught us the importance of preparation. Let’s apply that lessonThe 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.CommentaryMay 10, 2020
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Northern Pulp mill will shut down by Jan. 31, as N.S. premier announces $50M transition fundStephen 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.CanadaDec 20, 2019
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Hudson, Que. mayor temporarily steps down over proposed wetlands bylawThe bylaw was proposed in October and the council is split 3-3 on the issue.CanadaDec 4, 2019
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About 90 lawyers cut from Alberta Legal Services as part of government downsizingThe Official Opposition says Albertans should be concerned with the cuts, since these civil lawyers enforce child protection, environmental protection and workplace violations.CrimeNov 28, 2019
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