Environmentalist

• Jim Elliott announces Regina mayoral bid for 3rd time

  In his announcement, Elliott says there are a number of issues not being dealt with, and the novel coronavirus pandemic has placed them under a brighter spotlight.

  Canada

  Sep 4, 2020
  
• Mountains of illegally-discarded material takes over Kingston property

  But two Ottawa-area environmentalists have taken a trip to Kingston to take care of it.

  Environment

  May 24, 2019
  
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• Old Harry oil case has ‘far-reaching implications for Canadian oceans,’ says activist

  The Old Harry site sits about 80 kilometres off the southwest tip of Newfoundland, near the border with Quebec.

  Environment

  Feb 25, 2019
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• ‘I go to the Arctic for the summer’: Orono wildlife photographer’s book ‘Birds of Nunavut’ launches

  The 76-year-old has researched Arctic birds for over 25 years, having made 14 trips to Nunavut to capture photos of them.

  Canada

  Aug 27, 2018
• Trent University environmental students look to halt twin-pad arena development

  The students are concerned about how the development could negatively affect the biodiversity in the area.

  Environment

  Feb 13, 2018
• Paddler Bob Purdy dies after battle with cancer

  His one-man quest was a way to inspire environmental activism and help protect the planet.

  Feb 1, 2018
• Peterborough residents are being asked to refuse the straw with their drinks

  There is a campaign underway with advocates asking, "Do you really need a straw with that drink?" to eliminate the use of this one-time-use product.

  Environment

  Aug 30, 2017
• ‘War of the Woods’ activist encouraged by current environmental passion

  A woman who became the face of the fight to protect B.C.'s old growth forests more than two decades ago says she's encouraged by the current show of passion to protect the province's natural resources.

  Environment

  May 20, 2017
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• IOC presses Sochi organizers over 3-year sentence for activist

  The IOC has asked Russian authorities to clarify why an activist who criticized the environmental impact of Olympic construction in Sochi has been sentenced to 3 years in prison.

  Environment

  Feb 13, 2014