NDP MPP Peter Tabuns reignites push to ban fracking in Ontario
Tabuns first introduced a bill to ban fracking in Ontario back in 2015, but it was shot down by the Liberals. Continue reading
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4.3 magnitude earthquake shakes central Alberta near Rocky Mountain House
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
Information posted by Natural Resources Canada states the earthquake happened around 4 a.m. 32 km northwest of Rocky Mountain House, at a depth of 10 kilometres. Continue reading
AER orders Vesta Energy to stop fracking ops immediately after Sylvan Lake earthquake
The Alberta Energy Regulator received a report from Vesta on March 4 at 6:20 a.m. that seismic activity with a magnitude of 4.32 was detected due to fracturing at the site. Continue reading
Fracking and the major role it plays in causing earthquakes in Alberta
By Tiffany Lizée Meteorologist
Of the roughly 2,800 earthquakes recorded in Alberta over the past three decades, almost half of those have occurred on prairie land. Continue reading
Fort St. John earthquakes were caused by fracking: BC Oil and Gas Commission
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The magnitude 3.4, 4.0 and 4.5 quakes struck about 20 kilometres south of the city on Nov. 29. Continue reading
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A look back at New Brunswick politics in 2018: fracking, WorkSafeNB and paramedics
By Morganne Campbell Digital Broadcast Journalist
The New Brunswick legislature is now on break for the holidays, but the Higgs-led government will soon return to make strides on several noteworthy portfolios. Continue reading
Regulators halt fracking in northeastern B.C. for earthquake investigation
Quakes measuring between 3.4 and 4.5 magnitude took place near hydraulic fracturing operations on Nov. 29. Continue reading
Earthquakes in British Columbia likely caused by fracking, says expert
Earthquakes Canada reported a 4.5 magnitude quake Thursday that was felt in Fort St. John, Taylor, Chetwynd and Dawson Creek in the province’s northeast, followed by a second quake 45 minutes later that measured 4.0. Continue reading
Fort St. John quake was ‘very likely’ caused by fracking: officials
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“They have confirmed that there were active injection activities at the reported epicenter,” said a government scientist. Continue reading
N.B. Tories survive throne speech vote, plan to end ban on fracking
The throne speech of the minority Tory government passed in the legislature today, including a subamendment that urges government to allow limited natural gas development in the Sussex area. Continue reading