Tag Archives: Environment
No faith in fossil fuels? Why some religious leaders are speaking out on climate change
TORONTO - Anglican Deacon Michael Van Dusen typically has plans for the Christmas season that do not involve a Toronto courthouse. Perhaps he would be preparing his Christmas Day sermon or visiting wi...
Dec 24, 2025
For B.C. whale coroner, a gruesome duty to 'revered' animals approached with humility
VICTORIA - When veterinary pathologist Stephen Raverty is chest deep in work, the term takes on a gruesome meaning. Picture Raverty deep in the innards of a humpback whale, trying to retain his balanc...
Dec 24, 2025
Sask. woman who was trafficking black bear paws, fined over $12,000
A woman from Maidstone and a family member have been fined over $21,000 for illegal hunting activities related to the trafficking of black bear paws and gall bladders.Appearing at Lloydminster Provinc...
Dec 23, 2025
Fresh snow exciting for snowmobile enthusiasts this Christmas
For the first time in a while, there will be quite a bit of snow on the ground this Christmas across Saskatchewan.While that may sound like bad news for people who hate shovelling, it's a dream come t...
Dec 23, 2025
How horses helped champion jockey Eurico Rosa da Silva heal and help others
HILLSBURGH - Long before learning how to harness the raw power of a thoroughbred racehorse, champion jockey Eurico Rosa da Silva experienced the therapeutic powers of the animal's inner strength. Da S...
Dec 23, 2025
Hundreds of pests found in federal buildings as feds draft back-to-office plan
OTTAWA - Insects, bats, rodents and other pests have been spotted in federal buildings more than 500 times in the Ottawa area this year, as the government makes plans to get public servants to spend m...
Dec 20, 2025
Certain salads sold in Western Canada recalled for possible listeria contamination
OTTAWA - Five food products ranging from salads to noodle bowls distributed across Western Canada have been recalled due to possible listeria contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says th...
Dec 19, 2025
Investigation into illegal releases of invasive sport fish in Cultus Lake, B.C.
CHILLIWACK - The BC Conservation Officer Service is seeking public help as it investigates illegal releases of smallmouth bass, a prized sport fish, into Cultus Lake in Chilliwack, B.C. The service sa...
Dec 19, 2025
Winter storm turns deadly as RCMP report fatal semi crash, 82 collisions
What began as a major storm ended in tragedy on Saskatchewan highways.RCMP said the storm turned deadly after two semis collided near Broadview, leaving one semi driver dead, as police dealt with a su...
Dec 18, 2025
Canadians Brunet, Clarke-Tosczak take different roads hopefully leading to the MLS
Charles-Emile Brunet and Nikos Clarke-Tosczak took different routes to the MLS College Showcase, but both hope their road leads to Thursday's MLS SuperDraft. The two were the lone Canadians among the ...
Dec 17, 2025