Tag Archives: Environment
No decision on B.C. ostrich case until at least Oct. 30, as cull opponent is arrested
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - The Supreme Court of Canada likely won't decide until at least Oct. 30 whether to hear a last-ditch appeal against a planned cull of ostriches at a British Columbi...
Oct 17, 2025
Three Indigenous-led marine refuges established in waters off B.C.'s North Coast
BANKS ISLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA - The federal government and two First Nations have jointly announced the establishment of three marine refuges along British Columbia's North Coast. The Haida Nation an...
Oct 17, 2025
Toronto to develop wastewater surveillance program for FIFA World Cup
TORONTO - Toronto Public Health is developing a wastewater surveillance program to detect any potential spread of diseases during the FIFA World Cup. Toronto's new Medical Officer of Health Dr. Michel...
Oct 17, 2025
Toronto to develop wastewater surveillance program for FIFA World Cup
TORONTO - Toronto Public Health is developing a wastewater surveillance program to detect any potential spread of diseases during the FIFA World Cup. Toronto's new Medical Officer of Health Dr. Michel...
Oct 17, 2025
US blocks a global fee on shipping emissions as international meeting ends without new regulations
With trade threats from President Donald Trump, the U.S. derailed the world's first global carbon fee on shipping as an international maritime meeting adjourned Friday without adopting regulations. Ea...
Oct 17, 2025
Tariff worries pile on wildfire woes for Sask. forestry industry
New tariffs on softwood lumber imports implemented by the U.S. this week are adding another concern for the industry in Saskatchewan, which was already concerned about its future after this year's mas...
Oct 16, 2025
Trans Mountain faces $292k environmental fines after 2024 B.C. rainstorm: regulator
Trans Mountain is facing $292,000 in regulatory fines for alleged environmental issues in January 2024 along a stretch of its British Columbia pipeline expansion route hit by a major rainstorm. The Ca...
Oct 16, 2025
Alaska airlifting hundreds from storm-devastated coastal villages
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - One of the most significant airlifts in Alaska history was underway Wednesday to move hundreds of people from coastal villages ravaged by high surf and strong winds from the remn...
Oct 15, 2025
Surging CO2 levels a sign Canada must resist climate backsliding: scientist
A leading Canadian climate scientist says a new report showing planet-warming carbon dioxide levels have soared to record amounts in 2024 is the latest sign Canada must resist pressure to backslide on...
Oct 15, 2025
'Razor’s edge of survival': Eby calls for attention on softwood amid tariff hike
British Columbia's softwood industry is facing an "existential threat" from increasing U.S. tariffs that needs to be treated with the same urgency by the federal government as threats to Canadian stee...
Oct 14, 2025