Wild horses may outrun wildfires
VANCOUVER – The wildfires that are burning vast tracts in B.C. threaten not only people, but also a large herd … Continue reading Wild horses may outrun wildfires
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Yukon glaciers interest climate researchers
WHITEHORSE – The Geological Survey of Canada wants to include the Yukon in a program to monitor glaciers and ice … Continue reading Yukon glaciers interest climate researchers
First Nation powerless over Kusawa park: YTG
WHITEHORSE – Land-claim negotiators say the Champagne Aishihik First Nation can't block the creation of a new park at Kusawa … Continue reading First Nation powerless over Kusawa park: YTG
Greenland trawler slapped for over-shrimping
ST. JOHN'S – A move by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to ban a Greenlandic fishing trawler is being … Continue reading Greenland trawler slapped for over-shrimping
Toxins tapering off in Yukon fish
WHITEHORSE – The level of toxins in Yukon fish has dropped significantly, according to studies by the federal government. http://north.cbc.ca/regional/servlet/View?filename=aug7pops-yukon08072003 Continue reading Toxins tapering off in Yukon fish
Ontario Minister Fails to Respect Environmental Bill of Rights, CPAWS Ottawa Valley Says
OTTAWA — The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) today lodged a complaint about Natural Resources Minister Jerry Ouellette's failure … Continue reading Ontario Minister Fails to Respect Environmental Bill of Rights, CPAWS Ottawa Valley Says
Red River threatened by agriculture: environmental group
WINNIPEG – The Red River is one of the 10 waterways most threatened by human activity, according to a list … Continue reading Red River threatened by agriculture: environmental group
Rivers threatened says report
VANCOUVER – Three B.C. rivers are among the 10 most endangered waterways in Canada, according to an annual list released … Continue reading Rivers threatened says report
Martin Willison of CPAWS Nova Scotia Receives Silver Medal, Conservation Category in Canadian Environment Awards
CPAWS is pleased to announce that Martin Willison, President of CPAWS Nova Scotia, has received a silver medal in the … Continue reading Martin Willison of CPAWS Nova Scotia Receives Silver Medal, Conservation Category in Canadian Environment Awards
Province changes its position on Kyoto
YTG says wildlife exports can continue
WHITEHORSE – The Yukon government has extended permission for the export of wildlife from the territory. http://north.cbc.ca/template/servlet/View?filename=june4wildlife-exports06042003 Continue reading YTG says wildlife exports can continue
Activists ‘quarantine’ farm research facility
WINNIPEG – Four Greenpeace activists climbed onto the roof of the Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Research Farm building in Morden … Continue reading Activists ‘quarantine’ farm research facility