Gatineau Park: Death by a thousand cuts continues
The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society today expressed concern that the Gatineau Park is threatened by a disrespect for the … Continue reading Gatineau Park: Death by a thousand cuts continues
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CPAWS and Newfoundland Conservation Groups Sue to Stop
With representation from Sierra Legal Defence Fund, the Protected Areas Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (PAA), Natural History Society of … Continue reading CPAWS and Newfoundland Conservation Groups Sue to Stop
Petroleum Board Delays Approval of Offshore Exploration
On November 1st, 2002, the Canada Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board (CNSOPB) announced that it had decided "not to proceed … Continue reading Petroleum Board Delays Approval of Offshore Exploration
Spraying for Spruce Budworm in Prince Albert National Park
In October, Parks Canada announced that they will be using the pesticide Bacillus thuringiensis (variety Kurstaki) [Btk] in the Waskesiu … Continue reading Spraying for Spruce Budworm in Prince Albert National Park
Anderson Denies Assessment of Cardston Sub-Division
Federal Environment Minister David Anderson is refusing to order an environmental assessment respecting the sub-division of ranchlands in Cardston County … Continue reading Anderson Denies Assessment of Cardston Sub-Division
Gas drilling gets go-ahead
Victoria – The B.C government is giving the natural gas industry the green light to begin exploring in a protected … Continue reading Gas drilling gets go-ahead
Huge seabed methane find off Canada’s west coast
VICTORIA, British Columbia – A fishing boat's accidental catch has led to the discovery of a huge potential energy reserve … Continue reading Huge seabed methane find off Canada’s west coast
THOUSANDS OF FISH DIE IN P.E.I. RIVER
The department of fisheries says up to 10,000 fish have died in the Wilmot River near the community of Norboro. … Continue reading THOUSANDS OF FISH DIE IN P.E.I. RIVER
BELUGA HUNTERS ARMED WITH RADIOS
Hunters in Iqaluit are using CB radios to keep track of their beluga kills. It's a new move designed to … Continue reading BELUGA HUNTERS ARMED WITH RADIOS
TOURISTS RAFTING TOWARDS HUNGRY GRIZZLIES
Park wardens in the Yukon are trying to head off a confrontation between some hungry grizzly bears and about 40 … Continue reading TOURISTS RAFTING TOWARDS HUNGRY GRIZZLIES
Canada eyes Friday return home for orphan whale
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – A young killer whale, orphaned near Seattle is fit for a "ground breaking" attempt to return … Continue reading Canada eyes Friday return home for orphan whale
GOVERNMENT POSTPONES MAJOR ENVIRONMENTAL DECISION
The provincial government has delayed a a long-awaited land use decision in B.C.'s South Chilcotin region, saying it needs more … Continue reading GOVERNMENT POSTPONES MAJOR ENVIRONMENTAL DECISION