Fort Smith, N.W.T. – Migratory birds are struggling with the blizzard that has hit the South Slave region in the … Continue reading Storm threatens migratory birds in southern N.W.T.

SASKATOON – The head of the world's biggest uranium mining company says the Kyoto accord on global warming has nothing … Continue reading Kyoto Accord is all about politics: Cameco head

TORONTO – Air pollution will be dramatically cut across the country because of new emission standards for cars and trucks, … Continue reading Ottawa sets sights on smog

TORONTO, April 4 /CNW/ – Proposed measures to reduce smog forming air pollutants from new on-road vehicles were announced in … Continue reading Environment Minister announces tougher emission standards for on-road vehicles and engines

EDMONTON – City Council has approved a plan to build 62 kilometres of multi-use trails throughout Edmonton, at a cost … Continue reading Trail system to grow over next 10 years

Winnipeg – Researchers say the survival of Canada's boreal forests may be in doubt, and the Province of Manitoba has … Continue reading Future of Manitoba’s forests questioned

Halifax, N.S. – Nova Scotia government regulators want to relax environmental standards to allow natural gas rigs to dump waste … Continue reading Oil companies may win to dump waste at sea

Ottawa – An Ottawa City Councillor says it may take years to change people's attitudes about the use of pesticides. … Continue reading Councillor pushes for pesticide control

OTTAWA – Two influential Canadian business groups urged Ottawa not to ratify the Kyoto protocol on global warming, saying that … Continue reading Major Canadian business groups take aim at Kyoto

OTTAWA – Canada dismissed a report this week that predicted ratifying the Kyoto protocol on global warming would badly damage … Continue reading UPDATE – Canada dismisses report on potential Kyoto damage

CALGARY – The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is adding its voice to the growing list of groups that want the … Continue reading Chamber of Commerce urges Ottawa to go slow on Kyoto

Halifax – Lawyers claim natives have forestry rights under 18th-century treaties Native loggers are laying claim to vast stretches of … Continue reading N.S. native loggers appeal convictions