Author: Rex
Government asking for water-testing money back
Toronto – The Ontario NDP leader says the government is clawing back half the money it gave northern and rural … Continue reading Government asking for water-testing money back
Return of poison is bad news for gophers
SASKATOON – Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers who are frustrated with the increasing gopher population now have a weapon. Starting immediately, … Continue reading Return of poison is bad news for gophers
Workshop addresses harnessing alternative energy
Inuvik, N.W.T. – Federal, territorial and municipal leaders plan to use more alternative sources of energy in Canada's north over … Continue reading Workshop addresses harnessing alternative energy
St. Lawrence belugas dying of cancer
Montreal – A veterinary pathologist at the University of Montreal says one-quarter of beluga whales in the St. Lawrence River … Continue reading St. Lawrence belugas dying of cancer
Castle Wilderness
The Castle Wilderness A Case to Protect and Restore Ecological Integrity in a Critical Part of Canada's Rocky Mountains http://www.castlewilderness.ca/ Continue reading Castle Wilderness
Controversial pig farm may be moved
Moncton, N.B. – 'I'm sure people including myself will celebrate' A spokesperson for a group opposed to a pork producer … Continue reading Controversial pig farm may be moved
Recyclers threaten to pay less for bottle returns
Moncton, N.B. – "We're doing a good job cleaning up the environment' Bottle recyclers want breweries or the province to … Continue reading Recyclers threaten to pay less for bottle returns
Wolves endangered in Ontario; group says
Toronto – An environmental group is calling for a moratorium on wolf-kills in Ontario. http://ottawa.cbc.ca/template/servlet/View?filename=wolf020226 Continue reading Wolves endangered in Ontario; group says
Doer supports Kyoto, with reservations
Winnipeg – Manitoba Premier Gary Doer says that while he supports the Kyoto protocol, he hopes the federal government will … Continue reading Doer supports Kyoto, with reservations
Incinerator idea pitched to Yellowknife council
Yellowknife, N.W.T. – A German company made its pitch to Yellowknife City Council Monday. It wants to build a waste … Continue reading Incinerator idea pitched to Yellowknife council
People ignoring blue boxes in Inuvik, recycling suffers
Inuvik, N.W.T. – After more than a year of efforts by the town and a recycling society most people in … Continue reading People ignoring blue boxes in Inuvik, recycling suffers