British Columbia premier warns of more service cuts

VICTORIA – Premier Gordon Campbell, whose overhaul of British Columbia's government has already sparked conflict with organized labor, students, environmentalists … Continue reading British Columbia premier warns of more service cuts

Coal-fired power plant given approval for expansion

EDMONTON – TransAlta Utilities has won approval for a major expansion to its Keephills generating station west of Edmonton. The … Continue reading Coal-fired power plant given approval for expansion

CALGARY – A federal mediator has ruled that wardens in National Parks do have the right to speak out on … Continue reading Park wardens allowed to speak freely

Whitehorse, Yukon – Yukon placer miners say they welcome the opinions of environmental groups, members of which were told to … Continue reading No intimidation of environmentalists, say miners

Fredericton, N.B. – We're not saying no development, just make sure it's sustainable' New Brunswick is moving to protect its … Continue reading Province has policy to save coastline

Vancouver – Two boatloads of diseased farm salmon which have been at the centre of a legal battle, are going … Continue reading Dead fish controversy

Paul Martin voiced reserved support Monday for the federal government's plans to ratify the Kyoto protocol, at the same time … Continue reading Martin takes Liberals to task on Kyoto

Northerners concerned about the impact of a newly-reopened mine won a victory in the NWT Supreme Court Friday in Yellowknife, … Continue reading Environmental Groups Win Court Challenge By Mining Company

CALGARY – Former Alberta premier Peter Lougheed admits he's facing an uphill battle against public opinion in his fight against … Continue reading Lougheed tagged to battle Ottawa over Kyoto

Barachois, N.B. – 'The water has taken quite a bit of it' New Brunswick coastline is threatened by development and … Continue reading Erosion threatens NB coastline