Pioneer gets go-ahead
Halifax, N.S. – The Nova Scotia government has given the OK for a controversial underground coal mine in Pictou County. … Continue reading Pioneer gets go-ahead
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More DDT tests may be necessary
Charlo, N.B. – Old airstrips may be contaminated. The environment minister says more land near former airstrips may be tested … Continue reading More DDT tests may be necessary
Metis want say in Mealy Mountain park plan
Happy Valley-Goose Bay – Labrador's Metis Nation is demanding a seat on the steering committee that's overseeing the establishment of … Continue reading Metis want say in Mealy Mountain park plan
Government axes Forest Renewal B.C.
Victoria – B.C. Forests Minister Mike de Jong says Forest Renewal B.C. will be replaced by a forest investment account, … Continue reading Government axes Forest Renewal B.C.
Coalition forms to protest Ottawa G20 meeting
TORONTO – An emerging peace coalition said it plans to take its anti-war message to world leaders when the Group … Continue reading Coalition forms to protest Ottawa G20 meeting
Cree, A-Z: new dictionary for aboriginal language learners
REGINA – Jean Okimasis' Cree language students have a brand new learning tool. It's the latest Cree dictionary. http://sask.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/templates/view.cgi?/news/2001/10/24/cree011024 Continue reading Cree, A-Z: new dictionary for aboriginal language learners
N.S. gives deer a break
Halifax, N.S. – The provincial government is issuing fewer deer hunting licences this fall. http://novascotia.cbc.ca/editorServlets/View?filename=ns_deer241001 Continue reading N.S. gives deer a break
More problems with Springhill’s water
Springhill, N.S. – The water problems in the town of Springhill have worsened. Fecal coliform has been found in the … Continue reading More problems with Springhill’s water
Technical support for offshore drilling
Vancouver – A technical report says offshore oil and gas drilling could be carried out off B.C.'s north coast without … Continue reading Technical support for offshore drilling
Keeping aboriginal issues front and centre
SASKATOON – The Chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says the federal government must be held to its … Continue reading Keeping aboriginal issues front and centre
Ballard joins with Osaka Gas for home generator
TORONTO – Ballard Power Systems Inc. , a maker of fuel cells, said this week it would work with Osaka … Continue reading Ballard joins with Osaka Gas for home generator
Security tight as G-20 meeting begins in Ottawa
OTTAWA – Finance ministers from around the world have gathered in Ottawa for the start of the annual meetings of … Continue reading Security tight as G-20 meeting begins in Ottawa