GOV’T BUYS LAND FOR COMPOST PLANT ACCESS
The government has found a solution to what could have been serious traffic problems at the new compost plant in … Continue reading GOV’T BUYS LAND FOR COMPOST PLANT ACCESS
DEVELOPMENT MAY BE TRAFFIC HEADACHE: UTECK
A development project which will double the size of Timberlea has some Halifax regional councillors worried. http://novascotia.cbc.ca/editorServlets/View?filename=ns_development Continue reading DEVELOPMENT MAY BE TRAFFIC HEADACHE: UTECK
MINING COMPANY STRIKES GOLD AT CLARENCE STREAM
A mining company drilling in southwestern New Brunswick has discovered a large strain of high-grade gold. Freewest Resources has been … Continue reading MINING COMPANY STRIKES GOLD AT CLARENCE STREAM
Province cracking down to protect drinking water
The New Brunswick government has announced sweeping new measures to protect the province's drinking water. Environment Minister Kim Jardine unveiled … Continue reading Province cracking down to protect drinking water
LUMBER COMPANIES WANT TO CUT MORE CROWN TIMBER
A leaked letter from New Brunswick's big forestry companies to the government is demanding sweeping changes to the laws on … Continue reading LUMBER COMPANIES WANT TO CUT MORE CROWN TIMBER
U.S. TARIFF HITS N.B. SOFTWOOD
New Brunswick is not exempt from the latest U.S. tariff on Canadian softwood lumber. The penalty could seriously damage the … Continue reading U.S. TARIFF HITS N.B. SOFTWOOD
REPORT CALLS FOR NEW APPROACH TO WASTE MANAGMENT
A government-appointed committee has issued a dozen recommendations on how to modernize the way the province handles its garbage. http://stjohns.cbc.ca/editorServlets/View?filename=waste011031 Continue reading REPORT CALLS FOR NEW APPROACH TO WASTE MANAGMENT
Shell sells CO2 emissions to soft drink manufacturers
Fish farming inquiry stonewalled
Victoria – Government and industry groups are boycotting the David Suzuki Foundation's inquiry into B.C.'s fish farming business. The inquiry … Continue reading Fish farming inquiry stonewalled
West Van boil advisory remains in effect
Vancouver – Residents of the Lighthouse Park area of West Vancouver will have to boil their water at least until … Continue reading West Van boil advisory remains in effect
Dams would devastate Deh Cho: consultant
Yellowknife, N.W.T. – The environmental consultant for an N.W.T. aboriginal group says the territorial government's plans for hydro development could … Continue reading Dams would devastate Deh Cho: consultant
Bears invade city: trapped in Fort Rouge
Winnipeg – Bears are making their way further and further into the city of Winnipeg. http://winnipeg.cbc.ca/editorServlets/View?filename=mb_bears011001 Continue reading Bears invade city: trapped in Fort Rouge