Fair trade – An alternative economic model
Globalization. Its supporters say it’s opening up world markets to producers from Montreal to Maputo. Its detractors claim globalization does … Continue reading Fair trade – An alternative economic model
Internet drives changes in lifestyle of Canadians
More and more Canadians have embraced the internet into their lives, changing the way they shop, do business and fall … Continue reading Internet drives changes in lifestyle of Canadians
B.C. business groups want Ottawa to recast fisheries law
A coalition of B.C. business groups has asked the federal government to overhaul the federal Fisheries Act because it says … Continue reading B.C. business groups want Ottawa to recast fisheries law
Mountain pine beetle threatens boreal forests: scientist
Boreal forests from Yukon to Labrador could become infested with the tiny beetle responsible for killing a large chunk of … Continue reading Mountain pine beetle threatens boreal forests: scientist
Sound bites and delays
Sierra Club of Canada says the much-anticipated Conservative environmental plan will result in further delays in reducing greenhouse gases emissions. Continue reading Sound bites and delays
Farmer Direct –
Farmer Direct Co-operative Ltd. is a producer-driven business that provides the world with ethically grown and traded foods. Our co-operative … Continue reading Farmer Direct –
Major diamond company seeks to expand operations in northern Canada
Stornoway Diamond Corp. wants to take over Ashton Mining to help finance diamond exploration in Nunavut and the N.W.T. Continue reading Major diamond company seeks to expand operations in northern Canada
Green Party members gather to elect new leader
Members of Canada’s Green Party gathered in Ottawa on Thursday for the start of a three-day convention at which they … Continue reading Green Party members gather to elect new leader
Halton eyes T.O.’s trash
Halton Region plans to build a plant that potentially could take 70 per cent of the GTA’s garbage and turn … Continue reading Halton eyes T.O.’s trash
Canadian organic co-operative promotes domestic fair trade
A Saskatchewan-based organic farming co-operative is promoting a North American fair trade initiative, saying Canadian farmers often struggle to earn … Continue reading Canadian organic co-operative promotes domestic fair trade
Fund new subway line, Ottawa told
Toronto and York Region leaders are urging Ottawa to help fund the extension of the Spadina subway line after Finance … Continue reading Fund new subway line, Ottawa told
Nature in Focus Photography Competition
The Nature of Things With David Suzuki and Planet in Focus: International Environmental Film & Video Festival present NATURE IN … Continue reading Nature in Focus Photography Competition