How two million dead salmon spawned an ardent debate
VANCOUVER — When gravel mining on the Fraser River jumped into the headlines last week, with a report concluding that … Continue reading How two million dead salmon spawned an ardent debate
Scientists to count orcas in Hudson Bay
Are killer whales becoming more common in the icy waters of Hudson Bay? Researchers hope to find out in the … Continue reading Scientists to count orcas in Hudson Bay
First Nations welcome rainforest opportunities
First Nations will be allowed to open fishing lodges and eco-tourism operations in the newly protected areas along B.C.’s North … Continue reading First Nations welcome rainforest opportunities
Endangered owls ready to take flight in B.C.
About 100 burrowing owls will take wing in the skies over British Columbia’s Nicola Valley on Saturday as part of … Continue reading Endangered owls ready to take flight in B.C.
Major project launched on moraine to encourage landowner conservation
(King City, April 3, 2006) A major new landowner information project, created by 23 conservation and environmental organizations working together … Continue reading Major project launched on moraine to encourage landowner conservation
Ontario seeking to strengthen species at risk laws
404 Extension a Highway to Sprawl, Environmental Groups Charge
Government Cutting Everything but Emissions
(Ottawa) Sierra Club of Canada is calling upon the new Conservative government to come clean on what it is planning … Continue reading Government Cutting Everything but Emissions
Harbour cleanup on schedule, mayor says
Halifax Mayor Peter Kelly says the construction of two sewage treatment plants along the harbour is on time and on … Continue reading Harbour cleanup on schedule, mayor says
May mulls politics as next career move
Environmentalist Elizabeth May is considering a career in politics after she steps down as head of the Sierra Club of … Continue reading May mulls politics as next career move
Environmentalist sounds alarm over new U.S. dams
A U.S. environmental lawyer warns that Washington state is seriously considering the construction of more dams in the Columbia River … Continue reading Environmentalist sounds alarm over new U.S. dams
Leakage from sunken ferry causing minimal damage, says cleanup boss
The diesel fuel leak from the Queen of the North Continue reading Leakage from sunken ferry causing minimal damage, says cleanup boss