Quebec launches C$1.9 bln in wind power projects
CALGARY, Alberta, – Hydro-Quebec awarded C$1.9 billion ($1.5 billion) in wind-power projects to two groups this week in a massive … Continue reading Quebec launches C$1.9 bln in wind power projects
Vancouver Aquarium Opens New Marine Mammal Rescue Centre
VANCOUVER, Sept. 2 /CNW/ – The Honourable Stephen Owen, Minister of Western Economic Diversification Canada and Minister of State (Sport), … Continue reading Vancouver Aquarium Opens New Marine Mammal Rescue Centre
Power plant gets environmental OK
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Saskatchewan protects more wildlife habitat
There's a place in east-central Saskatchewan called the "Mistatim Swamp" that's home to a variety of plants and wildlife including … Continue reading Saskatchewan protects more wildlife habitat
Court of Appeal Allows Richmond Landfill Expansion to Proceed through “Scoped” Environmental Assessment
In its judgment, the Court of Appeal granted an appeal by Canadian Waste Services Inc. ("CWS") against a 2003 Divisional … Continue reading Court of Appeal Allows Richmond Landfill Expansion to Proceed through “Scoped” Environmental Assessment
Toxins from Goose Bay airbase may be spreading, DND warns
HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, NFLD. – Goose Bay farmers have been warned not to drink their well water for three years … Continue reading Toxins from Goose Bay airbase may be spreading, DND warns
$5,000 a month for Luna safety
GOLD RIVER, B.C. – The federal government will spend $10,000 over the next two months to keep Luna the killer … Continue reading $5,000 a month for Luna safety
Pollution lawsuit growing against Teck Cominco
NELSON, B.C. – B.C.-based Teck Cominco says it's not worried that the state of Washington is throwing its weight behind … Continue reading Pollution lawsuit growing against Teck Cominco
Skewed pipeline timetable concerns enviros
YELLOWKNIFE – An environmental activist says he's concerned the agency that will assess a Mackenzie Valley pipeline seems to be … Continue reading Skewed pipeline timetable concerns enviros
Trillium Foundation aids three local groups
Stoney Creek was well represented among the 14 area non-profit organizations to receive Ontario Trillium Foundation grants this year. http://www.stoneycreeknews.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=brabant/Layout/Article&c=Article&cid=1091743817550&call_pageid=1071061598532&col=1073476868401 Continue reading Trillium Foundation aids three local groups
Let Big Pipe go ahead
Ontario's environment ministry should be commended, not criticized, for giving final approval to King City's controversial "Big Pipe" sewer connection. … Continue reading Let Big Pipe go ahead
I’m trying to be green . . . but live without my air conditioner?
It's not easy being green — especially in this weather. The heat is thwarting my efforts to be an environmentally … Continue reading I’m trying to be green . . . but live without my air conditioner?