Seismic plan gets qualified support
YELLOWKNIFE – A environmental review board in the Northwest Territories says a controversial seismic program on the Mackenzie River can … Continue reading Seismic plan gets qualified support
U. of Waterloo takes third place in solar race
CLAREMONT, Calif. ? The University of Missouri-Rolla team won what was billed as the world's longest solar car race Wednesday, … Continue reading U. of Waterloo takes third place in solar race
Activists mobilize to transport killer whale back to U.S. from B.C.
Seattle ? Whale activists concerned about the future of a young American killer whale met in Seattle Friday, determined to … Continue reading Activists mobilize to transport killer whale back to U.S. from B.C.
B.C. bear plans trigger debate
VANCOUVER – An Alberta wildlife scientist is critical of B.C.'s plan to increase grizzly bears in the Manning Park area, … Continue reading B.C. bear plans trigger debate
Report calls for new moratorium on fish farming
VANCOUVER – Expanding salmon farming will bring few economic benefits to B.C., says a new study by left-leaning think tank. … Continue reading Report calls for new moratorium on fish farming
Oil slick remains emerging from dunes
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$6.6-billion transportation plan approved
OTTAWA – Ottawa's transportation and transit committee has given the green light to an ambitious, long-range transportation plan with a … Continue reading $6.6-billion transportation plan approved
More birds test positive for West Nile
WINNIPEG – Another 25 birds have tested positive for West Nile virus in Manitoba in the past week. http://winnipeg.cbc.ca/regional/servlet/View?filename=mb_westnile20030717 Continue reading More birds test positive for West Nile
Foreign earthworms devouring Canadian forests
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. ? From the Poconos in Pennsylvania to the forests of Alberta, there's an invasion underway – and … Continue reading Foreign earthworms devouring Canadian forests
B.C. assembles legal team to advise on offshore oil
British Columbia is assembling a legal team to look at obstacles to the development of its offshore oil and gas … Continue reading B.C. assembles legal team to advise on offshore oil
Consumers see fraction of eco-friendly rebate cash
Only a fraction of the cash in a program Ottawa set up to encourage people to buy eco-friendly energy systems … Continue reading Consumers see fraction of eco-friendly rebate cash