Tar ponds compensation program considered
Outaouais mosquitoes safe from West Nile measures
GATINEAU, QUE. – Health officials in the Outaouais say they won't go after the region's mosquitoes to combat the West … Continue reading Outaouais mosquitoes safe from West Nile measures
Zoo animals get protection from West Nile
WINNIPEG – The threat of West Nile virus has forced the vaccination of 155 animals at the Assiniboine Park Zoo. … Continue reading Zoo animals get protection from West Nile
Hay River residents urged to boil water
YELLOWKNIFE – The town of Hay River is asking its residents to boil water before using it for drinking or … Continue reading Hay River residents urged to boil water
Rural Alberta should draw on water test: Taylor
Edmonton – The province wants the 400,000 Albertans who rely on private wells for their water to get it regularly … Continue reading Rural Alberta should draw on water test: Taylor
Former British Columbia Premier Mike Harcourt, Deputy Minister Derek Thompson Honoured by CPAWS With J. B. Harkin Award for Conservation
Vancouver – British Columbia's leadership in wilderness protection has earned a prestigious award for two men who helped make it … Continue reading Former British Columbia Premier Mike Harcourt, Deputy Minister Derek Thompson Honoured by CPAWS With J. B. Harkin Award for Conservation
Canada urged to count on more than GDP’s
DETROIT (AP) — Recent inspections of garbage dumped in state landfills show that imported Canadian trash may be cleaner than … Continue reading Canada urged to count on more than GDP’s
Province introduces new water test
Drinking water in Alberta will now be tested for E. coli bacteria, as the province introduces a series of new … Continue reading Province introduces new water test
Derailed train leaking sulphuric acid
GAMEBRIDGE, ONT. – A freight train derailment forced about 50 people from their homes overnight in this small village, 140 … Continue reading Derailed train leaking sulphuric acid
Military to do more about toxic sites: McCallum
OTTAWA – Defence Minister John McCallum said on Thursday his department has improved its environmental record but admitted more could … Continue reading Military to do more about toxic sites: McCallum
Water pollution charges laid against Con mine
YELLOWKNIFE – The owner of Yellowknife's Con mine is facing five charges for allegedly polluting water in Yellowknife. http://north.cbc.ca/template/servlet/View?filename=may14miramar-fine05142003 Continue reading Water pollution charges laid against Con mine