Big changes at Ottawa weather office
Ottawa – Environment Canada's Ottawa weather office is about to change. Nineteen of its employees will be asked to relocate, … Continue reading Big changes at Ottawa weather office
Belledune pegs future on industrial waste
The Port of Belledune has created a 200-acre industrial park, hoping to attract companies that recycle commercial waste. http://nb.cbc.ca/template/servlet/View?filename=nb_wastebelledune20030314 Continue reading Belledune pegs future on industrial waste
Make pesticide ban tougher, council told
City council was urged Thursday to toughen up a proposed bylaw that would control pesticide use on the island. http://montreal.cbc.ca/template/servlet/View?filename=ml_pesticide20030314 Continue reading Make pesticide ban tougher, council told
Conservation group aims to unite fishermen
A new group is trying to bring fishermen together for the good of fish. http://winnipeg.cbc.ca/template/servlet/View?filename=mb_fishgroup20030314 Continue reading Conservation group aims to unite fishermen
Weather office expands
Winnipeg – Environment Canada is scaling back its weather stations to create five major forecasting centres, including one in Edmonton. … Continue reading Weather office expands
Environmental, consumer groups demand mandatory GM food labels
OTTAWA – A coalition of environmental and consumer groups is calling on the federal government to introduce mandatory labeling rules … Continue reading Environmental, consumer groups demand mandatory GM food labels
DFO scientists urge quick protection of the Hecate Strait Sponge Reefs as Marine Protected Areas
VANCOUVER – Scientists with Fisheries and Oceans Canada released a new report recommending that the sponge reefs found in Hecate … Continue reading DFO scientists urge quick protection of the Hecate Strait Sponge Reefs as Marine Protected Areas
Farm salmon debate spills into Canadian restaurants
VANCOUVER – The debate over farmed salmon is spreading into Canadian restaurants. http://www.cbc.ca/stories/2003/03/14/salmon030314 Continue reading Farm salmon debate spills into Canadian restaurants
Household cleaners could be hazardous to your health
Some doctors are warning household cleaners may not be so good for your child's health. http://cbc.ca/stories/2003/03/11/Consumers/housecleaners_030311 Continue reading Household cleaners could be hazardous to your health
Frustration grows over lack of progress on labelling genetically modified foods
OTTAWA (CP) – Lack of progress toward voluntary labelling of genetically modified foods has led to an information void for … Continue reading Frustration grows over lack of progress on labelling genetically modified foods
Environmental inspectors seek radiation detectors
Canadian hazardous waste inspectors are asking to be outfitted with radiation detectors to keep them safe from illegal waste. http://cbc.ca/stories/2003/03/12/radiation030312 Continue reading Environmental inspectors seek radiation detectors
GM food-label panel at impasse
Ottawa should set mandatory regulations for genetically modified fare, critics urge http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20030314.ugmoo0314/BNStory/National Continue reading GM food-label panel at impasse