GROUND WATER SINKS TO RECORD LOWS
Ground water levels in Prince Edward Island are at record lows, the result of a drought that began last summer … Continue reading GROUND WATER SINKS TO RECORD LOWS
Genetically modified pigs cloned for transplant organs
LONDON – Scientists have moved a step closer to making animal-to-human organ transplants a reality by developing a new pig … Continue reading Genetically modified pigs cloned for transplant organs
Satellites reveal sharks stray from shore
STANFORD, CALIF. – A new study shatters old beliefs about one of the largest predators in the sea. The Great … Continue reading Satellites reveal sharks stray from shore
Regina E.coli cases could increase throughout city
REGINA – Health officials in Regina believe an outbreak of E.coli infections may not be confined to a small group … Continue reading Regina E.coli cases could increase throughout city
Farmers move to block modified wheat
SPALDING, SASK. – Genetically-modified wheat won't be ready to plant for three years, but two organic farmers in Saskatchewan already … Continue reading Farmers move to block modified wheat
Seal pups drowning, activists fear
ST. JOHN'S – Animal rights activists are urging Ottawa to drastically limit the seal hunt this year because nature has … Continue reading Seal pups drowning, activists fear
Elk disease spreads to first Alberta ranch
EDMONTON – A form of mad cow disease has surfaced on an elk farm in Alberta for the first time, … Continue reading Elk disease spreads to first Alberta ranch
Regulations would encourage genetic wheat sales: experts
SASKATOON – A group of Saskatoon academics is calling on the federal government to ratify an agreement to regulate the … Continue reading Regulations would encourage genetic wheat sales: experts
Environment bill nears passage
RED DEER – A legal battle over the clean-up of an environmental leak has inspired a private member's bill that … Continue reading Environment bill nears passage
INCO CLEAN-UP NOT SATISFACTORY
The Ontario Ministry of the Environment formally ordered the clean-up of a neighbourhood in Port Colborne on Thursday, but the … Continue reading INCO CLEAN-UP NOT SATISFACTORY
Students, police at impasse over G-8 security
CALGARY – Police and students planning to protest at the upcoming G-8 summit in Kananaskis, Alta. are having trouble agreeing … Continue reading Students, police at impasse over G-8 security
Province scolded for dragging heels on water quality
REGINA – The Liberal MLA from North Battleford, says the government is not doing enough to improve water quality in … Continue reading Province scolded for dragging heels on water quality