Scientists demand tougher endangered species law
OTTAWA – More than 1,300 Canadian and U.S. scientists have written to Prime Minister Jean Chr?tien asking for stronger proposed … Continue reading Scientists demand tougher endangered species law
Canadians respond to ‘unthinkable disaster’
TORONTO – As people in Canada watched the impossible unfold across the border, the enormity of the situation sank in … Continue reading Canadians respond to ‘unthinkable disaster’
Pesticides polluting P.E.I. air
CHARLOTTETOWN – A federal study has found the air on Prince Edward Island contains a toxic mix of pesticides, arising … Continue reading Pesticides polluting P.E.I. air
Group stops aerial spraying in N.S.
HALIFAX – The Nova Scotia government has cancelled aerial spraying of a pesticide in one county after a group of … Continue reading Group stops aerial spraying in N.S.
STATEMENT – Bill C-5 will Protect Canada’s Endangered Species
OTTAWA, Sept. 10 /CNW/ – Minister of the Environment, David Anderson, today issued the following statement: "The Proposed Species at … Continue reading STATEMENT – Bill C-5 will Protect Canada’s Endangered Species
Canadians use CBC message boards to express feelings
TORONTO – Tuesday began like any other day, as Canadians started the routines of their regular, weekday lives of work … Continue reading Canadians use CBC message boards to express feelings
Extreme weather may hurt health: scientists
CANMORE, ALTA. – Researchers in Canada are concerned that global climate change is linked to a possible increase in the … Continue reading Extreme weather may hurt health: scientists
FEATURE – Beetles threaten huge swath of Canadian forest
WILLIAMS LAKE, British Columbia – The towering pine trees of British Columbia's rugged Caribou Region are paying with their lives … Continue reading FEATURE – Beetles threaten huge swath of Canadian forest
Inco, Falconbridge under pressure on emissions
TORONTO – Under pressure to act against growing industrial pollution, the Canadian province of Ontario said last week it would … Continue reading Inco, Falconbridge under pressure on emissions
Teck-Cominco admits errors over toxic thallium
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Teck-Cominco Ltd. accepted responsibility last week and admitted its has some image rebuilding to do after … Continue reading Teck-Cominco admits errors over toxic thallium
Hefty price tag to improve water systems
HALIFAX – Experts at a national conference on Canada's drinking water say consumers should be told about the real costs … Continue reading Hefty price tag to improve water systems
Animal rights group suggests “Eat the Whales”
VANCOUVER – An animal rights group that got in hot water for planning ads that appeared to defend shark attacks … Continue reading Animal rights group suggests “Eat the Whales”