Pre-cleanup underway at tar ponds
Sydney – Two projects worth more than $5 million began Thursday in Sydney. Both have to be completed before anyone … Continue reading Pre-cleanup underway at tar ponds
Storm erosion less than expected
Acadian Peninsula, N.B. – 'We lost a little bit of sand' Powerful storms leave their mark on New Brunswick's coastlines. … Continue reading Storm erosion less than expected
Effectiveness of rabies programme questioned
Fredericton, N.B. – 'There have never been any deaths' Continue reading Effectiveness of rabies programme questioned
A call for a sub-sea survey
Halifax, N.S. – An environmentalist in Halifax says we need to learn more about the ocean floor before building another … Continue reading A call for a sub-sea survey
Fish homes need more protection
St. John's – Canada's fishery minister, Herb Dhaliwal, is calling for more international co-operation in the fishery to preserve marine … Continue reading Fish homes need more protection
Farmer says stop dumping
Corner Brook – A West Coast farmer wants something done to stop mainland companies from selling unreasonably cheap produce in … Continue reading Farmer says stop dumping
Trail workers may have been exposed to other toxins: union
TRAIL, B.C. – Union officials in British Columbia say they are concerned workers may have been exposed more harmful substances … Continue reading Trail workers may have been exposed to other toxins: union
Thousands of tourists chase whales off N.S.
PEGGY'S COVE, N.S. – When the whales and dolphins come out to play off Nova Scotia so do thousands of … Continue reading Thousands of tourists chase whales off N.S.
Sask. reserves may face tougher water rules
REGINA – The federal government may spend $40 million to upgrade water treatment plants on native reserves in Saskatchewan. http://cbc.ca/cgi-bin/view?/news/2001/09/01/saskwater_010901 Continue reading Sask. reserves may face tougher water rules
Critics reeling over B.C. salmon derby
VICTORIA – Commercial fishermen and conservationists are furious over a salmon derby being held on Vancouver Island this weekend. http://cbc.ca/cgi-bin/view?/news/2001/09/01/salmon_010901 Continue reading Critics reeling over B.C. salmon derby
Inuit job creation part of DEW line cleanup plan
IQALUIT – More than 900 Inuit jobs will be created as part of a deal signed Friday outlining how the … Continue reading Inuit job creation part of DEW line cleanup plan
Seal pups have good ears
SAINT-ETIENNE, FRANCE – According to French researchers, baby seals are able to recognize their mother's voice as early as two … Continue reading Seal pups have good ears