Third family member convicted for smuggling wild exotic birds
WELLAND, ON, July 13 /CNW/ – A third member of an Ontario family involved in the trade of wild and … Continue reading Third family member convicted for smuggling wild exotic birds
Monsanto plans genetically modified wheat in five years
FREDERICTON – Modified wheat is coming, whether Canadian farmers want it or not, says an executive of international food giant … Continue reading Monsanto plans genetically modified wheat in five years
Five children near tar ponds record high arsenic levels
SYDNEY, NOVA SCOTIA – There is now evidence that six people – including five children – living near Sydney's tar … Continue reading Five children near tar ponds record high arsenic levels
STARS HELP WORLD WILDLIFE FUND CANADA SAVE ANIMALS IN TV SPECIAL
Whoever said "never share a stage with kids or animals" never met movie star Kevin Bacon, Cheers' Shelly Long or … Continue reading STARS HELP WORLD WILDLIFE FUND CANADA SAVE ANIMALS IN TV SPECIAL
Good News for Algonquin Park Wolves
Ontario Minister of Natural Resources John Snobelen made a major conservation announcement at the annual meeting of the World Wildlife … Continue reading Good News for Algonquin Park Wolves
Atlantic Canadians batten down the hatches
HALIFAX – The storm Atlantic Canada has been bracing for has hit Newfoundland, with winds of 119 kilometres an hour … Continue reading Atlantic Canadians batten down the hatches
Residents return home but toxicity still a concern
CALGARY – Calgary Fire officials and Alberta Environment have told Fairview residents it is safe to return to their homes. … Continue reading Residents return home but toxicity still a concern
Yukon greens not killing mills: official
Whitehorse, Yukon – Environmentalists in the Yukon are fighting back against charges they've sabotaged the forest industry in the territory. … Continue reading Yukon greens not killing mills: official
Test fuel cells in north: researcher
Inuvik, N.W.T. – A researcher in Inuvik wants to test fuel cells in remote communities in the Northwest Territories. http://north.cbc.ca/editorServlets/View?filename=n07fuelce Continue reading Test fuel cells in north: researcher
Conference explores sustainable development
Winnipeg – A national conference on sustainable development in Winnipeg is being touted as the biggest gathering in Canada of … Continue reading Conference explores sustainable development
Toxin review is taking too long: commissioner
Ottawa – Canada's environment watchdog has told CBC Radio that 10 years is too long to evaluate the health risks … Continue reading Toxin review is taking too long: commissioner
Clam clampdown
Halifax, N.S. – The federal fisheries department is cracking down on people who dig clams in contaminated areas. http://novascotia.cbc.ca/editorServlets/View?filename=ns_clamscrack011107 Continue reading Clam clampdown