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City turns to goldfish to test water quality
EDMONTON – A school of goldfish in Edmonton has the important job of testing the cleanliness of the city's water. … Continue reading City turns to goldfish to test water quality
Fast-track tar ponds cleanup: coalition
Spectre of coal power raises enviro concerns
Hundreds of seal carcasses wash ashore
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City of Ottawa stymies federal emissions initiative
OTTAWA – Despite the federal government exhorting households to take the "One-Tonne Challenge" and help the country meet its greenhouse … Continue reading City of Ottawa stymies federal emissions initiative
‘Say no to pop,’ Nunavut residents told
IQALUIT – Health officials in Nunavut are calling on residents to "Drop the Pop" this week in an effort to … Continue reading ‘Say no to pop,’ Nunavut residents told
Beached whale swimming again
Bathurst trying public transit
1,700 dead seals wash onto Nfld. shores
PORT AU CHOIX, NFLD. – At least 1,700 seal carcasses have washed ashore along parts of Newfoundland's northern peninsula, prompting … Continue reading 1,700 dead seals wash onto Nfld. shores
Ski resort developers face hill of hassles
Although the tourism boom driven by Canada's aging population is a major factor fuelling demand for building in mountain resort … Continue reading Ski resort developers face hill of hassles
Top environmentalist may quit over colleague’s extremist comments
OTTAWA – Elizabeth May, one of Canada's leading environmentalists, is threatening to resign from an animal rights group over comments … Continue reading Top environmentalist may quit over colleague’s extremist comments