Feds vow to fix town’s water problem
The federal government plans to deal in coming months with the contamination of drinking water in Shannon, a town of … Continue reading Feds vow to fix town’s water problem
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Study predicts worsening water shortages
OTTAWA (CP) – Despite Canada's vast water resources, many communities have faced shortages and the problem will likely get worse … Continue reading Study predicts worsening water shortages
Eco-tourism harmful: Prof: ‘5-star hotels built in remote locations, habitats destroyed’
WINNIPEG — Eco-tourism often damages the environment, the cultures and the unspoiled wilderness it sets out to protect, says a … Continue reading Eco-tourism harmful: Prof: ‘5-star hotels built in remote locations, habitats destroyed’
Trial over, but PCB problem lingers: Canada still struggling to rid toxic chemical from everyday use
EDMONTON – Environment Canada will introduce legislation later this year to speed up the destruction of the country's remaining PCBs, … Continue reading Trial over, but PCB problem lingers: Canada still struggling to rid toxic chemical from everyday use
Thinking about water
Lester Brown, founder of the Wordwatch Institute and the Earth Policy Institute was recently in Ottawa to meet with government … Continue reading Thinking about water
The threat to B.C.’s rivers
The Nicola River near Merritt is the most endangered river in B.C., according to a report by the Outdoor Recreation … Continue reading The threat to B.C.’s rivers
Alberta considers fees to recycle electronic goods
Edmonton — Alberta's Environment Minister says the recycling fees he wants Albertans to pay when they buy cellphones or computers … Continue reading Alberta considers fees to recycle electronic goods
Exxon Valdez: Was the impact of the notorious oil spill overblown?
The Exxon Valdez oil spill was one of the worst environmental disasters in history. The company was slow to respond. … Continue reading Exxon Valdez: Was the impact of the notorious oil spill overblown?
New U.S. laws expected to reduce Toronto garbage shipments
Statement from the Honourable David Anderson, Canada’s Minister of the Environment
OTTAWA, March 27, 2004 – As Canada's Minister of the Environment, I was pleased by Thursday's reaffirmation of provincial funding … Continue reading Statement from the Honourable David Anderson, Canada’s Minister of the Environment
Ontario Resident Fined $40,000 for Unlawful Possession & Export of Black Bear Gall Bladders
TORONTO, March 26, 2004 ? A Toronto business owner was convicted and fined today in the Ontario Court of Justice, … Continue reading Ontario Resident Fined $40,000 for Unlawful Possession & Export of Black Bear Gall Bladders
Government Asks Canadians to Take the One-Tonne Challenge to Help Meet Climate Change Goals
The Government of Canada officially launched the One-Tonne Challenge today, which calls on individual Canadians to reduce their greenhouse gas … Continue reading Government Asks Canadians to Take the One-Tonne Challenge to Help Meet Climate Change Goals