Round-up considered for Victoria Island musk-ox
CAMBRIDGE BAY, Nunavut – A group in the Kitikmeot wants to test the idea of bringing the musk-ox of Victoria … Continue reading Round-up considered for Victoria Island musk-ox
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More young Arctic researchers on the way
NUNAVUT – The Canadian Arctic will see an increase in the number of young people doing research here this year. … Continue reading More young Arctic researchers on the way
Scientists to team up on Lake of the Woods
WINNIPEG – Property owners on Lake of the Woods want a more coordinated approach to research into the lake's water … Continue reading Scientists to team up on Lake of the Woods
Ottawa urged to protect spotted owls
VANCOUVER – A coalition of conservation groups are calling on the federal environment minister to stop the provincial government from … Continue reading Ottawa urged to protect spotted owls
Grasshopper forecast grim
WINNIPEG – Western Manitoba will likely be swarming with grasshoppers again this summer, according to predictions from the provincial agriculture … Continue reading Grasshopper forecast grim
Wind energy project to go ahead
NUNAVUT – The Nunavut Power Corporation is moving forward with its wind energy project. More than a year ago, it … Continue reading Wind energy project to go ahead
$4 million pledged to wipe out mosquitos
Edmonton – The Alberta government is mounting a battle against the mosquito that carries the West Nile virus. http://calgary.cbc.ca/regional/servlet/View?filename=cal_mosquito040303 Continue reading $4 million pledged to wipe out mosquitos
Toronto Man Convicted of Offering for Sale Endangered Eskimo Curlew on the Internet
An Ontario man was convicted yesterday of offering an endangered bird species for sale on an internet auction site. William … Continue reading Toronto Man Convicted of Offering for Sale Endangered Eskimo Curlew on the Internet
Ontario Takes Action Against Invasive Fish Threatening Great Lakes
More than 160 non-native species of fish and plants have taken hold in the Great Lakes basin. Many of these, … Continue reading Ontario Takes Action Against Invasive Fish Threatening Great Lakes
McGuinty Government Announces Funding For Invasive Insect Recovery
The McGuinty government will contribute to efforts to recover from tree-killing beetles by investing up to $1 million to fund … Continue reading McGuinty Government Announces Funding For Invasive Insect Recovery
It’s a first: ‘veggie’ fuel available at the pump
TORONTO – It's a little easier for enthusiasts of biodiesel to get around. The first retail outlet to offer the … Continue reading It’s a first: ‘veggie’ fuel available at the pump
Ottawa asked to save B.C.’s spotted owls
VICTORIA – Four environmental groups petitioned the federal government Tuesday for emergency intervention to save British Columbia's dwindling spotted owl … Continue reading Ottawa asked to save B.C.’s spotted owls