UniverCity: the Community at Simon Fraser
UniverCity, the new community at Simon Fraser University is destined to become one of Canada's finest places to live, work … Continue reading UniverCity: the Community at Simon Fraser
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BC Conservation Foundation
The British Columbia Conservation Foundation is a registered charity and not-for-profit society that works to conserve B.C.’s biodiversity by providing … Continue reading BC Conservation Foundation
Discovery Coast Greenways Land Trust
to enhance the community through the creation and management of greenways networks, based on principles of stream & land stewardship … Continue reading Discovery Coast Greenways Land Trust
ARSENIC PESTICIDE SAFETY QUESTIONED
A public hearing is being held this week on the safety of arsenic pesticide to stop the spread of mountain … Continue reading ARSENIC PESTICIDE SAFETY QUESTIONED
LOGGING HALTED BY NATIVE PROTEST IN OKANAGAN
The Penticton Indian Band has shut down logging by Weyerhaeuser around Apex Mountain by blockading an access road. http://vancouver.cbc.ca/template/servlet/View?filename=bc_logging020617 Continue reading LOGGING HALTED BY NATIVE PROTEST IN OKANAGAN
B.C. RIVERS THREATENED
Two B.C. rivers are on an environmental group's top 10 list of endangered Canadian rivers. Earthwild says the Fraser River … Continue reading B.C. RIVERS THREATENED
TOMATOES: THE NEW WAY TO COMBAT MOSQUITOS
Move over deet. An American scientist says the saucy tomato can fight off mosquitos better than harsh chemicals. http://nb.cbc.ca/template/servlet/View?filename=tomato061402 Continue reading TOMATOES: THE NEW WAY TO COMBAT MOSQUITOS
NS POWER ADMITS FISH KILL
Nova Scotia Power admits it caused a fish kill in the Gaspereau River over the weekend, and it's still trying … Continue reading NS POWER ADMITS FISH KILL
ONTARIO WATER TEST RESULTS DUE MONDAY
Test results on drinking water are due back Monday for dozens of Ontario communities. The tests will offer clues to … Continue reading ONTARIO WATER TEST RESULTS DUE MONDAY
No action on toxics treaty leaves people and wildlife exposed
TORONTO, June 17 /CNW/ – As the first session following adoption of the UN Stockholm Convention on persistent organic pollutants … Continue reading No action on toxics treaty leaves people and wildlife exposed
MAJOR ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS APPLAUD NEW LAW TO PROTECT CANADIAN WATERS
The passage by Parliament of Bill C-10, the Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act, is a crucial and welcome step … Continue reading MAJOR ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS APPLAUD NEW LAW TO PROTECT CANADIAN WATERS
Arctic Council
The Arctic Council is a high-level intergovernmental forum that provides a mechanism to address the common concerns and challenges faced … Continue reading Arctic Council