Movie star speaks up for Porcupine caribou
Washington, D.C. – People who don't want oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska got some star … Continue reading Movie star speaks up for Porcupine caribou
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N.W.T. given ‘F’ in environmental report
Yellowknife, N.W.T. – The Northwest Territories is getting a failing grade from environmental organizations when it comes to protecting endangered … Continue reading N.W.T. given ‘F’ in environmental report
‘Violence will not be tolerated’ at G-20: RCMP
Ottawa – Police in Ottawa say violence will not be tolerated during this weekend's G-20 meetings. http://ottawa.cbc.ca/editorServlets/View?filename=g20police011114 Continue reading ‘Violence will not be tolerated’ at G-20: RCMP
Floodway expansion best protection option: report
Winnipeg – Premier Gary Doer says the province has to move quickly and decide on a flood protection option for … Continue reading Floodway expansion best protection option: report
No harbour clean-up deal until March?
Halifax, N.S. – Halifax is still looking for federal or provincial dollars for the project It may be March before … Continue reading No harbour clean-up deal until March?
Tar ponds tests show ‘no cause for alarm’
Sydney, N.S. – Test results show exposure levels not related to proximity to tar ponds site Blood and urine testing … Continue reading Tar ponds tests show ‘no cause for alarm’
NB a major player in oil and gas exploration, says expert
Moncton, N.B. – 'This is a recent phenomenon because we spent so many years looking for the resource' People looking … Continue reading NB a major player in oil and gas exploration, says expert
Storm changed P.E.I. shoreline forever
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DFO stepping up salmon protection in Labrador
Happy Valley-Goose Bay – The Department of Fisheries and Oceans is putting more rivers in southern Labrador on its schedule … Continue reading DFO stepping up salmon protection in Labrador
CIVC gets nod for Garden Hill development
St. John's – A Newfoundland-based company has received approval from the provincial government to produce oil and gas on the … Continue reading CIVC gets nod for Garden Hill development
Organic food producers cry foul
Vancouver – Organic farmers say red tape is killing the organic farm economy and depriving consumers of a healthier, more … Continue reading Organic food producers cry foul
An international farm trade deal, with strings attached
Regina – The World Trade Organization has agreed to launch a broad series of talks on freer trade. The agreement … Continue reading An international farm trade deal, with strings attached