U.S. fires shot at Canada in lumber trade war
WASHINGTON – The American softwood lumber industry issued an ultimatum to Canada on Wednesday ? agree to new quotas and … Continue reading U.S. fires shot at Canada in lumber trade war
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Prairie deer dying from brutally cold Canadian winter
WINNIPEG – Tens of thousands of wild white-tailed deer are slowly starving to death on the Canadian Prairies after a … Continue reading Prairie deer dying from brutally cold Canadian winter
Auditor General identifies serious problems with salmon farming in B.C.
VANCOUVER – The federal and B.C. governments must heed today's Auditor General's Report to Parliament that calls for a full … Continue reading Auditor General identifies serious problems with salmon farming in B.C.
BC energy crisis: Report outlines solutions that help save money and the environment
VANCOUVER – A new report offers relief for British Columbians caught in the grip of an energy crisis by setting … Continue reading BC energy crisis: Report outlines solutions that help save money and the environment
Winter continues to pummel Newfoundland
ST. JOHN'S – Nasty weather is still plaguing Newfoundland, one day after a fierce storm barrelled through Atlantic Canada. http://cbc.ca/cgi-bin/view?/news/2001/02/07/atlantic_storm010207 Continue reading Winter continues to pummel Newfoundland
GRIZZLIES TO GET THREE-YEAR REPRIEVE FROM HUNTING IN B.C.
VICTORIA – Environmentalists in British Columbia expect the province to announce a three-year ban on grizzly bear hunting today. The … Continue reading GRIZZLIES TO GET THREE-YEAR REPRIEVE FROM HUNTING IN B.C.
Group To Fight End Of Potato Break For Students
CENTREVILLE, N.B., 8:38 a.m. EST February 8, 2001 — The head of the New Brunswick Potato Agency says he'll fight … Continue reading Group To Fight End Of Potato Break For Students
N.S. Judge Rules Natives Can Jack Deer At Night
HALIFAX, 1:13 p.m. EST February 8, 2001 — There is anger Thursday over a ruling on native hunting rights in … Continue reading N.S. Judge Rules Natives Can Jack Deer At Night
Southeast Saskatchewan Could Face Flooding
WEYBURN, Saskatchewan, 8:01 p.m. CST February 7, 2001 –Heavy snowfall in the southeastern part of the province could mean more … Continue reading Southeast Saskatchewan Could Face Flooding
Mayor Murray’s Trash Plan Gets First Green Light
WINNIPEG, 8:23 p.m. CST February 7, 2001 –Mayor Glen Murray's controversial plan to introduce garbage collection user fees passed a … Continue reading Mayor Murray’s Trash Plan Gets First Green Light
Scientists tell Canada to be more cautious on GM food
TORONTO – Canada should improve testing of genetically modified food products and ensure the public is more engaged in their … Continue reading Scientists tell Canada to be more cautious on GM food
GM wheat panned by Canadian consumers, farmers
WINNIPEG, Manitoba – Canadian consumer groups, scientists and farmers joined forces yesterday to demand the federal government postpone approval of … Continue reading GM wheat panned by Canadian consumers, farmers