Category: Newfoundland and Labrador
Massive wind farm pitched for Labrador
A Toronto-based company hopes to build what it says would be Canada’s largest wind farm near Churchill Falls, but has … Continue reading Massive wind farm pitched for Labrador
Seal pelt ban concerns Nunavut minister
A move by Greenland to ban the import of seal skins from Canada has shocked Nunavut environment minister Olayuk Akesuk, … Continue reading Seal pelt ban concerns Nunavut minister
St. John’s Clean and Beautiful
St. John’s Clean and Beautiful is a non-profit, volunteer based organization dedicated to reducing litter through increasing environmental awareness and … Continue reading St. John’s Clean and Beautiful
Ecological Improvement of the Ken Diamond Memorial Park
The creation of an ecological park in downtown Glovertown, Newfoundland is attracting trout and waterfowl, and also changing local environmental … Continue reading Ecological Improvement of the Ken Diamond Memorial Park
Coastal Labrador Waste Action Plan
Isolated Labrador communities are exploring creative forms of waste management and finding that a shipping container makes an excellent giant … Continue reading Coastal Labrador Waste Action Plan
Making a Home for Eiders
Common Eiders breed on small offshore marine islands or on isolated spits and points. The Common Eider duck once flocked … Continue reading Making a Home for Eiders
Environmental Intern
I have been an Environmental Intern with Conservation Corps of Newfoundland and Labrador since June, 2003. During this time, I … Continue reading Environmental Intern
Geographers to participate in ArcticNet
Four Memorial University researchers will be participating in ArcticNet, the latest National Centre of Excellence (NCE) announced by the Government … Continue reading Geographers to participate in ArcticNet
Osborne open to Labrador wilderness debate
The Newfoundland and Labrador government is reviving debate about a 30-year-old proposal to create a wilderness area in western Labrador. … Continue reading Osborne open to Labrador wilderness debate
Population figures conflict in eider dispute
Development Threatens Caribou Recovery
Corner Brook, April 7th: The findings of the Sierra Club of Canada Continue reading Development Threatens Caribou Recovery