Summerside commits to wind energy
The City of Summerside has signed a contract with Ventus Energy to buy enough electricity to serve 23 per cent … Continue reading Summerside commits to wind energy
Category: Provinces and Territories
NAFO in need of overhaul: environmental group
Cod stocks will disappear altogether if an international body responsible for regulating fishing on the high seas doesn’t get serious … Continue reading NAFO in need of overhaul: environmental group
Bring on the seal war, fisheries minister tells activists
Federal Fisheries Minister Loyola Hearn is promising a war with animal rights groups over a possible European ban of Canadian … Continue reading Bring on the seal war, fisheries minister tells activists
Anti-pesticide groups differ on education methods
The P.E.I. Environmental Health Co-operative is distancing itself from another group that has pledged to get tough with users of … Continue reading Anti-pesticide groups differ on education methods
Roger Gallant: Protecting Our Water Resources
Roger Gallant always knew that he wanted to be employed in the environment industry. He showed a keen interest early … Continue reading Roger Gallant: Protecting Our Water Resources
YCS asks you to Take Action
The Yukon Conservation Society (YCS) educates, advocates and conducts research on Yukon environmental issues, and has been doing so since 1968. Continue reading YCS asks you to Take Action
Raven Recycling aims to make the Yukon a Zero Waste society!
The Raven Recycling Society is the Yukon’s premier recycling facility, serving not only the general public and businesses within Whitehorse but also providing processing facilities for all Yukon communities. Continue reading Raven Recycling aims to make the Yukon a Zero Waste society!
Declining N.W.T. caribou herds mean fewer hunting tags
Despite a solid hunting season, outfitters in the Northwest Territories will see a decline in caribou sport-hunting next year. Continue reading Declining N.W.T. caribou herds mean fewer hunting tags
Farmer Direct –
Farmer Direct Co-operative Ltd. is a producer-driven business that provides the world with ethically grown and traded foods. Our co-operative … Continue reading Farmer Direct –
Major diamond company seeks to expand operations in northern Canada
Stornoway Diamond Corp. wants to take over Ashton Mining to help finance diamond exploration in Nunavut and the N.W.T. Continue reading Major diamond company seeks to expand operations in northern Canada
Canadian organic co-operative promotes domestic fair trade
A Saskatchewan-based organic farming co-operative is promoting a North American fair trade initiative, saying Canadian farmers often struggle to earn … Continue reading Canadian organic co-operative promotes domestic fair trade
Nature Conservancy of Canada Protects Shoe Lake West
NCC-Saskatchewan announced the protection of the Shoe Lake West property as part of its fifth annual Gift to Canadians for Canada Day. The 522-acre (211-hectare) site features diverse habitats essential to many bird species, including the endangered Piping Plover, the threatened Sprague’s Pipit and endangered Burrowing Owl.
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