Global NewsGreta Thunberg Man who defaced Thunberg mural in Edmonton says he wasn’t ‘taking shots at Greta’Global News - Lauren Krugel A man says he defaced a mural of teenage Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg because he wanted to take a stand peacefully and the artist who …
Global NewsMontréal Leave the leaves on the ground: Nature Conservancy says to stop raking your lawnGlobal News - Brayden Jagger Haines Leave your rakes in the shed and your leaves on the ground. That’s the message from the Nature Conservancy of Canada. It’s encouraging people to work …
Global NewsLethbridge, AB Greta Thunberg mural in Edmonton defaced 2 days after being createdGlobal News - Allison Bench A mural of climate activist Greta Thunberg painted by an Edmonton artist has been defaced, within two days of being painted. Street artist AJA Louden …
Global NewsLethbridge, AB Greta Thunberg meets with First Nations in Fort McMurray, shoots documentaryGlobal News - Allison Bench Following Greta Thunberg’s very publicized visit to Edmonton on Friday, the young Swedish activist travelled up north to Fort McMurray to privately …
Global NewsEnvironment Saint John mountain bikers to reach a galaxy far, far away with new trailsGlobal News - Alexander Quon Mountain bikers in Saint John will soon be able to travel to a galaxy far, far away, courtesy of a pair of new trails set to be opened on Sunday. The …
Global NewsEnvironment New Brunswick recycling initiative ‘puts onus on producers’Global News - Alexander Quon and myamoah In response to a growing amount of heavy paper and plastic packaging in landfills, New Brunswick is developing a plan to push the cost of recycling …
Global NewsClimate Greta Thunberg’s Alberta visit igniting greater discussion on climate changeGlobal News - David Boles “We are not doing this because we want to. We aren’t doing it because it’s fun.” Those series of words from 16-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta …
Global NewsEnvironment Extinction Rebellion climate protesters take over downtown Vancouver during rush hourGlobal News - Sean Boynton Dozens of protesters took to the streets of downtown Vancouver during rush hour Friday evening to highlight the urgency of climate change …
Global NewsFossil Fuels Premier Kenney helps turn the taps on new natural gas pipelineGlobal News - chrischaconglobalnews The shift from burning coal to natural gas has been on the forefront for Alberta energy producers for the last several years. On Friday, two major …
Global NewsClimate Calgary climate activists board buses for Edmonton climate change rallyGlobal News - dougvaessen About 80 Calgary climate change activists boarded two buses at North Hill Centre on Friday for a three-hour ride to join 16-year-old Swedish activist …
Global NewsHalifax, NS Nova Scotia names committee members to advise on ecological forest managementGlobal News - Staff Nova Scotia’s lands and forestry minister has appointed 14 people to an advisory committee on ecological forest management. Those appointed by Iain …
Global NewsHalifax, NS Protest against open-pit gold mining planned during Nova Scotia mining showGlobal News - Staff A public rally critical of open-pit mining practices was set to take place in the Halifax area Friday as business leaders get together to promote …
Global NewsCanadian News Climate march and counter-rally at Alberta legislature amid Greta Thunberg’s visitGlobal News - Slav Kornik Albertans are planning to hit Edmonton’s streets Friday in duelling demonstrations to mark a visit by a well-known climate …
Global NewsEnvironment Transportation Safety Board to investigate sunken tug in B.C.’s Howe SoundGlobal News - Staff The Transportation Safety Board is sending a team of investigators to look into the sinking of a tug boat in B.C.’s Howe Sound. The board says in a …
Global NewsCanadian News Alberta legislation would unplug NDP plan to change electricity power marketGlobal News - Staff Alberta has introduced legislation to follow through on its promise to end the plan to move the provincial power market to a capacity system. Energy …
Global NewsCanadian News Six garbage-habituated bears killed on Thanksgiving weekend near West KelownaGlobal News - Doris Maria Bregolisse An Okanagan business is being held responsible for garbage that was left improperly stored, leading to the death of six bears over the Thanksgiving …
Global NewsEnvironment Hamilton chapter of Extinction Rebellion slows traffic on Burlington Lift BridgeGlobal News - Don Mitchell Extinction Rebellion, a group of environmental protestors calling for immediate action on the climate crisis, caused some disruption on the …
Global NewsWinnipeg, MB Calgary eager to send help as Winnipeg continues to dig out from devastating snowstormGlobal News - Tiffany Lizée Calgarians know firsthand how destructive fall snowstorms can be so the city is eager to pay it forward now that its neighbours to the east are …
Global NewsCanadian News Montreal to ban stores from dumping food and unsold clothesGlobal News - oliviajomalley The City of Montreal will ban the dumping of food and unsold clothes as part of its five-year action plan to reduce waste. The Plan directeur de …
Global NewsCanadian News Project combating human waste on northern Saskatchewan riverGlobal News - Thomas Piller The number two may represent how many composting toilets are installed along the Churchill River in northern Saskatchewan, but more work is being …
Global NewsCanadian News No more plastic bags in Calgary Co-op stores as of January 2020Global News - Melissa Gilligan Calgary Co-op grocery stores will no longer offer plastic shopping bags as of Jan. 1, 2020. Calgary Co-operative Association Limited announced the …
Global NewsCanadian News Sask. net metering program will impact green energy efforts: SUMAGlobal News - David Giles An association representing Saskatchewan municipalities says the province’s new net metering program could have a negative impact on communities …
Global NewsHalifax, NS N.L. government urged to reassess aquaculture expansion after salmon die-offGlobal News - Staff A prominent conservation group is calling on Newfoundland and Labrador to restart the environmental assessment for a planned aquaculture expansion …
Global NewsCanadian News Alberta oil and gas advocates plan counter-rally amid Greta Thunberg’s visit to EdmontonGlobal News - Caley Ramsay A group of oil and gas advocates is planning a counter-rally in Edmonton Friday at the same time Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg is scheduled …
Global NewsHealth Care (Canada) Quebec to review how it tests drinking water following investigative reportGlobal News - Mike De Souza Quebec Premier François Legault says the province is planning to change how it tests drinking water for lead in response to an investigative report …
Global NewsCanadian News Gas association warns switch to electricity could raise costs by $1.4 trillionGlobal News - Staff The Canadian Gas Association says building renewable electricity capacity to replace just half of Canada’s current fossil fuel-generated energy could …
Global NewsCanadian News Montreal approves land transaction for West Island urban parkGlobal News - brittanyhenriques The executive committee of the City of Montreal approved the transaction of 9.8 hectares of land situated in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue for $5.1 million. …
Global NewsClimate Swedish activist Greta Thunberg in Edmonton Friday for climate strikeGlobal News - Staff Swedish activist Greta Thunberg is planning to be at the Alberta legislature Friday for a climate strike. Climate Justice Edmonton says the …
Global NewsTraffic Fredericton takes next step to deal with drive-thru traffic congestionGlobal News - globalnewsdigital City councillors in Fredericton have taken another step towards addressing traffic jams caused by a busy Tim Hortons drive-thru. At its meeting …
