Global NewsCanadian News Coronavirus: soaring reliance on single-use plastics stalls zero-waste movement Global News - kristenrobinsonblog Single-use plastics that were recently subject to growing municipal bans are now on the front lines of the COVID-19 response as retailers temporarily …
Global NewsCanadian News Leduc County residents concerned over flooding Global News - chrischaconglobalnews After days of rain in Alberta’s capital region, impacts are still being felt. Flooded roads in Leduc County have left residents worried not only about …
Global NewsPollution Ocean microplastic pollution at least double than previously thought, study suggests Global News - David Lao The amount of microplastic pollution in the world’s oceans could be at least double what was previously thought, a new study suggests. Using a fine …
Global NewsEnvironment Winnipeg’s caterpillar control spraying starting on Sunday Global News - ambermcguckinglobal The City of Winnipeg’s insect control branch will begin spraying for caterpillar season on Sunday. The city says the spraying will begin at 9:30 in …
Global NewsLethbridge, AB White grizzly named by Bow Valley residents Global News - Kaylen Small A newly discovered white grizzly bear near Banff has been named Nakoda after the Bow Valley Network received hundreds of suggestions from …
Global NewsCanadian News Lakefront community west of Edmonton fights off flooding Global News - chrischaconglobalnews The recent rain in central Alberta coupled with strong winds have devastated a lakefront community west of Edmonton. Big waves from Alberta Beach have …
Global NewsLethbridge, AB Notley says Kenney should reverse AER decision to suspend environmental monitoring of oil industry Global News - globalnewsdigital Alberta’s Opposition leader says Premier Jason Kenney should step in to reverse a decision by the province’s energy regulator to suspend …
Global NewsCanadian News Kenney says Biden’s comments on Keystone XL ‘suggest he hasn’t been accurately briefed’ Global News - Emily Mertz Joe Biden made more comments about the Keystone XL pipeline project on Friday and Alberta’s premier was quick to fire back. The presumptive Democratic …
Global NewsHalifax (Nova Scotia) Coronavirus pandemic could make it harder for Canadians to prep for hurricane season: meteorologist Global News - globalnewsdigital As the Canadian Hurricane Centre warned of another active hurricane season Friday, one of the country’s top meteorologists said the COVID-19 pandemic …
Global NewsEnvironment Friendly dolphins ‘missing’ human interaction amid COVID-19 pandemic, bringing gifts from the sea Global News - meaghanwray A pod of dolphins in Australia has been bringing their human friends gifts from the sea during the coronavirus pandemic. Typically, patrons of …
Global NewsHalifax (Nova Scotia) Environment Canada predicts above average hurricane season for Atlantic Canada Global News - Jesse Thomas Environment Canada‘s top hurricane tracker is warning of an active hurricane season approaching, which could bring as many as 19 active storms. The …
Global NewsNews Huge owl hatches chicks outside man’s window — now the brood watches TV with him Global News - meaghanwray At first, a Belgian man thought the noise coming from his outdoor planter was pesky pigeons. Turns out, it was Europe’s largest owl — four of …
Global NewsNews Were years of cleanup at Michigan toxic waste site undone after dams failed? Global News - JOHN FLESHER It took seven years to settle on a plan for cleansing two rivers and floodplains polluted with dioxins from a Dow Chemical Co. plant in central …
Global NewsLethbridge, AB Alberta government to change restrictions on foothills coal mining to ease development Global News - globalnewsdigital The Alberta government is changing coal policies to make it easier to develop open-pit mines in one of the province’s most sensitive areas. Alberta …
Global NewsCanadian News Brett Kissel to host live drive-in concert for Alberta food banks Global News - Kevin Jesus He played one of the last live concerts in the City of Edmonton before COVID-19 restrictions. Now, three months later, Brett Kissel will be one of …
Global NewsCanadian News Montreal outlines land for 60-hectare Parc de la falaise at Saint-Jacques Escarpment Global News - Anne Leclair The City of Montreal is one step closer to making the much-anticipated Parc de la falaise a reality. Public consultations gave the project the …
Global NewsLethbridge, AB Canadian snowpack gets thinner every decade: Environment Canada study Global News - Bob Weber It may not feel like it the morning after a blizzard, but Canada gets less snow than it used to — a lot less. That’s the conclusion of scientists at …
Global News Rehabilitate 3 grizzly bear cubs, scientists urge Alberta government Global News - Staff A group of scientists and animal advocates wants the Alberta government to rehabilitate three orphaned grizzly cubs rather than allow them to be sent …
Global News DFO closes fishing area after endangered right whales spotted in Gulf Global News - globalnewsdigital The Department of Fisheries and Oceans is implementing the first season-long fishing closure of the year after North Atlantic right whales were …
Global NewsEnvironment Climate change turns parts of Antarctica green: ‘Beginning of a new ecosystem’ Global News - meaghanwray Scientists at the University of Cambridge and the British Antarctic Survey have been researching algae blooming across melting snow on the Antarctic …
Global NewsLethbridge, AB Lethbridge river valley grass fire caused by improper disposal of smoking materials Global News - tazdhaliwall With multiple recent grass fires in the river valley being attributed to the improper disposal of smoking materials over the years, questions are …
Global NewsEnvironment Prehistoric-looking fish native to Gulf of Mexico turns up in Pennsylvania pond Global News - meaghanwray A rare, prehistoric-looking fish was found a long, long way from home. An alligator gar, commonly found in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico or …
Global NewsHalifax (Nova Scotia) Conservation group urging people to report, be aware of invasive species Global News - Keith Doucette As people resume springtime recreational activities including gardening, the Nature Conservancy of Canada is urging them to help minimize the spread …
Global NewsEnvironment Last of its kind: ‘Precious’ footage emerges of extinct Tasmanian tiger Global News - joshkelliott The long-extinct Tasmanian tiger has been digitally resurrected for a new generation after Australia’s national archives released the last known …
Global NewsEdmonton Carbon dioxide capture unit to move from Edmonton to Calgary on Tuesday Global News - Kaylen Small A massive carbon dioxide capture unit will be making its way down the QEII from Edmonton to Calgary on Tuesday. InnoTech Alberta is taking the unit to …
Global NewsEnvironment Higher water levels expected in local reservoir and spillways, says City of Kelowna Global News - dpotenteau The City of Kelowna says higher water levels can be expected in a local reservoir with temperatures rising and snowmelt occurring. On Friday, the city …
Global NewsCanadian News Coronavirus: Île Bizard gives out free plants, flowers and vegetables — while physical distancing Global News - Kwabena Oduro Île Bizard celebrated its annual horticultural day on Saturday by giving out plants, vegetables and other goods. “We are going to continue as is, but …
Global NewsCanadian News Canada, EU raise concerns to Mexico over renewable energy policy dispute Global News - Diego Oré and Dave Graham The European Union and Canada have formally raised concerns to Mexico about rules they say endanger renewable energy projects, escalating tensions …
Global NewsLethbridge, AB Shell, Pieridae to try again after Alberta Energy Regulator blocks licence transfers Global News - globalnewsdigital Two energy companies whose deal over aging assets in Alberta failed to win approval from the province’s energy regulator over environmental concerns …
