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Academic report calls for public inquiry into Alberta Energy Regulator

Academics at the University of Calgary are calling for a public review of the Alberta Energy Regulator, describing it as secretive and too close to industry.

Oct 11, 2023 8:42 AM Read more >

Conservationists raise concerns over B.C.'s proposed grizzly bear stewardship plan

Grizzly bears seen starving in the rainforests of British Columbia's south coast because there isn't enough salmon to sustain them raises alarm bells for wildlife biologist Wayne McCrory, who's known as a leading bear expert in Canada.

Oct 11, 2023 7:27 AM Read more >

Malaysia's wildlife department defends its use of puppies as live bait to trap black panthers

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia's Wildlife Department defended its use of puppies as live bait to capture black panthers spotted at a Malaysian village after animal rights groups protested the method and appealed to the government to use other

Oct 11, 2023 5:08 AM Read more >

Norway activists renew protest against wind farm on land used by herders

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Dozen of activists protested Wednesday at Norway's parliament to express frustration over the Norwegian government's failure to shut down a wind farm they say endangers the way of life of Sami reindeer herders.

Oct 11, 2023 3:37 AM Read more >

Planned B.C. gold mine near Quesnel passes environmental assessment

VICTORIA — Plans for a gold mine near Wells, in B.C.'s Cariboo region, took a significant step forward with the granting of an environmental assessment certificate.

Oct 10, 2023 6:04 PM Read more >

North Carolina Republicans enact voting changes that weaken governor's ability to oversee elections

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republicans enacted vote-count restrictions and weakened the governor's ability to oversee elections on Tuesday by overriding Democratic Gov.

Oct 10, 2023 5:40 PM Read more >

Food industry leaders launch alliance to champion net zero in agri-food sector

TORONTO — A group of leaders in the agriculture and food industries is launching a national alliance to work toward achieving net zero in Canada's agri-food sector by 2050.

Oct 10, 2023 5:10 PM Read more >

Major Navigator CO2 pipeline project is on hold while the company reevaluates the route in 5 states

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Navigator CO2 Ventures announced Tuesday that it is putting on hold one of the two biggest proposed carbon dioxide pipeline projects in the Midwest so it can reassess the project.

Oct 10, 2023 3:06 PM Read more >

RCMP launches investigation into Ontario's Greenbelt land swap

TORONTO — The RCMP has launched an investigation into the Ontario government's decision to open up parts of the protected Greenbelt for housing development, a probe the premier's office said the province will co-operate with.

Oct 10, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

A chronology of key events following Ontario's decision to develop Greenbelt lands

TORONTO — The RCMP said Tuesday it has launched an investigation into Ontario's decision to open up protected Greenbelt lands for housing development. Here is a timeline of events in the Greenbelt controversy: Nov.

Oct 10, 2023 12:22 PM Read more >