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An all-season road to Ontario‘s Ring of Fire — a region with rich deposits of critical minerals needed for battery manufacturing — appears to have been a primary preoccupation for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier Doug Ford during four successive meetings in the latter half of 2022. Federal briefing …
Read More »Ontario maple syrup producers hit by climate change, some urge carbon reductions
Increasingly unpredictable winter temperatures have Ontario maple syrup producers concerned about how climate change will affect the industry’s future, with some pushing for environmentally friendly practices to reduce the sector’s carbon footprint. Prolonged mild conditions last month had maple syrup producers in southern Ontario tapping trees for sap in early …
Read More »Treasure, conflict, and survival in Canada’s peatlands
18:56 The power of peat: Canada’s secret weapon against climate change Hiking in the Hudson Bay Lowlands is like a game of hopscotch — in a swamp. A tapestry of colourful mosses indicates where it’s safe to step: the green and white spots are drier, while the rich red and …
Read More »Low to moderate flood risk forecast in latest Manitoba flood outlook – Winnipeg
There’s a low to moderate risk for flooding on most Manitoba rivers and basins this spring, according to the province’s latest flood outlook. Manitoba’s February spring flood outlook, released Tuesday, forecasts a moderate risk of flooding on the Assiniboine and Red rivers, as well as along the Fisher and Icelandic …
Read More »Iconic Rideau Canal Skateway will not open this year in historic first
After weeks of anticipation and slowly melting hopes, Canada’s iconic Rideau Canal Skateway in Ottawa will not be opening for the first time in history. The famous canal-turned-ice rink has opened to the public every year since 1971. The National Capital Commission (NCC) that manages the canal’s operations released a …
Read More »Ice sculptors say they’re not worried about losing their craft to climate change – Ottawa
As part of an annual festival celebrating winter, Ottawa’s Sparks Street has been lined in recent weeks with ice sculptures depicting everything from animals and flowers to a Tim Hortons cup. But by the time Winterlude wrapped up this past weekend, some of those works of art had been rendered …
Read More »B.C. wolf allegedly found choking on tracking collar in rural Alberta
WARNING: Some details of this story may be disturbing to some readers. Discretion is advised. B.C.’s controversial wolf management program is under fire again with some troubling news from Alberta. Shane Ramstead lives in the city of Spruce Grove, a bedroom community just west of Edmonton, and is a former …
Read More »USask group prevents 11K crayons from going to landfills through upcycling program
Descrease article font size Increase article font size University of Saskatchewan students are providing art supplies to the next generation and teaching them about waste reduction through an upcycling program. A group of students contributing to the Enactus program have created Re-colour, an initiative to repurpose art supplies within Saskatoon. …
Read More »Carbon capture storage technology too expensive, takes too long to build: report – National
By betting it can solve its emissions problem with carbon capture and storage, Canada’s oil and gas industry risks saddling itself with expensive stranded assets, a new report argues. The report, released Thursday by the International Institute for Sustainable Development – a Winnipeg-based think-tank that focuses on climate and sustainable …
Read More »Winnipeg organizations hold event to teach people to mend their own clothes – Winnipeg
An event held in Winnipeg on Saturday was centered around teaching people how to mend their own clothes as interest in the skill is growing due to inflation and environmental pressures. It was held at Norberry-Glenlee Community Centre. Local organizations came together to encourage Manitobans to repair their clothing and …
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