More B.C. evacuation orders near Peachland as more than 400 B.C. wildfires burn
An evacuation order has been issued for eight recreational properties due to the Glen Lake Wildfire, about 15 kilometres west of Peachland, B.C.
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Bonnie Henry kicks off B.C. municipalities convention talking about drug decriminalization
Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry will be discussing drug decriminalization and public drug use in the opening session of the annual Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention in Vancouver.
Calgary hosts captains of industry for oil-producing nations petroleum congress
Hundreds of executives and government officials from oil-producing nations around the world are gathering in Calgary this week, against the backdrop of growing global pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Economy needs Indigenous people and perspectives
Within one generation of reclaiming a seat at the economic table, Indigenous Peoples are driving key outcomes in the national economy and climate action, says a First Nations business leader working to build an inclusive climate economy.
Can this rural fishing community write a new chapter?
Newfoundland and Labrador’s fishing industry is in crisis, and outport communities like Gaultois are still paying the price.
Burning Man festival’s climate reckoning
Protesters highlighted the desert festival’s carbon footprint, but the biggest issue may be Burning Man’s opposition to renewable energy in its own backyard.
Thousands in Toronto take to the streets for climate
The demonstration was part of a global strike for climate action, with protesters of all ages converging on Queen's Park to make their voices heard.
Pressuring politicians to end fossil fuels
Ottawa residents showed up outside Parliament to crank up pressure on politicians and demand an end to fossil fuels three days before MPs return to the House of Commons for the fall session.
'It can be lonely to be a warrior for the Earth'
Colonialism a root cause of the climate crisis, Indigenous climate activists say at the Global Fight to End Fossil Fuels rally in Ottawa
Youth take charge of climate action
Thousands of young people and activists led a climate strike in Vancouver on Friday, joining a global day of action to put an end to fossil fuels super-heating the planet.
As Atlantic Canada 'wakes up' to the climate crisis, young people sound the alarm
Over fifty cities in Canada are taking part in action on Friday and throughout the weekend under the Global Fight to End Fossil Fuels movement, which includes Fridays for Future along with other marches.
Shell says oil companies can only decarbonize when oil and gas demand drops
Shell Canada president Susannah Pierce says transitioning to a lower-carbon economy will require government incentives across the entire value chain, particularly in fossil fuel-intensive industries like cement and steel manufacturing, shipping and aviation.
Nova Scotia prepares for Hurricane Lee
Hurricane Lee is expected to move into western Nova Scotia and southern New Brunswick on Saturday, bringing heavy rains, high winds, and powerful waves, Environment Canada said in an update Friday morning.
B.C. to ban drug use near playgrounds
The Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions said in a statement Thursday that the federal government approved the changes that expand the areas where drug possession remains illegal.
Ng won't say if strained relations with India have scuttled 'Team Canada' mission to India
Trade Minister Mary Ng has spent the past four months talking up a major visit to India designed to boost Canadian exports to the world's most populous country.