Hydroponic greenhouses in far North work, with some limitations
Greenhouses are becoming more popular in northern communities as a way to supplement available groceries and improve food security.
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Possible deal emerges in B.C. ports labour dispute
The uncertainty at British Columbia ports persists as a union local for workers says that a tentative agreement has been reached between a union bargaining committee and employers, the latest development in a tumultuous week in the high-stakes labour dispute.
Pesticides from farming exceed safe levels in 13,000km of the world's waterways, research shows
Safe levels are exceeded in 13,000 kilometres of rivers globally, with ingredients potentially degrading into more persistent substances.
‘We should not negotiate with a facilitator sent by bullies’: Hamilton residents incensed by Ford's orders to build on Greenbelt
Impassioned Hamilton residents and environmental advocates attended an anti-sprawl protest this week to push back against orders by Ontario Premier Doug Ford to build housing outside city boundaries.
Algonquin leaders want Ottawa's attention on proposed radioactive dumping ground
The Assembly of First Nations passed a resolution at its general assembly last week calling for an urgent meeting with Ottawa over nuclear waste transport and disposal decisions.
Hot, windy weather pushes B.C.'s wildfire battle south
British Columbia's wildfire fight is set to move toward the province's more populated southern areas amid hot and windy weather, while cooler temperatures and rain are expected to bring some relief in scorched northern regions.
Bernardo to stay put in medium-security prison as Correctional Service Canada defends transfer
Anne Kelly, Commissioner of Correctional Service Canada, presented findings from a review she launched following public outcry over the decision.
Ottawa working to prevent further tragedy after third firefighter death this year: environment minister
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Twitter that he was "heartbroken to hear that another Canadian fighting wildfires has lost their life."
Helicopter pilot dies in crash while fighting wildfire in northwestern Alberta
Todd Loewen, Alberta's forestry minister,offered condolences to the pilot's family, friends and colleagues on Thursday.
New online 'Forest Eye' will daylight old-growth logging in B.C.
The public online mapping system and database, employs satellite imagery, remote sensing technology, and government data to detect and alert users to logging and road-building in the most at-risk old- growth forests in the province, said project lead Angeline Robertson, a senior investigative researcher with Stand.earth.
Canadian wildfires threaten Indigenous communities' land and culture
Carrol Johnston counted her blessings as she stood on the barren site where her home was destroyed by a fast-moving wildfire that forced her to flee her northern Alberta community two months ago.
Province overrules Surrey city government, orders city to stick with local police force
It was, in British Columbia Solicitor General Mike Farnworth's own estimation, an "extraordinary" use of his powers.
Scores of young Canadians are spending summer on the frontlines of wildfire fight
When Reese Lange was in kindergarten, she dreamed of joining the police. But it was in high school that she realized her true calling.
On-again, off-again strike leaves B.C. ports in limbo
The fallout from the labour dispute at British Columbia ports continues to unfold, as the union representing about 7,400 workers abruptly rescinded a strike notice hours after issuing it.