Canada
Alberta government releases no-go zone map for renewable power projects
EDMONTON — Alberta is blocking off large sections of the province to renewable power development. The government has released a map defining which...
Nova Scotia grants Northern Pulp mill one-year extension for environmental assessment
HALIFAX — An idled Nova Scotia pulp mill has been given another year to complete an environmental assessment for its project to build...
‘Baloney factory’: Eby mocks Poilievre’s letter asking B.C. to join carbon tax fight
TERRACE, BRITISH COLUMBIA — A letter from Opposition Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to British Columbia Premier David Eby, asking him to help halt...
How the 2019 Fridays for Futures strikes inspired a wave of Canadian climate leaders
As they marched through the streets in 2019, Ashley Torres and Louis Couillard did not expect a protest would alter the trajectory of...
Saskatchewan government to start work on $1.15B irrigation project
REGINA — The Saskatchewan government says it’s set to begin work on a $1.15-billion project to expand irrigation in the province. Premier Scott...
B.C. First Nation and Western LNG partner to purchase natural gas pipeline project
A B.C. First Nation is partnering with a Houston-based firm to buy a ready-to-construct pipeline project that would supply natural gas to a...
Oil shippers demand explanation from Trans Mountain for pipeline cost overruns
CALGARY — A group of oil shippers is asking the Canada Energy Regulator to compel the company behind the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion...
Alberta First Nations want Ottawa to class oilsands tailings component as toxin
Two Alberta First Nations have asked the federal government to examine whether a component of oilsands tailings pond water known to harm fish...
Alberta commission finds renewables pose little threat to agriculture, environment
EDMONTON — Alberta’s utilities regulator has released a report saying the renewables industry poses little threat to agriculture or the environment. The Alberta...
Alberta’s Smith urges Trudeau to heed growing concerns from premiers on carbon levy
CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is urging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to heed the growing calls from premiers to dump the planned...
