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СÀ¶ÊÓƵ city penalized $165K says it's getting squeezed by regulation and climate change

СÀ¶ÊÓƵ city penalized $165K says it's getting squeezed by regulation and climate change

The steady stream of environmental penalties come as the City of Prince Rupert says its grappling with aging infrastructure, tight budgets and an increase in rainfall.
СÀ¶ÊÓƵ penalizes recycling company over environmental violations at Squamish facility

СÀ¶ÊÓƵ penalizes recycling company over environmental violations at Squamish facility

The facility run by GFL Environmental Inc. takes in organic waste from Whistler.
Mapping shows Canada's seabeds could hold billions of tonnes of carbon

Mapping shows Canada's seabeds could hold billions of tonnes of carbon

A new СÀ¶ÊÓƵ-led study has mapped 274 carbon hot spots found on Canada's sea floor.
Deterioration of trees in Stanley Park ‘progressing much faster than anticipated’

Deterioration of trees in Stanley Park ‘progressing much faster than anticipated’

Staff report cites urgency to continue tree removal, with additional cost of $3M
Whistler ecologist issued cease-and-desist from Forest Professionals СÀ¶ÊÓƵ

Whistler ecologist issued cease-and-desist from Forest Professionals СÀ¶ÊÓƵ

Rhonda Millikin, who has questioned Whistler’s wildfire strategy, not certified to deliver forestry advice, says organization
Opinion: Canada's water governance and management systems threaten the country's water supply

Opinion: Canada's water governance and management systems threaten the country's water supply

Canadians over-consume water at alarming rates with an antiquated water licensing system that promotes competition and misuse over sustainability.
Canadian regulators lag behind U.S. after harmful 'forever chemicals' found in fertilizer, say experts

Canadian regulators lag behind U.S. after harmful 'forever chemicals' found in fertilizer, say experts

The chemicals — found in everything from cosmetics and cookware to diapers and clothing — have been linked to a range of illnesses, including cancer and liver disease.
Canada carbon rebate goes out today as future of carbon tax remains unclear

Canada carbon rebate goes out today as future of carbon tax remains unclear

OTTAWA — The first carbon rebate of 2025 is being paid out today to households in provinces that use the federal carbon pricing system — even as the future of the rebate program itself remains uncertain.
Eco-tourism did not make these СÀ¶ÊÓƵ grizzly bears more prone to human conflict, study finds

Eco-tourism did not make these СÀ¶ÊÓƵ grizzly bears more prone to human conflict, study finds

Despite community concerns, only one of 34 grizzly bears involved in eco-tourism ended up in conflict in СÀ¶ÊÓƵ’s Bella Coola Valley, finds study
One in 10 Canadians live in places susceptible to green transition disruption: report

One in 10 Canadians live in places susceptible to green transition disruption: report

One in 10 Canadians live in communities susceptible to workforce disruption from the transition to a greener economy, a new report suggests while underlining solutions that could help those regions adapt.
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