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Canada's oil and gas CEOs using Trump threats for profit, says minister

Canada's oil and gas CEOs using Trump threats for profit, says minister

Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson accused oil and gas CEOs of using tariff fears to deregulate and increase their profits.
СÀ¶ÊÓƵ saw most climate-influenced heat days in Canada this winter, says report

СÀ¶ÊÓƵ saw most climate-influenced heat days in Canada this winter, says report

Climate change doubled the likelihood of elevated temperatures in СÀ¶ÊÓƵ over 25 days this winter, finds U.S. group.
СÀ¶ÊÓƵ failing to show how it calculates forest carbon, audit finds

СÀ¶ÊÓƵ failing to show how it calculates forest carbon, audit finds

СÀ¶ÊÓƵ ministry lacks transparency in its accounting of forest carbon — calculations crucial to decisions on annual allowable cut and reforestation, finds audit
Canadians want next government to prioritize climate change, poll finds

Canadians want next government to prioritize climate change, poll finds

Survey results come as 14 environmental groups warn Ottawa that European Union import regulations will soon restrict wood products linked to forest degradation
Nearly half of СÀ¶ÊÓƵ landslides linked to logging, wildfires, study finds

Nearly half of СÀ¶ÊÓƵ landslides linked to logging, wildfires, study finds

Study finds nearly half of 1,300 landslides that occurred during СÀ¶ÊÓƵ's November 2021 atmospheric river event started in areas burned by wildfire or disturbed by logging.
Mining company fined $114K for polluting СÀ¶ÊÓƵ river with high cobalt levels

Mining company fined $114K for polluting СÀ¶ÊÓƵ river with high cobalt levels

Barrick Gold Inc. was penalized for repeatedly discharging toxic mine waste into a stream that feeds the Similkameen River.
СÀ¶ÊÓƵ mine penalized $54K for discharging contaminated wastewater near Alaska border

СÀ¶ÊÓƵ mine penalized $54K for discharging contaminated wastewater near Alaska border

Penalties to Ascot Resources Ltd. were dropped six-fold from an initial $325K
Ottawa declines emergency order to protect endangered killer whales

Ottawa declines emergency order to protect endangered killer whales

The decision comes after a November 2024 risk assessment that found the whales face 'imminent threats' to their survival and recovery. 
Hike in СÀ¶ÊÓƵ herring quota draws fears for marine ecosystem

Hike in СÀ¶ÊÓƵ herring quota draws fears for marine ecosystem

Already facing pressure from climate change, critics say now is not the time to increase quotas on a species that helps form the base of marine food web
One oil and gas site was 'stinky,' another was 'gurgling.' СÀ¶ÊÓƵ officials gave them a pass anyway

One oil and gas site was 'stinky,' another was 'gurgling.' СÀ¶ÊÓƵ officials gave them a pass anyway

СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Energy Regulator inspectors gave a passing grade to an oil and gas site they said had a ‘SERIOUS deficiency’ and another that had potentially been ‘gurgling’ since 2012. Here are some of their notes.
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