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Big Okanagan announcement from Parks Canada coming

The federal government minister responsible for Parks Canada will be at the Friday announcement.  from : Environment http://ift.tt/2iAo0Nh

Liberals promise new funds for cash-strapped coast guard, fisheries department

The promised new money totals more than $1.2 billion over the next six years and is included in the Liberals' fiscal update. from : Environment http://ift.tt/2h8lfyS

Solar panels installed on Edmonton community league buildings

Solar panels were added to community league buildings in Belgravia, Riverdale, Evansdale and Queen Alexandra.  from : Environment http://ift.tt/2gGR70C

UBCO testing impact of smoke on wine grapes

The institution reports the new analytical test accurately measures the amount of volatile phenols on the fruit before being processed into wine. from : Environment http://ift.tt/2xmf40h

Irving Oil raises cautions about N.B. Liberals throne speech talk of carbon plan

Irving Oil said 80 per cent of its production goes to the U.S., where its competitors face no carbon tax. from : Environment http://ift.tt/2h7SItB

Arctic sea ice may be thinning faster than predicted: study

A new study suggests long-held estimates of Arctic sea ice thickness and the rate at which it’s declining have been off significantly.  from : Environment http://ift.tt/2xk5pr9

Gallant says New Brunswick to have carbon pricing that respects economy

Premier Brian Gallant says legislation on climate change and carbon pricing will be introduced in the new session of the legislature that opened today. from : Environment http://ift.tt/2zzDAvM

Nicaragua set to join Paris climate agreement leaving only U.S., Syria outside global pact

According to an official statement and comments from Vice President Rosario Murillo, Nicaragua has already presented the relevant documents at the United Nations. from : Environment http://ift.tt/2le4tTx

Nova Scotia government announces $6.5M for ocean research projects

The nine projects are the first to receive funding from the $25 million Research Nova Scotia Trust established in March. from : Environment http://ift.tt/2iuq6OD

Ontario must do more to address pollution in Indigenous communities: environment watchdog

Saxe says the government must make environmental justice part of its reconciliation with Indigenous communities. from : Environment http://ift.tt/2gAZ2Jt

Power should soon be back for 275,000 Montrealers after massive outage

Hydro-Quebec says the outage covered large areas of the north-central and eastern parts of the city. from : Environment http://ift.tt/2yJxERI

Another North Atlantic right whale found dead off the coast of the U.S.

Yet another North Atlantic right whale carcass has been discovered, the sixteenth confirmed death of the endangered species this year. from : Environment http://ift.tt/2lbZCT6

Fungus could clean up oil spills, oilsands tailings: researchers

Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan have discovered a fungus which could clean up oil spills and restore oilsands tailings. from : Environment http://ift.tt/2y2VBkO

Saskatchewan agricultural groups lobbying for fire insurance for forage crops, pasture land

Following last week’s devastating wildfires in southwest Saskatchewan, many agricultural organizations are continuing to lobby the provincial government to provide a fire insurance option for forage crops and pasture land. from : Environment http://ift.tt/2z2mc6u

Community rallies to helps southern Alberta farmer after fire destroys winter feed

A farm west of Lethbridge is picking up the pieces after fire tore through last week. Now, the family is facing the possibility of having to sell their cattle. from : Environment http://ift.tt/2yLLQeZ

City of Vancouver continues fight against Kinder Morgan

Vancouver joins legal fight against Kinder Morgan and National Energy Board from : Environment http://ift.tt/2i0txIU

BC NDP unveils new climate policy advisory council

The 22-member council includes environmentalists, and industry members, along with representatives of First Nations, Labour and and municipalities. from : Environment http://ift.tt/2gE7FGA

Environmental concerns from Southwest Calgary Ring Road debated in 3-day hearing

A three-day hearing will be held in Calgary this week to discuss a decision by the Alberta government to allow construction of the Southwest Calgary Ring Road to disturb area wetlands. from : Environment http://ift.tt/2xZ0eRX

Warm fall helping Kingston’s Breakwater Park redevelopment

The multi-million dollar project is a little behind schedule due to a wet spring and high water on Lake Ontario. But a warm fall is helping crews make up ground. from : Environment http://ift.tt/2zKKe39

Pod of killer whales sends terrified beachgoers fleeing in New Zealand

A New Zealand woman recorded the terrifying moment the sight of a killer whale sent terrified swimmers scampering towards shore. from : Environment http://ift.tt/2yMGjoD