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Here's what you need to know about Canada's priorities and challenges ahead of COP28

Here's what you need to know about Canada's priorities and challenges ahead of COP28

TORONTO — Canada’s image at the world’s signature climate negotiations could be complicated by infighting, some observers fear, as two of the federal government's ardent critics at the provincial level look to capture attention at the United Nations
As B.C. glaciers retreat, gold mining companies stake claims in new salmon habitat

As B.C. glaciers retreat, gold mining companies stake claims in new salmon habitat

Salmon habitat or gold mine? In the wake of melting glaciers, new prospects open up along the B.C.-Alaska border.
House petition calls on Trudeau to legislate protection of land and sea

House petition calls on Trudeau to legislate protection of land and sea

NDP MP Richard Cannings sponsored a petition to the House of Commons calling on Canada to introduce legislation that would force it to protect 30% of land and seas by 2030.
B.C. groups intervene in legal bid to rein in weak government climate targets

B.C. groups intervene in legal bid to rein in weak government climate targets

Ontario Court of Appeal case could act as a 'sword' to hold B.C. and federal climate targets in check, says lawyer.
Feds to appeal court ruling that struck down cabinet order labelling plastics toxic

Feds to appeal court ruling that struck down cabinet order labelling plastics toxic

The federal government will appeal a recent Federal Court ruling that struck down a cabinet order underlying Ottawa's ban of some single-use plastics, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said Monday.
B.C. stream watchers link 'unprecedented' coho salmon kill to tire toxin and drought

B.C. stream watchers link 'unprecedented' coho salmon kill to tire toxin and drought

John Barker has been volunteering with the West Vancouver Streamkeeper Society for more than 20 years and says he's never seen anything like it, dozens of coho salmon, pre-spawn and silvery, looking fresh from the sea, dead at the mouth of Brothers Creek.
B.C. group offers model for national climate corps

B.C. group offers model for national climate corps

A new poll has found most Canadians support a new youth climate corps to fight disasters and drive down carbon emissions. Advocates say a pilot program showing what's possible could be 'British Columbia's gift to Canada.'
Federal Court quashes cabinet order underlying single-use plastics ban

Federal Court quashes cabinet order underlying single-use plastics ban

The federal government's ban on plastic straws and grocery bags is in question after the Federal Court ruled on Thursday that Ottawa had overstepped its bounds in designating all "plastic manufactured items" as toxic.
Federal emissions reduction plan still coming up short: environment commissioner

Federal emissions reduction plan still coming up short: environment commissioner

OTTAWA — The plan to enable Canada to reach its 2030 targets for greenhouse-gas emissions doesn't quite measure up, the federal environment commissioner says in a new audit.
Northern B.C councillors frustrated with CleanBC policies

Northern B.C councillors frustrated with CleanBC policies

It's not viable or realistic for northern B.C. to transition away from fossil fuels, say City of Dawson Creek council members.