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Province warns New Brunswickers of cyanobacteria risk
5+ hour, 44+ min ago (437+ words) The Health Department says not at cyanobacteria harmful, urges caution On Friday, June 26, the Department of Environment and Local Government's Health Department released a statement encouraging New Brunswickers to be aware of cyanobacteria as temperatures increase. Cyanobacteria, commonly known as…...
Quebec municipalities and environmentalists say province's water reserves are at risk | National News | pentictonherald. ca
2+ week, 5+ day ago (188+ words) Low water levels are seen in this aerial view of the shoreline in the Montreal suburb of Boucherville on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi A group of environmental organizations…...
First phase of extensive Cates Park shoreline restoration project complete
3+ week, 1+ day ago (813+ words) This is what the shoreline at Whey-ah-Wichen/Cates Park looks like now after the first phase of the restoration work. | Tsleil-Waututh Nation Shoreline erosion along Whey-ah-Wichen/Cates Park is a problem s'lilw'ta" (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) members and elders have seen for…...
Iona celebrates 10th annual World Oceans Day Festival
3+ week, 3+ day ago (657+ words) New to the celebrations this year, is the inclusion of films from the British Columbia Environmental Film Festival. The films will be shown at the St. Columba Parish Hall in Iona on June 7, at 9 a. m. and will feature Penguins of the…...
Bidets are becoming an immigrant inclusion story in Canada
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (1085+ words) [CCTS mission statement in para 12] YORKTON " The Yorkton branch of Sask Abilities hosted its thi" When Aliya Ali Shaikha moved from Dubai to Canada for university, one of her more profound culture shocks was not the weather. It was the…...
Upcoming festival focuses on educating students about groundwater
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (704+ words) (ANNews) " A Court of King's Bench justice has ruled in favo" A defamation lawsuit filed by the wife of Quesnel Mayor Ron Paull against the Un" Aiming to inspire the next generation to care about groundwater, the Waterloo Wellington Children's…...
Should the former Pickering Airport lands become part of the Rouge National Urban Park? Markham is pushing to make that happen
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (410+ words) The New Rouge's mission is to expand the park, connect millions of families with nature and strengthen food security. Markham is urging the federal government to preserve former Pickering Airport lands for agriculture and conservation, with a long-term goal of…...
River Institute set to open environmental DNA lab | Spare News | pentictonherald. ca
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (185+ words) Trees with blocks provide habitat for fish and reduce erosion. The St. Lawrence River Institute is set to open its new environmental DNA laboratory in Cornwall in May. Dr. Jeff Ridal, Executive Director for the SLRI, and Matt Windle, Program…...
Canadian company's winning innovation a giant leap for drinking water on the moon
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (854+ words) A Canadian company is developing tech to turn lunar ice into clean water which is key to a sustained human presence on the Moon, says one scientist. (May 6, 2026) MONTREAL - On the moon, access to drinking water could mean the difference…...
Flooding across Saskatchewan, forcing highway closures and local emergencies
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (295+ words) Pasquia Park flooding May 4. NORTH " Flooding across Saskatchewan continues to affect transportation and communities as of May 5, with multiple highway closures and updated guidance from Saskatchewan Highways and the Water Security Agency. The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency reports 24 flooding incidents…...