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New Brunswick gives green light for 500 MW gas plant, subject to conditionsThe green light comes after an environmental impact assessment and is based on a series of 45 conditions that must be met by the company building the station.CanadaAug 28
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Ford says world will always ‘call it Lake Ontario’ after Trump’s renamingTrump’s order says the U.S. lays claim to most of the 'volume' of Lake Ontario and is largely responsible for its security, economic activity and environmental stewardship.CanadaAug 29
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GTA environmental group nears milestone of 10 million litter pieces pickedA local environmental group is closing in on the milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter from local communities, with help from volunteers across the GTA.EnvironmentJul 24
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Feds’ rejection of island airport plan prevents waterfront ‘destruction’: advocatesAdvocates say Ottawa's decision to block a major expansion of Billy Bishop airport protects Toronto's waterfront from increased pollution, traffic and environmental damage.CanadaJul 25
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Environmental groups wanted to see clear decarbonization commitment in pipeline planEnvironmental groups say they wanted to see more of a commitment to decarbonization included in Alberta's proposal for a new pipeline to the west coast.EnvironmentJul 3
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Concerns raised over proposed N.B. AI data centre within UNESCO Geopark boundaryThe proposed large-scale AI data centre near Lorneville, N.B., continues to create waves with some residents due to its potential environmental impacts.EnvironmentJul 14
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Nova Scotia approves plans for the province’s largest onshore wind farmThe Nova Scotia government has granted environmental assessment approval for plans to build what it describes as the province’s largest wind energy project.CanadaJul 2
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First Nations launch challenge of Site C damA group of First Nations has filed a lawsuit over a massive hydroelectric dam proposed in northeastern British Columbia, arguing the project would have a devastating impact on their traditional land.Dec 31, 1969
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AI data centre speculation in Corman Park sparks questionsThe questions come as the NDP identifies an industrial property marketed in Corman Park. The listing is described as having all the amenities for a large-scale data centre.EconomySep 11
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New Brunswick to review lifting natural gas moratoriumPremier Susan Holt announced Wednesday a five-month public review of the province’s resource development that could resume hydraulic fracking for natural gas extraction.PoliticsAug 26
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Manitoba Hydro CEO steps down for personal reasons after 2 yearsManitoba Hydro says its CEO left the organization for personal reasons after two years on the job. Its current chief operating officer is temporarily filling the role.CanadaAug 28
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WildQuest app turns wildlife photography into a game for citizen scientistsA St. Lawrence College student is combining his love for the outdoors with his love for gaming to create an app for nature enthusiasts.CanadaSep 9
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Central Alberta carbon capture hub on track to be largest in CanadaThe Origins carbon capture and storage hub, located east of Lacombe, is to initially have capacity to permanently store up to 1.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide a year.EnvironmentSep 9
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Alberta minister hosts second AI data centre town hall in Sturgeon CountyAlberta Technology Minister Nate Glubish will be on hand to host the provincial government's second town hall on its plan for artificial intelligence centres.PoliticsAug 20
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Can Carney fast-track a pipeline while also protecting endangered orcas?Despite government commitments to protect the southern resident killer whales, environmentalists warn it may be impossible to do so while pursuing 'national interest' projects.EnvironmentAug 15
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Port Hope’s radioactive past fuels pushback against proposed nuclear reactorThe provincially owned company in charge of the new nuclear power project is assuring residents that the sector operates much differently than when it was in its infancy.CanadaAug 21
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Port of Churchill resumes grain shipments for 1st time in 6 yearsA ship is being loaded with 30,000 tonnes of wheat durum from Saskatchewan-based AGT Foods this week, destined for Europe.CanadaSep 1
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Toronto Public Health investigating legionnaires’ disease outbreak near downtown coreThe disease is caused by legionella bacteria that exists in water sources and can also be found in cooling towers, hot tubs, sprinklers, humidifiers and decorative fountains.CanadaAug 17
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Alexandre Boulerice officially resigns as MP to run in Quebec electionBoulerice represented the NDP in the House of Commons for 15 years but left the caucus to sit as an independent after he formally announced his plans to run provincially in Quebec.PoliticsAug 26
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From folk rock to fundamental research: Dupras leads Quebec scienceDupras comes from farming families on both sides and said an uncle interested in genealogy traced about 16 generations of farmers on his father’s side.CanadaSep 3