Alberta’s energy regulator has confirmed hazardous chemicals are present in a small waterbody after two releases of tailings-contaminated wastewater from Imperial Oil’s Kearl oilsands mine. In an update released Tuesday, the agency said hydrocarbons and naphthenic acids have been found in an unnamed fish-bearing lake located almost entirely within Imperial’s lease about 70 kilometres north…
Alberta Regulator Confirms Potential Oilsands Toxins in Small Fish-Bearing Waterbody
Federal Climate Policies May Have ‘Disproportionate’ Impact on Low-Income Canadians: Report
Some of the federal government’s climate targets and policies may have a “disproportionate impact” on low-income Canadians because they could lead to an increase in vehicle and fuel costs, says federal research. “Existing and future mitigation measures, either individually or collectively, may have different social, economic or other impacts on various population groups,” says a…
Extremely Cold Temperatures Prolong Cold Weather Alerts for Much of Eastern Canada
HALIFAX—Extreme cold weather alerts remain in place today for the Atlantic provinces and northern regions of Quebec and Ontario due to frigid temperatures brought on by an immense Arctic air mass. The alerts issued by Environment Canada for the second day in a row affect six provinces from Ontario to Newfoundland and Labrador, as well…
Tremely Cold Temperatures Prolong Cold Weather Alerts for Much of Eastern Canada
HALIFAX—Extreme cold weather alerts remain in place today for the Atlantic provinces and northern regions of Quebec and Ontario due to frigid temperatures brought on by an immense Arctic air mass. The alerts issued by Environment Canada for the second day in a row affect six provinces from Ontario to Newfoundland and Labrador, as well…
Plunging Wind Chill Values Prompt Extreme Cold Warnings Across Eastern Canada
As an immense Arctic air mass settled over the eastern half of Canada today, Environment Canada issued an unusually long list of extreme cold warnings that covered six provinces and communities in both territories. In scores of cities and towns, government and private agencies were scrambling to provide shelter for vulnerable people as the wind…
Severe Winter Storm Set to Hit Ontario
Environment Canada has issued weather warnings for the southern and eastern regions of Ontario as a major winter storm is set to bring heavy snowfall of up to 20 centimetres in some areas. “A Texas low will bring snow to the area beginning this afternoon. Snow will taper off to flurries Thursday morning,” said the…
Weather Alerts of Heavy Snowfall, Freezing Rain Issued for Regions From Coast to Coast
Environment Canada has issued alerts for parts of the country on the west and east coasts and some northern regions, which are expecting a mix of winter storm and freezing rain on Jan. 13. In British Columbia, a front will bring snowfall of up to 10 centimetres to the Williston region and Pine Pass, with added…
Rising Polar Bear Numbers in Canadian North Prompting Management Measures, Says Federal Department
Rising numbers of polar bears in the Canadian north require certain management measures to be taken, according to a federal department, despite past reports that the animal’s extinction is drawing near. “However, science and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) are now observing higher numbers of Polar Bears, and the management goals are more focused on maintaining or…
Canada Has Made ‘Real Progress’ in Meeting UN Emissions Targets, Says Environment Minister
Canada has made “real progress” in meeting emissions reduction targets outlined by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), says Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault, while the Conservatives say the Liberal government has yet to meet any of its federal climate goals. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) submitted its fifth biennial “climate action progress report” on Dec….
Canada to Phase Out Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs Within the Year Due to Mercury Pollution: Report
Canada will phase out compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs)—once believed to be a green alternative to incandescent bulbs—within the year due to concerns of mercury pollution, says the federal Department of Environment. “Most lamps for general lighting purposes would be prohibited by January 1, 2024,” said the department, referring to compact fluorescent bulbs, in a “Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement,”…
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