York University professors create device that could revolutionize assessing...
Two York University professors who created a mobile, highly sensitive biosensor device that monitors plant health say it has the potential to revolutionize how crops are assessed and help in the fight...
View ArticleDiesel engine trucks at Ottawa convoy emitting fumes, impacting air quality
The so-called “freedom convoy” has had large diesel engine trucks emitting fumes in downtown Ottawa for the last 22 days, and one air pollution expert suggests anyone within two kilometres of the...
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Vancouver’s single-use cup fee to be reviewed
Just a few weeks after a new single-use fee on cups came into effect in Vancouver, city council has ordered staff to review it. But those who are already critical of the added charge can’t quite call...
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Vancouver artist upcycles tossed, lost face masks to shine light on environment
You see them everywhere — dirty, soggy discarded face masks that end up littered along curbs or trails. It’s estimated the world used 129 billion disposable plastic masks every month through the fall...
View ArticleTruckers push back against Port of Vancouver’s new environmental policy
A new policy coming into effect at the Port of Vancouver on Feb. 1 will worsen supply chain issues, according to the union representing truckers. The Rolling Truck Age Program bans trucks that are...
View ArticleVancouver single-use fees criticized after people with meal vouchers charged
Editor’s note: Although a receipt that was shared on social media appears to charge for dipping sauces, CityNews was told no condiments were ordered and that was the restaurant’s way of ringing up a...
View ArticleAvalanche danger on Grouse Mountain leads to trail closures
Chances there will be an avalanche on Grouse Mountain are higher than usual, prompting the closure of snowshoeing trails in the area. It’s a four, the highest level before the highest, “Extreme”,...
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Vancouver plastic bag ban, single-use fees start New Year’s Day
Vancouverites won’t want to forget their reusable shopping bags and mugs starting New Year’s Day. As of Jan. 1, Vancouver businesses can no longer offer plastic bags and customers will be charged for...
View ArticleVancouver charge for single-use cups, bags comes into effect Jan. 1, 2022
You may notice new signage up at your favourite fast-food restaurants in Vancouver reminding you of a potential additional charge to your orders starting in the New Year. As of Jan. 1, 2022,...
View ArticleDavid Suzuki apologizes for pipeline comments after backlash in Alberta, B.C.
Environmentalist David Suzuki is apologizing after controversial pipeline comments he made during a climate rally in B.C. drew backlash from leaders in that province as well as Alberta. Suzuki came...
View ArticleDavid Suzuki’s controversial pipeline comments draw criticism
Environmentalist David Suzuki has drawn the ire of several government officials, including B.C. Minister of Public Safety Mike Farnworth, over comments he made at a climate rally on Vancouver Island....
View ArticleSFU students start hunger strike to protest fossil fuels
Some students at Simon Fraser University say they’ll start a hunger strike Monday to protest fossil fuels. Student Jaden Dyer says the hunger strikers are demanding the university commit to full...
View ArticleKamloops, B.C. ‘Cans for Cambodia’ bottle drive raises $50k+ for families in...
A big bottle drive in B.C. has hit a new milestone. The “Cans for Cambodia” campaign, which started in Kamloops, has surpassed the $50,000 mark, with plans to increase that number in the days and weeks...
View ArticleCanada, Germany pushing wealthy countries for more climate money
OTTAWA (THE CANADIAN PRESS) — Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says Canada and Germany have made “a lot of progress” convincing rich countries around the world to pony up more cash to help the...
View ArticleUN report ‘must sound death knell’ for fossil fuels as Canada faces climate...
OTTAWA — The secretary-general of the United Nations says a new report “must sound the death knell for coal and fossil fuels,” raising renewed questions about Canada’s climate plan and the long-term...
View ArticleFeds launching home retrofit program in effort to reach net-zero emissions
OTTAWA – The Trudeau government has launched a new home retrofit program that could see people receive up to $5,000. People would receive the money for projects on their homes that will help make the...
View ArticleGroups call for reintroduction of jaguars in U.S. Southwest
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Environmental groups and scientists with two universities want U.S. wildlife managers to consider reintroducing jaguars to the American Southwest. In a recently published paper,...
View ArticleBrand contest to help Vancouver become “zero waste” city starts this week
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – Making life more sustainable is the goal of a two-day virtual contest kicking off this week in Vancouver. Brands for Better founder and President Karla Peckett says starting...
View ArticleProvinces, politicians split on carbon tax Supreme Court ruling
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – As Canada’s top court says the federal government’s carbon tax is constitutional, the decision is being met with mixed reaction from premiers, politicians, and special interest...
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Canadians encouraged to protect, connect with nature through online tool
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – Canadians may feel like there’s a lot of nature to weed through – but depending on where you live, that might not actually be the case. As we celebrate World Wildlife Day...
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