Evan Bray: Canadians deserve more than vague explanations over poor trade results
Canadians elected Prime Minister Mark Carney to office to handle trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. Evan Bray sa...
Tag Archives: Environment
Habitat for endangered spiny softshell turtle protected southeast of Montreal
MONTREAL - The Nature Conservancy of Canada said Thursday it acquired two hectares of land southeast of Montreal to protect the habitat of the endangered spiny softshell turtle. The conservation group...
May 13, 2021
Study suggests neonic pesticides harming monarch butterfly eggs
A recently published study suggests that one of the world's most common pesticides may be contributing to the decline of one of its most-loved butterflies. University of Guelph researcher Ryan Norris ...
May 13, 2021
Quebec's location and energy alternatives give it options if Line 5 closes: expert
QUEBEC - While political and business leaders across the country scramble to avoid a shutdown of Enbridge Inc.'s Line 5 pipeline, Quebec could be spared the most serious consequences if the oil stops ...
May 12, 2021
Vulture invasion besets residents of Florida neighborhood
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Residents of a Florida neighborhood say they are beset by an invasion of turkey vultures that are damaging homes and causing major messes. Resident Judy Oliveri told WFLA-TV that he...
May 12, 2021
Bear has close call on utility poles in Arizona border city
DOUGLAS, Ariz. (AP) - Residents of an Arizona border city were left in disbelief by a surprise visit from a bear. The Arizona Game & Fish Department said the bear appeared Sunday in downtown Dougl...
May 11, 2021
Montreal suburb backtracks on plan to charge for picnic table reservations
MONTREAL - A Montreal suburb is backtracking on a plan to charge members of the public to reserve picnic tables in two of its most popular parks. The city of Dorval issued a notice today saying it wil...
May 11, 2021
Alberta government knew bighorn sheep contaminated with coal mine selenium: scientist
EDMONTON - Some herds of Alberta's provincial animal are heavily contaminated with selenium from old coal mines, says research from a retired senior government biologist. Jeff Kneteman said Alberta En...
May 11, 2021
'Massive and potentially permanent disruption': Canada's bleak view of Line 5 closure
WASHINGTON - Shutting down the Line 5 pipeline in Michigan would deal a "massive and potentially permanent" blow to Canada's economy and energy security and risk lasting damage to relations with the U...
May 11, 2021
Ten years later: Five things to know about the Slave Lake wildfire
A wildfire burned about one-third of Slave Lake in northern Alberta in May 2011. Nearly 400 homes and businesses, including an apartment complex, were reduced to ash and rubble when fierce winds whipp...
May 09, 2021
Parks Canada captive caribou breeding proposal gets OK from scientific review panel
JASPER, Alta. - A last-ditch attempt to save some of Canada's vanishing caribou herds is a step closer after a scientific review panel's approval of a plan to permanently pen some animals and breed th...
May 09, 2021
OPINION
Sarah Mills: Who would want to head up Canada Post?
Sarah Mills says the federal government is on the search for a new CEO to head up the mail service to bring success to a...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, September 9
On Wednesday's show, Evan gets an update on the harvest in Saskatchewan. Plus, a discussion about whether Canada should ...