Alberta boosts wildfire response with $7M urban teams
Friday, May 23, 2025, 2:21 pm more...
Alberta is ramping up its wildfire prevention measures with a $7 million investment aimed at creating six new urban firefighting teams. This initiative expands the province’s current two-team strategy and underscores the joint provincial and federal commitment to safeguarding communities near wildland interfaces.
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Driver Charged In Fuel Tanker Crash Sparks Major Spill Incident
Friday, May 23, 2025, 11:21 am more...
Authorities have charged a driver after a chain-reaction crash on the QEW caused a fuel tanker to overturn, spilling 53,000 litres of diesel. The incident has sparked environmental alarms and initiated an urgent probe into highway safety and fuel transport protocols.
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Toronto braces for torrential rainfall amid storm and downpour threats
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 1:21 pm more...
Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for Toronto, forecasting up to 60 mm of rain. Residents are advised to arm themselves with umbrellas and extra patience as the city prepares for one of its wetter, albeit predictable, afternoons.
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Ottawa’s Piping Plover Habitat Protections Face Legal Scrutiny
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 1:21 pm more...
Environmental lawyers are challenging Ottawa’s latest habitat plan for the endangered piping plover, arguing that the federal strategy is vague and weaker than previous protections. Critics warn that ambiguous measures could jeopardize the bird’s survival, prompting a courtroom showdown over conservation accountability.
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Whiteshell Provincial Park Reopens Amid Ongoing Wildfire Battle
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 1:21 pm more...
After crews wage an arduous battle against an out-of-control wildfire, safe parts of Whiteshell Provincial Park are being reopened. Visitors can now cautiously return to enjoy the park’s beauty while fire crews continue their relentless fight against nature’s fiery unpredictability.
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Sainte-Monique Landslide Forces Evacuations and Home Losses
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 12:21 pm more...
A dramatic landslide in Sainte-Monique swept away a home and led to the preventive evacuation of three more residences. The event underscores nature’s unpredictable fury—and raises the question of whether Mother Nature is in a particularly mischievous mood today.
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Severe drought impacts Florida Everglades wildlife and tourism
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 8:21 am more...
Extreme drought conditions in Florida's Everglades are wreaking havoc on the delicate ecosystem, imperiling fish, alligators, turtles, and snakes, while local tourism takes a nosedive. Authorities are scrambling for solutions amid environmental and economic fallout from the unprecedented water shortages.
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Québec poll reveals call to scrap carbon pricing amid high fuel costs
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 2:21 pm more...
Recent polling in Québec indicates that a majority of residents favor ending carbon pricing, as they grapple with some of the nation’s highest gas prices. The survey reveals widespread discontent with current environmental policies, suggesting a shift in public opinion where economic concerns may trump green initiatives.
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World Bee Day spotlights the global plight of pollinators
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 10:21 am more...
On World Bee Day, fresh reports underscore the persistent decline of bees and other vital pollinators due to insecticides, habitat loss, and climate change. Experts warn that the environmental fallout could be significant, urging immediate protective measures—even if the bees might roll their eyes at the fuss.
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Toronto Braces for May Chill Unseen Since 1967
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 9:21 am more...
Toronto is in for a frosty surprise as forecasts predict possibly the coldest May days since 1967. With daytime highs barely nudging 10 °C and rainy interludes on the agenda, residents might wish they’d kept their winter wardrobes handy a bit longer.
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