Nature & Environment news

According to Metro Vancouver officials, residents of Barnston Island, at risk of flooding, could be told to evacuate this weekend as water levels on the Fraser River rise.

The Manitoba government has announced $1-million in funding to support a number of projects aimed at protecting and sustaining fish and wildlife in the province.

It will cost between $22.6 billion and $46.6 billion for refineries and other fuel suppliers to comply, or an average of about $151 per tonne of emissions reduced.

Gordon Daw and his wife have owned the Riverside Cabins for almost 17 years and said that the flood caused $1.7 million in damage.

With the increased rain and wet weather, Okanagan cherry producers are seeing their cherry harvests delayed.

The mud flow was only the latest challenge Monte Lake residents have had to contend with. Residents of the area lived through a harrowing wildfire season last year.

A new report suggests Alberta can achieve a net zero power system by 2035 but that it could cost between up to $52 billion.

A storm system moved through parts of southern and central Alberta Tuesday night, hitting homes in the area. It was so intense, residents were convinced it was a tornado.

“Major traffic disruptions will end today,” environmental group Save Old Growth said, adding it would switch tactics to public outreach and events.

A partnership that aims to protect the water in the Qu'Appelle River System will be receiving the Calling Lakes Ecomuseum ‘Water Award’ worth $3.3 million.

Indigenous leaders are calling for the dismantling of an illegal blockade camp near Lake Cowichan.

Although Winnipeggers are welcoming the advent of warm summer weather, with pleasant days can come not-so-pleasant interactions with local bugs.

The 27 EU members found agreement on draft legislation aimed at slashing EU greenhouse gases by at least 55% in 2030 compared with 1990 rather than by a previously agreed 40%.

The province is taking more actions to prevent the spread of a deadly disease that impacts deer and other wildlife.

Mayor Jyoti Gondek said there are conversations at the city about how to use the dividend to help people "in need."

More skunks are being seen inside Edmonton and wildlife experts stress people shouldn't panic — rather, they're advised to embrace skunks being in the neighbourhood.

The charges brought in a private prosecution allege that Graydon Smith and the Town of Bracebridge, where Smith served as mayor, harmed Blanding's turtles.

Agriplay Ventures hopes to bring its system that grows fruits and veggies indoors to other downtown buildings in Calgary.

Nearly seven out of 10 Canadian drivers say they’re worried they won’t be able to afford the cost of gas this summer, according to the results of a recent Ipsos poll.

Ever-evolving growing conditions are testing Alberta farmers and their ability to adapt. Many credit the hard work of researchers in seed development.

Muuse co-founder Scott Morrison describes the service as a library for cups and containers, allowing restaurant customers to fill up reusable stainless steel vessels at no charge.

Liberal MP Jenica Atwin, provincial Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Jill Green and Fredericton Mayor Kate Rogers announced the funding on Tuesday.

Students at Forest Lawn High School in Calgary have been welding new bike racks this year to help prevent bike theft. 

Canada's summer have been getting warmer due to climate change, and it can impact how much you pay for hydro. What are ways to save money and keep cool at the same time?

Cabinet approved the final regulations for the long-awaited Clean Fuel Standard last week, which were obtained ahead of their intended publication on July 6.

The average difference between the amount of energy the whales spent and the amount they could access is 28,716 calories, University of British Columbia research suggests.

A black bear broke into Jackie Young's car in Malagash, N.S. and completely destroyed the interior. She's now looking to educate her neighbours about bear dangers.

Beginning Monday, visitors must book a parking spot on the utility's website -- a measure to calm traffic at what it describes as a "very busy" recreational area.

A year after the heat dome event that killed billions of plants and animals in British Columbia, scientists say ecosystems are recovering, but could be transformed forever.

A group of people that lives in towns along Montreal's South Shore is urging the federal government to counter the effects of shoreline erosion.

A North Vancouver house cat named Tigger is making headlines for winning a face off with a black bear much larger than him.

Environment Canada said the heat warning would continue through the day and end by Sunday evening, when "considerably cooler and less humid air" is set to arrive.

In a statement, Environment Canada said that hot and humid weather conditions are creating "elevated pollution levels."

Hundreds of people who perished during the historic heat wave in British Columbia last summer died in homes ill-suited for temperatures that spiked into the high 30s.

Electric vehicle sales have been on the rise in Canada over the years, and automotive industry groups say Canadian governments are falling behind on the meeting the demand. Why?

They may be small, but bees play a big role in the ecosystem. There's a new ‘pollinator health research chair’ and she hopes her work makes change on global food security.

Lonetree Lake property was purchased and acquired by the Nature Conservancy of Canada using funds raised by residents who donated their SGI rebate cheques.

Vancouver Coastal Health has issued water quality advisories for English Bay, along with Locarno Beach, Sandy Beach on Bowen Island, and Trout Lake in John Hendry Park.

Justin Dudoward said that he and his girlfriend had let Coco outside and then sat down in the living room before he heard his daughter scream and open the door.

Most of B.C. is under a special weather statement with temperatures forecast to be five to 10 degrees above seasonal daytime highs.

A popular Halifax community farm organization marked the start of its summer growing season by launching some of its in-progress accessibility features.

The move is in response to the recent hot, dry weather the city has been experiencing.

Twelve months after a fire destroyed the community of Lytton in B.C.’s Fraser Canyon, residents and business owners are still waiting to rebuild. Everything was destroyed in the fire. Lytton needs to literally rebuild from the ground up. This is a tiny community, population 250, but its history is extensive and rich. Indigenous peoples have...

An expert from Queen's University says climate change is having an effect on the process of making maple syrup, something a Kingston, Ont., sugar bush owner can corroborate.

Recent outbreaks of avian flu have been confirmed on farms in British Columbia and Alberta by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

When outdoors, AHS suggests using an insect repellent with DEET, and wearing light-coloured, long-sleeved shirts and a hat.

The City of Calgary said flow rates on both rivers have decreased and river conditions have improved since extensive rain fell in the city last week. 

Aurora had been receiving ongoing veterinary care to deal with a dental problem, which is believed to have been caused by eating rocks and sticks when she was younger.

The city says public works crews will collect debris and brush from the curbside that is too large for regular waste collection.

It might be a tiny community of only 250 people, but the village of Lytton is offering the world a monumental lesson in preparing for the realities of climate change. On June 30, 2021, a raging wildfire consumed this village in B.C.’s Fraser Canyon in a matter of minutes. Ever since, the community has struggled...