The Trudeau government will face a test next month that will challenge its commitment to climate policies and its efforts to reconcile with Western Canada. The Teck Frontier proposal is one of the largest oil sands mines ever proposed in…
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Both sides trying to sway opinion on Teck Frontier mine
The Teck Frontier mine is the newest resource project being planned in Canada, and if approved, it would be one of Alberta’s largest oilsands mines. But as Heather Yourex-West reports, it’s also pinning the federal government’s climate commitments against its…
As Northern Pulp shuts down N.S. mill workers look to move elsewhere
January 22 2020 4:48pm Northern Pulp will officially shut down on Jan. 31. With no paper mill the highly skilled workers of the mill may start looking elsewhere for work. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if(…
Northern Pulp workers brace for life after the paper mill closes
Tina Hicks has worked at Northern Pulp for 18 years as a process operator at the bleach plant. But with the looming closure of the mill, Hicks is now contemplating a move across the country for work in the industry.…
Concerns over food safety delay venison donation to New Brunswick food bank
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 22, 2020 3:23 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ A pilot project that would have seen venison from a hunt of so-called nuisance deer…
N.B. group concerned with salmon numbers in Miramichi River
A conservation group is calling for immediate action to address what it’s calling “a dramatic decline” of Atlantic salmon in New Brunswick’s Miramichi River. Mark Hambrook, president of the Miramichi Salmon Association, says new figures from the Department of Fisheries…
Trucking association questions Pallister’s new gasoline regulations for Manitoba
New gasoline regulations in Manitoba will be equal to taking 100,000 cars off the road, according to an announcement by the province Tuesday. Premier Brian Pallister said the ethanol content requirement of gasoline will increase to 10 per cent from…
Dueling rallies held at Teck Resources’ Calgary office
January 22 2020 2:14pm Demonstrators rallied both in support of — and against — Teck’s Frontier mine project in Calgary on Jan. 22. Doug Vaessen has details. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] !=…
Demonstrators to rally in support of — and against — Teck’s Frontier mine project
Two sides trying to sway public opinion and federal approval of Teck’s Frontier mine will meet at the company’s office in downtown Calgary Wednesday morning. Extinction Rebellion, an environmental group, is calling on supporters to show up in full voice…
Deep Freeze Fashion with Liv Jud Soye
January 22 2020 8:06am Style and beauty expert, Liv Judd Soye, drops by with low-budget fashion tips to keep you looking stylish, even in the bitter cold weather. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id]…