Calgary technology taps into Alberta’s ‘wasted’ lithium supply
A chemical engineer out of the University of Calgary is piloting what she says is a more efficient, cleaner lithium extraction process. Source link
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AER orders Sunshine Oilsands to suspend wells, pipelines
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted November 19, 2024 12:34 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Alberta Energy Regulator has issued an order requiring Sunshine Oilsands Ltd. to suspend its wells, facilities and pipelines, saying the company hasn’t met its regulatory obligations. The AER says the order, issued…
Shaping BC – BC | Globalnews.ca
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Shaping BC’s Environmental Future in partnership with Vancouver Island University will be airing on Global BC from Nov. 18 – Nov 29, 2024. You can also listen to exclusive features and content on 980 CKNW! These editorial stories and interviews will focus on the people, companies, research,…
‘If I have to die in front of a bulldozer’: Opponents rally against exploration for coal mining in Alberta
Opponents of Northback Holdings’ application to do some exploratory drilling for coal on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains rallied in front of the company’s offices in downtown Calgary on Friday. The protesters — about a dozen of them were on hand — are concerned about the impacts a mine in the Grassy Mountain…
‘I’m nervous’: Deer attack prompts call for more signage in Kelowna
Bonnie Willmott is used to deer roaming her neighbourhood in the Abbott Street area, but what the Kelowna woman has been witnessing lately has her on edge. “I’m nervous,” said Bonnie Wilmott. “In the last month or so, they have been aggressive. I had two bucks with their antlers fighting on my front lawn.” On…
Maple Ridge raccoon revived with Narcan after suspected fentanyl poisoning – BC
Ashley Bennett is used to seeing raccoons in her Maple Ridge, B.C., yard. However, a recent incident has left her shaken. Bennett moved into the home with her family in 2020 and found the raccoons when they dismantled a deck. She said they have co-existed since then, with a rule for every family member not…
Train derailment and spill leads to confinement order on Montreal’s south shore
A freight train derailed on Montreal’s south shore Thursday, prompting a confinement order, road closures and a large emergency response due to a spill of hydrogen peroxide. The derailment occurred around 9 a.m. in the LeMoyne area, near the intersection of St-Louis and St-Georges streets, in Longueuil. Longueuil police said no injuries were reported, but…
‘Irresponsible’: Black bear in Whistler Village surrounded by people, TikTok video shows
Videos posted on the popular social media site TikTok show some concerning behaviour with bears in the resort community of Whistler, B.C. Videos show a bear in Whistler Village surrounded by people with their phones out, videotaping it. The bear approaches and even lunges at some of the people but few back away and some…
New BC Green MLAs sworn in ahead of Conservatives, NDP
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Two newly elected members of British Columbia’s Green Party will officially take their seats in the legislature following the first of three swearing-in ceremonies after last month’s provincial election. The two Greens, lawyer Rob Botterell, representing Saanich North and the Islands, and geological engineer Jeremy Valeriote, of…
City of Edmonton asking for feedback on single-use bylaw – Edmonton
It’s been a year and a half since the City of Edmonton introduced its single-use bylaw, which prohibits handing out plastic shopping bags and other single-use items and introduced a fee for things like paper bags at restaurants. Edmontonians have had mixed feelings over the changes and now the city is asking them to share…