State of erosion: the legacy of Manitoba Hydro
Nov 7, 2020 · Photo: Aaron Vincent Elkaim / The Narwhal. This article is more than 3 years old. Ninety-seven per cent of energy produced in Manitoba comes from hydroelectricity. The vast majority of that energy comes from a string of dams on the Nelson River system in the province’s north. There, a sixth mega dam, known as the Keeyask, is under ...
‘They’re here!’: wild boars are taking over Canada | The Narwhal
Jan 17, 2023 · The invasive animal creates the perfect environment for invasive plants. According to the Invasive Species Council of BC, wild pig rooting and trampling destroys seedlings and roots of native flora and “creates ideal conditions for invasive plants to colonize the disturbed soil.”. Wild pigs are also prolific breeders, with sows producing around six piglets per year, meaning their ...
The Site C dam in British Columbia - The Narwhal
Aug 29, 2024 · Site C Dam. The Site C dam is a 1,100 megawatt hydro dam currently under construction on the Peace River in northeastern British Columbia, Canada. The dam has been proposed since the 1970s and, if completed, would be the third dam on the Peace River. With a price tag of $16 billion, Site C is both the costliest dam in Canadian history and the ...
BC wildfire: real-time map, news and resources - The Narwhal
Jul 11, 2024 · Download the BC Wildfire Service app on Apple or GooglePlay for information about fires, suppression efforts and evacuation alerts or orders. Make a plan using B.C.’s emergency ready service and prepare a grab-and-go bag. If you see a wildfire, please call 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on a cell phone to report.
First Nations fight to bring traditional foods back to the table | The ...
Oct 6, 2023 · The prohibition of cultural burns, which were used by First Nations to manage forests and cultivate food species until they were outlawed in 1874, has contributed to the growing threat of wildfires. These fires have been worsening in speed and scale, putting traditional foods and food growing operations at risk.
B.C. election: what parties promise for nature, wildlife | The Narwhal
Oct 11, 2024 · The BC Conservatives platform says the NDP government has underfunded and mismanaged wildlife in the province, leading to declines in “iconic ungulate species.” It says a Conservative government would introduce “made-in-B.C. species at risk legislation so wildlife protections are shaped by B.C.-based experts — not Ottawa — …
Bill 23: A Guide to Ontario’s New Housing Legislation - The Narwhal
Aug 31, 2023 · Ontario’s Bill 23. The central focus of the Doug Ford government’s second-term has so far been defined by the pursuit of more affordable homes in Ontario and how to build them as fast as possible. To do this, the Ford government created a new, massive, complex and wide-impacting law: Bill 23, or the More Homes Built Faster Act, is an ...
Highway 413 and Bradford Bypass: a guide to Doug Ford’s …
Nov 8, 2021 · Premier Doug Ford believes his road to re-election in 2022 runs along two massive new highways. But both Highway 413 and the Bradford Bypass are under fire amid questions about environmental impact and government transparency. An aerial view of Highway 407 in Markham, Ont., in the Toronto suburbs.
The Trans Mountain Pipeline, explained | The Narwhal
May 1, 2024 · The current Trans Mountain pipeline transports heavy crude oil and refined petroleum products like gasoline from the Edmonton area across 1,150 kilometres, through B.C., to refineries and export terminals on the West Coast, including to Washington State south of the border. Trans Mountain was established in 1951 and was operational by 1953 ...
Harper’s Timeline: Canada on Climate Change from 2006-2014
Sep 19, 2014 · Here’s a historical timeline of some of the major climate change policies, statements and related decisions made by Canada since 2006 when Prime Minister Stephen Harper was first elected to form a government. From a pledge to introduce a carbon tax in 2007 to internal debates about climate change science, this timeline covers the promises and ...