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Canadian tidal power is swimming hard against the current – National Observer
November 25th 2024 The Bay of Fundy’s legendary high tides could be perfect for power production, with the moon’s gravity pulling 100 billion tonnes of water in and out twice each day. Even with all that power — and in some ways because of it — the tidal energy industry has struggled to seize the […]
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Town of Yarmouth eyeing controlled cull to address its growing deer population problem – Saltwire
Nov. 21, 2024 Not everyone around council table agrees this is the route to go YARMOUTH, N.S. — While it’s widely agreed that the Town of Yarmouth has a problem with a seemingly ever-growing deer population, agreement on what to do about it is not unanimous. After a year and a half of study and […]
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Environmental Assessment Bulletin
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has announced the following relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKING REGISTERED: Blaketown ATV Trail (Reg. 2334) Proponent: Shamus Kealey The Proponent is proposing to construct a two-kilometre ATV trail to access a remote cottage lot located at Crooked […]
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Ducks Unlimited Canada conserves vital urban habitat in St. John’s
November 07, 2024 Public and private collaboration ensures long-term protection of Empire Avenue wetlands November 7, 2024, St. John’s, N.L. – Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is celebrating the acquisition of vital urban wetland habitat in the heart of St. John’s, N.L. thanks to funding from the Government of Canada’s Natural Heritage Conservation Program, the United […]
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Environmental Trust Fund applications now being accepted
November 07, 2024 FREDERICTON – The Department of Environment and Local Government is accepting applications for Environmental Trust Fund projects for 2025-26. “The Environmental Trust Fund supports the work of grassroots organizations and environmental leaders who are protecting and restoring natural spaces, building sustainable communities and educating the public about the importance of environment protection,” […]
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Climate change adaptation strategy developed for seafood industry
November 6, 2024 A new strategy will assist the Prince Edward Island seafood industry in adapting to climate risks. The provincial government worked together with industry leaders and ICF consulting group to develop the PEI Seafood Sector Climate Change Adaptation Strategy. To aid in the creation of the PEI Seafood Sector Climate Change Adaptation Strategy, […]
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Confederation Trail recommendations available online
October 30, 2024 The recommendations stem from input collected through an Island-wide public engagement process in the fall of 2023, alongside research into best practices about other trail networks. The strategic communications firm Vol. 18, based in Charlottetown, lead the project. “The Province appreciates the thoughtful and comprehensive recommendations for the future of this unique and […]
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Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Environment and Climate Change October 25, 2024 The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has announced the following relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKINGS REGISTERED: Trinity Bay Ferrish Cove ATV Trail (Reg. 2331) Proponent: David Soper The Proponent is proposing to construct a 7-km ATV […]
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Biologically diverse habitat conserved for long-term benefit of at-risk species
October 25, 2024 An expanse of old forest, riverfront shoreline and freshwater wetlands has been purchased by the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) in southwestern Nova Scotia. The new nature reserve is comprised of two properties totalling over 578 hectares of ecologically diverse habitat where a large assortment of at-risk species thrives. Located approximately 20 […]
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George River Caribou Herd remains vulnerable
October 17, 2024 The Nunatsiavut Government, along with the governments of Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec, collaborated in an aerial census of the George River Caribou Herd in July 2024. This year’s census results show the population still remains at a vulnerable low with an abundance estimate of 8,600 caribou. The population declined by 99 […]
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