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'Clean slate' to reshape B.C. wine industry, after climate-related catastrophes
March 11, 2024 - 7:04 PM
The heart of British Columbia's wine industry is reeling after suffering a litany of climate-related hits, resulting in two years of crop losses in the southern Interior.
High levels of carbon dioxide, mould found in homes on Ontario reserves: study
December 28, 2023 - 8:10 AM
A study has found air inside homes on four remote First Nations in northwestern Ontario contained carbon dioxide, fine particles, mould and other substances that increase the risk of respiratory infections.
Alberta researchers call for public inquiry into program to ensure oilsands cleanup
December 13, 2023 - 2:11 PM
Alberta needs an open public inquiry into how the province ensures oilsands producers can pay to clean up after themselves, says a report released Wednesday by a group of university researchers.
'We took a lot of heat': Emails show how city, Nunavut handled Iqaluit water crisis
March 07, 2022 - 1:00 AM
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Emails between the City of Iqaluit and Nunavut Health Department staff show there was a debate over how to respond to the capital's water emergency last year.
Omicron may be peaking but COVID-19 isn't done with us just yet: Tam
January 22, 2022 - 5:53 AM
OTTAWA - Canada's chief public health officer says there are positive signs the Omicron wave is peaking in this country, but no one should start choreographing a COVID-19 victory dance.
Indigenous communities need more mental health support in wake of COVID-19: report
March 24, 2021 - 1:00 AM
OTTAWA - Many Indigenous communities are struggling to cope with dual states of emergency, thanks to the pandemic and its effects on those with mental illness and addictions.
Grassy Narrows First Nations chief hails more funding for mercury treatment centre
December 06, 2020 - 4:05 AM
OTTAWA - New money for a treatment centre for those living with the effects of chronic mercury poisoning comes as a ray of hope for a northern Ontario First Nation that has spent the past six decades in the shadow of a decades-old water contamination scandal.
Canadian Rangers deployed to Neskantaga First Nation during water crisis, Miller says
October 30, 2020 - 11:28 AM
OTTAWA - Canadian Rangers were expected to arrive in Neskantaga First Nation on Friday to help the remote community in northern Ontario as it grapples with a water crisis.
Investigations, prosecutions for polluting in Canada down sharply since 2015
May 31, 2020 - 4:10 AM
OTTAWA - Environment Canada has been doing fewer inspections, investigations and prosecutions over the last five years to enforce a law protecting people from toxic chemicals and air pollution.
COVID-19 sparks rise in online child predators, says UNICEF chief
April 08, 2020 - 1:05 AM
OTTAWA - The COVID-19 outbreak has sparked an increase in online child sexual predators that organizations, governments and parents need to take more seriously, says the head of the United Nations children's agency.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are emailed reader responses to stories for the last week of March 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones at mjones@infonews.ca .
Okanagan summer concert series features Sarah McLachlan, Barenaked Ladies
A star-studded lineup is coming to a concert series in the Okanagan this summer. The Mission Hill Family Estate Winery has announced the performers coming to West Kelowna in July. Award winning artists Barenaked Ladies are playing Jul
RCMP raid illegal cannabis concentrate lab in Boundary region
Midway RCMP raided a clandestine laboratory for producing a cannabis concentrate in Beaverdell this week. The lab made a cannabis concentrate known as shatter, which can be made using butane creating a dangerous situation when done improper
Manhattan Point homeowners vow to fight Kelowna in court over future parks designation
Property owners on what amounts to a private beach on Okanagan Lake say it’s illegal for the city to designate their properties for future parks and they will take all legal steps possible to stop them. The city wants to designate 10
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Bigger houses, driveways in Kelowna may trigger increased stormwater costs
The City of Kelowna is looking at changing the way it charges homeowners for the rain and melted snow that runs off
March 28, 2024 1:00 PM
The Latest | Israel must open more land crossings for Gaza aid, UN court says
In a legally binding order, the top United Nations court says Israel must open more land crossings into Gaza for food,
March 28, 2024 12:34 PM
Kamloops mayor points to botched presentation for attempt to oust acting CAO
Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson's state of the city speech would have been much different if not for last-minute interf
March 28, 2024 12:00 PM
RCMP raid illegal cannabis concentrate lab in Boundary region
Midway RCMP raided a clandestine laboratory for producing a cannabis concentrate in Beaverdell this week. The
March 28, 2024 11:23 AM
No blasting closures on Highway 97 near Summerland this long weekend
Drivers can expect a break from the closures along Highway 97 north of Summerland this Easter long weekend. Th
March 28, 2024 10:30 AM
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