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Throne speech ignites outcry over Ford’s environmental rollbacks – National Observer
April 17th 2025 Despite years of public outcry and widespread criticism from experts and advocates over weakened conservation laws, the Ford government doubled down on its first day back in power — vowing to slash environmental oversight to fast-track mineral and infrastructure projects. Critics warn the plan will gut crucial environmental reviews, provoke legal battles, spark First […]
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Conservationists, Yukon First Nation say decision on Whitehorse dam could help salmon – CBC
The territorial and federal governments recently approved the assessment of the facility Apr 17, 2025 Some Yukoners say there’s a lot the territorial and federal governments have done right with a recent decision of theirs on the Whitehorse dam. Earlier this month, the governments waved the project through and onto the licensing phase — which […]
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People in British Columbia encouraged to prepare for seasonal hazards
April 16, 2025 VICTORIA – People in British Columbia are urged to prepare for seasonal hazards as the warming weather increases the likelihood of climate-related emergencies, including spring flooding, wildfires and drought. “Over the past year, we’ve taken significant action to strengthen our ability to mitigate and respond to emergencies to better support people,” said […]
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Peace River Nuclear Power Project — Participant Funding Available
April 16, 2025 — Funding provided by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) is now available to help Indigenous Nations and communities and the public participate in the integrated impact assessment process for the proposed Peace River Nuclear Power Project, which would consist of a new nuclear power plant located north of the Town of Peace […]
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Vulnerable members of Neskantaga First Nation to be evacuated from community – APTN News
Apr 16, 2025 A flood in the nursing station has forced the transfer of 131 vulnerable members of Neskantaga First Nation to Thunder Bay, Ont., 450 km away. “Our vulnerable people require full and immediate access to health services that, unfortunately, is not available in Neskantaga,” said Chief Gary Quisses in a statement on Tuesday. […]
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Flooding forces closure at Neskantaga First Nation’s nursing station – CBC Video
Neskantaga First Nation’s only nursing station has been closed since Sunday. Here’s what leaders in the remote northwestern Ontario community are calling for from the federal government. Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6725618
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Skeena Files Environmental Assessment Application for Eskay Creek
Vancouver, BC (April 16, 2025) Skeena Resources Limited (TSX: SKE, NYSE: SKE) (“Skeena Gold and Silver”, “Skeena” or the “Company”) is pleased to report positive progress on the permitting timeline for its 100%-owned Eskay Creek Gold-Silver Project (“Eskay” or the “Project”). The Company has filed the Environmental Assessment (“EA”) application with the BC Environmental Assessment […]
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UBCIC Statement of Support for Xatśūll First Nation’s Legal Action Against Mount Polley Mine Expansion
(xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil Waututh)/ Vancouver, B.C. – April 15, 2025) The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) stands in unwavering solidarity with Xatśūll First Nation in its judicial review challenge against the Province of British Columbia’s reckless approval of the Mount Polley Mine Tailings Storage Facility dam expansion—an approval granted without […]
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Governments and non-profits can apply for new NWT wildfire fund – Cabin Radio
April 16, 2025 A new program gives money to various levels of government and non-profits to help Firesmart areas of the Northwest Territories. In a Tuesday news release, the NWT government said its Community Wildfire Resilience Contributions program offers up to $300,000 per applicant each year. $1.8 million per year has been committed to the […]
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Call for Expressions of Interest: QUEST Canada seeks Ontario Net-Zero Communities Cohort Participants
April 16, 2025 – Ontario, Canada // QUEST Canada invites small and mid-sized municipalities across Ontario to join the new Ontario Net-zero Communities Accelerator (NCA) program. With an initial call for a cohort of 15 participating Ontario municipalities, eligible applicants include local governments (Indigenous, municipal, regional or a group of small municipalities and/or bands), or […]
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