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Environment/Climate Change
A new earthquake warning system will prepare Canada for dangerous shaking
By Shona L.van Zijll de Jong, Adjunct Professor, Geological…
Feds enshrining right to healthy environment but no clarity on what that means
By Mia Rabson More than five years after being…
Occupational spring safety hazards: Do you know what they are?
When you think of spring time, what comes to…
Climate change focus of B.C. budget after floods, wildfires and heat waves
VICTORIA — The challenges of climate change facing British…
Ontario launches new program to get volunteers ready for emergencies
The Ontario government is calling on people 16 years…
The next major hazard
It’s high time to prepare for current and future environmental concerns at the workplace
Heavy rain, potential floods as latest atmospheric river sweeps over B.C.
By Nick Wells VANCOUVER — The latest round of…
Western employers reminded to take precautions for workers toiling in cold
With cold temperatures and winter conditions continuing to be…
Candle factory worker says she risked discipline if she left job amid tornado
By Bruce Schreiner MAYFIELD, Ky. — An employee of…
B.C. government to lift 30-litre limit on gas for general public
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is lifting a…
Thousands without heat, water after tornadoes kill dozens in U.S.
By Bruce Schreiner and Dylan Lovan MAYFIELD, Ky. —…
Worst of B.C. weather over; massive cleanup, rebuild ahead, says government
By Dirk Meissner VICTORIA — The successive storms that…
Floods, heat in B.C. in line with climate change: meteorologist
By Amy Smart VANCOUVER — Flood warnings were issued…
British Columbia extends gas rationing, state of emergency after floods
VICTORIA — Fuel rationing in parts of British Columbia…
Intense weather systems head for B.C. as province reopens, repairs major road routes
VICTORIA — Rainstorms of increasing intensity are forecast to…
B.C. in ‘uncharted territory’ as province braces for more storms
Even routine rainfall may cause swollen rivers to rise to dangerous heights: Public safety minister
MPs hold emergency debate on B.C. floods, climate change
From the editor: The next global safety hazard By…
B.C. government limits gasoline sales to 30 litres per visit
The British Columbia government is rationing gasoline on Vancouver…
Environment Canada warns of dangers posed by second B.C. storm
British Columbia residents are being told to brace for…
Maritimes targeted for blast of torrential rain and powerful winds
HALIFAX — Environment Canada says it’s going to be…
