Tag Archives: Environment
Alberta makes it official: Bill passed and proclaimed to kill carbon tax
EDMONTON - Alberta's consumer carbon tax is now officially gone. Members of the legislature voted last night to pass the bill that repeals the tax, and it was signed into law by Lt.-Gov. Lois Mit...
Jun 04, 2019
Heat trend expected to continue in Nanaimo area after scorching, dry May
NANAIMO - There's every indication Nanaimo is in for another long, hot summer. Environment Canada meteorologist Matt MacDonald told NanaimoNewsNOW May was the fifth month in a row locally which was si...
Jun 04, 2019 It was 2.5 C warmer than usual in May in Nanaimo, while only a third of the average amount of rain fell. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
'It's a labour of love:' local fishing show hooks national TV deal
NANAIMO - "Two Men and their Fishing Rods" may not be a splashy, big budget production, but the endearing Nanaimo-based television series has lured a nationwide television agreement.The speciality cha...
Jun 03, 2019 Tyler Kyle (left) and Nathan Thomas (right) having a laugh as usual while filming Two Men and their Fishing Rods. The Nanaimo men recently inked a deal for the program to run nationally on the Wild Pursuit Network
Northern Alberta residents start returning home after two-week evacuation due to fire
Some residents in northern Alberta have started to return home after being forced by wildfires to leave their communities two weeks ago. An evacuation order was lifted this morning for resid...
Jun 03, 2019
'Everyone wins': community agriculture project launched in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - There's a lot more than celery and kale growing these days at a local farm which is helping to provide affordable produce. A two acre portion of a farm purchased by a Nanaimo doctor and his ...
Jun 02, 2019 Celery represents the first crop planted at a newly created farm to benefit Nanaimo Foodshare. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Kenney says carbon taxes won't help stop forest fire threat
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says forest fires have always been around and carbon taxes won't do anything to change that. Kenney says a number of factors, including climate change,...
May 31, 2019
Fires banned indefinitely at popular Lantzville beach
LANTZVILLE - Buried in a recently approved bylaw for the community of Lantzville is a decision which had become a flashpoint for the community. "No open air fires are permitted on any beach within the...
May 31, 2019 Camp fires on Sebastian Beach, a popular area activity, are no longer allowed after lengthy discussions. (Submitted)
Alberta passes law to kill provincial carbon tax, federal tax looms
EDMONTON - Alberta's consumer carbon tax is dead, setting the stage for a showdown with Ottawa over the imposition of a new one.The province cancelled its tax on gasoline at the pumps and on home heat...
May 30, 2019
Bikes pitched as major alternative for Nanaimo drivers
NANAIMO - A yearly initiative hopes to keep as many cars off the road and help Nanaimo residents be more healthy. Bike to Work and School Week began on Monday, May 27. Riders log the kilometres they'v...
May 28, 2019 The yearly Bike to Work Week event hopes to keep Nanaimo residents on their feet and out of their cars. (Greater Nanaimo Cycling Coalition)
Popular tree voucher program returns to keep Nanaimo green
NANAIMO - An affordable way to keep Nanaimo green is once again being offered to residents eager to provide shade and help the environment. The City of Nanaimo is providing 220 $25 vouchers for trees ...
May 26, 2019 220 vouchers for a tree costing up to $90 are available from the City of Nanaimo starting Wednesday, May 29. (Pixabay)