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Microplastics Found in Nova Scotia Lobsters: Study

Groundbreaking Canadian research reveals disturbing levels of microplastic pollution in commercially harvested lobsters from Nova Scotia's coastal waters, raising concerns about marine ecosystems and food safety.

Toxic Forever Chemicals Found in B.C. Sea Otters

Groundbreaking research reveals alarming levels of PFAS chemicals in sea otters along British Columbia's coast, signaling widespread contamination of marine environments and potential threats to wildlife health.

BC Government, First Nations in Land Rights Talks

Top-level meetings unfold in British Columbia as provincial ministers and First Nations leaders address escalating tensions surrounding Indigenous land rights and resource management.

Global Push to Ban Mercury Dental Fillings by 2030

Canada joins international coalition calling for ban on mercury-based dental amalgam fillings by 2030 over environmental and health concerns. Learn about the phase-out timeline and alternatives.

Fuel Train Derailment Near Kamloops Sparks Emergency

A CPKC freight train carrying hazardous fuels derailed near Kamloops, BC, triggering an emergency response and evacuation alert for nearby properties as authorities assess the environmental risk.

Falconbridge Dust Mystery: Glencore Unlikely Source

Recent dust deposits in Falconbridge raise concerns, but environmental officials suggest the Glencore smelter probably isn't to blame. Investigation reveals surprising findings about the source.

Poll Backs BC NDP in Cowichan Tribes Land Ruling Fight

Exclusive polling data shows British Columbians back provincial government's position in contentious land rights case with Cowichan Tribes, revealing complex public sentiment on Indigenous reconciliation.

Army Corps approves Enbridge pipeline reroute in Wisconsin

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approved Enbridge's controversial plan to reroute its Line 5 pipeline around the Bad River Reservation in Wisconsin, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing energy-infrastructure debate.

B.C. Court Expands Indigenous Title to Urban Areas

A groundbreaking B.C. Supreme Court decision recognizes Indigenous title over specific urban and rural areas, challenging provincial land management and setting precedent for future claims.

BC seeks court stay in Cowichan Tribes case

British Columbia Premier David Eby announces the province will seek a court stay in the Cowichan Tribes case, citing significant implications for Indigenous reconciliation and land rights across BC.

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