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Poilievre would rather 'watch the country burn' than fight climate change: Trudeau

Poilievre would rather 'watch the country burn' than fight climate change: Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre's pledges to axe carbon pricing come at a time of wildfires and other disasters and Poilievre would rather "watch the country burn" than continue the fight against climate change.
Sunken fishing vessel raised, fuel offloaded at Henry island

Sunken fishing vessel raised, fuel offloaded at Henry island

Divers used a pump truck onboard a barge to retrieve more than 1,900 litres of diesel fuel from the Chief Joseph, which sank May 3
Over 50 fines proposed for Metro Vancouver sewer scofflaws

Over 50 fines proposed for Metro Vancouver sewer scofflaws

Fines would max out at $10,000 per day, and would target hospitals; sani-dump facilities; trucked liquid waste haulers; and breweries, wineries and restaurants.
Dozens of young salmon killed in suspected North Vancouver chemical spill

Dozens of young salmon killed in suspected North Vancouver chemical spill

Someone was power washing nearby, but it’s hard to confirm if that was the source, district says
Surrey mayor challenges regional climate plans as 'too prescriptive'

Surrey mayor challenges regional climate plans as 'too prescriptive'

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke led a challenge against the recommendations to protect trees and measure climate impacts, saying they were 'too prescriptive' for 'growth communities.'
Metro Vancouver inches closer to phasing out small gas engines

Metro Vancouver inches closer to phasing out small gas engines

Metro Vancouver directs staff to proceed with public engagement as it explores phasing out small gas-powered engines in leaf blowers, pressure washers and lawnmowers.
B.C.'s Columbia River watershed declared infected with fish-killing whirling disease

B.C.'s Columbia River watershed declared infected with fish-killing whirling disease

OTTAWA — The Columbia River watershed in B.C. has been declared an infected area for whirling disease, a parasite that causes deformities in fish and has a high mortality rate.
Environment Canada agrees to priority assessment for chemical linked to salmon deaths

Environment Canada agrees to priority assessment for chemical linked to salmon deaths

OTTAWA — The federal government has agreed to prioritize environmental assessment for a chemical used in tire rubber that has been linked to the deaths of Pacific salmon.
Environmental groups criticize government walk-back on pollution impact assessment

Environmental groups criticize government walk-back on pollution impact assessment

OTTAWA — Environmental groups say the Liberal government is giving up its authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions through proposed amendments to the federal Impact Assessment Act.
Latest national emissions report shows signs of progress toward Canada's 2030 goal

Latest national emissions report shows signs of progress toward Canada's 2030 goal

OTTAWA — Canada's latest greenhouse-gas emissions report shows the country making progress toward meeting its next target in 2030 — but there is still a very long way to go.