Tag: Climate Change

Youth plaintiffs testify as historic climate trial gets underway in Vancouver

Environment Emily Joveski -
Youth and experts from across Canada are testifying this week as a historic youth-led climate trial gets underway in Vancouver.

Experts say severe drought is the new normal, and B.C.’s water strategy is stuck in crisis mode

Environment Emily Joveski -
B.C. water experts say the province isn't doing enough to prepare for worsening drought as parts of the Interior face the highest drought rating for another dry summer.

CVRD approves Climate Action Strategy to support a more resilient region

Comox Valley Regional District Nathan Maley -
Comox Valley Regional District has approved a new climate action strategy aimed at reducing emissions and preparing communities for the impacts of climate change. 

Civil society groups give B.C. failing grade on 8 out of 10 ‘urgent’ climate actions

Provincial Emily Joveski -
An annual report backed by hundreds of British Columbia organizations says the province is backsliding on its climate commitments. The post Civil society groups give B.C. failing grade on 8 out of 10 ‘urgent’ climate actions appeared first on AM 1150.

Beekeeping passes 156 years in B.C., climate change growing issue for bee survival

Uncategorized Justin Waddell -
Beekeeping in B.C. is at a large milestone, passing over 150 years in the province. However, issues with climate...

Kus-kus-sum watershed project to create climate change resiliency

News Justin Waddell -
COURTENAY, B.C. - K’omoks First Nation says a habitat restoration project will help create climate resiliency for heat waves...

Province Makes Promise for Action on Climate Change

News Justin Goulet -
The Province has appointed a 22-member advisory council to provide it with advice for a new climate strategy that...

Johns hosts climate change forum Wednesday

News Justin Goulet -
A public meeting is taking place this week to discuss climate change and its impacts to our local area. The...

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B.C.’s new time zone could cause confusion for businesses, travellers, say experts

Business
Most of British Columbia stayed on daylight saving time Sunday, completing its move to permanent daylight time, but experts warn the change may create some confusion for businesses and travellers.

New lease on life for local seagull thanks to search and rescue

Search and Rescue
One of Comox Valley Search and Rescue’s most recent calls proves no call is too big, too small or too unusual for local crews.

BC Ferries commits to halving underwater noise by 2036

BC Ferries
BC Ferries has partnered with Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Transport Canada to reduce the risk of harming marine mammals.

De Havilland Canada reaches $2.5B financing deal to double waterbomber production

Business
De Havilland Canada has reached an agreement with the federal government and Export Development Canada (EDC) for up to $2.5 billion in financing to double production capacity for its Canadair 515 waterbombers.

Doctors, advocates fear end of safer supply under new B.C. Conservative government

Health
Harm-reduction advocates say they are bracing for a possible increase in overdose deaths and more stress on the health-care system if the incoming B.C. Conservative government follows through on its pledge to end safer supply in the province.