Kearl oilsands leaks show serious flaws in Canada, Alberta’s industry oversight: experts | Globalnews.ca
Recent leaks of toxic tailings from northern Alberta oilsands mines have revealed serious flaws in how Canada and Alberta look after the environment, observers say. Some accuse the federal government of abandoning the province. Others point to what they call a captive provincial regulator. All agree that there’s no way leaks from Imperial Oil’s Kearl tailings ponds should […]
Federal minister tours Princeton, B.C. nearly two years after flood | Globalnews.ca
[Display_1] It was the first federal government visit to the community since massive flooding hit downtown Princeton, British Columbia nearly two years ago. Federal Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair was on site Wednesday to tour the hardest-hit areas and infrastructure. “I have had several conversations and am aware of the challenges Princeton faces and some […]
International group hired by Ottawa asks to be given a chance on unmarked graves – National | Globalnews.ca
[Display_1] The head of the international organization that hired Ottawa to provide advice on how to identify the remains that may have remained in the unmarked graves of the former boarding house said Wednesday that the work will continue. I said we should give it a chance. The federal government’s decision to have the Netherlands-based […]