MAID lawsuit shines spotlight on faith-based health organizations - Under 1995 agreement, B.C. allows organizations to withhold services that conflict with beliefs, values (www.cbc.ca)
cross-posted from: lemmy.ca/post/24028242...
Head of National Microbiology Lab resigns in wake of scientist security scandal (www.cbc.ca)
Poliquin led the NML during a tumultuous time. CBC News first broke the story in 2019 of two staff scientists who were investigated and later fired after one of them sent a shipment of deadly viruses to China, sparking a political firestorm over concerns of espionage and laboratory security.
End of cod moratorium touted after 32 years as Ottawa approves small increase in commercial catch - DFO announcement features statements from all 6 Liberal MPs in N.L. (www.cbc.ca)
In 1992, federal Fisheries Minister John Crosbie shut down the northern cod fishery — putting more than 20,000 people out of work in one of the largest industrial layoffs in Canadian history — as cod catches dwindled and harvesters were alarmed by the sight of smaller and smaller fish.
Alberta oil and gas sector exceeded flaring limit in 2023, data shows - AER, CAPP decline to comment on findings (www.cbc.ca)
First Nations, Ottawa, B.C., announce $335M for protection off Great Bear coast (www.timescolonist.com)
Canada's population forecast to reach 63 million, as people over 85 set to triple (www.timescolonist.com)
Alberta government calls bill about backing up environmental claims an 'agenda to create chaos' (www.cbc.ca)
That legislation is Bill C-59, which would require companies to provide evidence to back up their environmental claims. It is currently awaiting royal assent....
Climate goals could make gas heating obsolete. So why do gas companies keep adding customers? Building more gas infrastructure is like investing in video rental stores 15 years ago, says expert (www.cbc.ca)
Canada doesn't count emissions from oil and gas exports. So we did (newsinteractives.cbc.ca)
While Canada claims to be a climate leader, the oil and gas we export to other countries have the potential to produce more emissions in a year than every sector in Canada combined, an independent analysis reveals.
B.C. survey of abandoned gas wells released to mixed reviews - Energy regulator finds less than 1% of abandoned B.C. wells leak but some researchers aren't convinced (www.cbc.ca)
Do your research before buying some items secondhand, Health Canada says (www.pqbnews.com)
The three things Lee said buyers need to check for are an item’s condition, whether it has any recalls and if it is banned in Canada....
Feds delay closure of B.C.'s open-net salmon farms until 2029 - Fish farms a flashpoint between industry, First Nations, environmentalists (www.cbc.ca)
StatCan boosts food weighting in inflation calculation, reduces cannabis, alcohol and tobacco (www.canadianevergreen.com)
B.C. teen makes Canadian aviation history with commercial e-flight (www.nanaimobulletin.com)
4th grizzly hit, killed along Trans-Canada Highway in B.C. park (www.nanaimobulletin.com)
“Visitors are asked to respect posted speed limits and no-stopping zones at all times, as well as stay alert and prepared to encounter wildlife at any time, even when driving along fenced sections of the highway. By reducing speeds, driving alertly, and giving wildlife space and respect, you can help reduce wildlife...
Explorer Ernest Shackleton's last ship found off Labrador's south coast, says expedition (www.cbc.ca)
[B.C.] Canada's first commercial electric flight to make history June 14 (www.nanaimobulletin.com)
On June 14, Sealand’s Pipistrel Velis Electro will take flight for an introductory flight lesson. It will be the first time a person can purchase a commercial flight on an electric aircraft in Canada. The student will be allowed to operate the aircraft under the guidance of the flight instructor....
B.C. blows past country with new construction in April 2024 (www.chemainusvalleycourier.ca)
Building permits issued B.C. in April 2024 totalled 3.13 billion – up $1.4 billion from March – and created a record-high 7,521 residential units — up almost 78 per cent compared to the previous month. Based on these figures, B.C. accounted for almost 28 per cent of all new residential units in the country in April....
Western premiers conclude annual meetings in Whitehorse (www.timescolonist.com)
Feds propose raft of changes to cannabis rules to reduce regulatory burden (www.canadianevergreen.com)
Proposed packaging changes include allowing the lids and containers of cannabis products to be different colours, permitting cut-out windows or transparent packaging so that consumers can see the product before buying, and allowing QR codes so buyers are able to find more information.
24% year-over-year decrease in toxic drug deaths: B.C. coroner (bc.ctvnews.ca)
Broken teeth and infected gums: 46K claims filed so far with Canadian Dental Care Plan (www.cbc.ca)
Massive cavities, mouthfuls of broken teeth, bleeding gums and abscesses — they’re just some of the serious dental issues Dr. Melvin Lee has treated in less than two weeks of providing care under Canada’s new public dental insurance plan.
Key stakeholders call for withdrawal of controversial AI legislation - Parliament can’t fix the Minister’s rushed, confused and flawed Bill; full public consultation needed now. (openmedia.org)
