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Brackendale Winter Eagle Count returns on Jan. 5

Brackendale Winter Eagle Count returns on Jan. 5

The annual eagle count in Sea to Sky is back!
Union for striking aviation fuel workers in Vancouver says aging pipeline poses risk

Union for striking aviation fuel workers in Vancouver says aging pipeline poses risk

BURNABY, B.C. — A union representing striking aviation fuel workers in British Columbia is warning that diversion of the fuel to get around the industrial action could pose an environmental hazard.
Glyphosate use in B.C. forestry, explained

Glyphosate use in B.C. forestry, explained

Aspen is a natural fire guard — and a frequent target of industrial herbicides. In B.C., over 1 million hectares of forests have been sprayed.
From Coldplay to Billie Eilish, concerts are moving toward sustainability

From Coldplay to Billie Eilish, concerts are moving toward sustainability

U.S.-based environmental non-profit Reverb has been working with musicians to minimize the environmental footprints of their performances since 2004.
'Troubling' pattern: Major oil company penalized $75,000 over B.C. snow bridges

'Troubling' pattern: Major oil company penalized $75,000 over B.C. snow bridges

This is the sixth time the company has been found in contravention of provincial regulations.
B.C. tree planting to plummet 23% amid wildfire boom

B.C. tree planting to plummet 23% amid wildfire boom

British Columbia's government expects to plant nearly 60 million fewer trees next year — a 23 per cent drop from this year's planting season.
Snow and rain forecast for Sea to Sky: advisories in place

Snow and rain forecast for Sea to Sky: advisories in place

Environment Canada warns of snow and rain, Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday.
'Human error' caused spill of up to 8,000 litres of fuel off B.C.'s coast: government

'Human error' caused spill of up to 8,000 litres of fuel off B.C.'s coast: government

VICTORIA — Human error during a fuel transfer at a fish farm off the west coast of British Columbia has resulted in a spill into the water of up to 8,000 litres of diesel. The B.C.
Plastic or pine: Which Christmas tree is better for the planet?

Plastic or pine: Which Christmas tree is better for the planet?

Choosing the most eco-friendly Christmas tree can be tough. We wade through the options: plastic, cut, or something else altogether.
B.C. compost facility penalized $120,000 for leaking effluent into waterways

B.C. compost facility penalized $120,000 for leaking effluent into waterways

The 'major' penalties spanned a number of contaminants, including ammonia levels that spiked as high as 1,449% above B.C. water quality guidelines.
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