Environment

Starting Thursday (June 1, 2023), British Columbians can claim up to $1,400 toward their purchases of E-bikes depending on their incomes without having to scrap their cars. (Black Press Media file photo)

New B.C. e-bike rebate program hits the road but not without some bumps

Environment minister acknowledged technical glitches during the launch

 

This was the aftermath of a 2021 explosion at CFB Comox after crews had hit a gasline. According to the 2022 annual report from the Technical Safety BC, it was one of two serious gas-related explosions caused by unattentive crews. (Photo courtsey of Technical Safety BC)

Climate change is threatening technical safety, says B.C.’s regulator

Phil Gothe, lead executive officer at Technical Safety BC, says regulator investigated 81 incidents

 

The B.C. government will invest an additional $25 million into its Clean Coast, Clean Waters Initiative Fund. The announcement was made May 30 at Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park near Parksville. Left to right: Sheila Malcolmson, MLA for Nanaimo Adam Walker, MLA for Parksville-Qualicum, George Heyman, Minister of Environment, MLA Aman Singh, Parliamentary Secretary for Environment, Paul Kariya, Senior Policy Advisor at Coast First Nations-Great Bear Initiative and Joshua Charleson, Relationships Director for the Coastal Restoration Society. (Submitted photo)

B.C. government pledges additional $25 million for coastal cleanup

Fund aims to restore marine environment by removing derelict vessels, cleaning up marine debris

 

Semiahmoo Secondary students Cheryl Chen, left, Jashandeep Singh and Yoyo Liu helped more than 40 Lower Mainland Green Team volunteers clean up West Beach in White Rock on Sunday (May 28). (Contributed photo)

Green team cleans up West Beach in White Rock on Sunday

Volunteers removed 78 bathtubs full of invasive Himalayan Blackberry, 47.5 pounds of litter

Semiahmoo Secondary students Cheryl Chen, left, Jashandeep Singh and Yoyo Liu helped more than 40 Lower Mainland Green Team volunteers clean up West Beach in White Rock on Sunday (May 28). (Contributed photo)
A cruise ship nears the glaciers near Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve in southwestern Alaska. Research published in 2021 linked a magnitude 7.8 earthquake in 1958 to glacial melting. (Courtesy Photo / U.S. National Park Service)

Climate change is impacting earthquake risks, federal report finds

Disaster risk assessment notes buildings constructed on permafrost at a ‘high risk’ of sinking

A cruise ship nears the glaciers near Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve in southwestern Alaska. Research published in 2021 linked a magnitude 7.8 earthquake in 1958 to glacial melting. (Courtesy Photo / U.S. National Park Service)
Ocean Park Community Association is hosting a spring cleanup event on May 27, 2023. (Contributed photo)

Spring Clean-Up planned for South Surrey neighbourhood

Ocean Park Community Association to host series of activities on May 27

Ocean Park Community Association is hosting a spring cleanup event on May 27, 2023. (Contributed photo)
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For father who drowned in Harrison Lake, Surrey woman plans swim/run fundraiser with ‘50’ in mind

Jen Soti’s summer endurance test will honour Jim Keeling Jr. and his passion for environmental law

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Organizer Manvi Bhalla (fifth from left) and a delegation of youths deliver 90 cover letters applying for a yet-to-be-created “Youth Climate Corps” to constituency manager Bernadette Kudzin (left) outside Delta MP Carla Qualtrough’s constituency office in Ladner on Monday, May 8, 2023. (Submitted photo)

Youth ask Delta MP for jobs program to address climate emergency

90 cover letters applying for non-existent ‘Youth Climate Corps’ delivered to employment minister

Organizer Manvi Bhalla (fifth from left) and a delegation of youths deliver 90 cover letters applying for a yet-to-be-created “Youth Climate Corps” to constituency manager Bernadette Kudzin (left) outside Delta MP Carla Qualtrough’s constituency office in Ladner on Monday, May 8, 2023. (Submitted photo)
Semiahmoo Fish & Game Club volunteers released some 5,000 steelhead salmon into the estuary at the foot of Stayte Road last week. (Contributed photo)

PHOTOS: Thousands of salmon released into South Surrey waters

Hatchery-raised chinook, steelhead fry hoped to give wild salmon a better chance of survival

Semiahmoo Fish & Game Club volunteers released some 5,000 steelhead salmon into the estuary at the foot of Stayte Road last week. (Contributed photo)
The ruins of houses and businesses are seen in Lytton, B.C., on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, almost a year after the town was destroyed by fire during the heat dome weather event. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Lytton is Canada’s hotspot: Environment Canada

Lytton broke an 11-year record for highest temperature

The ruins of houses and businesses are seen in Lytton, B.C., on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, almost a year after the town was destroyed by fire during the heat dome weather event. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Former mayor Doug McCallum presided over a Surrey Safe Coalition event for the grand opening of the 84 Avenue expansion between King George Highway and 140 Street, at Nova Church in Surrey on Wednesday, May 10. (Photo: Anna Burns)

‘We did it, it’s here, now, today,’ former Surrey mayor Doug McCallum says of 84 Avenue expansion

Protesters concerned about environmental damage carried signs reading McCallum Ecocide, Park Destroyed, and Shed a tear for Bear Creek Park

Former mayor Doug McCallum presided over a Surrey Safe Coalition event for the grand opening of the 84 Avenue expansion between King George Highway and 140 Street, at Nova Church in Surrey on Wednesday, May 10. (Photo: Anna Burns)
The terminus for the Coastal GasLink natural gas pipeline is seen at the LNG Canada export terminal under construction in Kitimat, B.C., on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Portion of Coastal GasLink construction paused over erosion, sediment control issues

Spring melt conditions affect pipeline progress near the Little Anzac River north of Prince George

The terminus for the Coastal GasLink natural gas pipeline is seen at the LNG Canada export terminal under construction in Kitimat, B.C., on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Amanda Goodman Lee of Swan Valley Honey in Creston (Maddy Prier photo)

Beekeeping brings Creston couple back to their roots

Amanda Goodman Lee, Jeff Lee turn collective dream into thriving multifaceted business

Amanda Goodman Lee of Swan Valley Honey in Creston (Maddy Prier photo)
Environmentalist and broadcaster Dr. David Suzuki spoke to District 5050 Rotarians at their annual conference at the Sheraton Guildford, on May 6. (Anna Burns photo)

Suzuki warns of human-made environmental crises

Famed broadcaster speaks at Rotary District conference in Surrey

Environmentalist and broadcaster Dr. David Suzuki spoke to District 5050 Rotarians at their annual conference at the Sheraton Guildford, on May 6. (Anna Burns photo)
The BC Coroners Service confirmed that 619 people died during the 2021 heat dome between June 25 and July 1. Provincial emergency official do not anticipate a heat dome scenario with temperatures expected to surge this week, but are able to respond if necessary. (Black Press Media file photo)

Province prepared as temperatures poised to surge in B.C., says emergency minister

Emergency Minister Ma does not anticipate ‘heat-dome scenario’ but province ready to issue alerts

The BC Coroners Service confirmed that 619 people died during the 2021 heat dome between June 25 and July 1. Provincial emergency official do not anticipate a heat dome scenario with temperatures expected to surge this week, but are able to respond if necessary. (Black Press Media file photo)
A response between The Ha-ma-yas Guardians, the Canadian Coast Guard and Western Canada Marine Response Corporation raised a sunken diesel tanker off Hardwicke Island last week. Photo courtesy DFO Marine Mammal Response Unit

Coastal First Nations Guardians key to fuel truck spill response

Local knowledge of area proved vital to success of salvage

A response between The Ha-ma-yas Guardians, the Canadian Coast Guard and Western Canada Marine Response Corporation raised a sunken diesel tanker off Hardwicke Island last week. Photo courtesy DFO Marine Mammal Response Unit
River levels are rising or expected to rise rapidly in yellow areas, but no major flooding is expected. Minor flooding in low-lying areas is possible. River levels are rising and will approach or may exceed bankfull in brown areas. Flooding of areas adjacent to affected rivers may occur. (Screencap)

Low-lying parts of B.C.’s Interior asked to prepare for potential spring flooding

Areas with a higher risk of flooding include Chilcotins and areas around Prince George among others

River levels are rising or expected to rise rapidly in yellow areas, but no major flooding is expected. Minor flooding in low-lying areas is possible. River levels are rising and will approach or may exceed bankfull in brown areas. Flooding of areas adjacent to affected rivers may occur. (Screencap)
The crew of the Strait Sentinel deploys a sweep system used to collect oil off the ocean’s surface. (Austin Westphal/News Staff)

Simulated oil spill off B.C. coast tests marine response

Crews from the Western Canada Marine Response Corporation deployed as part of biannual exercise

The crew of the Strait Sentinel deploys a sweep system used to collect oil off the ocean’s surface. (Austin Westphal/News Staff)
Chief Phil Lane Jr. tells stories of Dakota culture during an Earth Day event April 22, 2023 at Kwomais Point Park. The gathering was hosted by the White Rock and South Surrey Jewish Community Centre and included a guided tour of petroglyphs along Crescent Beach. Full story and more photos can be found on page A11. (Geoff Yue photo)

PHOTOS: Earth Day stories, petroglyphs captivate at Kwomais Point Park

Event was organized by White Rock & South Surrey Jewish Community Centre

Chief Phil Lane Jr. tells stories of Dakota culture during an Earth Day event April 22, 2023 at Kwomais Point Park. The gathering was hosted by the White Rock and South Surrey Jewish Community Centre and included a guided tour of petroglyphs along Crescent Beach. Full story and more photos can be found on page A11. (Geoff Yue photo)
The Scott Island Marine National Wildlife Area was the first protected marine area established under the Canada Wildlife Act. (Government of Canada screen capture)

Oil and gas ‘sleeper permits’ surrendered for sensitive B.C. coastal areas

Environment groups halt court challenge after Chevron surrenders historical rights in hot spots

The Scott Island Marine National Wildlife Area was the first protected marine area established under the Canada Wildlife Act. (Government of Canada screen capture)