Critters and Beasts of Moberly Lake Weathering Odd Times
Chetwynd Echo notes disturbances among birds at Moberly Lake as sparrows birds and woodpeckers react to unusual feeding patterns. Observations suggest predators or seasonal changes affect flocks with nesting declines last year and hopes for a milder coming spring and summer.
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Canadians honoured for reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Thirty-one Canadian corporations organizations and individuals were honoured in Ottawa at a Leadership Awards ceremony by VCR Inc. for concrete steps to cut greenhouse gas emissions. The event highlighted actions across mining utilities pipelines chemicals oil and gas transport and government sectors with 20 organizations receiving awards and two individuals plus one sector association recognized.
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Ottawa
VCR Inc
Ralph Goodale
Natural Resources Canada
Karen Redman
Environment
M.P
Kitchener Centre
Goodale
Western Canada
Ontario
Québec
Eastern Canada
Challenge Registry
Redman
David Anderson
Canada
Challenge and Registry Inc
Government gives grants to fight B C noxious weeds
The British Columbia government will provide 240000 in grants to local governments and industry groups to combat noxious weeds. An additional 44000 grant supports CABI Biosciences of Switzerland to develop a natural weed control solution. Previous research with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada helped phase out chemical sprays for nodding thistle and St John’s wort, with progress on hounds tongue toadflax and knapweeds. The Ministry administers the Weed Control Act listing 21 species province wide and 24 more in certain regional districts.
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B.C
Cabi Biosciences
Switzerland
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
St. John’s Wort
Ministry of Agriculture
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Peace River Regional District
Alaska Avenue
Dawson Creek
Karen Goodings
Minister Goodale
Chetwynd Petroleums Ltd
Rodeo Subdivision
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