Environment

Staff at the District of Saanich have become the first in Canada to propose an aggressive solution to close the fiscal gap and balance the district's budget: sue the world's largest oil and gas companies. 

Greenpeace says it has revealed a 'concerted' industry effort to lobby Canadian government on its climate change and environmental policies, especially around 'often questionable' projects.

Vancouver climate projections shows scorching summers, a spike in extreme rainfall and a steep decline in snowfall.

A chemical known as 6PPD produces a breakdown substance that's lethal for coho salmon in particular.

Creators say the app is meant to be a fun way to encourage Canadians to think about their impact on climate change on a more regular basis.

The study, led by Canadian federal scientists, adds to other research that found Alberta's oil sands were underreporting climate changing carbon emissions.

There was still a visible sheen on the water around the Admirals Road bridge Monday, but it was coming from “a deceivingly small amount” of oil. 

Recent historical fisheries records are lacklustre when compared to the abundance once sustained and enjoyed by First Nation’s communities like the Tsleil-Waututh Nation

Paper Excellence's Crofton, B.C., mill has been slapped with a $25,500 penalty for releasing more than one million litres of toxic waste into the Salish Sea.

The new poll finds 82% of Metro Vancouver residents back launch of regional conservation fund; 63% said they are willing to personally contribute.