Here are the election promises parties are making in B.C.
The British Columbia's New Democrats released the party's platform on Thursday days after the Greens unveiled a plan for government ahead of the election on Oct. 19.
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Ontario launches new heat pump incentives to tackle rising electricity demand
Ontario has a new incentive encouraging homeowners to install heat pumps to reduce their energy use and lower planet-heating greenhouse gas emissions associated with home heating.
Opposition MPs call Fort Chipewyan dock contamination 'environmental racism'
Opposition MPs say the federal government’s failure to inform Northern Alberta Indigenous communities about contamination at a critical dock in Fort Chipewyan is a clear case of environmental racism.
Parties pitch energy plans before B.C. election
B.C.'s party leaders emphasize the need to meet growing energy demands while keeping rates affordable and fostering First Nation’s ownership of energy projects — but proposed courses of action vary wildly.
In the heart of Wall Street, rights of nature activists put the fossil fuel era on trial
What would the world look like if legal systems rendered decisions based on what was best for the integrity of ecosystems? A people’s tribunal on the “rights of nature” is providing a model.
After one year as Manitoba premier, Wab Kinew understands change takes time
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew continues to enjoy a honeymoon with voters one year after his NDP government was elected, but there are challenges ahead in fulfilling promises to improve health care and balance the budget.
B.C. NDP unveils election platform, Conservatives promise to axe ICBC monopoly
The New Democrats have already announced many components of the platform, including recent promises for an annual tax cut worth $1,000 for the average family starting next year, and a plan to fast-track factory-built homes.
BC Greens stand alone on the carbon tax
Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau is doubling down on the carbon tax, but staying the course on progressive policies abandoned by the NDP isn't helping draw voters in B.C.'s polarized election.
Liberals are running out of time to enact three emissions-slashing regulations
There are some big-ticket items coming soon: an oil and gas emissions cap, new clean electricity regulations, and restrictions on methane.
No one claims the Facebook page, but it’s paying thousands to promote oil and gas
The group – Atlantic Prosperity – created its Facebook page in May 2024 and doesn’t show any organizers or employees.
Toronto and Montreal lead with greenwashing bans
After last week’s decision by the Toronto Transit Commission's (TTC) to ban misleading fossil fuel advertisements, the City of Toronto's infrastructure committee approved a similar motion on Friday. This policy, which goes before City Council on October 9, seeks to block fossil fuel advocacy ads on city property unless they align with Toronto’s TransformTO climate plan and adhere to strict standards of accuracy under the Competition Act and the Canadian Code of Advertising Standards.
The AI boom needs power and lots of it. It is looking to nuclear for its source
Microsoft’s deal to bring back a Three Mile Island nuclear reactor is just one part of Big Tech’s quid pro quo with nuclear power.
Members of diaspora communities participate in foreign interference inquiry
The individuals are slated to take part in a series of panels on issues ranging from civil liberties and racism to public awareness and disinformation.
Investigators now probe cause of gas well fire north of Calgary
An energy company that runs a natural gas well north of Calgary says a roughly 24-hour fire that injured five workers has finally been snuffed out.
Anticipated La Nina wet weather pattern could ease drought conditions in B.C.
British Columbia's nagging drought could be eased by an incoming weather pattern that may bring a colder and wetter than normal winter, says Sean Fleming, an adjunct UBC professor of atmospheric sciences.