Environment

Canada first in the world for LEED green buildings

The United States did not rank in the top 10 on the U.S. Green Building Council list

Jul 22, 2015 10:53 AM Read more >

Real sustainability is fundamental for future business survival

I recently cycled along the east coast of Vancouver Island amid our seemingly unending hot-dry weather.

Jul 21, 2015 12:00 PM Read more >

Metro Vancouver businesses feel the pinch of drought (updated)

If you’re in the business of keeping things clean, stricter water restrictions are proving to be a challenge

Jul 20, 2015 2:27 PM Read more >

Are B.C.'s climate goals a lot of hot air?

A summer that has included one of B.C.'s worst droughts and forest fire seasons has many in the province thinking about climate change

Jul 17, 2015 1:56 PM Read more >

South coast now at highest drought rating

Metro Vancouver reservoirs currently at 73% capacity

Jul 15, 2015 2:07 PM Read more >

Wildfires burning at double the rate compared to 2014

Cool, wet weather this weekend helped dampened some forest fires, but didn’t prevent new ones from starting

Jul 13, 2015 2:22 PM Read more >

Vancouver Island towns tighten water use, but Victoria less strict

Grae Dickason has been in the housepainting business for 30 years and water has never been one of his worries. Until now.

Jul 10, 2015 9:38 AM Read more >

Forest fires, low reservoir levels could affect water quality

Water experts and local governments are keeping a close watch on water levels as drought conditions continue in British Columbia

Jul 7, 2015 3:19 PM Read more >

Climate change to push sockeye salmon prices up 70% over the long term: study

Sockeye salmon could become a luxury item within a few...

Jul 6, 2015 10:17 AM Read more >

Extreme drought on Vancouver Island prompts fishing ban

A virtually non-existent snow pack, lack of rain taking its toll on Island rivers

Jul 3, 2015 12:03 PM Read more >