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Scientists warn it’s the ‘new norm’ after worst drought in 800 years
RENATA D’ALIESIO The Globe and Mail Published Sunday, Jul. 29 2012, 10:11 PM EDT Last updated Monday, Jul. 30 2012, 8:17 AM EDT The signs of drought were everywhere, from shrivelled rivers....
War of words heats up between B.C.’s Christy Clark, Alberta’s Alison Redford
Plans to raise issue over Northern Gateway revenues at Council of the Federation By Jonathan Fowlie, Vancouver Sun July 25, 2012 VICTORIA — An escalating war of words between....
B.C. acts swiftly to deal with invasive species threat
Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Invasive Species Council of British Columbia For Immediate Release 2012FOR0115-001035 - July 16, 2012 VICTORIA – The B.C. government worked closely....
How droughts will reshape the United States
Washington Post - Posted by Brad Plumer on July 17, 2012 at 10:34 am More than half of the continental United States is currently suffering through the worst drought in....
Sunny side of Kelowna’s rainiest June
By Kathy Michaels - Kelowna Capital News - July 5, 2012 Now the worst storms have passed, it's time to look at the sunny side of Kelowna's rainy season. Among....
Greater Vernon orchardists denied water
By Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star A farm family will not be able to tap into Greater Vernon’s water supply. The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee has denied Jaspal....
Groups launch public campaign calling for independent review of pipeline safety
BY KAREN KLEISS, EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM JUNE 25, 2012 EDMONTON - A coalition of 17 landowner and environmental groups on Monday launched an advertising campaign to demand an independent review....
Developers must plan for sewage treatment in Oyama
By Bobbi-Sue Menard - Lake Country Calendar, June 27, 2012 How to integrate housing development with existing waste water infrastructure in Oyama is an ongoing concern. It was before....