November 18, 2005
Government of Canada and Prince Edward Island are working with partners to reduce GHGs
The Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island today announced that they will work in partnership with a private sector partner on a project that will help PEI maximize its renewable energy resources, and result in real and concrete reductions of greenhouse gas emissions.
November 16, 2005
Canada and U.S.Formalize Joint Plan to Respond to Pollution Incidents along the Canada/US Border
Environment Canada and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the signing of a joint Canada/U.S. agreement which will help agencies better deal with future inland pollution incidents along the New Brunswick and the State of Maine border. News Release
September 13, 2005
Government of Canada Announces $300 000 in Funding to Assist in Conservation of Boughton Island, PEI
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay announced today that a contribution of $300 000 will be made to the Nature Conservancy of Canada to assist in the purchase of land on Boughton Island, PEI and preserve the land for wildllife. The announcement was made on behalf of Environment Minister Stéphane Dion. News Release.
September 1, 2005
Atlantic Utility Maintenance Incorporated Guilty of an Environmental Offence
On August 19, Atlantic Utility Maintenance Incorporated pleaded guilty and was sentenced for a breach of the federal Fisheries Act in relation to the deposit of paint stripper into a storm drain. News Release.
June 14, 2005
Newfoundland Recycling Sentenced for Federal Fisheries Act Violation
Newfoundland Recycling Limited was sentenced for a breach of the federal Fisheries Act in connection with the sinking of the fishing trawler San Won Ho at the former ERCO wharf in Long Harbour. News Release.
June 7, 2005
Senator James Cowan Launches Atlantic Storm Prediction Centre And National Laboratory For Marine And Coastal Meteorology
Senator James Cowan, representing the Honourable Stéphane Dion, Minister of the Environment, today officially inaugurated Environment Canada’s new Atlantic Storm Prediction Centre and the newly established National Laboratory for Marine and Coastal Meteorology located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. News Release.
June 6, 2005
Environment Canada reminds Atlantic Canadians To Prepare For Severe Summer Weather
Environment Canadahas designated June 6-10th as Severe Summer Weather Awareness Week in the Atlantic provincesto remind people about the potential dangers associated with severe summer storms and other extreme summer factors. This year’s theme is “Know what to do before, during and after a storm”. Severe Summer Weather Awareness Week in Atlantic Canada coincides this year with the Canadian Environment Week. Learn More...
May 13, 2005
Environment Minister Stéphane Dion Announces $3.5 Million for Community Environmental Projects Throughout Canada
The Honourable Stéphane Dion, Minister of the Environment, today announced $3.5 million in Government of Canada contributions to support 114 community-based projects across Canada aimed at reduced greenhouse gas emissions, cleaner air and water, and the protection of sensitive habitat and species. Learn More...
January 31, 2005
Federal Government Announces Steps to Ensure the Protection of Sable Island into the Future
The Honourable Stéphane Dion, Minister of the Environment and the Honourable Geoff Regan, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) today announced the federal government’s plans to continue a year-round human presence on Sable Island and to directly manage the Island’s Weather Station. News Release
January 20, 2005
Atlantic Utility Maintenance Inc, Christiansen and Greencorn Charged With Violations of the Fisheries Act
Steven Christiansen and Kenneth Greencorn of Atlantic Utility Maintenance Inc. appeared in Dartmouth Provincial Court yesterday to answer charges of violating section 36(3) of the FederalFisheries Act. News Release.
