CEPA is deeply concerned that the government needed to purchase the project for it to be built and to assert federal jurisdiction. The purchase marks a stunning development for Trudeau's government - effectively nationalizing the country's highest-profile infrastructure project until an operator can be found. [Full Article...]
Environment Canada says the hot and sunny conditions are expected to cauase increasing ground-level ozone concentrations in the area. Starting Monday, daytime highs are expected to reach the low 30s. Environment Canada warns that these heat conditions can pose a health risk, especially to older adults, infants and young children, and people with chronic illnesses. [Full Article...]
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau insists his government is going to get the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion built, but still has nothing to say about how, even as Kinder Morgan's deadline clock ticks ever closer to the end. The Alberta government has agreed to cover any unexpected costs that arise during construction. Canada approved the project in November 2016, following an expanded environ... [Full Article...]
The Liberal Government announced it has agreed to purchase the Trans Mountain Pipeline system and the expansion project (TMEP) for $4.5 billion from Kinder Morgan. "Interest has already been expressed from investors in Canada including large pension funds", said Morneau. Kean did not say why he chose to sell rather than absorb the risk of further delays to Trans Mountain. [Full Article...]
A view of a partially flooded farm as Subtropical Storm Alberto passed by the west coast of Cuba , in Bahia Honda, Cuba, May 26, 2018. WIND: Tropical storm conditions will spread across the warning area throughout the day. Alberto should push through the region by Monday evening, said, Corless said. Just because it's sunny after the storm passes, Medlin said, there's still a risk for swimmer... [Full Article...]
Plans to triple capacity along the existing Trans Mountain pipeline from Edmonton to Burnaby have pitted Alberta and the federal government against B.C.'s government since January. Hoffman says her government cares about consensus on national Pharmacare and other key issues including infrastructure funding, but right now, nothing's more important than the pipeline. [Full Article...]
It is forecast to drop as much as 30cm (12in) of rain across MS to western Georgia and to bring storm swells of about 60-120cm (2-4ft) to low-lying areas. Subtropical storm Alberto's course shifted slightly westward as it approached the Gulf Coast on Sunday. Alberto was expected to bring heavy rain and severe wind to Florida and other parts of the Gulf Coast. [Full Article...]
Until then, officials have no way of knowing what the animal is, but Smucker thinks it is some kind of wolf-dog hybrid, which is not uncommon. The canine teeth were too short, the front paws were too small, but its claws were too long, according to the release. [Full Article...]