ENVIRONMENT

Every year, Vancouver Island marmots are released after spending the winter at the Marmot Recovery Foundation. “Often in about five minutes, certainly within half an hour, they are out of their box,” Adam Taylor with the foundation, told Global News. “They’re sampling the local plants and it’s amazing how quickly they transition to exploring this…

There appears to be renewed interest in the creation of another oil pipeline running through B.C. The war in Iran is driving down the world supply of oil and countries are scrambling to find alternative sources, so the Trans Mountain Pipeline between Edmonton and Burnaby is operating at full tilt and could be at full…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Added resort fees still kicking up the cost of hotel stays for travelers and tourists — even as new rules aim to make them easier to spot. A recent NerdWallet study of 160 hotels found that some resort fees average about $33 per night. The fees can…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new procedure for all incoming visitors is launching in a popular tourist spot in an effort to streamline the travel process, plus beef up security. Travelers to Japan will be required to sign up for the Japan Electronic System for Travel Authorization (JESTA) and pay a fee of…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Mayor Gillingham expressed his disappointment Tuesday that the provincial budget didn’t include dedicated funds to support Phase 3 of the North End Wastewater Treatment Plant. “This is a shovel-ready project at a time when the prime minister wants nation-building projects, and that project has a business case,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A California airport that has operated for more than 100 years is set to close — and not without controversy. The 227-acre Santa Monica Airport site is expected to be converted into open green space, sports areas and cultural facilities, according to the city of Santa Monica….

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) organizers were not fans of teeny jean shorts, ultra low-cut tops and other “inappropriate” attire this year. The rodeo’s organizers responded on March 16 to backlash on social media — and started enforcing much stricter dress-code rules. Cowboy hats and…

Canadian officials spoke to Trump administration representatives about a proposed revival of part of the canceled Keystone XL oil pipeline in a meeting in Houston this week, Canada’s Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson said Tuesday. The project proposed by Calgary-based pipeline company South Bow and ‌its U.S. partner Bridger Pipeline – which could increase Canada’s…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Delta Air Lines is making a key change to its baggage guarantee program, shortening the window that travelers have to file a claim if their checked bags are delayed. The airline confirmed that passengers will now have just two hours after their flight arrives at the gate…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S. State Department has issued a “worldwide caution” security alert, advising travelers to exercise increased caution, especially those in the Middle East. “Americans abroad should follow the guidance in security alerts issued by the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate,” said the alert issued Sunday.   “Periodic…