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Forest Fies in Eeyou-Istchee: Limited Travel Advisory Recommendation

Due to the forest fire activity in our region as well as south in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region, a travel advisory limiting movements during this time is being recommended for members of our communities.  Currently, the Route du Nord from Km2 to Km258, Route 113 between Waswanipi at Km234 and Senneterre at Km40, are closed in […]

by ahnationtalk on June 5, 20239 Views

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Forest fires – Amendment to the Territory on which access to the Forest in Lands in the Domain of the State is Prohibited and on which Road are Closed

QUÉBEC, June 3, 2023 – The ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts has decided to amend the territory, announced on June 2, on which access to the forest in lands in the domain of the State is prohibited and on which roads are closed for public interest. The prohibition now extends over a large […]

by ahnationtalk on June 5, 202310 Views

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Mont Sorcier Mining Project – Participant Funding Available

June 1st, 2023 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is making funding available to help the public and Indigenous Peoples to participate in the federal impact assessment process for the Mont Sorcier Mining Project. The Project, proposed by Voyager Metals, is a new open-pit iron and vanadium mine located in Eeyou Istchee […]

by ahnationtalk on June 1, 202328 Views

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Mont Sorcier Mining Project – Public Comments Invited on the Summary of the Initial Project Description

May 29, 2023 — Voyager Metals Inc. is proposing the Mont Sorcier Mining Project, a new open-pit iron and vanadium mine, located in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay Territory, in Quebec. The Joint Assessment Committee (the Joint Committee), comprising of representatives from the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) and the Cree Nation Government, […]

by ahnationtalk on May 29, 202331 Views

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Forest fires – Ban on Open Fires or In the Vicinity of a Forest

QUEBEC CITY, May 28, 2023 – The ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts has decided to ban open fires in or in the vicinity of a forest because of the current conditions. This decision, taken in collaboration with the Société de protection des forêts contre le feu (SOPFEU), therefore results in a ban that […]

by ahnationtalk on May 29, 202326 Views

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Government of Canada invests $42.9 million to support individuals and the health sector to adapt to our changing climate

From: Health Canada The National Adaptation Strategy will help the health care sector anticipate and respond to the health risks of climate change. May 26, 2023 Climate change affects us all. Warming temperatures and increased extreme weather events like heat waves, floods and wildfires already pose a serious threat to our health and wellbeing. These […]

by ahnationtalk on May 26, 202338 Views

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Statement – International Day for Biological Diversity 2023

GATINEAU, QC, May 19, 2023 – The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, issued the following statement today: “Canadians are a nature-loving people. From coast to coast to coast, we live in a vast and beautiful, natural environment that is a source of national pride and something we’re ready to fight to […]

by ahnationtalk on May 19, 202326 Views

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Media Advisory – Quebec Climate Solutions Festival

MONTREAL, May 17, 2023 – Representatives of the media are invited to attend the first Quebec Climate Solutions Festival on May 23 and 24 at the Grand Quai of the Port of Montreal. The festival, which is a Canadian first, will feature two days of panel discussions, keynote presentations, and more than 20 kiosks representing […]

by ahnationtalk on May 17, 202322 Views

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Capital Regional District in British Columbia contributes to Canada’s national conservation network, supporting nature, and combatting climate change

From: Environment and Climate Change Canada May 16, 2022 Canadians enjoy rich natural landscapes from coast to coast to coast. This country is home to one quarter of the Earth’s wetlands and boreal forests; one fifth of its fresh water; the longest coastline in the world; and important habitats for birds, fish, and mammals. Today, […]

by ahnationtalk on May 16, 202328 Views

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Statement – Minister Guilbeault’s statement on World Migratory Bird Day

From: Environment and Climate Change Canada May 12, 2023 The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, issued the following statement to mark World Migratory Bird Day on May 13: “Migratory birds are at the heart of Canadian biodiversity. When I think of the Arctic Terns that travel 70,000 km each year, or […]

by ahnationtalk on May 12, 202353 Views

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