Environment

Environment

Island researchers create online tool to make boat cleaning less toxic

VIU chemists have teamed up with the Pacific Salmon Foundation to guide boaters to "cleaner" cleaning products

Environment

Troubled waters: Intermittent pollution in Bowker Creek a mystery

Robyn Bell
December 9, 2024

While the contaminant has not been identified, construction runoff is likely, says conservation organization

Environment

How a river became a person—with help from UVic environmental lawyers

Mark Brennae
November 17, 2024

Peruvian-Canadian doc that helped shape key Amazon case screens Nov. 18 at Cinecenta

Environment

Winners of 2024 Ecostar Awards announced

Robyn Bell
November 15, 2024

All 15 winners have contributed to making Vancouver Island a greener, more sustainable place to live and travel.

Environment

Where to see the fall colours in Greater Victoria

Robyn Bell
November 1, 2024

As the seasons change, check out these colourful destinations for your next fall stroll

Environment

Where to see salmon runs on the Island this fall

Robyn Bell
October 24, 2024

Check out some of the busiest salmon runs on the Island—and conservation projects looking to bring back populations

Environment

Construction recycling program launches on the Island

Robyn Bell
October 4, 2024

The program will pair companies offloading materials with those looking to obtain them

Environment

Acute levels of effluent discharged into Baynes Sound by Union Bay shipbreaking operation

Deep Water Recovery could be fined up to $300K after high levels of copper and zinc effluent were found.