When @NRCan research scientist Jessey Rice couldn’t do his usual work in the field, he turned to the Geological Survey of Canada’s archives to re-analyze some old samples with modern techniques!
#Geology#NRCanSci#Research#EarthSciences
History has been made. We’ve finalized an agreement on the devolution of Nunavut – putting decision-making about the territory’s land, water, and resources back in the hands of the people who know Nunavut best: Nunavummiut themselves.
A damning report from Food Banks Canada puts Nova Scotia last among all Canadian provinces in an evaluation of poverty reduction efforts.https://t.co/8ySCcSu5zs
August 5, noon: Residents are asked to use caution today as heavy rain events will impact ditches, roads and other infrastructure not yet repaired from previous flooding.
We are hiring!
The CNSOPB is looking for an experienced communications professional to lead the implementation of the our communications strategy and to help us as we transition to become the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator.
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Be advised, a tornado watch has been issued by Environment Canada for Hants County, as indicated by the northern yellow segment of the map attached here. The watch was issued as of 4pm. I am back online and will monitor for any significant events.
Wildfire Update, June 4 (morning) The Tantallon and Hammonds Plains wildfires are now under control, which means they are contained and not expected to move, but still not out. The total number of active wildfires in the province is now five. Below are details on these wildfires.
On the air this morning with CBC Labrador Morning @CBCLabrador, with @JesseyRice discussing our current @GSC_CGC GEM-GeoNorth Hopedale activity, and our current engagement trip to Nunatsiavut communities.
The fire weather index for today is forecast to reach "high" at the Pockwock station, and "very high" in Porters Lake. This is a change from "moderate" in Pockwock yesterday, and "extreme" in Porters Lake. Risk of additional fires remains very high. Stay diligent.
A deputy minister says the government plans to dispose of half of federal buildings across the country due to the hybrid work model. https://t.co/0Qa7labkQh
The CNSOPB and the C-NLOPB were happy to be in Ottawa to support the introduction of Bill C-49 which will amend the Accord Acts to expand our respective mandates to include the regulation of offshore renewable energy. @CNLOPB@NRCan @NS_DNRR
https://t.co/lsJj8TtPWa
Effective 11 p.m. tonight, Mayor Mike Savage and Regional Council have declared a local state of emergency in the communities affected by the fires. Details: https://t.co/zj4SaDjDJF
It's a bad day for HRM, no other way to put it. Look out for your neighbours, and thank your firefighters, many of whom put themselves seriously in harm's way today. Unfortunately, it is far from over but hopefully some improvement tomorrow.