Category: Canada
Baranyai: King counters Trumps bullying with tradition
Rather than a show of force, Tuesday’s throne speech was a show of heritage, celebrating the traditions of our constitutional monarchy
Cornies: King dutifully reminds us of our common bonds
By coming to Ottawa for a mere two days at a critical moment in Canadian history, the monarch reminded Canadians of the ties that bind them
Wildfire smoke from Canadian blazes threatens Detroit air quality
By Dustin Blitchok, Planet Detroit
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Michigan faces an air quality advisory Friday and into Saturday morning due to smoke from Canadian wildfires.
The state could experience elevated levels of fine particulate matter, and conditions may be unhealthy for sensitive groups, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy said in a statement.
Saskatoon Transit at Crossroads: Grid Emissions vs. Electric Buses
Saskatoon recently faced a critical decision regarding its transit strategy, specifically around the adoption of zero-emission buses (ZEBs). This decision arose from an evaluation conducted by the Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), aimed at guiding Saskatoon Transit’s 10-year fleet renewal strategy. The evaluation highlighted a challenging dilemma: … [continued]
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Halifax’s Misguided Hydrogen Bus Effort: The Data Tells the Story
Halifax’s just announced hydrogen-diesel hybrid bus trial is intended to be an ambitious stride forward in the city’s climate action plan and a trial that transit operators globally will gain insights from. Yet, scratching just below the surface reveals a problematic disconnect between optimistic projections and operational realities. The trial, … [continued]
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