http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/images/gnn_logo_rss.gif http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/ 249 31 News of a better world editor@greatnewsnetwork.org great news network en editor@greatnewsnetwork.org Copyright 2013 2013-04-29T16:24:08+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/canada_introduces_new_rules_to_curb_future_vehicle_emissions/?source=rss OTTAWA -- On the eve of global climate talks that will put Canada's contentious policies under the microscope, Ottawa has introduced its next set of rules to cut greenhouse gas emissions from cars and light trucks. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Canada Top Stories, World Top Stories, World, Politics, Environment, Regions, North America, Canada, Ontario 2012-11-29T01:54:07+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/toronto_joins_growing_list_of_municipalities_to_ban_plastic_bags/?source=rss What started off as a debate to get rid of an unpopular five-cent fee for a plastic bag has ended up with the largest outright ban on plastic bags in North America. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Canada Top Stories, World Top Stories, World, Politics, Environment, Land, Water, Regions, North America, Canada, Ontario 2012-06-07T14:31:01+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/toronto_becomes_first_city_to_mandate_green_roofs/?source=rss On April 30th, Toronto will become the first city in North America with a bylaw that requires roofs to be green. And we're not talking about paint. A green roof, also known as a living roof, uses various hardy plants to create a barrier between the sun's rays and the tiles or shingles of the roof. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Canada Top Stories, World Top Stories, World, Politics, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Land, Regions, North America, Canada, Ontario 2012-04-13T21:00:01+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/alzheimers_deep_brain_stimulation_reverses_disease/?source=rss Scientists in Canada have raised a tantalising prospect - reversing Alzheimer's disease. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, Health, Medical Discoveries, Regions, North America, Canada, Ontario 2011-11-29T17:30:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/ottawa_set_to_reveal_new_coal_plant_regulations/?source=rss Tougher emissions regulations for new coal-fired electricity plants in Canada are on the way. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Canada Top Stories, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Regions, North America, Canada, Ontario 2011-08-21T16:13:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/teen_discovered_possible_cystic_fibrosis_treatment/?source=rss A promising discovery has been made that could one day help in the fight against cystic fibrosis -- and the researcher behind it is just 16 years old. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Science Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, Canada Top Stories, Health, Medical Discoveries, Feel Good, Inspirational Stories, Regions, North America, Canada, Ontario 2011-06-01T03:57:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/canada_set_to_declare_arctic_marine_sanctuary_protected_officials/?source=rss The leading advocates of a new national marine park in Lancaster Sound — a wildlife-rich but controversial expanse of waters off the north coast of Baffin Island — say the Canadian government is poised to end doubts about the area’s future and officially declare it protected. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Canada Top Stories, Environment, Water, Wildlife, Regions, North America, Canada, Nunavut, Ontario 2010-12-06T22:38:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/canada_endorses_indigenous_rights_declaration/?source=rss The federal government has endorsed a United Nations declaration that recognizes global human rights standards for indigenous populations, reversing its initial opposition to the document. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Canada Top Stories, World Top Stories, World, Human Rights, Politics, Regions, North America, Canada, Ontario 2010-11-15T18:46:01+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/health_minister_vows_to_pull_cadmium_jewelry/?source=rss CANADA - Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq vowed Friday to move quickly to get a number of children's jewelry pieces known to be packed with cadmium off shelves as soon as Parliament passes a new consumer product safety bill giving her the power to recall products. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Canada Top Stories, World, Politics, Health, Regions, North America, Canada, Ontario 2010-10-30T05:35:01+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/canada_declares_bpa_toxic_sets_stage_for_more_bans/?source=rss Canada has declared bisphenol A a toxic chemical, prompting calls for far-reaching curbs on the industrial chemical that is used in everything from the linings of aluminum cans to coatings on electronic till receipts. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, Canada Top Stories, World Top Stories, World, Politics, Health, Regions, North America, Canada, Ontario 2010-10-17T22:41:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/hair_may_signal_pending_heart_attack/?source=rss In the not too distant future, your family doctor may pluck a hair from your head to see if you’re in imminent danger of a heart attack. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, Canada Top Stories, Health, Medical Discoveries, Regions, North America, Canada, Ontario 2010-09-06T03:46:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/first_women_inducted_into_the_hockey_hall_of_fame/?source=rss Torontonian Angela James and American Cammi Granato have become the first two women to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, announced the Hall yesterday. The ceremony will take place this November. News with Video, Top Headlines, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, World, Human Rights, Regions, North America, Canada, Ontario 2010-08-11T16:13:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/canada_to_phase_out_older_coal_fired_power_plants/?source=rss Canada will phase out older coal-fired power plants to cut the country's greenhouse gas emissions, Environment Minister Jim Prentice said on Wednesday, as it moves to make natural-gas fired plants the new clean-power standard. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Canada Top Stories, Environment, Climate and Energy, Regions, North America, Canada, Ontario 2010-06-28T05:08:01+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/canada_us_to_regulate_emissions_of_heavy_vehicles/?source=rss Canada and the United States will work together to slash greenhouse gas emissions by regulating emissions from heavy-duty vehicles, Environment Minister Jim Prentice announced Friday. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Canada Top Stories, USA Top Stories, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Regions, North America, Canada, Ontario, United States, Washington D.C. 2010-05-21T21:11:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/science_fair_wiz_kid_creates_hungry_microbes_that_feast_on_plastic_bags/?source=rss A 16-year-old science fair winner from Waterloo, Canada may be responsible for saving the environment from the 500 billion plastic bags that pollute our land and oceans worldwide every year. Environment, Land, Science, Technology, Regions, North America, Canada, Ontario 2009-08-10T00:44:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/found_goodwill_paintings_fetch_150000_at_auction/?source=rss The two paintings were extraordinary — Helen Zhuang knew the minute she laid her eyes on them. Feel Good, Regions, North America, Canada, Ontario 2009-06-13T10:06:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/canada_to_match_us_car_fuel_rules/?source=rss Canada will match tough new U.S. vehicle emission standards that President Barack Obama said yesterday will force the auto industry to develop more fuel-efficient cars to deal with global warming. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Canada Top Stories, World Top Stories, World, Politics, Environment, Climate and Energy, Regions, North America, Canada, Ontario 2009-05-21T14:16:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/easy_to_use_bike_rental_scheme_planned_for_toronto/?source=rss Toronto may become the latest city to operate a fleet of stylish and convenient rental bicycles. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Canada Top Stories, Environment, Climate and Energy, Regions, North America, Canada, Ontario 2009-04-28T15:19:01+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/wal_mart_canada_opens_first_environmental_demo_store/?source=rss Wal-Mart Canada's latest store location in Burlington, ON is the first large-scale Canadian retail operation to employ geothermal technology, energy-conserving lighting, and other sustainable features in an effort to help the environment. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Science, Technology, Regions, North America, Canada, Ontario 2009-01-23T13:31:01+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/woman_buried_in_snow_for_3_days_survives/?source=rss A Canadian woman managed to survive for three days buried deep in a snowbank, most likely because the snow helped to insulate her, police said on Tuesday. Feel Good, Regions, North America, Canada, Ontario 2008-12-24T09:49:00+00:00