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Churchill port sees new opportunities for shipping in a melting — and rapidly developing — Arctic
The thawing of the Arctic is a chilling environmental prospect, but Port of Churchill proponents say it heralds a new era for Canada’s long-neglected and underutilized northern deepwater port. Since the port was built 70 years ago, the focus has been on grain shipments, but it’s now shifting to supplying the fast-growing communities in NunavutChurchill’s role will grow as province pursues initiative to boost northern prosperity, speech says
New research to track phosphorus flow from flood-prone areas will be one component of a comprehensive surface water management strategy coming for Manitoba, the speech from the throne stated November 19. New research looking at the role of wetland conservation and restoration, and risks to watercourses from toxic algae is also promised. “Our government recognizesIt’s early days but the grain pipeline is working smoothly in wake of the new open market for wheat and barley
So far, so good. That sums up Western Canada’s 2012-13 crop year following the introduction of an open market for wheat and barley Aug. 1. But it’s still early days, say grain company officials. “It’s really too early to say a lot on the logistics side,” Ward Weisensel, CWB’s chief operating officer, said in an
