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Regina's executive committee meeting on Aug. 20, 2025. The group faced questions on the city's failure to meet its GHG emissions targets for 2024. (Sierra D'Souza Butts/CTV News) Residents are asking the City of Regina to continue its commitment to climate action as the city says it failed to meet its energy reduction targets last year. At Wednesday's executive committee meeting, multiple delegates shared their concerns about the city not being on track to meet its interim 2030 targets for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. 'I want at least one government to be taking action and real action,' 11-year-old Kiké Dueck expressed to the committee. 'I've had a lot of trouble getting through to a lot of forms of government, and it makes me sad because I feel like the adults of this world aren't taking this seriously as they need to be.' The concerns raised come after the committee made a recommendation to purchase and refurbish a portion of its diesel transit bus fleet, as 49 transit vehicles are expected to be replaced between 2027 to 2030. Earlier this year, the city added seven electric buses to its public transportation fleet with plans to add 13 more in 2026. Although the city has made progress in the first three years of its Renewable Regina: Energy & Sustainability Framework project, the report indicates Regina is at risk for not reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.
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Nova Scotia looks into feasibility of commuter rail
Nova Scotia government looks at possibility of commuter rail in Halifax. (CTV Atlantic/ Jonathan MacInnis) There are trains that runs into downtown Halifax but there may soon be other types of trains on the tracks. The province confirmed yesterday that a call has been sent out for qualified parties to put together a feasibility study on passenger and light rail. It's an idea that is still up to seven years away according to transportation professor, Ashan Habib. 'Commuter rail is a long-term goal, but in the short term, bus rapid transit was a wonderful idea,' he said. The Government of Nova Scotia release says the study will look into potential corridors, design concepts and a long-term plan for future growth. 'Passenger and light rail has the potential to reshape travel for Nova Scotians by providing a safe, reliable and high-capacity form of transit service,' said Public Works Minister Fred Tilley. 'While a project like this could be transformative, it's also incredibly complex. The passenger rail feasibility study will ensure that any decisions related to rail in the province are researched, evidence-based and tailored for Nova Scotians.' 'I completely support the idea of doing another feasibility study,' says Bedford-Wentworth Councillor, Jean St-Amand. St-Amand's district is just one that would be along a potential route. Up until now, those studies have shown there isn't the population density to justify an investment in passenger rail. 'A lot has changed in the municipality and in the region in general so another look at getting up-to-date information and something to compare against the information that was gathered last is a good idea.' With growing population and more cars on the roads, ferry service could be a more realistic goal in the short term. Acquiring the necessary land for a Bedford terminal is ongoing. 'There is a belief that this is a central part of how we are going to get people in and around the city and it's one of the few corridors that we have that doesn't really technically have any congestion so it's a valid opportunity for us to look at,' St-Amand says. A Bedford to Halifax fast-ferry is a commuting option Chris Baxter would use. 'I think it's a great way to get downtown, take the water right here so you might as well take a ride on the water then driving around,' Baxter said. As for the prospect of rail, interested firms have been asked to respond by Sept. 16. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
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Sask. premier vows to travel to China in attempt to end canola tariffs
WATCH: Sask. Premier Scott Moe says he intends to accompany federal officials on a trip to China, hoping to end the country's canola tariffs. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he intends to travel to the People's Republic of China – with the mission of helping the federal government negotiate an end to the tariffs against Canadian canola. 'We're going to go to China. We're hopeful that the federal government will have representation alongside of us, and we're hopeful that we'll be able to support them and putting an end to some of these trade tariffs that we see,' he told reporters Wednesday. ADVERTISEMENT Moe will meet with officials from Ottawa and canola industry leaders in Saskatoon on Thursday. Those in attendance will include the federal agriculture minister and parliamentary secretary for the prime minister. Moe says that he has opened discussions with the federal government about the trip. He went on to say he believes Saskatchewan is in a unique position to assist negotiations – given its trade office in China has been operating for a decade. 'Saskatchewan is the obvious advocate and the obvious province to support the federal government in starting these discussions on how we can have a more free and open access to the Chinese market for the canola products, yes. But also peas, as well as seafood and pork,' he explained. 'It needs to start somewhere, and we're suggesting it starts on the ground in China with our federal government. We're there to support them every step of the way.' China upped its levies against Canadian canola to nearly 76 per cent late last week. The latest increase is temporary, with a final decision on the tariffs expected next month as an anti-dumping probe into Canadian canola wraps up. China's Ministry of Commerce claims the probe has found Canada's agriculture industry has benefited from substantial government subsidies and preferential policies. China initially imposed tariffs on canola following Canada's decision to tariff Chinese-produced electric vehicles. The premier was in Yorkton to announce plans to improve Grain Millers Road — a vital roadway that serves as the access for several grain handling facilities, including Richardson Oilseed — which is described as the largest canola crush plant in North America. The premier described the announcement as a 'vote of confidence' in the industry as Chinese tariffs drive down prices and cause concern for producers across the country. 'What we're here to do today is to provide a vote of confidence more broadly, not just for the canola crush industry or the community and region around Yorkton, but more broadly for the ag community as a whole,' he said. 'We have a $45 billion canola industry, employing over 200,000 Canadians, some of them right here at this plant, and many of them right here in this community. That's an important industry to Canadians.'
