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28-06-2025
- Business
Roadless Rule repeal will help economically struggling Alaskan communities: senators
The Roadless Rule has never fit Alaska, so I welcome this effort to rescind it, Murkowski (R-Alaska) said in a statement on Tuesday. The Roadless Rule was set up in 2001 during the administration of then-President Bill Clinton. The initiative put strict limits on road construction and logging in designated wilderness areas across the U.S., including the Tongass National Forest, which covers nearly 17 million acres in southeast Alaska. The rule's restrictions have long been a point of tension for Alaskans with some arguing that the majority of the Tongass is already protected under other conservation laws, and that further restrictions hinder economic growth for the small rural communities in the forest. Even without the rule in place, nearly 80 percent of the Tongass National Forest will still be explicitly restricted from development, Murkowski said. Repeal will not lead to environmental harm, but it will help open needed opportunities for renewable energy, forestry, mining, tourism, and more in areas that are almost completely under federal control. This is particularly critical for our continued efforts to build a sustainable year-round economy in Southeast Alaska. 'Aligning with Trump Administration's deregulation agenda' The announcement came after U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins confirmed the USDA's plan to put aside the nationwide rule. The action is in line with a series of initiatives introduced by the Trump administration aimed at reducing bureaucracy they argue is hindering business and innovation in the country. The first Trump administration granted Alaska an exemption from the rule in 2020, but the Biden administration reversed that in 2023. Once again, President Trump is removing absurd obstacles to common sense management of our natural resources by rescinding the overly restrictive Roadless Rule, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said on Monday. This move opens a new era of consistency and sustainability for our nation's forests. Will be a boost business: senator Alaska's leaders say the repeal will be a big win for the state's small communities and economy as a whole. Since 2001, this rule has hindered Alaskans' ability to responsibly harvest timber, develop minerals, connect communities, or build energy projects at lower costs—including renewable energy projects like hydropower, which are especially critical to economic opportunities in Southeast Alaska surrounded by the Tongass National Forest, Sen. Sullivan (R-Alaska) said. I am grateful that the Trump administration is once again rescinding this rule to put Alaskans back in the driver's seat to make a living, support our families, and connect our communities while protecting our lands and growing our economy. Comments, tips or story ideas? Contact Eilís at Related stories from around the North: Canada: N.W.T. forests absorb more carbon than territory emits — most of the time (new window) , CBC News Finland: Finnish government buys naturally diverse historical island from forestry giant, (new window) Yle News Norway: World's northernmost coal power plant shuts down (new window) , The Independent Barents Observer Russia: Arctic national park expands, becomes Russia's biggest (new window) , The Independent Barents Observer Sweden: Ancient Swedish forests cut down at fast pac (new window) e, Radio Sweden Eye on the Arctic (new window)
CBC
05-05-2025
- Climate
- CBC
Slipping the surly bonds of Earth in this week's audience gallery
Newfoundland and Labrador is waking up to May, and springtime, and still the occasional snowstorm. But hey, springtime! And that includes denizens of the province with any number of legs, arms or wings hitting the paths, trails and skies, not to mention the sea. Check out these photos, and if you'd like to send one in for a future gallery, scroll to the bottom to find out how. Have a photo you'd like to share? Here's how to get in touch with us: email nlphotos@ It's a dedicated address just for photo submissions from across Newfoundland and Labrador. Here's what we need from you: your name, where the photo was taken and a caption that tells us what's in the image. We encourage you to add any information you think our readers would enjoy! We share the photos we receive here, and we might also use them on Here & Now each weeknight during Ashley Brauweiler's weather segments. And we always give credit. Because of the volume of submissions we receive, we cannot respond to everyone.
CBC
02-05-2025
- Politics
- CBC
What questions do you have about the future of the NDP?
You've got smart questions, we've got solid answers. Click here to listen to the CBC's Just Asking every Saturday at 4 p.m. when you need to make sense of the world around you. Let your friend Saroja Coelho be your guide. With guest experts, Just Asking turns the week's news and latest trends into tips that help you make better decisions in your life. Whether it's tech, money, career or health — we'll hear you out, and help you out. The show takes live calls on CBC Radio every Saturday afternoon, and drops the podcast that same evening. Here's what's happening this Saturday: What questions do you have about the future of the NDP? The federal NDP was nearly wiped off the electoral map in last week's election. Jagmeet Singh stepped down as party leader after the New Democrats dropped to seven seats, and lost its official party status. So where does the NDP go from here? We'll have two guests to take your questions about what's next for the party. Send your questions to What questions do you have about 'situationships'? Have you ever been in a "sort-of" relationship? If you're more than friends but not quite partners, if the definitions are fuzzy and the commitments are loose. You might be in a "situationship". For some people, situationships are liberating because there are no labels and no expectations. For others, a situationship is an anxiety-causing waiting game. What questions do you have about situationships or relationships in general? Are you in a situationship? Not sure? Call! We've booked two guests to answer your questions. Jessica Maxwell is an assistant professor at McMaster University whose research focuses on interpersonal relationships and sexuality. And Jen Kirsch is a relationship expert and journalist. They'll be around to answer your questions. Send your questions to
CBC
02-05-2025
- Climate
- CBC
Wildfire updates: Comms still down in Tumbler Ridge, Fort St. John evacuees return home
The Latest Residents of Fort St. John who were evacuated Thursday evening have been allowed to return to their homes. Cell and internet service continues to be disrupted in Tumbler Ridge. There are more than two dozen active wildfires across B.C., primarily in the province's northeast. For detailed information, visit the B.C. Wildfire dashboard. Officials are warning against open burning and backcountry fires due to unseasonably warm, dry conditions and high winds. For those with low battery or a poor connection, a low-bandwidth version of this site can be found at Updates to this story are being posted in reverse-chronological order, below. Internet and cell service still out in Tumbler Ridge Andrew Kurjata | Last updated: Friday at 11:15 a.m. PT Cellphone and internet services continue to be disrupted in Tumbler Ridge after a fibre line was damaged by wildfire on Thursday. The District says most of its key services remain offline, including email services. Emergency 911 service is working, but anyone in need of non-emergency help is advised to visit the RCMP office directly. The visitor centre is offering its landline and WiFi, provided by satellite, for public use and has expanded its hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. PT until service is restored. Visitors to the community are being warned that many services will be cash only. While a cluster of wildfires has caused highway closures and delays north of the community, Tumbler Ridge remains accessible via Highway 29 from Chetwynd. DriveBC is reporting that Highway 52 N, also known as the Heritage Highway, is single lane alternating traffic with a pilot vehicle through the wildfire zone. That highway is being affected by wildfire G70192, which has grown to 1.85 square kilometres and is classified as out of control, which means it is spreading or anticipated to spread beyond its current control lines. The other fires in the cluster are being held. Fort St. John evacuees can return home Andrew Kurjata | Last updated: Friday at 9 a.m. PT In an update posted to Facebook Friday morning, the City of Fort St. John says those evacuated from their homes on Thursday can now return home. The Fish Creek Community Forest remains closed until further notice, but the fire has moved away from the community, toward the northeast. The B.C. Wildfire Service last measured the fire at 56 hectares, or 0.56 kilometres squared and has classified the fire as out of control, which means it is spreading or anticipated to spread beyond its current control line. Unseasonably warm weather prompts warning Andrew Kurjata | Last updated: Friday at 9 a.m. PT The B.C. Wildfire service is urging people to avoid open burning as the province heads into a day of unseasonably warm, dry and windy conditions lasting through Friday. Though lightning is the leading cause of wildfires in B.C. overall, the service says that in the spring months, human activity is most likely to be responsible for new starts. Many of the fires reported already this year have been grass fires or burn piles that have gotten out of control. Merlin Blackwell, mayor of the community of Clearwater north of Kamloops, is urging people to put off backyard burning and other risky behaviour in the days ahead. "We're saying please take a break from that until we get into the cold front," he said. "It's way too early." Environment Canada is forecasting temperatures as high as 27 C in the Peace region and 28 C in the Fraser Valley on Friday but says a cooler, wetter weather system is expected this weekend in northern B.C.
CBC
29-04-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Canada election: Polls now closed across most of the country
Polls across most of the nation are now closed after a short, intense election campaign. Canadians are choosing who will be next to lead the country through economic and diplomatic turmoil, especially with the United States. The Conservatives have seen encouraging numbers as early results trickle in from Atlantic Canada. A party needs to win 172 seats to form a majority government. If you're looking for our map with riding-by-riding counts, check CBC News is live now with special coverage.
