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Stefan Labbé

Stefan Labbé

Stefan Labbé currently works as a reporter for Business in Vancouver, where he covers climate change and the environment across Western Canada.

His stories have appeared in The Guardian, The Globe and Mail and PBS Newshour, among other outlets.

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604-345-8450
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[email protected]

Recent Work by Stefan

Factory trawlers have Ireland-sized impact off B.C.'s coast, investigation claims

Factory trawlers have Ireland-sized impact off B.C.'s coast, investigation claims

An investigation traces arrival of nine large factory trawlers to B.C.'s coast in recent years, claiming some may be involved in illegal fishing
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In Vancouver, wildfire smoke and heat combine to significantly increase mortality risk, finds study

In Vancouver, wildfire smoke and heat combine to significantly increase mortality risk, finds study

Days dominated by hot temperatures and smoky skies combine to raise the statistical risk of death across the region by 7.9 per cent, researchers found.
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Judge rejects 'floatel' challenge against Woodfibre LNG

Judge rejects 'floatel' challenge against Woodfibre LNG

A federal judge has rejected a legal challenge against Woodfibre LNG's plan to house workers on a cruise ship, known as the 'floatel,' near Squamish, B.C.
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B.C. regional district penalized $43K for repeated landfill violations

B.C. regional district penalized $43K for repeated landfill violations

After previous violations led to five dead bears, a landfill run by the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine continued to scatter garbage and failed to maintain proper voltage on its electric fence
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B.C. logging deal sparks clash over Indigenous rights and endangered owl

B.C. logging deal sparks clash over Indigenous rights and endangered owl

A B.C. Supreme Court judge has approved Teal-Jones' interim sale of a Fraser Valley forest licence, leaving endangered spotted owl habitat open to logging before the province consults First Nations
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B.C. ski resort utility fined $120K for repeated sewage system failures

B.C. ski resort utility fined $120K for repeated sewage system failures

Hemlock Utility Services, which serves Sasquatch Mountain Resort, was handed a nearly $120K fine for repeated sewage system failures, including unmonitored discharges into fish-bearing creeks and lacking qualified staff
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Most Canadian grocers flunk seafood transparency test, finds report

Most Canadian grocers flunk seafood transparency test, finds report

A new watchdog report found almost all major Canadian food retailers are failing to openly report the risks of environmental and human rights abuses in their seafood supply chains.
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16% of Fraser River water quality impacted by wildfires, finds study

16% of Fraser River water quality impacted by wildfires, finds study

The research raises questions over how a range of contaminants may start to negatively impact fisheries, shellfish farms and humans that consume them. 
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Richmond boatyard ordered to pay $233K for breach of contract in repair of former navy vessel

Richmond boatyard ordered to pay $233K for breach of contract in repair of former navy vessel

Federal judge found the ship repair company breached its contract with owners of a former military landing craft when it declined to fix deficiencies in its work until it was paid outstanding invoices
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Canada will see critical mineral shortfall without big investment, report finds

Canada will see critical mineral shortfall without big investment, report finds

New report finds Canada needs to ramp up production of critical minerals or risk a shortage. To get there, it recommends government share the financial risk and double down on Indigenous consultation and environmental regulations.
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