Tag: Ontario
Reaching New Heights with Scott – University of Waterloo
Shared by facultyofenvironment on Feb 10, 2012 Second year student Scott gives us his unique experiences in the Geography and Aviation program at the University of Waterloo, and why he decided Waterloo was the right fit for him.
Ontario Nature: Celebrating World Wetlands Day
Ontario Nature celebrates World Wetlands Day with the Ontario Wetlands Conference, an event devoted to the natural history and preservation of these increasingly rare ecosystems.
Conserving Habitat in Rice Lake Plains
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and the Government of Canada have announced the conservation of the Hazel Bird Nature Reserve in central Ontario’s Rice Lake Plains.
Job Opportunity: Program Director, Project Canoe
We are looking for competent, patient and highly motivated leaders, who have the skills and experience to work with our youth population. Our Canoe Trip Leaders have excellent judgment, and are compassionate and committed to helping support our youth, each other and the organization. Apply by January 31st.
Biodiversity: A Nation’s Commitment, an Obligation for Ontario
In a special report released today, Biodiversity: A Nation’s Commitment, an Obligation for Ontario, Gord Miller says unless Ontario and all other provinces take action, the international commitments made by the federal government will be meaningless.
Conservation groups ask Province to protect Oak Ridges Moraine
Echoing months of warnings from Ontario conservation organizations, a new report from the provincial environmental commissioner Gord Miller underscores the need for tougher land use and water monitoring rules on the Oak Ridges Moraine.
Solar Power on the rise in Ontario
Last year, Ontario installed 168 megawatts of solar photovoltaic capacity, surpassing New Jersey as the second leading North American jurisdiction for new solar projects during 2010.
Brick by Brick: The Story of Evergreen Brick Works
Brick by Brick: The Story of Evergreen Brick Works is a one-hour documentary that chronicles the transformation of a 125-year-old former industrial site into a multimillion-dollar ecological and cultural centre, the first of its kind in the world.
Green Party Platform
Greenpages contributor Jen McLaughlin interviews party candidates in advance of the Ontario election. Her summary of the Green platform is below. The Green Party platform focuses on 5 areas: Jobs, Energy, Food, Health and Good Government. I interviewed three candidates from the Green Party: Steve Dyck from the Guelph riding, Rob Strang from the Dufferin-Caledon [...]
Liberal Party Platform
Greenpages contributor Jen McLaughlin interviews party candidates in advance of the Ontario election. Her summary of the Liberal platform is below. The Liberal Party platform focuses on education, job creation, health care, transportation and energy. It highlights what they have achieved in the last eight years and the programs they will continue to work on [...]
