The Cégep de Saint-Félicien is proud to announce that it has become the first francophone educational institution in the country to receive national recognition from the Canadian Environmental Accreditation Commission (CEAC) of the Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) Canada for its program inTechniques du milieu naturel (environmental and wildlife management).
Francophone institution gains recognition for its environmental & wildlife management program
posted by Rex Turgano
Santropol Roulant’s New Rooftop Garden Unveiled!
posted by Rex Turgano
On July 21, Santropol Roulant, a longtime Foundation grantee, unveiled their new rooftop garden and urban agriculture demonstration site to the public and media.
Environmental Groups Claim Victory for Pesticide Bans
posted by Fraser Los
Environmental groups are claiming an important victory for the right of municipalities and provinces to ban dangerous pesticides. Dow AgroSciences has backed away from its longstanding dispute with Quebec’s cosmetic pesticides ban under NAFTA. In a settlement reached between Dow and the...
Let’s Hear It for the Birds: Biosphère Environment Museum
posted by Fraser Los
From May 13-15, the Biosphère Environment Museum is inviting nature lovers to the free Let's Hear It for the Birds event, as part of the 2011 Travel and Outdoor Festival.
Les sites contaminés : gestion des risques associés aux projets / Contaminated Sites: Managing Project Risks
posted by Rex Turgano
21 mars 2011 - Montréal, Québec. Le déjeuner donne l’occasion aux spécialistes en environnement de réseauter et d’apprendre des spécialistes du secteur. Cette année, le thème portera sur les sites contaminés : gestion des risques associés aux projets. Les invités discuteront des modifications aux règlements et des politiques touchant le travail dans les sites contaminés au Québec, des astuces pour évaluer les risques des projets et de la mise en œuvre des stratégies de gestion du risque ainsi que des leçons tirées des projets de sites contaminés. Après une brève allocution thématique et une discussion en groupe, les participants auront l’occasion de poser des questions.
Biosphère Environment Museum: Wild about Nature
posted by Fraser Los
From February 26 to March 13, 2011, the Biosphère Environment Museum is the place for youth and their families to have a spring break full of discovery and adventure with the "Wild about Nature" program. Indoors and out, they are invited to come have fun while discovering some secrets about biodiversity.
Protecting Migratory Birds in Quebec’s Cap Tourmente
posted by Fraser Los
Quebec - From January 25 to 28, 2011, Environment Canada's Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area will host the annual "Canadian Wingbee."
Lancet journal criticizes Canada’s asbestos hypocrisy
posted by Fraser Los
The contentious issue of asbestos mining and export has been brewing in Canada for years (see Quebec's asbestos industry faces off against health experts).
LCC Celebrates Quebec in Copenhagen
posted by Rex Turgano
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times….” Charles Dickens Lower Canada College is thinking globally, acting locally and making a difference now. Just as Jean Charest is leading the path, in Copenhagen, with his plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions, LCC has also adopted a number of strategies that will support Quebec’s environmental initiatives. In Montreal, LCC is rethinking and challenging itself at all levels. As part of the school’s strategic plan (Our Sustainable Future 2009-2013), the environment is one of the seven pillars identified as a priority. LCC is continually searching for ways to improve its...
Noël Vert Pour Tous
posted by Rex Turgano
Bienvenue à la demi-finale de la compétition du Fonds communautaire Aviva. Vous avez jusqu’au 17 décembre à 00 h 00 pour voter chaque jour pour vos idées préférées. Les 25 idées les plus populaires atteindront la phase de notation. Appuyez cette idée! Résultats attendus: •...
Eco-Ethical Xmas List 2009
posted by Rex Turgano
From our friends at Ethiquette. Our two top picks this year – Great little somethings that go easy on the earth and benefit communities overseas Y Focus Fair Trade – Sports Balls Y Focus certified Fair Trade soccer balls, volleyballs and rugby balls are hand stitched in...
Quebec’s asbestos industry faces off against health experts
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Medical experts working for the Quebec government's National Public Health Institute (INSPQ) are "a little gang of Talibans", charges Bernard Coulombe, president of the Jeffrey asbestos mine.
