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). Continue reading Lancet journal criticizes Canada’s asbestos hypocrisy
Vancouver – Environmental groups vowed today to fight the Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ (DFO) appeal of a decisive and precedent-setting Federal Court ruling that declared that DFO must protect critical habitat of killer whales and other aquatic species. Continue reading DFO seeks to overturn court decision on species at risk
Vancouver – An international coalition of environmental groups, represented by Ecojustice, has withdrawn in protest a complaint against Canada, a first in the history of NAFTA’s environmental watchdog. Continue reading Species-at-risk defenders walk away from NAFTA process
Ottawa – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is pushing the power of the Internet for not-for-profit organizations by unveiling a new video game on Youtube. Designed to spread awareness of woodland caribou threats and entertain, the game challenges players to become a Caribou Ninja as they’re matched up against caribou-seeking villains.
Ottawa – Carleton University is launching a new Bachelor of Engineering in Architectural Conservation and Sustainability that will meet a growing demand in the field. Continue reading Carleton adds new degree program in Conservation and Sustainability
Toronto – The subway extension proposed by Toronto Mayor Rob Ford would provide less service per dollar invested than the existing light rail rapid transit plan for Toronto, and wouldn’t deliver transit service to the communities that need it most, according to a comparison of Toronto’s transit options released today by the Pembina Institute. Continue reading Rob Ford’s subway plan not in Toronto’s best interest: Pembina Institute
Toronto – Environmental groups are applauding the strong recommendations put forward by the Ontario government’s expert advisory panel aimed at … Continue reading Environmental groups in Ontario call for Anti-SLAPP Act
Fort McMurray – Suncor Energy Inc. pleaded guilty to two violations of section 36(3) of the Fisheries Act for the deposit of a deleterious substance into waters frequented by fish and was fined $200,000. Continue reading Suncor fined $200,000 for violating the Fisheries Act
Toronto – Earth Day Canada, a national charity organization, is set to reward scholarships, awards and grants to students, individuals and … Continue reading Earth Day Canada recognizes Canada’s green leaders
Toronto – Today, the One Billionth liquor container was returned to The Beer Store under the Bag it Back program, Ontario’s highly successful deposit return program for wine, spirit and beer containers sold through LCBO and Ontario winery retail stores. Continue reading One Billion Bottles recycled: an Ontario success story
Vancouver – Expectations were low that any form of agreement would be reached at the UN climate negotiations in Cancun, … Continue reading Cancun Climate Agreement Raises Temperature on Harper
Cancun – Governments in Cancun have chosen hope over fear and put the world on a difficult but now possible-to-navigate path to a global deal to stop dangerous climate change. Continue reading Cancun deal a step in right direction
