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
Edmonton – In the wake of the National Energy Board’s approval of the Mackenzie Gas Project, environmental groups are charging that the decision flies in the face of the Board’s stated commitment to sustainability and overturns years of study by a review panel. Continue reading National Energy Board rejects greener energy future for Mackenzie gas pipeline
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
From the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)… The UN Climate Change Conference in Cancun, Mexico, ended with … Continue reading Climate Conference concludes with Cancun Agreements
Cancun – The UN climate talks have ended in Cancun and leading experts from diverse organizations in Canada have responded as follows: Continue reading Leading experts respond to outcome of UN climate talks in Cancun
Vancouver – Conservation groups, represented by Ecojustice, have won a landmark federal court decision, which ruled the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has failed to adequately protect critical habitat of BC’s resident killer whales. Continue reading Federal Court rules DFO failed to protect BC killer whales
Toronto – Christmas is around the corner and many people are preparing to take part in the cherished family tradition of putting up a tree. As always, we have to ask, “Should we get a real tree this year?” Continue reading Christmas Trees: Real versus Fake?
During the summer months many enjoy taking the challenge of eating locally. It’s a great way to support your community … Continue reading Tips for Eating Local in Winter
