Ontario Nature to coordinate this year’s Christmas Bird Count
A holiday tradition, the Christmas Bird Count has been running for 113 years! Continue reading Ontario Nature to coordinate this year’s Christmas Bird Count
Category: Ontario
Opinion poll shows strong support for green energy in Ontario
The survey conducted by Oraclepoll Research found that 83 percent of Ontarians believe it is important to have more renewable, green energy in Ontario. Continue reading Opinion poll shows strong support for green energy in Ontario
IESO releases an interactive wind map for Ontario
Mapping the variable nature of wind and the amount of wind energy available throughout any given day in Ontario. Continue reading IESO releases an interactive wind map for Ontario
Ontario Farm to School Challenge
From November 2012 to February 2013, Ontario schools are being challenged to focus on local food and farms. Continue reading Ontario Farm to School Challenge
Bruce Power receives $100,000 penalty for environmental violations
Bruce Power pleads guilty in the Ontario Provincial Court of Justice to one count of violating the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA). Continue reading Bruce Power receives $100,000 penalty for environmental violations
Friends of the Rouge Watershed questions federal government’s new park concept
FRW general manager Jim Robb says Parks Canada’s draft Rouge National Urban Park Concept is an unfortunate step backwards for Rouge Park protection. Continue reading Friends of the Rouge Watershed questions federal government’s new park concept
Friends of the Rouge Watershed questions federal government’s new park concept
FRW general manager Jim Robb says Parks Canada’s draft Rouge National Urban Park Concept is an unfortunate step backwards for Rouge Park protection. Continue reading Friends of the Rouge Watershed questions federal government’s new park concept
Taters versus craters: mega-quarry pits farmland against industry
A billion tonnes of limestone lie beneath the rural countryside in Melancthon Township, 100 kilometres north of Toronto. A plan to remove it spotlights the challenges faced everywhere when the… Continue reading Taters versus craters: mega-quarry pits farmland against industry
Transport Futures Governance Summit: New Models for Delivering Roads, Parking and Transit
The Transport Futures Governance Summit will take place in Toronto on November 19, 2012. Continue reading Transport Futures Governance Summit: New Models for Delivering Roads, Parking and Transit
Canada Walks applauds new report from Ontario’s Chief Coroner
Canada Walks hails new report on preventing pedestrian deaths released by Ontario’s Office of the Chief Coroner, calling it a breakthrough in efforts to create walk-friendly communities. Continue reading Canada Walks applauds new report from Ontario’s Chief Coroner
Losing Touch: A scathing report from the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario
Ontario’s Environmental Commissioner says officials in the provincial government are defying the will of the Legislature and ignoring the public’s right to be involved in the development of environmental policy. Continue reading Losing Touch: A scathing report from the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario
Southbrook Vineyards rewarded for greening the wine industry
The environmentally conscious Southbrook Vineyards in Ontario’s Niagara wine-growing region just received two awards for its ongoing commitment to produce organic and biodynamic wines. Continue reading Southbrook Vineyards rewarded for greening the wine industry