Returning wild plains bison to Banff National Park
Alberta MP Blake Richards is presented with post cards showing the growing support for restoring bison to Banff National Park. Continue reading Returning wild plains bison to Banff National Park
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David Suzuki: Oil prices drop as global warming rises
With oil prices plunging to below $50, the consequences of a petro-fuelled economy are hitting home. Continue reading David Suzuki: Oil prices drop as global warming rises
US senate passes watershed legislation affecting BC’s Flathead Valley
The legislation not only protects over 600,000 acres of land in the US, but also achieves mining and energy ban in transnational Flathead Valley. Continue reading US senate passes watershed legislation affecting BC’s Flathead Valley
Prominent Canadians urge Gros Morne National Park protection
Canadians are calling on federal and provincial government to establish a protective buffer zone around Gros Morne National Park. Continue reading Prominent Canadians urge Gros Morne National Park protection
Smart Growth in Ontario and why it Matters: Shaping the Ontario Smart Growth Network – February 3, 2015
he Ontario Smart Growth Network (OSGN) invites you to an exciting webinar on smart growth issues and trends in Ontario taking place on Tuesday February 3rd from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. There is no cost to attend. Continue reading Smart Growth in Ontario and why it Matters: Shaping the Ontario Smart Growth Network – February 3, 2015
Whiteshell Provincial Park protected in Manitoba
Environmental groups applaud the new protection, which they say is a gift for all Manitobans. Continue reading Whiteshell Provincial Park protected in Manitoba
A Healthy Dose of Green – December 15, 2014
Forests Ontario’s communications director Shelley McKay speaks about how tree planting across Ontario can reduce the long-term healthcare costs and improve well-being and productivity of Canadians. Continue reading A Healthy Dose of Green – December 15, 2014
Ontario’s Environmental Bill of Rights Workshop for ENGOs – March 2 and March 6, 2015
This interactive workshop will introduce you to Ontario’s Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR), a powerful toolkit for environmental change. Identical sessions will be offered on two dates: Monday, March 2, 2015, and Friday, March 6, 2015 Continue reading Ontario’s Environmental Bill of Rights Workshop for ENGOs – March 2 and March 6, 2015
David Suzuki: Clean drinking water should be a human right in Canada
Canada is a wealthy country, but deplorable conditions still persist in hundreds of First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities. Continue reading David Suzuki: Clean drinking water should be a human right in Canada
Ontario acts to protect bees while feds twiddle their thumbs
The global campaign to ban neonicotinoid pesticides just took a big step forward in Ontario. Continue reading Ontario acts to protect bees while feds twiddle their thumbs
Show Me the Green Case Competition
University of Toronto is hosting the annual SMG competition, an ontario – wide student case competition where students pitch an idea that is not only environmentally friendly but also cuts costs for businesses. Continue reading Show Me the Green Case Competition
MIRVISH Christmas Market at the Royal Alexandra Theatre – December 11 to 13, 2014
Forests Ontario is celebrating MIRVISH’s production, The Heart of Robin Hood, from December 23 to March 1. Continue reading MIRVISH Christmas Market at the Royal Alexandra Theatre – December 11 to 13, 2014