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Is Supreme Court of Canada the next step to save wild salmon?
Published Wed, 16 May 2012 10:21:53 EST Read More
First Nation class-action on impacts of open net-pen salmon farms in British Columbia may head to highest Court Media Release (Alert Bay, May 16, 2012) An appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada may be the next stage in a long running class-action lawsuit focused on the devastation caused by open net-pen salmon farming on the ...... Click here to read this release
Over 50 organizations speak out against the gutting of environmental laws in Ontario’s budget bill
Published Thu, 10 May 2012 09:46:16 EST Read More
Endangered species, provincial parks, and cottage country lakes all put at risk For immediate release Toronto, May 10, 2012 â As debate over the Liberal budget bill (Bill 55, Strong Action for Ontario Act) continues at Queenâs Park, more than 50 Ontario-based environmental and other non-profit organizations have submitted...... Click here to read this release
Ring of Fire decision ill-considered says Greenstone Mayor
Published Wed, 9 May 2012 14:50:33 EST Read More
Media Release (Greenstone, May 9, 2012) Mayor Renald Beaulieu of Greenstone, the closest municipality to the Ring of Fire mineral find, was underwhelmed by todayâs announcement from Cliffs Natural Resources to locate the chromite refinery near Sudbury. "It is truly unfortunate that Cliffs and the Provincial Government chose not to meaningfully consult with the directly affec...... Click here to read this release
New Executive Director of Canadian insulation association sets sustainability and energy efficiency as top priorities
Published Wed, 2 May 2012 10:16:53 EST Read More
Media Release (OTTAWA, ON - May 2nd, 2012) - The board of directors of NAIMA Canada today announced the appointment of Jay Nordenstrom as Executive Director of the association. "Jay brings extensive experience in policy development and advocacy, with e...... Click here to read this release
Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan - Ten Years Later
Published Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:53:23 EST Read More
Media Release April, 2012 marks the 10th anniversary for the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP). Hailed as one of Ontarioâs most successful and innovative âenvironment-firstâ pieces of legislation, the ORMCP has provided a pathway to better planning on the Oak Ridges Moraine. It has been a major catalyst for protecting the drinking water of more than 250,000 peopl...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Government gives go-ahead to hunting species in decline
Published Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:44:04 EST Read More
Environmental group shocked that science is ignored (April 25, 2012 - TORONTO, ON) Despite submitting a petition to the Ontario Legislative Assembly signed by 11,000 people calling for an end to the snapping turtle hunt, the Ontari...... Click here to read this release
Application made to reopen Cohen Commission into the decline of Fraser River salmon
Published Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:38:27 EST Read More
Discovery of Salmon Heart Virus Threat to Fraser Sockeye April 24, 2012 (Vancouver, BC) Today, the Aquaculture Coalition, which includes Alexandra Morton represented by Gregory McDade, submitted an application to the Cohen Commission into the decline of the Fraser Sockeye seeking to reopen hearings and examine new and significant disease find...... Click here to read this release
Small scale water power experts to hold information session in Parry Sound on May 8th
Published Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:36:57 EST Read More
Media Advisory What: The Water Power Group (WPG), developers of small scale community water power projects, will hold an information session at the Best Rates Inn in Parry Sound. There is no cost for admission; coffee and other refreshments served. Topics they will discuss include: ⢠How community organizations can work with the WPG to develop water power projects ...... Click here to read this release
Small scale water power experts to hold information session in Sudbury on May 9th
Published Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:35:04 EST Read More
Media Advisory What: The Water Power Group (WPG), developers of small scale community water power projects, will hold an information session at the Royal Canadian Legion in Sudbury. There is no cost for admission; coffee and other refreshments served. Topics they will discuss include: ⢠How community organizations can work with the WPG to develop water power project...... Click here to read this release
Small scale water power experts to hold information session in North Bay on May 10th
Published Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:31:58 EST Read More
Media Advisory What: The Water Power Group (WPG), developers of small scale community water power projects, will hold an information session at the Royal Canadian Legion in North Bay. There is no cost for admission; coffee and other refreshments served. Topics they will discuss include: ⢠How community organizations can work with the WPG to develop water power proje...... Click here to read this release
Are Ontario municipalities winning or losing with the new Feed-in Tariff rules?
Published Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:26:23 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attention: Municipal officials, economic development officers, developers, planners, policy makers and community stakeholders Webinar, April 26, 2012 - The role of municipalities in local renewable energy projects Have municipalities been stripped of the right to have a voice in what happens in their backyards? How much say do municipalities hav...... Click here to read this release
The Oak Ridges Moraine Trail - From Dream to Reality
Published Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:02:34 EST Read More
âOnce Around the Ridgeâ ribbon cutting ceremony to be held in Mono Mills (KING CITY, ON, April 20, 2012) On Saturday, April 21st, 2012, the Oak Ridges Trail will celebrate the opening of its western gateway in Mono Mills, thus realizing a dream that started almost 40 years ago. The Oak Ridges Trail Association (ORTA) is quick to clarify,...... Click here to read this release
Canadian homeowners need to know about the cancer risk in their basements
Published Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:53:21 EST Read More
Media Release Can you name the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers in Canada? (Toronto, ON April 17, 2012) A new study, The Radon Challenge: Building Awareness and Encouraging Action by The Homeowner Protection Centre (HPC) suggests that only about 8% of Canadians can name radon as the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers in Canada, de...... Click here to read this release
New virus found in farm salmon sold in Canadian supermarkets
Published Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:17:20 EST Read More
Press Release - For Immediate Release Sointula, BC (April 13, 2012) - Test results report 44 out of 45 farm salmon purchased from several Vancouver Superstore and T&T markets on February 4 & 28, 2012 tested positive for a newly identified Norwegian virus. The seafood departments at these markets informed us these were fresh BC-raised farm salmon. The piscine reovirus weake...... Click here to read this release
Small scale water power experts to hold information session in Norwood on April 30th
Published Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:07:11 EST Read More
Media Advisory What: The Water Power Group (WPG), developers of small scale community water power projects, will hold an information session at the Royal Canadian Legion in Norwood. There is no cost for admission; coffee and other refreshments served. Topics they will discuss include: ⢠How community organizations can work with the WPG to develop water power project...... Click here to read this release
Small scale water power experts to hold information session in Bracebridge on May 2nd
Published Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:46:18 EST Read More
Media Advisory What: The Water Power Group (WPG), developers of small scale community water power projects, will hold an information session at the Royal Canadian Legion in Bracebridge. There is no cost for admission; coffee and other refreshments served. Topics they will discuss include: ⢠How community organizations can work with the WPG to develop water power pro...... Click here to read this release
Harper budget eliminates national ecoENERGY Retrofit-Homes Program, devastates energy savings industry; Ontario hardest hit by cuts
Published Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:07:37 EST Read More
Media Release (Vancouver, BC, March 29, 2012) In Budget 2012, Prime Minister Stephen Harper eliminated the federal ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes program. This will result in immediate job losses in every Canadian community. Ontario is now the only Canadian province without an active home energy retrofit incentive program. Prime Minister Harperâs cut means that Ontarioâs energy...... Click here to read this release
Harper budget eliminates national ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes program, devastates energy savings industry
Published Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:02:03 EST Read More
Media Release (Vancouver, BC, March 29, 2012) In Budget 2012, Prime Minister Stephen Harper failed to renew the federal ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes program. This will result in reduced levels of energy conservation, and immediate job losses in every Canadian community. âJust because Canada is blessed with energy, doesnât mean we should waste it,â stated Jeff Murdock, vice-...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) supports Province's new Feed-in Tariff rules and pricing
Published Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:06:05 EST Read More
Media Release (Toronto, March 22, 2012) The Feed-in Tariff (FIT) program update announced today is a positive and natural progression of the FIT program and a victory for communities, First Nations and progressive renewable energy developers. "The Government's re-engagement and willingness to improve the program is both very important and timely. This renewed commitment wi...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Sustainable Energy Association welcomes FIT Review decision expected this week
Published Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:52:14 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity Interview Opportunity - Kristopher Stevens Executive Director of Ontario Sustainable Energy Association Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) is neither surprised nor concerned that electricity prices from renewable sources under the Feed-in tariff (FIT) are expected to drop by at least 25%. The Government of Ontario has demonstrated ...... Click here to read this release
Small scale water power experts to hold information session in Bancroft on March 28th
Published Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:55:05 EST Read More
Media Advisory What: The Water Power Group (WPG), developers of small scale community water power projects, will hold an information session at the Royal Canadian Legion in Bancroft. There is no cost for admission; coffee and other refreshments served. Topics they will discuss include: ⢠How community organizations can work with the WPG to develop water power proje...... Click here to read this release
Small scale water power experts to hold information session in Napanee on March 27th
Published Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:53:02 EST Read More
Media Advisory What: The Water Power Group (WPG), developers of small scale community water power projects, will hold an information session at the Royal Canadian Legion in Napanee. There is no cost for admission; coffee and other refreshments served. Topics they will discuss include: ⢠How community organizations can work with the WPG to develop water power project...... Click here to read this release
Small scale water power experts to hold information session in Smiths Falls on March 26th
Published Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:46:37 EST Read More
Media Advisory What: The Water Power Group (WPG), developers of small scale community water power projects, will hold an information session at the Royal Canadian Legion in Smiths Falls. There is no cost for admission; coffee and other refreshments served. Topics they will discuss include: ⢠How community organizations can work with the WPG to develop water power p...... Click here to read this release
World Water Day 2012: Water Stewardship Key to Sustainable Food Production
Published Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:17:55 EST Read More
Attention Editors - This article about World Water Day 2012 can be reproduced no charge. Please credit Brian Zeiler-Kligman, Director of Sustainability, Canadaâs National Brewers. For any questions about World Water Day (on March 22, 2012) or about this article, please contact Brian Zeiler-Kligman at bz-k@nationalbrewers.ca or 905-361-4193. ...... Click here to read this release
Ontario government needs to "Climate-Proof" Ontario
Published Wed, 7 Mar 2012 10:25:30 EST Read More
Media Release Toronto, March 7, 2012 - In his report Ready for Change? An assessment of Ontarioâs climate change adaptation strategy released today at Queen's Park, Gord Miller, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, said the Ontario government is off to an encouraging start in preparing the province for the impacts of climate change. This is good news, says Mille...... Click here to read this release
REMARKS - Special Report - Ready for Change? An assessment of Ontario's climate change adaptation strategy
Published Wed, 7 Mar 2012 10:15:01 EST Read More
REMARKS Gord Miller, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario Special Report - âReady for Change? An assessment of Ontario's climate change adaptation strategyâ Legislative Media Studio, Queenâs Park 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 7, 2012 Check Against Delivery The Ontario government needs to climate proof the province. We are now experiencing the climate alteration...... Click here to read this release
Alliance formed between Aroland and Marten Falls First Nations to ensure their rights and interests are protected in the development of the Ring of Fire
Published Tue, 6 Mar 2012 16:18:20 EST Read More
Media Release (Queenâs Park Media Studio, March 06, 2012) Today, Chief Eli Moonias of Marten Falls First Nation and Chief Sonny Gagnon of Aroland First Nation outlined to the Ontario government their position on mining development in their Territory. Chief Moonias and Chief Gagnon are founding members of the North-South Alliance. The two Chiefs are in Toronto to mon...... Click here to read this release
Toronto City Hall Stands Up for Oak Ridges Moraine
Published Tue, 6 Mar 2012 15:30:05 EST Read More
Conservation Groups Urge Province to Follow Suit Media release (March 6, 2012) - In response to urgent calls from three environmental organizations about contaminated soil dumped on one of the pro...... Click here to read this release
Chiefs from Marten Falls and Aroland First Nations outline their expectations related to Ring of Fire development and mineral processing
Published Mon, 5 Mar 2012 16:07:57 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attention: News, Resource, Mining and Northern issues reporters and editors WHAT: Chiefs from Marten Falls First Nation and Aroland First Nation outline their expectations related to Ring of Fire development and mineral processing. WHO: Chief Eli Moonias, Marten Falls First Nation Chief Sonny Gagnon, Aroland First Nation WHEN:...... Click here to read this release
Le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario publie le rapport spécial sur l'adaptation au changement climatique
Published Thu, 1 Mar 2012 11:43:20 EST Read More
Avis aux médias Le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario publie un rapport spécial qui passe en revue le rapport Faire face au changement climatique : Stratégie dâadaptation et plan dâaction de lâOntario 2011-2014. Le rapport Faire face est un plan que le gouvernement de lâOntario a publié. Il décrit les mesures que le gouvernement a prises pour pr...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release Special Report on climate change adaptation
Published Thu, 1 Mar 2012 11:36:53 EST Read More
Media Advisory The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario is releasing a Special Report to review Climate Ready: Ontario's Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan, 2011 - 2014. Climate Ready is a plan released by the Ontario government. It outlines measures that the government is taking to prepare the province for warmer temperatures, and more severe weather events, due to clima...... Click here to read this release
Not all Socially Responsible Mutual Funds are created equal: Survey finds big disparity among socially responsible funds
Published Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:15:40 EST Read More
Press Release TORONTO, February 24, 2012 - Today Corporate Knights, the company for clean capitalism, unveiled its 2012 Responsible Investing Survey. The results of the ranking, which were released today in the February issue of the magazine, were designed to help investors make an educated judgment on which funds have done the best job of fusing the social, environm...... Click here to read this release
Is the Oak Ridges Moraine protected?
Published Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:16:47 EST Read More
Media Advisory Coalition fears consequences of dumping, development and draining on the moraine Attention: Assignment Editors; Environment Reporters/Media photo-op Event: The Moraine Canât Wait campaign is hosting a presentation on the biggest threats to drinking water on the Oak Ridges Moraine. The event is open ...... Click here to read this release
Report reveals Ontario snapping turtles in peril; Demands end to hunt
Published Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:03:24 EST Read More
Media Release Prehistoric turtles face triple threat from hunting, road kill and toxins TORONTO - The David Suzuki Foundation, Ontario Nature and the Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre released a new...... Click here to read this release
Keeping An Eye On Queen’s Park
Published Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:24:15 EST Read More
OntarioMonitor.ca makes monitoring Ontario Legislature easy and affordable Media Release (February 14, 2012 - Toronto, ON) Today was the official launch of OntarioMonitor.ca, an online service that makes the Ontario Legislature more transparent and accessible. OntarioMonitor.ca allows users to easily monitor material from Ques...... Click here to read this release
Op Ed - Where is the conserve in Harper’s Conservatives?
Published Thu, 9 Feb 2012 09:57:02 EST Read More
Op Ed Prime Minister Harperâs 1960s piano tunes may be timeless, but his single-minded approach to developing new energy supply is long out of fashion. Attitudes have changed, and Canadian leaders need to keep up. Before proposing new megaprojects to produce more energy, decision makers shoul...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Wetlands Conference highlights southern Ontario eco-treasures
Published Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:39:15 EST Read More
Celebrate World Wetlands Day 2012 Media Release (Toronto, ON) - Ontario Nature, along with partner conservation organizations, is celebrating World Wetlands Day on February 2, 2012, by bringing together 11 leading experts...... Click here to read this release
Drummond Commission receives recommendations on guaranteed performance based solutions to upgrade Ontario’s aging infrastructure and save money
Published Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:52:07 EST Read More
The Energy Services Association of Canada provides input to The Commission on the Reform of Ontario's Public Services (TORONTO, ON Jan. 31,2012) -The Energy Services Association of Canada (ESAC) has submitted a report called The Role and Benefits of Performance Based Solutions in the Rehabilitation of Ontarioâs Public Sector Infrastructu...... Click here to read this release
Facebook app designed to help Organ donation Awareness
Published Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:34:05 EST Read More
Pop Star Justin Bieber and NFL Star Tom Brady inspiration for organ donation Facebook app. (Sudbury, CDN. January 30/12) Over 100,000 North Americans are currently waiting for a lifesaving call about organ donations. Sadly many never get the call and pass away before a suitable organ donation is found. Thanks to the efforts ...... Click here to read this release
Feds terminate popular ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes program early
Published Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:18:50 EST Read More
Harper Government invests less than half of $400 million promised in Budget 2011 - industry braces for job losses VANCOUVER, BC - (January 30, 2012) - Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver closed the popular ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes program to any new registrants on Sunday, January 29. The sudden closing of the program comes two months befo...... Click here to read this release
Pimachiowin Aki UNESCO Nomination Off to Paris, France
Published Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:51:48 EST Read More
Media Release (January 18, 2012) Representatives from the Pimachiowin Aki UNESCO World Heritage Site project partnership gathered in Winnipeg today to celebrate the send-off of their nomination package to the Paris, France headquarters of UNESCO. âThis is the completion of many years of effort by our partnership,â noted Alex Peters, who is a co-chair of the Pimachiow...... Click here to read this release
Ministry of Transportation earns Environmental Commissioner of Ontario's Recognition Award
Published Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:11:58 EST Read More
Media Release (Toronto, January 16, 2012) Today, staff at the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) received the Environmental Commissioner of Ontarioâs (ECO) 2011 Recognition Award for using two environmentally beneficial innovations: bioretention cells and rubber modified asphalt (RMA). The innovations are used at the carpool lot in Beamsville, Ontario, located at the Queen ...... Click here to read this release
Biodiversity Decline on the Oak Ridges Moraine
Published Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:04:02 EST Read More
Media Release (King City, January 15, 2012) More than 23 municipalities located on the Oak Ridges Moraine are calling on the Government of Ontario to continue funding the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation, a non-profit agency that serves as the eyes and ears of the moraine, often described as the rain barrel for southern Ontario. Financial support for the Foundation runs out at...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Government Missing in Action to Halt the Loss of Biodiversity
Published Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:10:30 EST Read More
Media Release Toronto, January 10, 2012 - The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario says the Government of Ontario must come up with a new strategy to stem the continuing decline in Ontarioâs species and natural spaces. In a special report released today, âBiodiversity: A Nationâs Commitment, an Obligation for Ontario,â Gord Miller says unless Ontario and ...... Click here to read this release
Le gouvernement de l’Ontario n’agit pas pour mettre un terme à la perte de la biodiversité
Published Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:02:06 EST Read More
Communiqué de presse Toronto, le 10 janvier 2012 - Le commissaire à lâenvironnement de lâOntario dit que le gouvernement de lâOntario doit trouver une nouvelle stratégie pour mettre fin au déclin continuel des espèces et des espaces naturels de lâOntario. Dans son rapport spécial publié aujourdâhui, La biodiversité : lâengagement dâune nation, une ...... Click here to read this release
DISCOURS - Rapport spécial - La biodiversité : l’engagement d’une nation, une obligation pour l’Ontario
Published Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:00:10 EST Read More
DISCOURS Gord Miller, commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario Rapport spécial - La biodiversité : lâengagement dâune nation, une obligation pour lâOntario Studio des médias de Queenâs Park, édifice de lâAssemblée législative Le mardi 10 janvier 2012 à 10 h Priorité au discours anglais prononcé Le pensons-nous vraiment lorsque nous faisons, à titre de ...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Energy Board decision creates regulatory uncertainty and will make it difficult to keep the lights on in Toronto
Published Thu, 5 Jan 2012 17:05:48 EST Read More
Media Release (Toronto, January 5, 2012) Released earlier today, the Ontario Energy Board's (OEB) decision rejected Toronto Hydro's application to use a "Cost of Service" formula to set rates. This is a source of great concern for a group of private sector companies and unions known as Keep The Lights On (KTLO). KTLO members work with utility companies to improve the capac...... Click here to read this release
Le commissaire à l’environnement de l’Ontario publiera un rapport spécial
Published Wed, 4 Jan 2012 09:49:23 EST Read More
Avis aux médias Le commissaire à lâenvironnement de lâOntario publiera un rapport spécial le 10 janvier 2012 à 10 h au cours dâune conférence de presse. La conférence sera diffusée sur le Net. Si vous souhaitez écouter la webémission en direct, veuillez visiter le site http://www.eco.on.ca/. Veuillez prendre note que ...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release special biodiversity report
Published Wed, 4 Jan 2012 09:43:05 EST Read More
Media Advisory The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario will release a special report at a media conference on January 10, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. The conference will also be available via webcast. To watch the live broadcast of the media conference, please visit http://www.eco.on.ca. Please note the Commissioner will not be taking questions via ...... Click here to read this release
12 energy-related predictions for 2012 in Canada - Stephen Koch, Executive Director, NAIMA Canada
Published Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:28:36 EST Read More
Does Canada need more energy supply or more insulation? Clearly, this is a gross simplification but it is estimated that almost a third of Canada's current energy consumption is used for heating and cooling buildings and homes. This number could be cut in half with proper conservation initiatives. This is the context for my 2012 Canadian energy conservation predictions - within an insulat...... Click here to read this release
More Words than Action on the Environment
Published Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:20:55 EST Read More
Op Ed By: Gord Miller, The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario Most people would agree the Ontario government has a pretty good track record in dealing with the environment. But as we enter 2012, I am concerned that a creeping paralysis is infecting environmental policy in this province, as it is in other jurisdictions. A couple of examples come to mind. Solid waste ma...... Click here to read this release
Downspout disconnection - What’s the point?
Published Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:35:18 EST Read More
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Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act celebrates ten year milestone but tough road still ahead
Published Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:18:27 EST Read More
Media Release (KING CITY, ON, Dec.15, 2011) The Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act (the Act), passed December 14, 2001, was enacted to control the aggressive urban sprawl of the mid-to-late eighties that threatened the fragile hydrogeology, geomorphology and ecology of the Oak Ridges Moraine - a source of drinking water for millions of people. The Act was passed afte...... Click here to read this release
First Nation students picket John Duncan Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development in Thunder Bay
Published Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:35:10 EST Read More
Media Release (Thunder Bay, December 15, 2011) The elected Grand Chief, Marsha Kennedy of the Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School and the school leadership group are showing their support for Chief Theresa Spence and the Attawapiskat First Nation. This support is evidenced by the demonstration of the student pickets at the Thunder Bay regional office of Indian and Nort...... Click here to read this release
Scientists available to assist with understanding the evidence presented at the Cohen Commission’s evidentiary hearings on Infectious Salmon Anemia (ISA)
Published Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:09:39 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity On December 15, 16 and 19, evidence related to Infectious Salmon Anemia virus (ISAv) will be presented to the Cohen Commission of Inquiry into the Decline of Sockeye Salmon. Watershed Watch Salmon Societyâs Executive Director Dr. Craig Orr and Fisheries Biologist, Stan Proboszcz are participants in the inquiry and will be present throughout these evide...... Click here to read this release
Counting for Conservation! The 112th Christmas Bird Count
Published Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:38:48 EST Read More
For immediate release (Toronto, Dec. 14, 2011 - Nearly 60 Ontario Nature member groups are leading bird counts this year in communities across Ontario, significantly bettering last yearâs mark of 40. The most southerly count will be at Point Pelee, the most northerly will be coordinated by the Thunder Bay Field Naturalists in 13 communities (such as Red Lake, Ignace and F...... Click here to read this release
Ontario must phase out all power subsidies, says Ontario Sustainable Energy Association
Published Thu, 8 Dec 2011 17:26:54 EST Read More
Media Release Report asks - Nuclear Power: Where is the Business Case? (Toronto ON Dec 08, 2011) Today, the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) released "Nuclear Power: Where's the Busin...... Click here to read this release
10 years after - on the Oak Ridges Moraine
Published Thu, 8 Dec 2011 10:27:36 EST Read More
Media Advisory The Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation will recognize the 10th Anniversary of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act and mark the start of the holiday season with a tree lighting ceremony. The celebration recognizes the passage of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act in 2001 that protects a wealth of natural habitats, safeguards an enormous groundwater recharge s...... Click here to read this release
Friends of the Earth Canada releases “Plug and Play” model regulation to help Canada reduce greenhouse gas pollution
Published Wed, 7 Dec 2011 17:26:12 EST Read More
For immediate release Friends of the Earth donates its services to help Canada in its time of embarrassment (Ottawa, December 8, 2011) With Canada's international environmental reputation at rock bottom at the Durban climate negotiations, Friends of the Earth Canada has decided to donate its services to help Canada. "Canada's Minister of the Environment showing up i...... Click here to read this release
DISCOURS - Rapport annuel sur les progrès liés à l'économie d'énergie, 2010
Published Wed, 7 Dec 2011 10:30:23 EST Read More
DISCOURS Gord Miller, commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario Rapport annuel sur les progrès liés à l'économie d'énergie, 2010 - Gérer un système énergétique complexe - Résultats Studio des médias de Queenâs Park, édifice de lâAssemblée législative Le mercredi 7 décembre 2011 à 10 h Priorité au discours anglais prononcé Au printemps ...... Click here to read this release
Le commissaire à l’environnement dit qu'il faut redoubler d’efforts en économie d’énergie
Published Wed, 7 Dec 2011 10:24:52 EST Read More
Communiqué de presse\ Toronto, le 7 décembre 2011 - Le commissaire à lâenvironnement de lâOntario dit que les réalisations du gouvernement en matière dâéconomie dâénergie sont considérables, mais incomplètes. Au moment où M. Gord Miller publie son deuxième volume du Rapport annuel sur les progrès liés à lâéconomie dâénergie, 2010, Gérer un ...... Click here to read this release
Remarks - Environmental Commissioner of Ontario 2010 Annual Energy Conservation Progress Report
Published Wed, 7 Dec 2011 10:06:11 EST Read More
REMARKS Gord Miller, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario 2010 Annual Energy Conservation Report - "Managing a Complex Energy System -â Results" Legislative Media Studio, Queenâs Park 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 7, 2011 Check Against Delivery Last spring I released the first volume of my annual energy conservation report to the Legislature entitled M...... Click here to read this release
The Environmental Commissioner says more work is needed on energy conservation
Published Wed, 7 Dec 2011 10:01:06 EST Read More
Media Release Toronto, December 7, 2011 - The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario says the governmentâs energy conservation achievements are substantial, but incomplete. In releasing volume two of his 2010 Energy Conservation Progress Report, Managing a Complex Energy System - Results, Gord Miller says "the government achieved two-thirds of an electricity conserv...... Click here to read this release
Toronto Cool Roof Summit² presents benefits of white roof technologies
Published Tue, 6 Dec 2011 10:50:04 EST Read More
Media Advisory The Cool Roof Summit2 will feature industry experts speaking on the benefits of the emerging technology known as Reflective White Roofs. White roofs lower heating and cooling bills to save building owners and operators significant amounts of money. Most Canadian roofs are dark-colored. In the full sun, the surface of a black roof can increase in temper...... Click here to read this release
Canadian Solar Inc Donates Solar PV Panels to Remote Villages in Amazonia
Published Fri, 2 Dec 2011 13:47:41 EST Read More
(Kitchener, Ontario, Dec 2, 2011) Dozens of impoverished villages in Brazilâs Amazonia region that do not have access to power will soon receive free, 21st century solar electricity thanks to an ocean container filled with 560 solar PV panels donated by Canadian Solar Solutions Incorporated (CSSI). Recently manufactured at CSSIâs new plant in Guelph, Ontario, they will be mounted on ...... Click here to read this release
Le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario publie le Rapport annuel sur les progrès liés à l'économie d'énergie (volume 2)
Published Fri, 2 Dec 2011 12:13:44 EST Read More
Avis aux médias Le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario publiera le deuxième volume du Rapport annuel sur les progrès liés à l'économie d'énergie, 2010, soit Gérer un système énergétique complexe - Résultats. Le rapport résume les progrès que la province fait pour atteindre les cibles dâéconomie dâélectricité et il passe en revue le rendem...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release Volume Two of 2010 energy conservation report
Published Fri, 2 Dec 2011 12:08:39 EST Read More
Media Advisory The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario will release Volume Two of his 2010 energy conservation report, Managing a Complex Energy System - Results. The report summarizes the province's progress in meeting electricity conservation targets and reviews the performance of provincial programs to conserve energy. The conference will be available via webcast. T...... Click here to read this release
Special Delivery of over 4,000 letters of concern made to Midland Town Hall
Published Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:39:17 EST Read More
Media Release Opposition to proposed outdoor industrial waste site focus of Midland march November 30, 2011 - Midland, ON) Unpleasant weather did little to dampen the spirits of walkers who trekked from the Martyrs' Shrine to deliver over 4,000 letters of concern to Midland Town Hall. The letters were in opposition to the outdoor waste site proposed to be built at the do...... Click here to read this release
Don't Ignore the Moraine!
Published Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:02:08 EST Read More
Conservation groups ask Province to protect Ontarioâs rain barrel For immediate release Toronto, November 29, 2011 - Echoing months of warnings from Ontario conservation organizations, a new report from the provincial environmental commissioner Gord Miller underscores the need for tougher land use and water monitoring r...... Click here to read this release
Ontario’s Environmental Commissioner applauds work of Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation and questions lack of government support
Published Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:25:08 EST Read More
Media Release See below for page 122 of the Environmental Commissioner of Ontarioâs 2011/2012 Annual Report, Engaging Solutions, released on November 29, 2011 at the Ontario Legislature: To view the entire Environmental Commissionerâs 2010/2011 Annual Report, E...... Click here to read this release
DISCOURS - Rapport annuel de 2010-2011, Mettre des solutions en oeuvre
Published Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:47:46 EST Read More
DISCOURS M. Gord Miller, commissaire à lâenvironnement de lâOntario Rapport annuel de 2010-2011, Mettre des solutions en oeuvre Studio des médias de Queenâs Park, édifice de lâAssemblée législative 10 h, le jeudi 29 novembre 2011 Priorité au discours anglais prononcé Les élections sont terminées, et nous devons tous maintenant continuer les affaires d...... Click here to read this release
« Le gouvernement de l’Ontario doit agir », dit le commissaire à l’environnement
Published Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:36:09 EST Read More
Communiqué de presse (Toronto, le 29 novembre 2011) Le commissaire à lâenvironnement de lâOntario sâinquiète du fait que lâOntario a perdu de la vitesse dans les enjeux environnementaux provinciaux criants. M. Gord Miller dit dans son rapport annuel de 2010-2011, Mettre des solutions en oeuvre, quâil publie aujourdâhui quâon ne cesse de parler des prob...... Click here to read this release
Government Failing to Reduce Ontario’s Waste
Published Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:29:01 EST Read More
Media Release (Toronto, November 29, 2011) The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario has called on the new government to make waste diversion one of its top environmental priorities. In his 2010/2011 Annual Report released today, Gord Miller says progress on this issue has stalled and the government is sitting on solutions to reduce the more than 9 million tonnes of waste that are...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Government Failing Endangered Species
Published Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:25:14 EST Read More
Media Release (Toronto, November 29, 2011) The Government of Ontario is not taking sufficient steps to protect and recover the provinceâs imperilled species. This warning was issued by the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, Gord Miller, in his 2010/2011 Annual Report released today at Queenâs Park. âOntarioâs Endangered Species Act is a good law that has th...... Click here to read this release
MOE and MNR Can’t Handle Core Responsibilities
Published Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:20:10 EST Read More
Media Release (Toronto, November 29, 2011) Capacities are stretched dangerously thin at the two ministries mandated to protect Ontarioâs environment and natural resources. This warning was issued today by Gord Miller, the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, as he released his 2010/2011 Annual Report. Research has found that at a time when their core businesses have beco...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Government Needs to Act: Environmental Commissioner
Published Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:11:39 EST Read More
Media Release (Toronto, November 29, 2011) Ontarioâs Environmental Commissioner is worried that Ontario has lost momentum when it comes to the provinceâs pressing environmental issues. In his 2010/2011 Annual Report âEngaging Solutionsâ released today, Gord Miller says thereâs no shortage of talk about the problems such as climate change, waste diversion, and...... Click here to read this release
Corporate Knights releases its 5th Annual Diversity Report, a ranking of ethnic and gender balance in Canada’s boardrooms
Published Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:29:25 EST Read More
Media Release TORONTO, November 28, 2011 - Today Corporate Knights, the company for clean capitalism, unveiled the annual corporate ranking of ethnic and gender balance in the boardroom. The survey covered a control group of 120 large Canadian corporations, including all the constituents of the S&P/TSX 60. Statistics Canada estimates that, by 2031, the percentage of the Canad...... Click here to read this release
Walk of protest to oppose Midland industrial waste site, scheduled this Wednesday
Published Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:18:46 EST Read More
Walkers from Martyrsâ Shrine to Midland Town Hall will deliver over 2,500 letters of concern about proposal to build waste site next to heritage and religious landmarks When & Where - Midland, Ontario, November 30, 2011 10:30 AM - The Walk of Support begins at the Martyrsâ Shrine (16163 Highway12 West, Midland) ...... Click here to read this release
Latest Lethal Threat to the Great Lakes Must Be Halted
Published Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:45:40 EST Read More
Friends of the Earth Canada Supports U.S. Statesâ Case on Invasion of Asian Carp For immediate release (Ottawa, November 28, 2011) Friends of the Earth Canada joins U.S. States in the fight to stop the Asian Carp invasion of the Great Lakes citing the mutual obligation of Canada and the U.S. under the Boundary Waters Treaty to pre...... Click here to read this release
Publication du Rapport annuel de 2010-2011 du commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario
Published Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:18:29 EST Read More
Communiqué de presse M. Gord Miller, le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario, publiera son rapport annuel de 2010-2011, Mettre des solutions en oeuvre, au cours d'une conférence de presse au Studio des médias de Queen's Park à 10 h le mardi 29 novembre 2011. Le rapport sera mis en ligne sur le site www.eco.on.ca a...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release 2010/11 Annual Report
Published Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:00:52 EST Read More
Media Advisory The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, Gord Miller, will release his 2010/11 Annual Report, Engaging Solutions, at a media conference in the Queen's Park Media Studio at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2011. The report will be made available online at www.eco.on.ca at the start of the conference. Accre...... Click here to read this release
First North American ISO 50001 certification for energy management awarded to Canada's largest cement plant
Published Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:10:35 EST Read More
St Marys Cement Inc. plant in Bowmanville, Ontario is a continent-wide leader in energy efficiency and conservation for manufacturers of cementitious material Media Release (Bowmanville ON, Nov. 23, 2011) On November 15th 2011, St Marys Cement Inc. - Bowmanville Plant, received the first International Organization for Standar...... Click here to read this release
Are you wearing PERC?
Published Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:59:40 EST Read More
To the Editor:
This is an article form a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world, and Ms. Jackie Campbell. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe and Ms. Campbell are cited as the authors. Dr. Saxe can be contacted at (416) 962-5882 or ......
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L’association minière du Canada récompense le leadership de l’industrie en matière de responsabilité sociale des enterprises
Published Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:13:57 EST Read More
La Société aurifère Barrick reçoit le Prix de reconnaissance du leadership Vers le développement minier durable OTTAWA, le 22 nov. 2011 - à l'occasion de la Journée minière sur la Colline qu'elle organise chaque année,l'Association minière du Canada (AMC) remettra les prix de reco...... Click here to read this release
Proposed waste site casts shadow over Midland’s First Light event
Published Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:20:06 EST Read More
Media Advisory WHAT: First Light, one of Midlandâs signature tourism events, will have a shadow cast over it this year because an outdoor waste transfer and processing site may soon be located at its doorstep. The proposal, by Recycling Specialties Inc., is before Midland Town Council for site plan approval on December 7th. First Light is an annual festi...... Click here to read this release
Toronto-based clean capitalism media company closes investment round to launch capital markets division
Published Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:51:34 EST Read More
Press Release TORONTO, November 16, 2011 - Corporate Knights Inc, Toronto-based publisher of Corporate Knights magazine, which is distributed as a quarterly insert in the Globe and Mail and Washington Post, announced this morning at the Toronto Stock Exchange market open that it closed an investment round with a prestigious group of investors, led by Vancity Communit...... Click here to read this release
Friends of the Earth, Ecojustice ask Supreme Court to respect Polluter Pays Principle
Published Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:23:45 EST Read More
For immediate release Newfoundlanders shouldn't have to pay to clean up Abitibibowater's pollution (OTTAWA, November 16, 2011) Ecojustice, representing Friends of the Earth, appeared before the Supreme Court of Canada today to argue that insolvent corporations cannot shift the cost of cleaning up environmental contamination to the t...... Click here to read this release
Minister of Energy delivers keynote for Community Power Awards
Published Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:28:29 EST Read More
Media Release (TORONTO, ON November 15, 2011) The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) 2011 Community Power Awards were presented last night during the Green Connection banquet & awards ceremony. The award winners are individuals who have made significant contributions to the Community Power movement in Ontario and globally. The award presentation followed a keynote s...... Click here to read this release
Friends of the Earth, Ecojustice fighting for Polluter Pays Principle at Supreme Court
Published Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:47:20 EST Read More
For immediate release Should Newfoundlanders have to pay to cleanup Abitibibowaterâs pollution? Why: This is the first time Canadaâs insolvency procedure is challenged to deal with the polluter pays principle, in this case, for historic contamination by Abitibibowaterâs mining, shipping and pulp and paper operations in New...... Click here to read this release
All-Canadian Cleantech Index to open Toronto Stock Exchange
Published Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:19:20 EST Read More
Media Advisory TORONTO, November 14, 2011 - This Wednesday (November 16) Corporate Knights, the company for clean capitalism, will unveil the preeminent list of Canadian public and private cleantech companies, the Cleantech 10⢠and Next 10. Corporate Knights has been following cleantech companies since 2007, and highlighting the companies poised to ma...... Click here to read this release
Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation - a two time winner
Published Fri, 4 Nov 2011 09:55:06 EST Read More
Media Release ORMF conservation contribution applauded by experts (KING CITY, ON, Nov. 4, 2011) In just one week, the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation (ORMF) has been twice recognized for its vital contribution to the preservation, protection and restoration of the Oak Ridges Moraine (ORM). The ORM is a geological landform extending ac...... Click here to read this release
Upcoming conference to address future of environmental assessment in Ontario
Published Wed, 5 Oct 2011 13:28:28 EST Read More
Conference to be held at the Ontario Science Centre on October 26th and 27th Media Advisory What: The Ontario Association for Impact Assessment (OAIA) will host its Annual Conference: "Making the Most of Ontario's Environmental Assessment Process." The program can be reviewed on the Conference website at: ...... Click here to read this release
TO’s Eco Chase, Toronto’s first green Amazing Race, to be held on October 22
Published Mon, 3 Oct 2011 09:34:14 EST Read More
Media Advisory WHAT: TOâs Eco Chase is a sustainability-focused, city-wide scavenger hunt, in the style of The Amazing Race ( www.ecoduocanada.com/index.html). WHO: ⢠businesses looking to engage their employees in a unique kind of team-building exercise ⢠individuals interested in community engage...... Click here to read this release
Locally produced RiverSafe RainBarrels boost Chesapeake Bay stormwater programs
Published Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:43:49 EST Read More
Media Release (September 29, 2011) RiverSides ( www.riversides.org), the urban stormwater social marketing and residential rain harvesting company, has started production of 750 RiverSafe RainBarrels at the Ellicott City, Maryland facilities of CR Daniels, for the District of Colombia's RiverSmart Homes program. The Distric...... Click here to read this release
Kitchener-based community group awarded $70,000 solar panel system for winning green energy video contest
Published Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:36:24 EST Read More
Media Release Other winners from Little Current and Toronto (September 28, 2011) On behalf of the Mennonite Central Committee of Ontario (MCC Ontario), Kitchener resident and film-maker Ken Ogasawara was awarded the grand prize of a 10kW solar PV system, after winning the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association's (...... Click here to read this release
Green Energy Field Day at Queen’s Park to feature former Toronto mayor David Miller
Published Fri, 23 Sep 2011 09:37:49 EST Read More
Media Advisory This Saturday, September 24th, the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (www.ontario-sea.org) will be hosting a Green Energy Field Day event at Queen's Park. The event is part of OSEA's province-wide, doors-open Green Energy Field Day, where green energy projects will be showcased in cities across the province. It is on...... Click here to read this release
Kingston and the Islands MPP Candidates to attend Green Energy Field Day event this Saturday at Wolfe Island
Published Fri, 23 Sep 2011 09:29:04 EST Read More
Media Advisory What: Provincial election candidates for Kingston and the Islands, John Gerretsen (Liberal party) and Robert Kiley (Green Party), will be attending the "Celebrate New Energy on Wolfe Island" event this Saturday, September 24th. The event also includes a kite flying competition, a children's art show, music, solar oven building, farmers market, free lunch...... Click here to read this release
Ontario's Environmental Commissioner asked to review protection and management of Oak Ridges Moraine
Published Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:32:41 EST Read More
The Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation (Foundation) has requested an immediate review of the existing policies, legislation, regulation and technical guidance relating to the protection and management of the Oak Ridges Moraine pursuant to section 61 of the Environmental Bill of Rights. Currently, a review is scheduled for 2015, but the Foundation feels immediate review is needed on pressing Morain...... Click here to read this release
Ontario voters back conservation!
Published Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:39:36 EST Read More
Poll shows strong support for taxes and leadership in troubled times Media Release A poll commissioned by the Conservation Council of Ontario has turned up some interesting results: voters back conservation as a solution to our economic and financial woes. "Not only are voters personally committed to living better while using les...... Click here to read this release
New report concludes Exton is viable site for Ring of Fire Refinery
Published Tue, 20 Sep 2011 09:50:11 EST Read More
MEDIA RELEASE THUNDER BAY - September 20, 2011 - A report released today concludes that siting a ferrochrome refinery at Exton for Ring of Fire minerals is technically, environmentally and economically feasible. George Smitherman and Don Huff were contracted by the Municipality of Greenstone to push for establishing a Chromite refinery at Exton. Exton is located adjacent t...... Click here to read this release
Federal Conservatives and Ontario Green Party recognize the importance of energy efficiency
Published Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:59:49 EST Read More
Media Release (Ottawa, September 16, 2011) NAIMA Canada applauds the Government of Canada's announcement to invest $78 million over the next two years to increase the energy efficiency of homes across the country. The ecoENERGY initiatives, announced by Minister of Natural Resources Joe Oliver, support job creation while helping Canadians save money by reducing the amount of en...... Click here to read this release
Measuring Success on the Oak Ridges Moraine report released by Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation
Published Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:30:08 EST Read More
Media Release ORMF requests Environmental Commissioner to review Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (Toronto, September 15, 2011) Today, in keeping with its commitment to voicing Moraine issues, the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation (ORMF) released its timely and important Measuring Success on the Oak Ridges Moraine reports. ...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Sustainable Energy Association calls on Ontario voters to support new jobs for the future
Published Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:17:18 EST Read More
Media Release Attn: News, election and energy editors and reporters TV ads start on Friday September 16th in major Ontario media markets (Sept. 15, 2011, Toronto, ON) Responding to the growing discussion about the future of green energy in Ontario, the Ontario Sustainable Energy Asso...... Click here to read this release
The Oak Ridges Moraine Ten Years Later: Is It Really Protected?
Published Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:08:07 EST Read More
Media Advisory What: Breakfast Forum - The Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation (ORMF) will release Measuring Success on the Oak Ridges Moraine and explain why it will file an Application for Review under Section 61 of the Ontario Environmental Bill of Rights. Who: David Miller (Former Mayor, City of Toronto), Kim Gavine (Executive Director, Oak Ridges Moraine Fo...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Nature's Rally for Nature
Published Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:36:04 EST Read More
Leading conservation organization calls on political candidates to take a stand for endangered species and important habitats Media Advisory/Photo Op - Attention: Photo/Assignment Editors; Environment Reporters Event: Ontario Nature's Rally for Nature Date and time: September 21, 2011; 11:00am - 1:00pm. Locat...... Click here to read this release
Community Power Workshop Series coming to communities across Ontario this fall
Published Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:24:19 EST Read More
Community power workshops scheduled in Halton, Hamilton, Haldimand-Norfolk, Kitchener, London, Niagara, Midland, Perth, Peterborough, Renfrew County, Sault Ste.Marie, Sudbury, Sarnia-Lambton and Toronto Media Advisory - Attention: News & Community and Events Editors This fall, The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) is par...... Click here to read this release
Saving the Oak Ridges Moraine Again
Published Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:58:33 EST Read More
Environmental Groups Launch New Campaign to Protect the Rain Barrel of Southern Ontario Media Release (September 12, 2011) On the 10-year anniversary of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act, Save the Oak Ridges Moraine (STORM), Earth...... Click here to read this release
WattsNEXT? Green Energy Video Contest Deadline Approaches
Published Thu, 8 Sep 2011 09:34:34 EST Read More
Media Advisory Those looking to win a $70,000 10 KW solar system prize through the WattsNEXT? (www.wattsnext.ca) sustainable energy video contest only have a couple more weeks to enter their video submission. The WattsNEXT? contest is an opportunity for Ontarians, both young and old, to share and learn about the power of sustainable energy ...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) to launch province's first Green Energy Field Day
Published Tue, 6 Sep 2011 10:02:35 EST Read More
Media Advisory What: OSEA to host province-wide doors open event on September 24th, 2011. Local businesses, farms, schools, companies and organizations will have the opportunity to showcase their green energy project. Participating locations so far include Toronto, Cobden, Reaboro and Mississauga, with scheduled events ranging from biogas facility tours to a photov...... Click here to read this release
"Ottawa: Step Away from Our Fish!"
Published Tue, 6 Sep 2011 09:19:19 EST Read More
Alexandra Morton issues âWild Salmon People's Manifesto' At 9:00 am, September 6, Salmon Are Sacred supporters wearing âWild Salmon Warrior' tattoos gather outside the courtroom at 701 W. Georgia with âStop Fish Farms' signs to demand salmon farms GET OUT! (Vancouver, B.C. Sept 6, 2011) - Alexandra Morton today issued the âWil...... Click here to read this release
The Ogichidaakwe (Grand Chief) and Chiefs of Treaty 3 file Judicial Review related to five north west Ontario hydro generating plants.
Published Thu, 1 Sep 2011 10:32:13 EST Read More
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Grand Council Treaty #3 to initiate legal action related to power generation in its Territory
Published Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:10:23 EST Read More
Media Advisory What: Announcement of details related to legal action being initiated by Grand Council Treaty #3 on behalf of the members of the Anishinaabe Nation in Treaty 3. The Grand Council's request for a Judicial Review asks the Court to set aside Ontario's award of power contracts to hydro generation dams in Treaty 3 territory that will cause new and continuing adve...... Click here to read this release
Backgrounder: Recycle My Ride Right - A North American first in industry led environmental management of end-of-life vehicles
Published Wed, 10 Aug 2011 10:46:38 EST Read More
BACKGROUNDER The End-of-Life Vehicle Industry Standard (ELVIS) Environmental Management System The Recycling Industry Every year in Ontario about 550,000 passenger vehicles either reach the end of their useful life or are damaged in accidents beyond repair and are retired. The vehicle recycling infrastructure has been in extensive in Ontario and across Nort...... Click here to read this release
Recycle My Ride Right
Published Wed, 10 Aug 2011 10:33:14 EST Read More
Media Release Ontario automotive recyclers invite Ontario's political parties to endorse a first in North America industry led environmental management system for end-of-life vehicles (Toronto, August 10th 2011) The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) is asking Ontario's political parties to endorse an industry led initiative to establish an ...... Click here to read this release
Recycle My Ride Right: A North American first in industry led environmental management of end-of-life vehicles
Published Mon, 8 Aug 2011 09:12:24 EST Read More
Media Advisory Two out of 3 end-of-life vehicles (ELV) generated in Ontario annually are not managed to any environmental standard whatsoever. The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) is seeking endorsement of an industry led end-of-life vehicles environmental management system by Ontario's political parties. The system will ensure the safe and responsible environ...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) to host special four party interview series: A political perspective on renewable energy and conservation in Ontario
Published Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:14:57 EST Read More
Media Advisory There is much uncertainty surrounding Ontario's energy future as the provincial election approaches. To find out how Ontario's political parties see the future of renewable energy and conservation, OSEA has arranged a series of one-on-one interviews to learn about each party's energy platform. Schedule: ⢠Tuesday, August 2nd, 10 a.m. Interview wit...... Click here to read this release
US Moves to Aggressively Promote the Electronics Recycling Market while Ontario's Future Remains Uncertain
Published Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:56:58 EST Read More
For Immediate Release July 25, 2011 At an event last week in Austin, Texas the Obama administration released a National Strategy for Electronics Stewardship to deal with responsible electronic product design, purchasing, management and recycling in the burgeoning electron...... Click here to read this release
Erickson decision: wind turbines can be built in Ontario
Published Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:10:16 EST Read More
To the Editor: This is an article form a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world, and Ms. Jackie Campbell. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe and Ms. Campbell are cited as the authors. Dr. Saxe can be contacted at (416) 962-5882 or ...... Click here to read this release
Federal Government extends ecoENERGY program for one year - is it enough?
Published Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:52:13 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity Who: Jeff Murdock, Save ecoENERGY Coalition Mr. Murdock can respond to questions regarding: ⢠Benefits of the ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes program 1. Stimulates economy at no cost to government 2. Generates $2 in tax revenue for every $1 paid in incentives to homeowners 3. Families spend $10 on home renovations for every $1 paid in ince...... Click here to read this release
Extension of the Canadian ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes program welcomed by insulation manufacturers and their employees
Published Wed, 13 Jul 2011 11:43:12 EST Read More
Media Release (Ottawa, July 13, 2011) The announcement to extend the ecoENEGRY program, by Canada's Minster of Natural Resources, the Honourable Joe Oliver, was applauded by NAIMA Canada. The ecoENERGY program provides energy efficiency related incentives for homeowners. The program has been very popular, with thousands of Canadian households receiving incentive payments to offse...... Click here to read this release
Peruvian schoolchildren benefit from Waste2Wonder's business model
Published Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:33:56 EST Read More
Media Release OTTAWA, June 16, 2011 - Thanks to two massive shipping containers full of desks from the Ottawa offices of Sun Life Financial, chairs from The Global Group, and school supplies from Grand & Toy, learning just got a little bit easier for 1,200 Peruvian school children living in Chilca, the Huancayo region of Peru. Last month, Waste2Wonder accepted thanks fro...... Click here to read this release
Ontario’s Electricity Subsidy Undercuts Conservation
Published Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:29:47 EST Read More
Media Release Toronto, June 14, 2011 - Ontario's Environmental Commissioner says the Ontario Clean Energy Benefit (OCEB) is a perverse incentive that could endanger the energy conservation savings the government is hoping to achieve. In his Annual Energy Conservation Progress Report - 2010 (Volume One): Managing a Complex Energy System, released today, Gord Mille...... Click here to read this release
WattsNEXT? sustainable energy contest open to all Ontarians
Published Thu, 9 Jun 2011 09:11:40 EST Read More
Media Release WattsNEXT? sustainable energy contest open to all Ontarians New website and contest tells what's watt in Ontario and gives a chance to win a $70,000 solar system! June 9, 2011 -- The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) is turning up the green energy wattage with the announcement of a video contest, real time online map showcasing gr...... Click here to read this release
The Co-operators Group Tops Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada list for 2011
Published Wed, 8 Jun 2011 09:48:11 EST Read More
Media Release (Toronto, Ontario, June 8, 2011) Corporate Knights has released the 10th Annual Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada, the definitive annual list of Canada's top corporate citizens. The leading corporate ranking of Canadian corporate citizenship transparently ranks companies' relative carbon, water, waste, and energy impacts. Other citizenship indicators ...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release Volume One of 2010 energy conservation report
Published Tue, 7 Jun 2011 09:11:36 EST Read More
Media Advisory The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario will release his 2010 energy conservation report, Annual Energy Conservation Progress Report - 2010 (Volume One), Managing a Complex Energy System. The report reviews policy developments, highlights concerns with the current policy agenda and provides recommendations for energy conservation in Ontario. WHAT...... Click here to read this release
Energy auditors applaud $400 million ecoENERGY extension, Coalition calls for four-year commitment to sustain industry
Published Mon, 6 Jun 2011 17:05:41 EST Read More
Media Release VANCOUVER, BC - (June 6, 2011) - Supporters of the Save ecoENERGY Coalition applaud the Harper government's $400 million extension of the ecoENERGY Home Retrofit program, but say the one-year timeline is not enough to help the energy savings industry transition to self-sustainability. "Home retrofit programs are great for the economy because they help families, bu...... Click here to read this release
Danny Williams to receive award for green energy leadership
Published Mon, 6 Jun 2011 13:04:32 EST Read More
Media Advisory Toronto, ON, June 6, 2011 - Danny Williams will be honoured by Corporate Knights, the Canadian magazine for clean capitalism, as a recipient of the Corporate Knights Award of Distinction for his moral courage and unrelenting drive to unleash Canada's energy-super-power potential in a fair and green way. The award will be presented at a Gala dinner in Toronto...... Click here to read this release
PotashCorp's New Sustainability Report Outlines "The Next Stage of Growth"
Published Thu, 2 Jun 2011 19:00:25 EST Read More
For Immediate Release June 2, 2011 Listed: TSX, NYSE Symbol: POT Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (PotashCorp) today released its ninth annual sustainability report, The Next Stage of Growth. "As a company that operates with a long-term view, we believe our sustainability program is vital to the next stage of growth," said PotashCorp...... Click here to read this release
DISCOURS - Gord Miller, Commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario Rapport annuel sur les gaz à effet de serre - Assumer les responsabilités : créer des occasions.
Published Tue, 31 May 2011 10:32:49 EST Read More
DISCOURS Gord Miller, Commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario Rapport annuel sur les gaz à effet de serre - Assumer les responsabilités : créer des occasions. Studio des médias de l'Assemblée législative, Queen's Park Le mercredi 31 mai 2011 à 10h 00 Priorité au discours anglais prononcé Conformément à mes obligations légales décrites dans la Charte de...... Click here to read this release
Toronto conference - VerdeXchange Clean tech and Green Tech conference finalizes agenda for early June event
Published Mon, 30 May 2011 10:26:57 EST Read More
Media Advisory -30- For media contact, request interview and/or to request a media pass, contact: Rayissa Palmer, Marketing Director, VerdeXchange 2011 Canada rpalmer@vxcanada.ca T: 905-877-4528 C: ...... Click here to read this release
Canada's biggest bottle drive coming to The Beer Store near you
Published Wed, 25 May 2011 10:02:07 EST Read More
Media Release (Toronto, May 25, 2011) Ontario Minister of the Environment, John Wilkinson and The Beer Store (TBS) President, Ted Moroz made the first donation of the 2011 Returns for Leukemia campaign at the Dupont and Bathurst store, today. Ted Moroz explained that, "Returns for Leukemia is a partnership fundraising effort between the United Food and Commer...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release third Annual Greenhouse Gas report
Published Wed, 25 May 2011 07:22:28 EST Read More
Media Advisory The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario will release his 2011 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Report, Meeting Responsibilities: Creating Opportunities. This third GHG report focuses on Ontarioâs progress in meeting its GHG targets and makes recommendations for improvements. WHAT: Release of the Environmental Commissionerâs Annual Greenhouse Gas Progress ...... Click here to read this release
Canadian firm sustainableTO Architecture + Building takes top prize in international Passive House design competition
Published Tue, 24 May 2011 14:34:14 EST Read More
For immediate release (Toronto, Ontario - May 24, 2011) Canadian firm sustainable.TO Architecture + Building has taken the top prize in an international competition to design a passive house for New Orleans, Paul Dowsett, sustainable.TO principal, announced today. Acclaimed as "an incredibly thoughtful and viable response to this challenge," sustainable.TO's "Low Cost, L...... Click here to read this release
Returns for Leukemia Ted McMeekin, MPP Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale, assists province wide drive to return 1 million dollars of empty containers to The Beer Store
Published Fri, 20 May 2011 09:49:44 EST Read More
Media Advisory - Photo Op and Media Availability Attn: News, Environment, Lifestyle and Consumer Editors and Reporters Returns for Leukemia is a fundraising partnership between the United Food and Commercial Workers - Local 12R24 (representing The Beer Store employees), The Beer Store and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. The fundraising event will take place at 440 ...... Click here to read this release
Returns for Leukemia - Yasir Naqvi, MPP Ottawa - Centre, assists province-wide drive to return 1 million dollars of empty containers to The Beer Store
Published Thu, 19 May 2011 11:15:28 EST Read More
Media Advisory - Photo Op and Media Availability Attn: News, Environment, Lifestyle and Consumer Editors and Reporters Returns for Leukemia is a fundraising partnership between the United Food and Commercial Workers - Local 12R24 (representing The Beer Store employees), The Beer Store and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. The fundraising event will take place at 440 ...... Click here to read this release
Returns for Leukemia - Hon Sophia Aggelonitis, MPP Hamilton Mountain, assists province-wide drive to return 1 million dollars of empty containers to The Beer Store
Published Thu, 19 May 2011 11:13:09 EST Read More
Media Advisory - Photo Op and Media Availability Attn: News, Environment, Lifestyle and Consumer Editors and Reporters Returns for Leukemia is a fundraising partnership between the United Food and Commercial Workers - Local 12R24 (representing The Beer Store employees), The Beer Store and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. The fundraising event will take place at 440 ...... Click here to read this release
Returns for Leukemia - Rick Johnson, MPP Haliburton - Kawartha Lakes - Brock, assists province-wide drive to return 1 million dollars of empty containers to The Beer Store
Published Thu, 19 May 2011 11:10:40 EST Read More
Media Advisory - Photo Op and Media Availability Attn: News, Environment, Lifestyle and Consumer Editors and Reporters Returns for Leukemia is a fundraising partnership between the United Food and Commercial Workers - Local 12R24 (representing The Beer Store employees), The Beer Store and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. The fundraising event will take place at 440 ...... Click here to read this release
Returns for Leukemia - Phil McNeely, MPP Ottawa Orleans, assists province-wide drive to return 1 million dollars of empty containers to The Beer Store
Published Thu, 19 May 2011 11:08:19 EST Read More
Media Advisory - Photo Op and Media Availability Attn: News, Environment, Lifestyle and Consumer Editors and Reporters Returns for Leukemia is a fundraising partnership between the United Food and Commercial Workers - Local 12R24 (representing The Beer Store employees), The Beer Store and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. The fundraising event will take place at 440 ...... Click here to read this release
Shell 'apologises' for worldwide damage in "erratum" to annual report
Published Tue, 17 May 2011 11:21:38 EST Read More
For Immediate Release New report displays 12 cases of environmental and social wrongdoing (THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS, May 17, 2011) During the Shell annual general assembly (AGM) in The Hague, today, Friends of the Earth International presented an "erratum" [1] to Shellâs 2010 annual report. In this spoof "erratum", which was distributed among shareholders, Shell 'admit...... Click here to read this release
Future Innovations Marketing Announces Partnership with Environmental Communication Options
Published Mon, 9 May 2011 13:16:54 EST Read More
MEDIA RELEASE Alliance forged to service Green conscious businesses (Toronto, May 9, 2011) Future Innovations Marketing, Canada's first membership-based environmental and health & wellness marketing firm, announces its new partnership with Environmental Communication Options (ECO). Successful executives know that their businesses must become more environmentally susta...... Click here to read this release
Projet Democratie publie les resultats de sondages dans certaines circonscriptions
Published Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:27:04 EST Read More
Communiqué de presse Les données peuvent aider les électeurs à battre les conservateurs de Harper dans plusieurs circonscriptions stratégiques Project Démocratie outille les électeurs progressistes canadiens pour identifier le candidat le plus susceptible de battre les conservateursde Harper dans leur circonscription. Pour y arriver, Projet Démocratie ...... Click here to read this release
Canada's leading constitutional expert Peter Russell offers statement of support for Project Democracy's efforts
Published Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:10:58 EST Read More
For Immediate Release (Ottawa, April 28, 2011) Projectdemocracy.ca is an initiative to help foster genuine democracy in Canada. The site offers detailed riding by riding polling summaries for all 308 ridings in the country, in both official languages to assist voters in making strategic decisions in 45 key ridings to block a Harper government -- an electoral outcome opposed by a l...... Click here to read this release
Alexandra Morton returns fish farm manure to aquaculture site
Published Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:21:26 EST Read More
Media Release (Campbell River, B.C., April 26, 2011) This morning, Alexandra Morton delivered fish farm manure back to Marine Harvest before visiting the head offices of Mainstream and John Duncan MP as part of a peaceful 'Fish Farm Crime Scene' tour. Later today (1pm), a flotilla protest and swim around a salmon farm operated by Grieg Seafood will take place in Conville Bay in t...... Click here to read this release
ONTARIO NATURE CELEBRATES EARTH MONTH: Young environmental leaders lead conservation events in Mississauga, Kingston, Barrie, Markham and Thunder Bay
Published Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:56:27 EST Read More
MEDIA/PHOTO OP ADVISORY WHEN: All events are taking place on Saturday, April 30, 2011 and all are free! Celebrate the last day of Earth Month with Ontario Natureâs youth brigade! Ontario Natureâs Youth Council is co-hosting five concurrent environmental events with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) for Earth Month, with support from the Ontario Trillium Foundatio...... Click here to read this release
50 years of environmental law in Canada
Published Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:08:45 EST Read More
To the Editor: This is an article form a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world, and Ms. Jackie Campbell. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe and Ms. Campbell are cited as the authors. Dr. Saxe can be contacted at (416) 962-5882 or ...... Click here to read this release
Alexandra Morton begins campaigning for wild salmon today
Published Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:03:31 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity (Sointula, B.C., April 13, 2011) The VoteSalmon.ca campaign kicks off today in Campbell River at Spirit Square at 12 noon. From there, in the days leading up to the federal election, Morton will travel to campaign offices throughout Vancouver Island and southern BC to ask federal candidates whether they stand for wild salmon and our communities. Candidates wi...... Click here to read this release
ProjectDemocracy Launches On-line Tool to Help Progressive Voters Get Beyond Spin and Make Their Vote Count
Published Tue, 12 Apr 2011 09:59:48 EST Read More
Immediate Release (Ottawa, April 12, 2011) Stephen Harperâs governments have shown contempt for democratic values and process and scorned action on progressive issues. But vote-splitting among the opposition parties in dozens of Ridings could hand him a majority. ProjectDemocracy.ca, a new initiative launched today, is a dynamic too...... Click here to read this release
BC voters need to know: Which federal candidates have the backbone to stand up and protect wild salmon
Published Tue, 5 Apr 2011 13:08:21 EST Read More
Media Release Alexandra Morton begins election education campaign (Broughton Archipelago, B.C., April 05, 2011) Alexandra Morton has launched a "Vote Salmon" campaign. It is designed to help voters make a more informed decision on Election Day. Beginning April 13th, Morton will visit numerous candidate campaign offices in British Columbia seeking the candidates who s...... Click here to read this release
MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY for Wild Salmon
Published Thu, 31 Mar 2011 07:58:38 EST Read More
Media Release Alexandra Morton echoes distress call to stop feedlots spreading diseases Rally at BC Legislature (Echo Bay, B.C. March 31, 2011) Following revelations at the Cohen Inquiry that government suppressed information on critical viral infections in Fraser sockeye, the Get Out Migration marches on with 'Mayday for Wild Salmon.' Starting on 14th April in V...... Click here to read this release
Why Elizabeth May should be in the televised debate
Published Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:32:51 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity Jim Harris, the former leader of the Green Party of Canada (GPC) (2003-2006), is available for comment on the broadcast consortium's decision to exclude GPC leader Elizabeth May from the 2011 televised leaders debates. In the 2008 election, five unelected and unaccountable TV executives met in secret and made the same decision to exclude Elizabeth May in ...... Click here to read this release
Canadian insulation manufacturers and their employees welcome the return of ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes program
Published Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:00:05 EST Read More
Media Release (Ottawa, March 23, 2011) NAIMA Canada applauds renewed funding and the extension of the ecoENERGY Program announced in the latest Federal Budget. The ecoENERGY program has been very popular, with thousands of Canadian households receiving incentive payments to offset the cost of energy saving retrofits. We have seen an overwhelming interest by homeowners to take ...... Click here to read this release
GreenSaver reminds Ontario households the countdown is on for the EcoEnergy Program
Published Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:36:58 EST Read More
Media Advisory GreenSaver reminds 2,000 Ontario households they are still eligible to get EcoEnergy program benefits before the March 31 deadline. The EcoEnergy home energy retrofit program comes to an end on March 31, 2011. Photo Opportunity: GreenSaver can supply on-site opportunity to video how energy audits are done, by GreenSaver staff that hav...... Click here to read this release
Over 400 wind, solar and biogas industry players expected at Ontario Feed-in Tariff Supply Chain Forum
Published Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:45:11 EST Read More
Media Release TORONTO CANADA, MARCH 10, 2011 - Over 400 developers, manufacturers, service providers and scheme administrators are expected at the second Ontario Feed-in Tariff Supply Chain Forum on April 19-20 in Toronto. This industry critical conference is a proven must attend event for renewable energy experts. Last year's event sold-out a week in advance and the April For...... Click here to read this release
Effectiveness of the Oak Ridge Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP) and health of the Oak Ridges Moraine assessed by the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation (ORMF)
Published Thu, 10 Mar 2011 12:40:03 EST Read More
Media Release (Toronto, Ontario March 10, 2011) A series of eight reports prepared under the Measuring Success banner by the non-profit Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation were distributed to MPPs at a Queen's Park briefing yesterday. Today, the documents are available to the public and stakeholders on the ORMF website (...... Click here to read this release
News Article - Children, toxins, energy, and renovations
Published Wed, 9 Mar 2011 10:05:25 EST Read More
To the Editor:
This is an article form a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world, and Ms. Jackie Campbell. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe and Ms. Campbell are cited as the authors. Dr. Saxe can be contacted at (416) 962-5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more informati......
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Environmental Communication Options - March 2011 Newsletter
Published Tue, 8 Mar 2011 14:16:01 EST Read More
MARCH 2011 NEWSLETTER It has been a busy past few months at Environmental Communications Options (ECO), with files from Newfoundland to British Columbia landing on our desks. In addition to our retainer client files, we have ...... Click here to read this release
10,000th interview scheduled for 2010-2011 - High school friends celebrate ParentInterview.com milestone
Published Tue, 8 Mar 2011 10:56:51 EST Read More
Media Release Saving time, paper and phone calls while making the lives of teachers and parents easier (Toronto, ON March 8, 2011) Two high school friends, and now business partners, created an online parent-teacher interview scheduling service in 2005 at the request of Northern High School principal, Bob Milne. Principal Milne was faced with scheduling 5000 post-report...... Click here to read this release
S-92 Cougar Flight 491 - Federal Minister of Transport, Chuck Strahl, asked to investigate Certification of the S-92 aircraft by families of the victims killed and the sole crash survivor
Published Thu, 24 Feb 2011 10:33:30 EST Read More
Media Advisory Victims of Cougar 491* Crash of Cougar Flight 491 (Sikorsky S-92 helicopter), March 12, 2009 off the coast of Newfoundland Federal Minister of Transport, Chuck Strahl, asked to investigate Certification of the S-92 aircraft by families of the victims killed and the sole crash survivor The Transportation Safe...... Click here to read this release
WORLD'S MOST TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED E-WASTE RECYCLING FACILITY OPENS IN CANADA
Published Wed, 9 Feb 2011 10:06:35 EST Read More
Media Release (Mississauga, ON, Feb. 9, 2011) The world's most advanced e-waste recycling facility began formal operations today, as executives and dignitaries ceremoniously started the processing line of Sims Recycling Solutions' (SRS) new flagship 287,000 sq. ft. facility in Mississauga, Ontario. At its peak operational capacity, the facility will recycle 100,000 metric tonnes ...... Click here to read this release
New research shows sea lice from salmon farms infect Fraser River sockeye salmon
Published Tue, 8 Feb 2011 18:12:36 EST Read More
Media Release Sidney, B.C. - A new study published yesterday in the journal Public Library of Science ONE by researchers from Raincoast Conservation Foundation, Watershed Watch Salmon Society, and the Universities of Victoria and Simon Fraser provides the first link between salmon farms and elevated levels of sea lice on juvenile Fraser River sockeye salmon. The article,...... Click here to read this release
Most technologically advanced electronic (WEEE) recycling facility in the world to open in Mississauga, Ontario
Published Sun, 6 Feb 2011 14:59:34 EST Read More
Media Advisory â Photo Op and Tours Attn: Business, News, Environment, Lifestyle and Consumer Editors and Reporters Ontario Minister of Environment to "flip the switch" Reporters are invited to bring their Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) for proper recycling What: Provincial and municipal dignitaries and Sims Recycling Solutions executives...... Click here to read this release
Web based advocacy campaign initiated to mark the 30 year drought in energy efficiency in the Alberta Building Code
Published Sun, 30 Jan 2011 10:50:32 EST Read More
Media Advisory Go to http://betterbuildingcode.com The website contains relevant briefing notes, media coverage and the Home Page is complete with sample letters that can be sent to elected officials in Alberta. Background For thirty years the Alberta Building Code has remained unchanged in the area of improving resident...... Click here to read this release
Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations announced in Davos
Published Sat, 29 Jan 2011 10:55:04 EST Read More
Media Release List of Global 'Good Guys' beating benchmark by substantial margin DAVOS, SWITZERLAND, (embargoed until 2.01 a.m. EST) January 29, 2011 Corporate Knights, the magazine for clean capitalism, announced its seventh annual Global 100 list of the most sustainable large corporations in the world. From its inception on February 1 2005, the Global 100 ...... Click here to read this release
World most technologically advanced electronic recycling facility to open in Canada
Published Wed, 26 Jan 2011 10:50:55 EST Read More
Media Advisory â Photo Op and Tours Attn: Business, News, Environment, Lifestyle and Consumer Editors and Reporters World's most technologically advanced electronic recycling facility to open in Canada Ontario Minister of Environment to âflip the switchâ What: Provincial and municipal dignitaries and Sims Recycling Solutions executives will â...... Click here to read this release
Province fails to protect threatened caribou
Published Tue, 25 Jan 2011 09:53:13 EST Read More
For immediate release Groups alarmed by new exemption under the Endangered Species Act Toronto, January 25, 2011 â Leading conservation organizations are concerned that the McGuinty government has placed woodland caribou and its own North American-leading species legislation at risk by exempting a swath of industries from accountability under Ontario's Endangered Sp...... Click here to read this release
Kitchener, Ontario - 200,000 grants for Options for Homes offers first-of-its kind home ownership assistance
Published Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:14:57 EST Read More
Media Release Funding available for residents looking to make a new start in the New Year (Kitchener, January 19, 2011) For many, the purchase of a new home is the single largest financial decision made in one's lifetime. This is especially true for first-time buyers. At such a time, it is easy to let excitement cloud the magnitude of costs that go into purchasing a...... Click here to read this release
Into the mouths of babes - Phthalates Regulations soon in force
Published Mon, 17 Jan 2011 11:28:05 EST Read More
To the Editor: This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world, and Ms. Jackie Campbell. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe and Ms. Campbell are cited as the authors. Dr. Saxe can be contacted at (416) 962-5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more in...... Click here to read this release
Potential virus killing Fraser sockeye
Published Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:26:18 EST Read More
Media Release What is it and where did it come from? (Sointula, BC, January 14, 2011) A study published in the prestigious journal, SCIENCE, by lead author Dr. Kristina Miller of Fisheries and Oceans Canada reports on genetic evidence that a virus maybe killing up to 95% of some Fraser sockeye stocks just before spawning. "Our hypothesis is that the genomic signa...... Click here to read this release
Federal and Provincial Governments seek to overturn BC Supreme Court ruling on Certification for First Nation fishing rights class-action
Published Tue, 11 Jan 2011 09:56:45 EST Read More
Media Release (Alert Bay, January 11, 2011) Representatives of the Attorneys General of Canada and British Columbia have filed Appeals to overturn a decision by the Honourable Mr. Justice Slade of the Supreme Court of British Columbia. Mr. Justice Slade's December 1, 2010, 87 page decision supported the Kwicksutaineuk/Ah-Kwa-Mish First Nation's (KAFN) application for Certificatio...... Click here to read this release
News Article: What’s the scope of the pollution exclusion clause in your home insurance policy
Published Mon, 20 Dec 2010 11:43:02 EST Read More
To the Editor: This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world, and Ms. Jackie Campbell. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe and Ms. Campbell are cited as the authors. Dr. Saxe can be contacted at (416) 962-5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more in...... Click here to read this release
Citizen scientists get out for the Count - The 111th Christmas Bird Count
Published Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:02:20 EST Read More
For Immediate Release Toronto, December 15, 2010 â As they have done for more than a century, bird watchers across North America are flocking to designated areas in their neighbourhoods to count birds.The annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is the single longest running and most popular bird survey conducted almost entirely by volunteers who provide indispensable data revea...... Click here to read this release
One Billion Bottles recycled - an Ontario success story
Published Mon, 13 Dec 2010 10:36:26 EST Read More
Media Release and Backgrounder Stacked end to end they would reach three quarters of the way to the moon (Toronto, December 13, 2010) Today, the One Billionth liquor container was returned to The Beer Store under the Bag it Back program, the Ontario governmentâs highly successful deposit return program for wine, spirit and beer containers sold through LCBO and O...... Click here to read this release
Sims Recycling Solutions Expands in Canada - Investing in Better Electronics Recycling Technology
Published Mon, 13 Dec 2010 10:30:45 EST Read More
For Immediate Distribution Toronto, ON, December 13, 2010 â Sims Recycling Solutions Canada is excited to announce the introduction of its newest electronics recycling facility, located in Mississauga, Ontario. The 287,000 square foot facility is home to the most advanced technology that Sims Recycling Solutions has to offer for the recycling of end of life electronics, also kn...... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunity - ecoENERGY shutdown is killing Ontario jobs
Published Mon, 13 Dec 2010 10:26:41 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity (Ontario, December 13, 2010) âHome energy efficiency retrofits is a billion dollar industry in Ontario and weâre about to lose it,â warned Clifford Maynes, Executive Director of Green Communities Canada. Government incentives for home energy efficiency investments are slated to end in March 2011, and so far neither Ottawa nor Queenâs Park have anno...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Minister of Environment to celebrate Ontario’s Deposit Return Program (ODRP) for liquor bottles reaching the One Billion Bottle Recycled milestone
Published Thu, 9 Dec 2010 11:04:06 EST Read More
Media Advisory â Photo Op and Media Availability Attn: News, Environment, Lifestyle and Consumer Editors and Reporters What: Ontarioâs Minister of Environment, John Wilkinson, President of The Beer Store, Ted Moroz and Chris Winter, Executive Director of the Conservation Council of Ontario will participate in a ceremony to mark the event at the Dupont and Bathurst...... Click here to read this release
Conservationists commend sockeye inquiry judge for ordering the release of data for salmon farm disease, sea lice and stock
Published Thu, 9 Dec 2010 10:16:51 EST Read More
For Immediate Release (VANCOUVER, December 9, 2010) The Conservation Coalition, a participant group in the federal sockeye inquiry, applauds Justice Bruce Cohenâs order instructing the salmon farming industry and the federal and provincial governments to release farming data from120 farms, dating back 10 years. The information requested includes disease, sea lice and stocki...... Click here to read this release
Heavy snow can strangle your furnace
Published Wed, 8 Dec 2010 10:07:46 EST Read More
For Immediate Release Has your furnace quit? It could be just a blocked vent. Every winter after a large snowfall, GreenSaver gets calls from people seeking advice about new furnaces. A furnace has an expected lifespan of 18-20 years. So if a newer furnace starts to malfunction, it is often a result of clogged vents. Drifting snow or snow slides from roofs can bury a f...... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunity – Solar PV to Create Tens of Thousands of Jobs at Minimal Cost to Households in Ontario
Published Mon, 6 Dec 2010 10:25:06 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity December 6, 2010 Attn: News, Political and Energy editors New, independent study shows: Despite the higher costs of Solar PV power generation, the net impact to the average Ontario household will be the equivalent of less than 1% of their electricity bills each year â less than the cost of one Tim Hortonâs donut per month. Link to s...... Click here to read this release
BC First Nation won right to launch wild salmon class-action lawsuit
Published Fri, 3 Dec 2010 16:35:15 EST Read More
Media Release A British Columbia First Nation has won the right to launch a class action lawsuit over damage to wild salmon stocks related to salmon farms in the Broughton Archipelago (December 3, 2010) Background: Achieving âCertificationâ is an important milestone for the advancement of the Kwicksutaineuk/Ah-Kwa-Mish First Nation's (KAFN) class-action law...... Click here to read this release
Two thousand people call on the BC government to concede that they have failed to renew salmon feedlot land tenures - it is time to remove the pens
Published Wed, 1 Dec 2010 11:23:55 EST Read More
Media Release For Immediate release â Echo Bay, B.C. â Six days ago âA Digital Gatheringâ began and 2,098 people have signed. âOut of respect for the law of this land, the Broughton First Nations and future generations, we recognize that the land tenures under the salmon feedlots in Broughton have expired. We the under-signed affirm that the region known as ...... Click here to read this release
Energy Services Association of Canada - promoting fiscally and environmentally responsible initiatives for Canadian organizations
Published Wed, 1 Dec 2010 11:07:19 EST Read More
Media Release List of case studies by city attached TORONTO, Ontario, December 1, 2010 â The Energy Services Association of Canada (ESAC) today announced their newly formed advocacy organization which has been created to actively promote government policies and regulatory support for greater use of guaranteed performance based solutions to upgrade Canadaâs aging infr...... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunity: GreenSaver supports the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario’s observations on the Home Energy Savings Plan
Published Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:21:24 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity What: GreenSaver supports the Environmental Commissioner of Ontarioâs observations on the Home Energy Savings Plan and the potential for saving homeowners money on their energy bills. Who: Vladan Veljovic, President & CEO, GreenSaver Background: As a not-for-profit energy efficiency organization, GreenSaver, applauds the i...... Click here to read this release
節省能源需依靠有效節能計劃
Published Tue, 30 Nov 2010 10:55:19 EST Read More
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Ne laissez pas les propriétaires sans ressource
Published Tue, 30 Nov 2010 10:50:45 EST Read More
Toronto, le 30 novembre 2010 â Le commissaire à lâenvironnement de lâOntario (CEO) dit que la province devrait continuer dâoffrir un programme dâaméliorations énergétiques domiciliaires. Dans son rapport Repenser l'économie d'énergie en Ontario â Résultats, M. Gord Miller indique que le Programme d'économie d'énergie domiciliaire de l'Ontario (PEEDO) ne prendra plus ...... Click here to read this release
Corriger les programmes pour accumuler les économies d’énergie
Published Tue, 30 Nov 2010 10:45:59 EST Read More
Toronto, le 30 novembre 2010 â Le commissaire à lâenvironnement de lâOntario (CEO) dit que le gouvernement a besoin dâapporter des améliorations à ses programmes dâéconomie dâénergie sâil souhaite atteindre ses nouvelles cibles audacieuses de réduction de lâélectricité. Lorsque M. Gord Miller publie le rapport Repenser l'économie d'énergie en Ontario â Résultats...... Click here to read this release
Don’t Leave Homeowners Out In the Cold
Published Tue, 30 Nov 2010 10:42:28 EST Read More
Media Release Toronto, November 30th, 2010 â The provinceâs Environmental Commissioner says Ontario should continue to have a home-energy retrofit program. In his report Rethinking Energy Conservation in Ontario â Results, Gord Miller warned the Ontario Home Energy Savings Program (HESP) will stop taking new applications at the end of March, 2011. The federal ecoEN...... Click here to read this release
Fix Conservation Programs to Secure Energy Savings
Published Tue, 30 Nov 2010 10:39:13 EST Read More
Media Release Toronto, November 30, 2010 â Ontarioâs Environmental Commissioner says the government needs to make improvements to its energy conservation programs, if it hopes to meet its tough new electricity reduction targets. With the release of a report called Rethinking Energy Conservation in Ontario â Results, Gord Miller warns that âstrong action will be n...... Click here to read this release
Provincial Energy Plan lacks solid conservation strategy says leading conservationist
Published Fri, 26 Nov 2010 11:31:29 EST Read More
Media Release (Toronto, ON, November 25, 2010) Ontario has failed to deliver a comprehensive strategy to support its goal of âa culture of conservationâ, according to Chris Winter, a leading conservationist in the Province of Ontario. Chris Winter is the Executive Director of the Conservation Council of Ontario, a provincial charity with a membership of over 40 organizati...... Click here to read this release
安省環保專員的節約能源報告 將於2010年11月30日發表
Published Fri, 26 Nov 2010 11:23:41 EST Read More
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Le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario publiera le Rapport annuel sur les progrès liés à l'économie d'énergie le 30 novembre 2010
Published Fri, 26 Nov 2010 11:01:16 EST Read More
Avis aux médias Le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario publiera Repenser l'économie d'énergie en Ontario â Résultats : Rapport annuel sur les progrès liés à l'économie d'énergie â 2009 (volume deux) le mardi 30 novembre 2010. à compter de 10 h, vous pourrez consulter le rapport en ligne à lâadresse htt...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Environmental Commissioner to release Energy Conservation Report on November 30, 2010
Published Fri, 26 Nov 2010 09:51:34 EST Read More
Media Advisory The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario will release Rethinking Energy Conservation in Ontario â Results: Annual Energy Conservation Progress Report 2009 (Volume 2) on Tuesday November 30, 2010 and will be available online at http://www.eco.on.ca/eng/ starting at 10:00 a.m. The Report will comment on energy conse...... Click here to read this release
NAIMA applauds the intent of Ontario Long-Term Energy Plan for energy efficiency and conservation
Published Tue, 23 Nov 2010 16:54:45 EST Read More
Media Release (Toronto, ON, November 23, 2010) Today, the province of Ontario, through the Minister of Energy Brad Duguid, tabled the LongâTerm Energy Plan (LTEP). âThe LTEP is an important step in advancing renewable energy, encouraging energy conservation, creating and supporting green jobs and Ontarioâs growing green economy. Industry looks to government for long term...... Click here to read this release
News Article: Are Natural Health Products sufficiently regulated?
Published Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:19:33 EST Read More
News Article To the Editor: This is an article form a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world, and Ms. Jackie Campbell. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe and Ms. Campbell are cited as the authors. Dr. Saxe can be contacted at (416) 962-5882 or ...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto Conservation and Demand Management Workshop
Published Mon, 22 Nov 2010 09:53:49 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Real Estate Owners & Tenants, Business, Environment and Energy Editors The Building Owners and Managers Association Toronto (BOMA Toronto)âs Conservation and Demand Management Program (CDM) is an energy conservation incentive program for building owners and tenants in the 416 area. BOMA CDM is hosting a South Asian business community focused work...... Click here to read this release
Camros Organic Eatery joins COG Toronto’s Off Our Plates Program
Published Sun, 21 Nov 2010 13:11:22 EST Read More
Media Release (Toronto, ON, November 20, 2010) The Canadian Organic Growers â Toronto chapter (COG Toronto) hosted an event today to welcome Camros Organic Eatery to COG Torontoâs Off Our Plates! Program. The event was held at the Camros Organic Eatery at 25 Hayden Street with Tanmayo Krupanszky, Special Projects Coordinator and former Chair of COG Toronto, Mojdeh Shams, Fo...... Click here to read this release
Superheroes Promote Safe Salmon Farming in Campbell River
Published Thu, 18 Nov 2010 11:04:59 EST Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Captain Condom delivers âFrench Lettersâ to heads of industry (Campbell River, B.C., November 18, 2010) â Superheroes 4 Salmon yesterday (17th) delivered a âSafe Salmonâ message to the head offices of Marine Harvest, Cermaq, Grieg and BCSFA in Campbell River urging the industry to adopt closed containment protection. At the same time, the H...... Click here to read this release
All-Canadian Cleantech Index opens Toronto Stock Exchange
Published Wed, 17 Nov 2010 09:59:19 EST Read More
Press Release / Photo and Interview Opportunity Attention News/Business/National/Energy Reporters and Assignment Editors Cleantech 10 ⢠list pinpoints the top publicly traded cleantech companies in Canada TORONTO, November 17, 2010 â Today, chief executives from the preeminent list of Canadian public and private cleantech companies, the Cleantech 10⢠and ...... Click here to read this release
2010 Community Power Award winners announced
Published Mon, 15 Nov 2010 19:58:17 EST Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2010 Community Power Award winners announced! (Toronto, ON November 15, 2010) The OSEA 2010 Community Power Awards were presented tonight during the Community Power Awards Banquet & Ceremony. The award winners are individuals who have made significant contributions to the Community Power movement in Ontario and globally. The award presentation fol...... Click here to read this release
Community Power Grant Recipients Announced
Published Mon, 15 Nov 2010 13:50:16 EST Read More
Media Release Financial support for citizens and groups bolsters community investment in green energy projects (Toronto, November 15 2010) - The Mount Carmel Spiritual Centre, the London Boys and Girls Club and the Burlington Green renewable energy cooperative are among the first projects to receive a grant under the Community Energy Partnerships Program (CEPP). CEPP gr...... Click here to read this release
Canadian Organic Growers welcomes Camros Organic Eatery to its Off Our Plates! Program
Published Mon, 15 Nov 2010 10:43:19 EST Read More
Media Advisory Canadian Organic Growers â Toronto Chapter (COG) is pleased to announce that Camros Organic Eatery has joined COG Torontoâs Off Our Plates! Program. This Program is designed to educate consumers about the presence of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in their food and the alternatives to GMOs. Studies show that genetically-modified foods result in health a...... Click here to read this release
TOMORROW: Ontario Minister of Energy Brad Duguid to tour solar equipment manufacturing plant
Published Thu, 11 Nov 2010 10:31:03 EST Read More
Media Advisory â Photo Op and Media Availability Attn: Green Technology, Environment, Energy, Manufacturing, Business Editors and Reporters Toronto, ON - Ontarioâs Minister of Energy Brad Duguid will tour the Samco Manufacturing Ltd plant in Scarborough on November 12, 2010. The event will celebrate the first SunEdison solar racking equipment produced in the province...... Click here to read this release
Cool Roof Summit presents roof cooling technologies in Toronto
Published Thu, 11 Nov 2010 10:02:40 EST Read More
Media Advisory The Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club (TC&SC) and DuRock Alfacing International Limited will jointly present the features and benefits of new Cool Roof technologies recently installed on TC&SC facilities buildings. Steve Pataki, Facilities Manager of TC&SC will outline the project costs, the payback period in energy savings, government cash incentives rec...... Click here to read this release
Ontario’s Minister of Energy Brad Duguid to tour solar equipment manufacturing plant
Published Mon, 8 Nov 2010 09:40:49 EST Read More
Media Advisory â Photo Op and Media Availability Attn: Green Technology, Environment, Energy, Manufacturing, Business Editors and Reporters Toronto, ON - Ontarioâs Minister of Energy Brad Duguid will tour the Samco Manufacturing Ltd plant in Scarborough on November 12, 2010. The event will celebrate the first SunEdison solar racking equipment produced in the province...... Click here to read this release
Updated: International program announced to accelerate land conservation in Canada
Published Thu, 4 Nov 2010 12:00:50 EST Read More
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Long-time barrier to protection of American-owned land in Canada removed
(Whitby, Ontario, October 29, 2010) - The American Friends of Canadian Land Trusts (AFoCLT) and the Minister of Finance, Jim Flaherty, jointly announced a new environmental initiative on Friday that has opened the door to enhanced protection of countless outstanding natural areas......
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GreenSaver President and CEO, Vladan Veljovic, appoints new senior staff
Published Wed, 3 Nov 2010 15:09:48 EST Read More
Media Release GreenSaver President and CEO, Vladan Veljovic, appoints new senior staff Effective immediately, Aubrey LeBlanc will join GreenSaver as the new Vice President, Business Development â Consumer Services, Constantine Eliadis will assume the role of Vice President, Business Development â Business Services and Helen Reed will join GreenSaver as the new Direc...... Click here to read this release
Get ready for the Community Power Conference 2010
Published Wed, 3 Nov 2010 14:40:44 EST Read More
Media Advisory Join Ontarioâs largest annual gathering of Community Power proponents, producers and supporters The Community Power Conference 2010 is hosted by the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA). Together with the Power Networking Centre trade show, the conference attracts industry regulators, commercial and community power generators, farmers and First...... Click here to read this release
First Nation speakers and nominees at Community Power Conference 2010
Published Wed, 3 Nov 2010 14:30:22 EST Read More
Media Advisory ATT: First Nations News/Environment/Energy Reporters and Editors: First Nation specific aspects of the Community Power Conference 2010 include: WHEN: November 15-17, 2010 WHERE: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, 700 and 800 Level 222 Bremner Blvd., Toronto, ON Canada First Nations Speakers: - Bryon LeClaire, D...... Click here to read this release
The Moral Case for Allowing the PotashCorp Takeover
Published Tue, 2 Nov 2010 14:57:08 EST Read More
Media Release Attention News/Business/National/Energy Reporters and Assignment Editors Statement issued by Corporate Knights Magazineâs Editor-in-Chief TORONTO, November 2, 2010 â In anticipation of the Harper governmentâs decision on whether or not to approve BHPâs bid to takeover PotashCorp, Toby A.A. Heaps, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Knights Magazi...... Click here to read this release
International program announced to accelerate land conservation in Canada
Published Fri, 29 Oct 2010 08:53:05 EST Read More
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Long-time barrier to protection of American-owned land in Canada removed
(Whitby, Ontario, October 29, 2010) - The American Friends of Canadian Land Trusts (AFoCLT) and the Minister of Finance, Jim Flaherty, jointly announced a new environmental initiative on Friday that has opened the door to enhanced protection of countless outstanding natural areas......
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SAFETY-KLEEN INVESTS IN ONTARIO’s GREEN ECONOMY
Published Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:01:34 EST Read More
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Canadaâs largest used oil re-refiner breaks ground on $26 million expansion of Breslau, Ontario, used oil re-refinery
(BRESLAU, ON, October 28, 2010) Safety-Kleen Canada Inc., Canadaâs largest collector and re-refiner of used motor oil, broke ground today on a $26 million expansion of its Breslau, Ontario, used oil re-refinery. The expansion wil......
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All-Canadian Cleantech Index continues to outperform the S&P/TSX Composite
Published Wed, 27 Oct 2010 17:53:05 EST Read More
Press Release Attention News/Business/National/Energy Reporters and Assignment Editors Cleantech 10 ⢠list pinpoints the top publicly traded cleantech companies in Canada TORONTO, October 28, 2010 â Today, Corporate Knights Magazine unveiled the preeminent list of Canadian public and private cleantech companies, the Cleantech 10⢠and Next 10 . Corpo...... Click here to read this release
Joint Conservation Announcement by Canada’s Finance Minister and local MP, Jim Flaherty, and American Friends of Canadian Land Trusts
Published Wed, 27 Oct 2010 17:42:35 EST Read More
Media Advisory Joint Conservation Announcement by Canadaâs Finance Minister and local MP, Jim Flaherty, and American Friends of Canadian Land Trusts What: Joint Conservation Announcement by Minister of Finance and Minister Responsible for the Greater Toronto Area, Jim Flaherty and the American Friends of Canadian Land Trusts. Where: ...... Click here to read this release
Announcement of $26 million investment in Ontario used motor oil re-refining
Published Wed, 27 Oct 2010 10:03:57 EST Read More
Media Advisory Announcement of $26 million investment in Ontario used motor oil re-refining WHEN: Thursday, October 28th, 2010 - 15:00 WHERE Safety-Kleen at Breslau, Ontario 300 Woolwich St. South The Honourable John Wilkinson, Ontario Minister of the Environment will accompany Mr. Dave Sprinkle, Executive Vice-President of Safety-Kleen Systems I...... Click here to read this release
Once-in-a-lifetime “unconference” on water ends with new connections and opportunities
Published Mon, 25 Oct 2010 10:44:27 EST Read More
Media release 250 water-passionate Canadians from all over the country demonstrate their commitment to a healthy water future with a photographic message from the Rockies (Exshaw, Alberta, October 25, 2010) Engaged young Canadian leaders representing every corner of the country are exhilarated after an once-in-a-lifetime learning event focused on protecting our most prec...... Click here to read this release
Paddle for Wild Salmon Update (October 24) – Musqueam to Jericho Beach
Published Sun, 24 Oct 2010 10:54:11 EST Read More
Media Advisory The Wild Salmon People muster in English Bay/Jericho Beach Salmon Are Sacredâs âPaddle for Wild Salmonâ launches from Musqueam at 11am this morning destined for Jericho Beach in Vancouver (2pm arrival). If the weather is hostile the paddlers will walk from Musqueam down one of the Lost Creeks of Vancouver to False Creek and paddle to Jericho Beach. ...... Click here to read this release
Paddle for Wild Salmon Update (October 23) – Pitt Meadows to Musqueam via New Westminster
Published Sat, 23 Oct 2010 09:24:11 EST Read More
Media Advisory Fraser River Discovery Centre and Musqueam Indian Band hosts the paddlers Salmon Are Sacredâs âPaddle for Wild Salmonâ launches from Katzie First Nation (Pitt Meadows) at 8am this morning destined for Musqueam this afternoon (4pm arrival). A Musqueam boat will welcome the paddlers into Musqueam territory at the Port Mann bridge. At 10am the pa...... Click here to read this release
Paddle for Wild Salmon Update (October 22) – Matsqui to Katzie
Published Fri, 22 Oct 2010 13:14:42 EST Read More
Media Advisory The Wild Salmon People pass half-way in their journey to Vancouver Salmon Are Sacredâs âPaddle for Wild Salmonâ launches from Matsqui (Abbotsford) at 10am this morning destined for Pitt Meadows where they will be hosted by Katzie First Nation. The paddlers will be joined by a canoe team at the confluence of the Stave River and will pull into Katzie ...... Click here to read this release
World leaders meet to save species from extinction
Published Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:46:16 EST Read More
To the Editor: World leaders, including federal Environment Minister Jim Prentice, will soon be meeting at the United Nations Conference on Biological Diversity in Nagoya Japan, to try to stem the ever-increasing loss of the planetâs plant and animal species. In the attached opinion piece, Ontarioâs Environmental Commissioner, Gord Miller outlines the steps that he thinks the ...... Click here to read this release
Cohen Commission challenged to open the can of worms of salmon farming
Published Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:26:41 EST Read More
Media Release It is time for the salmon feedlots to prove they are not killing wild salmon (Chilliwack, B.C., October 21, 2010) - Salmon Are Sacred released a new film today â âSalmon Farm Diseases and Sockeyeâ â and called on the Cohen Commission to order the release of the disease records of all the salmon feedlots discharging pathogens into the migration route o...... Click here to read this release
Paddle for Wild Salmon Update (October 20) – “Hope to Skwah (Chilliwack)”
Published Wed, 20 Oct 2010 12:07:05 EST Read More
Media Release âHope for Wild Salmonâ â The Journey to Vancouver begins with Sacred Salmon ceremony Salmon Are Sacredâs âPaddle for Wild Salmonâ launches this morning in Hope. The five-day paddle arrives into Vanier Park in Vancouver on Monday (25th) with a march across Burrard Bridge to the opening of the Cohen Commission to support Justice Cohen in his inv...... Click here to read this release
250 “water-passionate” Canadians attending once-in-a-lifetime water learning opportunity
Published Tue, 19 Oct 2010 10:36:02 EST Read More
Media Release Bus departing from Winnipeg on Wednesday, October 20 and arriving at event in Alberta the following day (Exshaw, Alberta, October 19, 2010) On Thursday, engaged young leaders from all over the country will converge in Alberta for a once-in-a-lifetime learning event that will turn their good intentions into concrete actions to protect our most precious natural...... Click here to read this release
From Hell to Hope - Alexandra Morton rafts through Hell’s Gate
Published Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:48:39 EST Read More
Media Release From Hell to Hope - Alexandra Morton rafts through Hellâs Gate (Hope, B.C., October 18, 2010) â The Wild Salmon People are gathering momentum with a raft through Hellâs Gate tomorrow (19th) and the launch of the âPaddle for Wild Salmonâ from Hope on Wednesday (20th). Salmon Are Sacredâs tour of the Fraser watershed reaches Lillooet tonight...... Click here to read this release
250 “water-passionate” Canadians attending once-in-a-lifetime water learning opportunity
Published Sun, 17 Oct 2010 14:49:30 EST Read More
Media Release One Canadian so passionate he is cycling from Vancouver to Exshaw on a âwing and a prayerâ (Exshaw, Alberta, October 17, 2010) In just a few days, engaged young leaders from all over the country will converge in Alberta for a once-in-a-lifetime learning event that will turn their good intentions into concrete actions to protect our most precious natural ...... Click here to read this release
Toronto Mayoral Candidates Join Online Social ResponsAbility Initiative
Published Fri, 15 Oct 2010 08:00:56 EST Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Smitherman and Ford feature eSSENTIAL Accessibility⢠for online disabled voter outreach Toronto (Ontario), October 15, 2010 â With only 10 more days to decide who will lead Toronto for the next four years, one issue many voters will be considering is the accessibility of city services to the disabled. More than 100,000 Toronto residents have tr...... Click here to read this release
250 “water-passionate” Canadians to attend once-in-a-lifetime water learning opportunity
Published Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:00:08 EST Read More
Media Advisory First-ever Canadian Water Innovation Lab âunconferenceâ kicks off Monday, October 18 with the Pre-Lab (Exshaw, Alberta, October 14, 2010) In just a few days, engaged young leaders from all over the country will converge in Alberta for a once-in-a-lifetime learning event that will turn their good intentions into concrete actions to protect our most preci...... Click here to read this release
Energy Conservation is Good Business!
Published Wed, 6 Oct 2010 13:27:32 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Real Estate, Business, Environment, Energy, Conservation Reporters and Editors Minister of Energy â The Honourable Brad Duguid to address BOMA Toronto Conservation and Demand Management Workshop The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Toronto will host a workshop in Toronto outlining the details of its Conservation and D...... Click here to read this release
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE OAK RIDGES MORAINE?
Published Wed, 6 Oct 2010 09:21:40 EST Read More
Media Advisory WHAT HAPPENED TO THE OAK RIDGES MORAINE? The Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation will convene a briefing session on Moraine related issues. This short session, complete with a light lunch, will focus on past successes put in the context of current and persistent issues. The session will take place on Wednesday, October 20th at Ontario Natureâs headquarters lo...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto’s Conservation and Demand Management Program approves IKEA as its 500th project
Published Tue, 5 Oct 2010 11:59:40 EST Read More
Media Release BOMA Torontoâs Conservation and Demand Management Program approves IKEA as its 500th project (Toronto, October 05, 2010) The IKEA Group understands the implications of climate change and is constantly taking steps towards improving energy efficiency and reducing its emission of greenhouse gases. During IKEAâs recent energy conservation initiatives in...... Click here to read this release
A people’s movement to change the course of BC politics
Published Mon, 4 Oct 2010 14:16:59 EST Read More
Media Release A peopleâs movement to change the course of BC politics (Adams River, Oct. 4) After 18 years of decline, the 2010 Fraser River Sockeye return was so big it fed whales, eagles and a $500 million commercial fishery as the fish moved down the coast. They are now transporting 45 million kilograms of ocean nutrients deep into the interior of the provinc...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto launches e-Energy Training Program in Toronto
Published Mon, 4 Oct 2010 11:25:19 EST Read More
BOMA Toronto launches e-Energy Training Program in Toronto (Toronto, Ontario, October 4, 2010) A new program to help office buildings become more âgreenâ has been launched in Ontario by the Building Owners and Managers Association of the Greater Toronto Area (BOMA Toronto). The BOMA e-Energy Training program is an energy management course for operators and managers of commercial a...... Click here to read this release
Stephen Koch: Elected New Chair of the Board of Directors for Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance
Published Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:44:58 EST Read More
Media Release Stephen Koch: Elected New Chair of the Board of Directors for Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (Mississauga, Ontario, September 30, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Koch as Chair of the Board. âThis is a very exciting time for CEEA - as energy efficiency is beginning t...... Click here to read this release
Mission for Wild Salmon – Alexandra Morton tours the Fraser River basin
Published Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:59:41 EST Read More
Media Release Mission for Wild Salmon â Alexandra Morton tours the Fraser River basin (Mission, B.C., September 28, 2010) - Salmon Are Sacred kicks off their tour of the Fraser River watershed on Friday (1st October) with a guest appearance by Dr. Alexandra Morton at the Mission Film Festivalâs âIn Praise of Wild Salmonâ event followed by a visit to the ...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto wins award for G20 educational material
Published Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:55:34 EST Read More
Media Release BOMA Toronto wins award for G20 educational material (September 28, 2010, Toronto) BOMA Toronto has received a major national award for work undertaken to help prepare Torontoâs commercial real estate sector for the G20 Summit in June 2010. The award was presented by the Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE) on Sept. 25, 2010 in Quebec Ci...... Click here to read this release
La province permet de drainer les terres humides d'importance provinciale
Published Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:54:52 EST Read More
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La province permet de drainer les terres humides d'importance provinciale
« Le gouvernement de lâOntario nâarrive pas à protéger les terres humides d'importance provinciale contre les travaux de drainage agricole », dit M. Gord Miller, le commissaire à lâenvironnement de lâOntario, dans son rapport annuel de 2009 2010 publié aujou......
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Besoin d’examens sur les grandes installations au gaz naturel
Published Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:50:06 EST Read More
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Besoin dâexamens sur les grandes installations au gaz naturel
Toronto, le 22 septembre 2010 â « Le gouvernement de lâOntario doit arrêter de bloquer les examens environnementaux stricts sur les grandes installations au gaz naturel », indique M. Gord Miller, le commissaire à lâenvironnement de lâOntario, dans son rapport annuel de 200......
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Le plan du gouvernement ne sauvera pas le caribou des bois
Published Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:44:04 EST Read More
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Le plan du gouvernement ne sauvera pas le caribou des bois
Toronto, le 22 septembre 2010 â « Le caribou des bois de l'Ontario pourrait disparaître de la province », signale M. Gord Miller, le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario, dans son rapport annuel de 2009-2010 publié aujourdâhui.
« Le plan de protection du gouvernement n......
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Le manque de surveillance sur les activités minières met en péril le Grand Nord
Published Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:39:35 EST Read More
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Le manque de surveillance sur les activités minières met en péril le Grand Nord
Toronto, le 22 septembre 2010 â Le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario dit que les entreprises d'exploitation minière utilisent le jalonnement des claims, lâexploration et les activités connexes pour circonvenir la promesse du gouvernement visant à ......
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Assainir les eaux usées ne suffit pas
Published Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:28:32 EST Read More
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Assainir les eaux usées ne suffit pas
Toronto, le 22 septembre 2010 â « Les systèmes municipaux d'assainissement des eaux usées empirent la pollution de nos Grands Lacs », signale M. Gord Miller, le commissaire à lâenvironnement de lâOntario. Dans son rapport annuel de 2009-2010 publié aujourdâhui, il dit quâil sâagit dâu......
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Sites d'enfouissement vieillissants : les pollueurs oubliés de l'Ontario
Published Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:25:34 EST Read More
Sites d'enfouissement vieillissants : les pollueurs oubliés de l'Ontario
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Toronto, le 22 septembre 2010 â « Le ministère de lâEnvironnement a perdu le compte des centaines de sites dâenfouissements vieillissants qui menacent la qualité de lâair et de lâeau en Ontario », indique M. Gord Miller, le commissaire à l'environnement de l......
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Le commissaire à l’environnement publie son rapport annuel de 2009-2010
Published Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:21:59 EST Read More
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Toronto, le 22 septembre 2010 â « Le gouvernement ne respecte pas ses promesses environnementales », dit M. Gord Miller, le commissaire à lâenvironnement de lâOntario. « Ce gouvernement sâenorgueillit, et avec raison, des progrès quâil a accomplis en adoptant une loi pour protéger lâenvironnement », précise M. Miller, « mais les geste......
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Province allows provincially significant wetlands to be drained
Published Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:09:28 EST Read More
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Province allows provincially significant wetlands to be drained
Toronto, 22 September 2010 â The Ontario government is failing to protect environmentally significant wetlands from agricultural drainage activities, says Ontarioâs Environmental Commissioner Gord Miller in his 2009/2010 annual report released today.
âWe found that landowners......
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More scrutiny needed for large natural gas plants
Published Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:04:22 EST Read More
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More scrutiny needed for large natural gas plants
Toronto, September 22, 2010 - The Ontario government must stop blocking tougher environmental scrutiny of large natural gas power plants, says Environmental Commissioner of Ontario Gord Miller in his 2009/2010 annual report released today.
"As we phase-out the use of coal, natural gas - includi......
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Loophole big enough to truck 160,000 tonnes of sand through
Published Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:58:47 EST Read More
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Loophole big enough to truck 160,000 tonnes of sand through
Toronto, 22 September 2010 â The Ontario government is ignoring the law, and allowing a sand pit to operate without a licence says Environmental Commissioner of Ontario Gord Miller in his 2009/2010 annual report released today.
âThe Ministry of Natural Resources is making some quest......
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Government’s plan will not save caribou
Published Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:53:58 EST Read More
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Governmentâs plan will not save caribou
Toronto, 22 September 2010 âOntarioâs woodland caribou are in danger of disappearing from this province, warns the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, Gord Miller in his 2009/2010 annual report released today.
âThe governmentâs conservation plan does little to reduce or eliminate the threats ......
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Lack of Mining Oversight Jeopardizes the Far North
Published Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:50:31 EST Read More
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Lack of Mining Oversight Jeopardizes the Far North
Toronto, 22 September 2010 â The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario says mining service companies are using claim staking, exploration, and related activities to circumvent the governmentâs promise to protect half the boreal forest in the Far North. In his 2009/2010 annual report released tod......
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Wanted: One billion more trees for southern Ontario
Published Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:46:07 EST Read More
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Wanted: One billion more trees for southern Ontario
Toronto, 22 September 2010 â The Ontario government needs to give more direction as to where, what and how many trees should be planted to restore our woodlands in Southern Ontario, says Ontario Environmental Commissioner Gord Miller in his 2009/2010 Annual Report released today.
âThere are ......
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Province’s air quality standards are not airtight
Published Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:41:17 EST Read More
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Provinceâs air quality standards are not airtight
Toronto, 22 September 2010 â A recent change to Ontarioâs air pollution regulation allows the government to exempt whole sectors of industry from tougher provincial air quality standards, says Gord Miller, the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario in his 2009/2010 annual report released today. ......
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Sewage Treatment – Not Good Enough
Published Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:37:02 EST Read More
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Sewage Treatment â Not Good Enough
Toronto, 22 September 2010 - Municipal wastewater systems are worsening the pollution of our Great Lakes, warns the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario. In his 2009/2010 annual report released today, Gord Miller says itâs a consequence of the rapidly growing population of southern Ontario, and the Ministry of......
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Ontario’s Forgotten Polluters: Aging Landfills
Published Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:28:10 EST Read More
For Immediate Release Aging Landfills: Ontarioâs Forgotten Polluters Toronto, 22 September 2010 â The Ministry of the Environment has lost track of hundreds of aging landfills that threaten Ontarioâs water and air quality, says the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario Gord Miller in his 2009/2010 annual report released today. âWithout proper protective measu...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario releases 2009/2010 Annual Report - Refining Conservation
Published Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:02:14 EST Read More
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Environmental Commissioner releases 2009/2010 Annual Report
Toronto, September 22 2010 â The government is failing to follow through on all of its environmental promises, says Environmental Commissioner Gord Miller. âThis government rightly prides itself on the progress it has made in passing legislation to protect the environment,â says Mille......
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Avante Smartbox™ technology installed in Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) lottery Dream Home
Published Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:30:57 EST Read More
Media Advisory The lucky winner of the Childrenâs Hospital of Eastern Ontarioâs lottery home will use the Smartboxx⢠to remotely control home energy costs. (Toronto, September 21st, 2010) Ontario based Avante Security Inc. (TSXV: ASY) (www.avantesecurity.com), creators of the Smartboxx⢠are happy to announce that they h...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release 2010 Annual Report - Redefining Conservation
Published Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:27:52 EST Read More
Media Advisory Media conference and webcast on September 22, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. (September 16, 2010, Toronto) The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, Gord Miller, will release his 2009/2010 Annual Report at September 22nd, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Copies of the report, Redefining Conservation, will be available an hour earlier at ...... Click here to read this release
Le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario publiera son rapport annuel de 2009-2010
Published Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:18:43 EST Read More
Le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario publiera son rapport annuel de 2009-2010 Toronto, le 16 septembre 2010 â M. Gord Miller, le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario, publiera son rapport annuel de 2009-2010 à 10 h le 22 septembre 2010. Les exemplaires du rapport intitulé Redéfinir la conservation pourront être consultés en ligne une heure avant le lancemen...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release 2010 Annual Report
Published Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:12:22 EST Read More
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release 2010 Annual Report Toronto, Thursday September 16 , 2010 â The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, Gord Miller, will release his 2009/2010 Annual Report at 10:00 am on September 22nd, 2010. Copies of the report, Redefining Conservation, will be available an hour earlier on-line at www.eco.on.ca, or at the Legislative Press Gall...... Click here to read this release
News Article - Things to consider about solar rooftop installations
Published Wed, 15 Sep 2010 16:04:57 EST Read More
To the Editor: This is the text of a speech delivered Wednesday, September 15, at BOMEX 2010, by Oleg Popovsky and Bryan Bentrott. Editors and reporters are welcome to publish excerpts of the speech, free of charge, so long as the source is cited. For more information, please contact Angie Forster at 647.258.9077 or aforster@sunedison.com. I want to thank all of you for coming ...... Click here to read this release
Avante Security Inc and Calico Energy Services Inc partner to deploy the Smartboxx
Published Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:20:02 EST Read More
Media Advisory Avante Security Inc and Calico Energy Services Inc partner to deploy the Smartboxxâ¢, an Innovative Energy Management Solution in Ground-Breaking OPA Study in Ontario OPA study to test energy management solution with Toronto Hydro, Hydro One (Owen Sound), Cambridge and North Dumfries Hydro, Kitchener Wilmot Hydro, and Waterloo North Hydro (Toronto, S...... Click here to read this release
SunEdison Awarded Solar Rooftop Projects for GE Capital Real Estate
Published Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:17:54 EST Read More
SunEdison Awarded 2.2 Megawatts of Solar Rooftop Projects for GE Capital Real Estate Ontario Feed-in Tariff projects to begin construction fall 2010 TORONTO, ONTARIO (September 15, 2010) - SunEdison, a leading worldwide solar energy services provider and subsidiary of MEMC Electronic Materials (NYSE: WFR), announced today it has executed an agreement to develop 15 industrial ro...... Click here to read this release
City of Toronto Mayoral Debate: Come see and hear the top contenders for yourself!
Published Tue, 14 Sep 2010 10:51:04 EST Read More
City of Toronto Mayoral Debate: Come see and hear the top contenders for yourself! What happens at Toronto City Hall has an impact on building owners, property managers and tenants alike, both within the city and the greater Toronto region. Come out to BOMA Toronto's mayoral debate and find out what the candidates have planned for our city WHEN: Thursday, September 16, 201...... Click here to read this release
Corporate Knights launches its new website
Published Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:24:33 EST Read More
Attention: News/Business Reporters and Assignment Editors Corporate Knights launches its new website (Toronto, Ontario, September 13, 2010) Corporate Knights, the magazine for clean capitalism, has launched a brand-new website that optimizes the user experience. The siteâs content has been reorganized to make browsing more intuitive and fun, with related content being grouped to...... Click here to read this release
GreenSaver brings province-wide Rebate Road Show to London
Published Fri, 3 Sep 2010 13:39:08 EST Read More
Media AdvisoryM Attn: Community, Environment, Business, Real Estate Editors and Reporters Energy efficiency retrofit incentives for owners and managers of businesses, large buildings and multi-family residential units GreenSaver will be bringing their energy conservation expertise to London. The Rebate Road Show stops at London's Best Western Lamplighter Inn and Conf...... Click here to read this release
GreenSaver brings province-wide Rebate Road Show to Ottawa
Published Fri, 3 Sep 2010 13:36:13 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Community, Environment, Business, Real Estate Editors and Reporters GreenSaver brings province-wide Rebate Road Show to Ottawa Energy efficiency retrofit incentives for owners of businesses, large buildings and multi-family residential units GreenSaver will be bringing their energy conservation expertise to Ottawa. The Rebate Road Show stops at Ot...... Click here to read this release
GreenSaver brings province-wide Rebate Road Show to Kingston
Published Thu, 2 Sep 2010 09:53:27 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Community, Environment, Business, Real Estate Editors and Reporters GreenSaver brings province-wide Rebate Road Show to Kingston GreenSaver will be bringing their energy conservation expertise to Kingston this fall. The Rebate Road Show stops at Kingstonâs Portsmouth Olympic Harbour to showcase Ontarioâs Multi-Family Energy Efficiency (MEER), F...... Click here to read this release
Rogers Centre hits home run with energy conservation
Published Wed, 1 Sep 2010 10:20:34 EST Read More
Rogers Centre hits home run with energy conservation BOMA Toronto helps sports complex achieve energy reduction (Toronto, September 01, 2010) The Rogers Centre, located in Toronto, is one of the worldâs premier entertainment and sports complexes. Its trademark retractable roof, Canadaâs climate and the wide range of events hosted there (including baseball games, motocross an...... Click here to read this release
GreenSaver, in partnership with Burlington Hydro, brings province-wide Rebate Road Show to Burlington
Published Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:57:05 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Community, Environment, Business, Real Estate Editors and Reporters GreenSaver, in partnership with Burlington Hydro, brings province-wide Rebate Road Show to Burlington GreenSaverâs Rebate Road Show will stop in Burlington on Thursday, September 2nd to showcase the Multi-Family Energy Efficiency (MEER), Feed-in Tariff (FIT) and Electricity Retrofit In...... Click here to read this release
Fish farms operating without valid Crown Land tenures
Published Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:17:01 EST Read More
Fish farms operating without valid Crown Land tenures Biologist applies for expired salmon feedlot licenses (August 23, 2010, Broughton Archipelago) Salmon Feedlots in the Broughton Archipelago are operating on Crown Land tenures that have been expired for years. This week biologist Alexandra Morton has applied for these licences to return them to their natural state to grow wild fis...... Click here to read this release
Corporate Knights urges corporate Canada to match the valour of Haitian effort to Pakistan
Published Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:10:46 EST Read More
Corporate Knights urges corporate Canada to match the valour of Haitian effort to Pakistan TORONTO, Aug. 19 - As devastating floods plunge Pakistan into what the UN has rated the greatest humanitarian crisis in recent history, Corporate Knights calls on corporate Canada to match the valour demonstrated in the aftermath of the Haitian earthquake, when 25 companies collectively gave over $...... Click here to read this release
Federal Government scores a B+ on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:10:11 EST Read More
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases its 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card Federal Government is Awarded a B+ (Ottawa, August 19, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card in Edmonton, Alberta today. The Report Card evaluates the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on their energ...... Click here to read this release
Newfoundland and Labrador score a C- on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:07:17 EST Read More
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases its 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card Newfoundland and Labrador are Awarded a C- (St. Johns, August 19, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card in Edmonton, Alberta today. The Report Card evaluates the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on ...... Click here to read this release
Quebec scores an A+ on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:03:58 EST Read More
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases its 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card Quebec is Awarded an A+ (Quebec City, August 19, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card in Edmonton, Alberta today. The Report Card evaluates the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on their energy effi...... Click here to read this release
Ontario scores an A+ on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:01:09 EST Read More
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases its 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card Ontario is Awarded an A+ (Toronto, August 19, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card in Edmonton, Alberta today. The Report Card evaluates the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on their energy efficie...... Click here to read this release
Yukon scores a B on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:58:09 EST Read More
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases its 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card Yukon Territory is Awarded a B (Whitehorse, August 19, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card in Edmonton, Alberta today. The Report Card evaluates the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on their energy efficiency p...... Click here to read this release
Saskatchewan scores a B- on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:55:09 EST Read More
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases its 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card Saskatchewan is Awarded a B- (Regina, August 19, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card in Edmonton, Alberta today. The Report Card evaluates the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on their energy effi...... Click here to read this release
Prince Edward Island scores a B on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:51:33 EST Read More
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases its 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card Prince Edward Island is Awarded a B (Charlottetown, August 19, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card in Edmonton, Alberta today. The Report Card evaluates the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on the...... Click here to read this release
Northwest Territories scores a C on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:48:30 EST Read More
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases its 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card Northwest Territories is Awarded a C (Yellowknife, August 19, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card in Edmonton, Alberta today. The Report Card evaluates the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on thei...... Click here to read this release
Nunavut scores a B on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:44:41 EST Read More
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases its 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card Nunavut is Awarded a B (Iqaluit, August 19, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card in Edmonton, Alberta today. The Report Card evaluates the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on their energy efficienc...... Click here to read this release
Nova Scotia scores a B+ on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:41:32 EST Read More
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases its 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card Nova Scotia is Awarded a B+ (Halifax, August 19, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card in Edmonton, Alberta today. The Report Card evaluates the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on their energy effi...... Click here to read this release
New Brunswick scores a B+ on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:38:36 EST Read More
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases its 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card New Brunswick is Awarded a B+ (Fredericton, August 19, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card in Edmonton, Alberta today. The Report Card evaluates the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on their energ...... Click here to read this release
Manitoba scores A+ on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:35:11 EST Read More
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases its 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card Manitoba is Awarded an A+ (Winnipeg, August 19, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card in Edmonton, Alberta today. The Report Card evaluates the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on their energy effic...... Click here to read this release
British Columbia scores an A on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:32:03 EST Read More
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases its 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card British Columbia is Awarded an A (Victoria, August 19, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card in Edmonton, Alberta today. The Report Card evaluates the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on their energ...... Click here to read this release
Alberta scores B+ on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:27:08 EST Read More
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases its 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card Alberta is Awarded a B+ (Edmonton, August 19, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card in Edmonton, Alberta today. The Report Card evaluates the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on their energy efficie...... Click here to read this release
News Article - Weather or Climate change?
Published Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:30:10 EST Read More
To the Editor: This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world, and Ms. Jackie Campbell. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe and Ms. Campbell are cited as the authors. Dr. Saxe can be contacted at (416) 962 5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more ...... Click here to read this release
Gloom lifted on solar prices: OPA listens and responds to applicants with its decision on the microFIT rate
Published Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:03:20 EST Read More
Gloom lifted on solar prices: OPA listens and responds to applicants with its decision on the microFIT rate On August 13th, the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) released its much anticipated decision on the proposed price cut to Ontario's renewable energy feed-in tariff ("microFIT") for ground-mounted solar installations that are less than 10 kilowatts (kW) in capacity. The new rate will...... Click here to read this release
Brampton Multi-Family buildings earn almost $100,000 in rebates for making residences more energy efficient
Published Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:45:43 EST Read More
Media Release Brampton Multi-Family buildings earn almost $100,000 in rebates for making residences more energy efficient (Brampton, August 12, 2010) As part the Brampton stop on the province-wide Rebate Road ShowTM, bcIMC Realty Corp. was presented with a rebate cheque for $99,200. The money, provided by the Ontario Power Authorityâs (OPA) Multi-Family Energy Efficiency R...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto's Conservation and Demand Management Program benefits from internationally trained talent
Published Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:40:31 EST Read More
BOMA Toronto's Conservation and Demand Management Program benefits from internationally trained talent Latest hire found through Toronto and Region Conservation's Mentoring to Placement (M2P) for Environmental Professionals Program (Toronto, August 12, 2010) The Building Owners and Managers Association of the Greater Toronto Area (BOMA Toronto) Conservation and Demand Manageme...... Click here to read this release
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance releases bi-annual energy efficiency report card
Published Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:39:16 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Environment, Government, Local Reporters and Editors Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance releases bi-annual energy efficiency report card The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) will release the findings of their bi-annual energy efficiency report card in Edmonton, Alberta on Tuesday, August 19th. CEEA's report card evaluates federal, provincial ...... Click here to read this release
Ten tips for an energy-efficient summer
Published Wed, 4 Aug 2010 14:21:52 EST Read More
Ten tips for an energy-efficient summer The second heat wave of 2010 has hit. As the temperature soars into the high 30âs, so does the temptation to crank that air conditioning. Unfortunately, air conditioners use a lot of energy, which is hard on the environment and your wallet. According to the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), the twenty top days for electricity use...... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunity - Toronto businesses keeping cool during the heat wave
Published Wed, 4 Aug 2010 13:00:39 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity Toronto businesses keeping cool during the heat wave -teams on the street today in Corso Italia (St. Clair and Dufferin) and Korea Town (Christie and Bloor) As Toronto sizzles through another heat wave, businesses are turning up the air conditioning to keep their employees and customers comfortable. The Conservation Council of Ontario (CCO) is reminding business ...... Click here to read this release
SunEdison Awarded Solar PV Projects for CanFirst Capital Management
Published Tue, 3 Aug 2010 16:49:15 EST Read More
SunEdison Awarded Solar PV Projects for CanFirst Capital Management Roof-top FIT projects to be completed by spring 2011 TORONTO, ONTARIO (August 3, 2010) - SunEdison, a division of MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. (NYSE: WFR), announced today that it will develop and build industrial and retail roof-top solar photovoltaic (PV) projects for CanFirst Capital Management, a private...... Click here to read this release
Brampton apartment building earns $66,400 for conservation upgrades
Published Tue, 3 Aug 2010 16:24:53 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Community, Environment, Business, Real Estate Editors and Reporters Brampton apartment building earns $66,400 for conservation upgrades - highest single rebate to date in province-wide multi-residential program Brampton based Vertica Resident Services and GWL Realty Advisors will be presented with a cheque for $66,400 in rebates for reducing their electr...... Click here to read this release
Retailers close doors to conserve electricity related to air conditioning
Published Tue, 3 Aug 2010 13:35:07 EST Read More
Retailers close doors to conserve electricity related to air conditioning (Toronto, August 3, 2010) Doors Closed, the Conservation Council of Ontario's campaign to stop air-conditioned sidewalks, is back. Street teams are being deployed around Toronto again this week to hand out posters and to encourage business owners to save electricity. The message is clear: Ontarians don't like ...... Click here to read this release
Top wind and solar experts to speak at Ontario Feed-in Tariff Supply Chain Forum
Published Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:01:11 EST Read More
Top wind and solar experts to speak at Ontario Feed-in Tariff Supply Chain Forum Event focuses on building renewable energy supply chains in Ontario Toronto â July 30, 2010 â Over 50 renewable energy experts are confirmed to speak at the upcoming Ontario Feed-in Tariff Supply Chain Forum, taking place October 5-6 in Toronto. This industry critical event will bring togethe...... Click here to read this release
LA CONTROVERSE SUR LES " ÉCO-DROITS " NE DOIT PAS METTRE EN PÉRIL LE PROGRAMME DES DÉCHETS DANGEREUX DIT LE COMMISSAIRE À L'ENVIRONNEMENT DE L'ONTARIO
Published Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:58:32 EST Read More
LA CONTROVERSE SUR LES " ÃCO-DROITS " NE DOIT PAS METTRE EN PÃRIL LE PROGRAMME DES DÃCHETS DANGEREUX DIT LE COMMISSAIRE à L'ENVIRONNEMENT DE L'ONTARIO (Toronto) M. Gord Miller, le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario, indique dans son rapport spécial publié aujourd'hui que le plan de gestion des déchets dangereux de l'Ontario représente un pas dans la bonne direction et qu...... Click here to read this release
"ECO FEE" CONTROVERSY MUST NOT JEOPARDIZE HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM: ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSIONER
Published Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:49:29 EST Read More
"ECO FEE" CONTROVERSY MUST NOT JEOPARDIZE HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM: ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSIONER (July 27, 2010 - Toronto) Ontario's program for managing hazardous waste is an important step in the right direction and should not be scrapped, says Environmental Commissioner Gord Miller in his Special Report, released today. The report notes, however, that the program is not perfect, and offe...... Click here to read this release
SunEdison to Host Public Meeting for Ingleside Solar Farm Project
Published Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:28:18 EST Read More
Media Advisory SunEdison to Host Public Meeting for Ingleside Solar Farm Project On Tuesday, July 27, SunEdison, a subsidiary of MEMC Electronic Materials will host a public open house regarding the SunE Rutley Solar Farm, a 10 MW solar project planned for Ingleside, Ontario. The meeting will provide information about the proposal. SunEdison welcomes public comments. De...... Click here to read this release
Power to the People!
Published Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:23:08 EST Read More
Media Advisory Find out HOW at the Community Power Conference 2010 The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) is hosting its second annual Community Power Conference this November. The event is Ontarioâs single largest annual gathering of Community Power producers, proponents and supporters. Together with the Power Networking Centre trade show, the conference attracts ...... Click here to read this release
Le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario publiera un rapport spécial sur les éco-droits.
Published Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:56:02 EST Read More
Avis aux médias : à lâattention des médias, des rédacteurs en environnement et des agents des affectations Le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario publiera un rapport spécial sur les éco-droits. (Toronto, Ont.) En réponse à la récente controverse sur les « éco-droits », M. Gord Miller, le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario, publiera un rappo...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release Special Report on Eco Fees
Published Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:49:12 EST Read More
Media Advisory: Attention News/Environment/Assignment Editors Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release Special Report on Eco Fees (Toronto, ON) In response to the recent controversy over âeco feesâ, the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, Gord Miller, will issue a Special Report on Ontarioâs Plan for Municipal Hazardous or Special Waste. What:...... Click here to read this release
Le secteur ontarien de l’énergie solaire souffre des incertitudes liées au micro-programme de TRG, prévient le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario
Published Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:26:46 EST Read More
Pour publication immédiate Le secteur ontarien de lâénergie solaire souffre des incertitudes liées au micro-programme de TRG, prévient le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario "L'Office de l'électricité de l'Ontario (OEO) doit divulguer en entier les hypothèses financières dont il dispose pour justifier les coupures du micro-programme de tarif de rachat g...... Click here to read this release
Ontario’s solar sector being harmed by uncertainty around microFIT, warns Environmental Commissioner of Ontario
Published Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:41:51 EST Read More
For immediate release Ontarioâs solar sector being harmed by uncertainty around microFIT, warns Environmental Commissioner of Ontario The Ontario Power Authority (OPA) must fully disclose the financial assumptions it used to justify the price cut to Ontarioâs renewable energy feed-in tariff ("microFIT") program, says Gord Miller, the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario....... Click here to read this release
Freedom Of Information requests - important, but not always easy
Published Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:02:06 EST Read More
To the Editor: This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe and Jackie Campbell are cited as the authors. Dr. Saxe can be contacted at (416) 962 5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more information, visit h...... Click here to read this release
SunEdison Teams Up with Ontario Auto Parts Manufacturer to Produce Solar Equipment
Published Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:57:02 EST Read More
SunEdison Teams Up with Ontario Auto Parts Manufacturer to Produce Solar Equipment Retooled plant creates jobs in green industry TORONTO, ONTARIO (July 13, 2010) - SunEdison, a division of MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. (NYSE: WFR), today announced its plans to produce racking equipment for its Canadian solar projects with Samco Solar, A Division of Samco Machinery Ltd., a Sca...... Click here to read this release
GREENSAVER BECOMES FIRST AND ONLY ENERGY AUDIT PROVIDER TO OFFER AIR MILES REWARD MILES
Published Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:54:43 EST Read More
GREENSAVER BECOMES FIRST AND ONLY ENERGY AUDIT PROVIDER TO OFFER AIR MILES REWARD MILES New partnership will encourage energy efficiency across Ontario TORONTO â July 12, 2010 â GreenSaver, Canadaâs oldest not-for-profit organization dedicated to energy efficiency, announces an exclusive partnership with Canadaâs premiere coalition loyalty program, the AIR MILES Reward...... Click here to read this release
Ten tips for an energy-efficient summer
Published Thu, 8 Jul 2010 17:03:13 EST Read More
Ten tips for an energy-efficient summer The first heat wave of 2010 has hit. As the temperature soars into the high 30âs, so does the temptation to crank that air conditioning. Unfortunately, air conditioners use a lot of energy, which is hard on the environment and your wallet. According to the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), the twenty top days for electricity use ...... Click here to read this release
NAIMA Canada/Consumers Council of Canada Report on Energy Efficient Homes
Published Thu, 8 Jul 2010 16:53:36 EST Read More
Full text of NAIMA Canada/Consumers Council of Canada Report on Energy Efficient Homes....... Click here to read this release
Alberta government stalls in development of more energy efficient building code
Published Thu, 8 Jul 2010 10:59:50 EST Read More
Alberta government stalls in development of more energy efficient building code A study commissioned by NAIMA Canada and the Consumer Council of Canada (CCC) has found that the more energy efficient a house is, the more affordable it is. The costing analysis for upgrades of EnerGuide 80 homes in Alberta concluded that the total incremental renovation cost was approximately $6,000. Whe...... Click here to read this release
Opinion Piece: Salmon Aquaculture – The Real Opportunity
Published Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:17:59 EST Read More
To the Editor: This is an opinon piece by Eric Hobson of the SOS Marine Conservation Foundation. It is available for free use so long as Mr. Hobson is credited as the author. Salmon Aquaculture â The Real Opportunity With a growing human population and overfished oceans, there is an ever-increasing global demand for aquaculture products like farmed salmon. In re...... Click here to read this release
SunEdison to Develop Solar PV Program for LaSalle in Ontario
Published Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:32:07 EST Read More
SunEdison to Develop Solar PV Program for LaSalle in Ontario Construction to begin on roof-top systems late summer 2010 TORONTO, ONTARIO (June 22, 2010) - SunEdison, a division of MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. (NYSE: WFR), announced today that it will develop and build industrial and retail roof-top solar photovoltaic (PV) projects for LaSalle Investment Management, a leading ...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner to visit Niagara-on-the-Lake
Published Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:58:14 EST Read More
Environmental Commissioner to visit Niagara-on-the-Lake (Toronto, ON, June 22, 2010) The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, Gord Miller, will visit a local piece of one of Canada's most unique biodiversity spots this week. He is in Niagara with his multi-stakeholder advisory committee but they will take time out from business meetings for visits to environmental features and initiat...... Click here to read this release
Mountain Equipment Co-op Tops Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada list for 2010
Published Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:42:32 EST Read More
Attention: News/Business Reporters and Assignment Editors Mountain Equipment Co-op Tops Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada list for 2010 (Toronto, Ontario, June 21, 2010) Corporate Knights has released the 9th Annual Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada, the definitive annual list of Canada's top corporate citizens. This year, the ranking was enhanced with a transparent assess...... Click here to read this release
Maurice Strong, Galen G Weston, Mayor Miller, Elizabeth May to speak at pre-G-20 sustainability summit
Published Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:52:05 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attention: Business/environment/general editors Maurice Strong, Galen. G Weston, Mayor Miller, Elizabeth May to speak at pre-G-20 sustainability summit TORONTO, Monday, June 21, 2010 - Corporate Knights and the International Institute for Sustainable Development will host Our Common Future 2.0 on Monday at the Design Exchange. It will be chaired by Maurice Stro...... Click here to read this release
SunEdison Acquires Two Solar PV Projects From TransAlta
Published Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:32:57 EST Read More
SunEdison Acquires Two Solar PV Projects From TransAlta 10 megawatt solar farm to be deployed first TORONTO, June 16 -- SunEdison, a division of MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. (NYSE: WFR), today announced its purchase of two ground-mount solar photovoltaic (PV) development projects in Ontario from TransAlta, Canada's largest publicly traded generator and marketer of electricity ...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Ministry of Energy and GreenSaver welcome 200th applicant to MEER Program
Published Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:11:29 EST Read More
Media Release Ontario Ministry of Energy and GreenSaver welcome 200th applicant to MEER Program Ottawa building gets $36,800 in energy efficiency rebates (Ottawa, Wednesday June 16, 2010) GreenSaver is excited to announce the 200th applicant to its Multifamily Energy Efficiency Rebates (MEER) initiative: Queen Elizabeth Towers owned and managed by Carleton Condominiu...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Ministry of Energy and GreenSaver welcome 200th applicant to MEER Program
Published Mon, 14 Jun 2010 09:41:44 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Community, Environment, Business, Real Estate Editors and Reporters Ontario Ministry of Energy and GreenSaver welcome 200th applicant to MEER Program GreenSaver will celebrate the 200th application to its Multifamily Energy Efficiency Rebates (MEER) program on June 16th in Ottawa. The program, which is funded by the Ontario Power Authority, provides over ...... Click here to read this release
Clean Air and Climate Change Summit moves from words to actions
Published Tue, 1 Jun 2010 09:47:31 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Environment, Community, Political Reporters and Editors Clean Air and Climate Change Summit moves from words to actions The Clean Air Partnership and the GTA Clean Air Council will host the 2010 Clean Air and Climate Change Summit on Wednesday, June 2, 2010. The event will celebrate member jurisdictions that have been leaders in implementing action targ...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Nature's First Annual Youth Summit for Biodiversity with Guest Speaker Dr. Roberta Bondar June 4-6, 2010
Published Mon, 31 May 2010 12:07:08 EST Read More
MEDIA ALERT Attn: Environment, Wildlife, Conservation Reporters and Editors Ontario Nature's First Annual Youth Summit for Biodiversity with Guest Speaker Dr. Roberta Bondar June 4-6, 2010 Schomberg, Ontario - Celebrate the rich diversity of all the life forms on our planet at Ontario Nature's first annual Youth Summit for Biodiversity - a unique 3-day event taking place at Camp Ceda...... Click here to read this release
Ontario needs to broaden its climate change policy reach
Published Mon, 31 May 2010 10:20:05 EST Read More
Ontario needs to broaden its climate change policy reach Toronto, May 31, 2010 - The Ontario government will need to expand its climate change policy agenda if it hopes to have any chance of reaching its short- and medium-term greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets. This is one conclusion in a report released today by Environmental Commissioner of Ontario Gord Miller. The report, entitl...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Nature honours conservation heroes
Published Mon, 31 May 2010 09:51:20 EST Read More
Ontario Nature honours conservation heroes Algonquin to Adirondacks Conservation Association, Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, Cootes to Escarpment Parks System and residents of Burnt River, McGregor, Chelesea, Port Rowan and Lansdowne have been recognized for leadership in conservation and the protection of nature. (SARNIA, ONTARIO, May 31, 2010) - This ...... Click here to read this release
Publication du Rapport annuel sur les progrès liés aux gaz à effet de serre du commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario
Published Wed, 26 May 2010 11:23:39 EST Read More
Avis aux médias Attn : Rédacteurs et journalistes dans les domaines de l'environnement, du transport, de l'énergie renouvelable et de la politique Publication du Rapport annuel sur les progrès liés aux gaz à effet de serre du commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario Le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario, M. Gord Miller, publiera son Rapport annuel sur les pro...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release Annual Greenhouse Gas Progress Report
Published Wed, 26 May 2010 11:21:31 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Environment, Transportation, Renewable Energy, Political Reporters and Editors Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release Annual Greenhouse Gas Progress Report Ontarioâs Environmental Commissioner, Gord Miller, will release his annual Greenhouse Gas Progress Report on Monday, May 31. Entitled Broadening Ontarioâs Climate Change Policy Agend...... Click here to read this release
Gord Miller appointed to third term as Ontario's Environmental Commissioner
Published Tue, 25 May 2010 09:32:34 EST Read More
Media Release Gord Miller appointed to third term as Ontario's Environmental Commissioner (Toronto, May 25, 2010) Gord Miller has been appointed to his third term as Environmental Commissioner of Ontario. The Environmental Commissioner is an independent officer appointed by the Legislative Assembly charged with overseeing the implementation of the Environmental Bill of R...... Click here to read this release
News Article: PCB in my fish oil?
Published Mon, 17 May 2010 11:22:45 EST Read More
To the Editor: This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe and Jackie Campbell. Dr. Saxe is one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe and Ms. Campbell are cited as the authors. Dr. Saxe can be contacted at (416) 962 5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. ...... Click here to read this release
Hugh Garner Co-op celebrates completion of Green Roof Phase Two
Published Mon, 17 May 2010 09:35:04 EST Read More
Media Advisory Hugh Garner Co-op celebrates completion of Green Roof Phase Two The Hugh Garner Co-operative building has completed Phase Two of its green roof. The Co-op is installing Canada's largest residential green roof with help, and will celebrate with a ribbon-cutting on May 26. There will be opportunities to view and photograph the green roof. Deputy Mayor Joe Pantal...... Click here to read this release
Federal Government Silent on Biodiversity Treaty Negotiations
Published Mon, 10 May 2010 10:02:17 EST Read More
For Immediate Release Federal Government Silent on Biodiversity Treaty Negotiations (May 10, 2010) Ottawa isn't talking as negotiations begin today in Nairobi among the parties to the global biodiversity treaty. In the wake of the failure of countries to stop the disintegration of ecosystems, substantive targets have been proposed for national governments to adopt . The feder...... Click here to read this release
Get Out Migration Update for Saturday, May 8, 2010
Published Fri, 7 May 2010 16:02:38 EST Read More
Media Advisory-Get Out Migration Update for Saturday May 8th Victoria - The End of the Line for Wild Salmon? First Nations, fishermen, wilderness tourism businesses, schoolchildren, coastal communities, MLAs and MPs are all walking beside Alexandra Morton into Victoria today for the final leg of the 480 km Get Out Migration. The final 30km of Salmon Are Sacred's migration ...... Click here to read this release
Land-based closed containment salmon aquaculture report released
Published Thu, 6 May 2010 09:35:11 EST Read More
Land-based closed containment salmon aquaculture report released (Port McNeill; British Columbia; May 6th, 2010) The SOS Marine Conservation Foundation (SOS Foundation) has released a technology report concluding that land-based closed containment salmon aquaculture is technically and economically feasible. The Report, entitled "Technologies for Viable Salmon Aquaculture", has been...... Click here to read this release
Ford's Recycle Your Ride Recycles Responsibly
Published Thu, 6 May 2010 09:31:14 EST Read More
Ford's Recycle Your Ride Recycles Responsibly Ford rebate program ensures recovered vehicles recycled to highest environmental standards (London, Ontario May 6, 2010) - Ford's new Recycle Your Ride vehicle retirement program provides consumers an incentive to switch to new Ford vehicles but also ensures that the used vehicles they return through the rebate program are recycled ...... Click here to read this release
Energy Conservation - The Opportunities in a Large and Unfinished Agenda
Published Mon, 3 May 2010 10:49:17 EST Read More
For Immediate Release Energy Conservation - The Opportunities in a Large and Unfinished Agenda Queens's Park, May 3, 2010 - Ontario needs a comprehensive energy conservation strategy developed with public participation, to guide energy conservation activity and measure progress. This is one of the conclusions in ...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to report on province's energy conservation performance
Published Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:07:51 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Local, Environmental, Energy and Political Reporters and Editors Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to report on province's energy conservation performance Environmental Commissioner releases Annual Energy Conservation Progress Report Volume One - an analysis of progress on energy conservation activities in the province. WHEN: Monday, May...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto hosts information workshop on Conservation and Demand Management program
Published Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:10:40 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Real Estate Owners & Tenants, Business, Environment, Energy, Conservation Reporters and Editors YOU'RE INVITED IN NORTH YORK! Energy Conservation is Good Business! BOMA Toronto Conservation Demand Management Workshop Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Toronto will host an Energy Conservation Workshop in North York outlining the deta...... Click here to read this release
Walking on the Wild Side with Alexandra Morton - Schedule April 26 to May 8, 2010
Published Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:26:29 EST Read More
Media Advisory: From Salmon Are Sacred, 26th April 2010 - British Columbia, Canada Walking on the Wild Side with Alexandra Morton - Schedule April 26 to May 8, 2010 All roads and rivers lead to Victoria for the final leg of THE GET OUT MIGRATION to support wild salmon. The campaign will culminate on May 8 with a Rally on the steps of the BC Legislature with Fin Donnelly MP, Grand Chie...... Click here to read this release
OAK RIDGES MORAINE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO CHAMPION THE MORAINE
Published Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:01:15 EST Read More
The Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation is approaching an important milestone. With a new and recently approved strategic plan, the Foundation will see the co-ordination of data collection for the 2015 Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Review and continue its environmental activities to support the preservation, protection and restoration of the Oak Ridges Moraine. The Oak Ridges Moraine is on...... Click here to read this release
SunEdison to Develop Solar PV Program for Remington in Ontario
Published Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:49:47 EST Read More
SunEdison to Develop Solar PV Program for Remington in Ontario TORONTO, ONTARIO (April 26, 2010) - SunEdison, a division of MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. (NYSE: WFR), announced today that it will be developing and constructing up to fourteen (14) roof-top solar photovoltaic (PV) projects with capacity totaling up to 3 Megawatts (MW) for The Remington Group, one of the leading real esta...... Click here to read this release
Climate Change Awareness Act : Bill 6
Published Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:53:19 EST Read More
Media Advisory Climate Change Awareness Act : Bill 6 Ottawa-Orléans MPP Phil McNeely will convene a media conference regarding Bill 6, the Climate Change Awareness Act. Date: Wednesday , April 21, 2010 Time: 3:00 p.m. Location: Queenâs Park Media Studio â Ontario Legislature â Main Floor West Background ⢠...... Click here to read this release
Building Owners and Managers Association of Toronto celebrates conservation success on Earth Day
Published Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:30:34 EST Read More
Greening business and commercial space in Toronto - a Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) Earth Day Backgrounder (Toronto, April 21, 2010) BOMA Toronto's Conservation and Demand Management (CDM) Program's incentive initiative has substantial incentive dollars in 'green' capital available to commercial building owners, operators and tenants for electricity conservation retrofi...... Click here to read this release
EcoStay celebrates Fort McMurray's greenest hotels with Earth Day promotion
Published Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:05:08 EST Read More
Media Release Attn: Community, Hospitality, Environment and Business Reporters and Editors EcoStay celebrates Fort McMurray's greenest hotels with Earth Day promotion EcoStay is proud to announce that nine Fort McMurray Hotels have joined the Alberta Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) endorsed EcoStay program. The AHLA has partnered with EcoStay to deliver the carbon captu...... Click here to read this release
What's toxic in consumer products? A law we should have
Published Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:57:55 EST Read More
To the Editor: This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world, and Jackie Campbell. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe and Ms. Campbell are cited as the authors. Dr. Saxe can be contacted at (416) 962 5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more in...... Click here to read this release
Canada's First Natural Gas Vocational Trucks at Truck World
Published Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:08:33 EST Read More
Canada's First Natural Gas Vocational Trucks at Truck World Low emission work trucks reduce carbon by up to 20% (TORONTO, ON, April 15, 2010) - Canada's first low emission natural gas vocational trucks are on display this week at Truck World 2010 at the Toronto International Centre. The two trucks are the first of five natural gas trucks to receive funding through the Province ...... Click here to read this release
School children visit First Light I Solar Park to kick off Earth Week
Published Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:55:29 EST Read More
Media Release School children visit First Light I Solar Park to kick off Earth Week STONE MILLS/NAPANEE, ONTARIO (April 15, 2010) - As part of their curriculum leading up to Earth Week, students from two Limestone District public schools in the Stone Mills and Napanee area visited the 9.1 MW First Light I Solar Park today. Students learned first-hand how solar photovoltaic (P...... Click here to read this release
GreenSaver presents inaugural award to graduate student in the University of Toronto's Centre for Environment
Published Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:13:43 EST Read More
Media Advisory GreenSaver presents inaugural award to graduate student in the University of Toronto's Centre for Environment A graduate student in the Environmental Studies collaborative program at the Centre for Environment will receive the inaugural GreenSaver Alastair Fairweather Memorial Award from GreenSaver and the University of Toronto on Earth Day 2010. The award was e...... Click here to read this release
Important “Certification” step in BC First Nations Class-Action law suit to save Broughton Archipelago wild salmon begins today in Supreme Court of British Columbia
Published Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:12:07 EST Read More
Important âCertificationâ step in BC First Nations Class-Action law suit to save Broughton Archipelago wild salmon begins today in Supreme Court of British Columbia (Vancouver, April 13, 2010) A Certification Hearing, a critical stage in the advancement of the Kwicksutaineuk/Ah-Kwa-Mish First Nation's (KAFN) class-action law suit against the British Columbia Government for devastatio...... Click here to read this release
Certification Hearing begins for First Nation Class-Action law suit against British Columbia Government to address negative impacts of salmon farming
Published Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:45:08 EST Read More
Certification Hearing begins for First Nation Class-Action law suit against British Columbia Government with the aim of addressing negative impacts of salmon farming WHO: Chief Bob Chamberlin, Kwicksutaineuk/Ah-Kwa-Mish First Nation (KAFN) & Chairman of the Musgamagw-Tsawataineuk Tribal Council (MTTC) accompanied by Hereditary Chiefs and Regional First Nation Leaders will attend t...... Click here to read this release
Keep the ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes Program Alive!
Published Fri, 9 Apr 2010 13:53:20 EST Read More
Keep the ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes Program Alive! Facebook group formed to extend federal home energy efficiency incentives (April 9, 2010, Toronto, Ontario) Canadians concerned about home energy efficiency are invited to join a Facebook group calling for the extension of ecoENERGY retrofit incentives. The Facebook group was formed almost immediately after the March 31 anno...... Click here to read this release
SunEdison Approved for FIT Project Development
Published Thu, 8 Apr 2010 15:46:28 EST Read More
Media Release SunEdison Approved for FIT Project Development SunEdison on track to build solar park near Ingleside in the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry; eight others in queue for approval this summer Toronto, Ontario (April 8, 2010) â SunEdison, a subsidiary of MEMC Electronic Materials (NYSE: WFR), is pleased to announce the approval of its Fee...... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunity - Environmental Commissioner of Ontario wants to hear your stories of energy conservation success and failure
Published Wed, 7 Apr 2010 15:21:15 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity Environmental Commissioner of Ontario wants to hear your stories of energy conservation success and failure Environmental Commissioner Gord Miller has launched a new, interactive website where Ontarians can submit their stories of barriers and incentives to conserving energy. The site is designed to foster dialogue and discussion around the significant issue of ...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario wants your stories about energy conservation successes and failures
Published Wed, 7 Apr 2010 14:12:40 EST Read More
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario wants your stories about energy conservation successes and failures New website invites feedback on barriers and incentives (Toronto, April 7, 2010) Gord Miller, Ontario's Environment Commissioner wants to learn more about the barriers and incentives you've experienced when conserving energy in Ontario. He's created a new website at www.o...... Click here to read this release
GreenSaver shocked by sudden cancellation of ecoEnergy Retrofit – Homes program
Published Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:21:05 EST Read More
Media Release GreenSaver shocked by sudden cancellation of ecoEnergy Retrofit â Homes program (Toronto, Ontario March 31, 2010) GreenSaver, a not-for-profit energy efficiency organization, is surprised that the Federal government has unexpectedly halted the ecoEnergy program funding. The initiative, scheduled to end on March 31, 2011, has announced they will stop receivi...... Click here to read this release
Government suspends Eco-Energy Rebate Program
Published Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:26:53 EST Read More
Government suspends Eco-Energy Rebate Program (Ottawa, March 31, 2010) The federal government has suspended the Eco-Energy Retrofit Homes Program. After identifying that the program would be available to March 2011, Ottawa announced today that it would no longer accept applications to book pre-retrofit evaluations as midnight on March 31, 2010. This means that anyone who has not a...... Click here to read this release
GreenSaver Celebrates Earth Hour by opening London office
Published Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:55:44 EST Read More
Media Release Attn: Community, Environment, Business, Real Estate Editors and Reporters Energy efficiency experts expand into SouthWestern Ontario (London, March 26, 2010) GreenSaver is expanding. The well-known not-for-profit energy efficiency organization has opened an office in London, which will act as a base for servicing SouthWestern Ontario. GreenS...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto Dims Lights for Earth Hour
Published Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:24:49 EST Read More
Media Release BOMA Toronto Dims Lights for Earth Hour (March 26, 2010, Toronto, Ontario) Saturday, March 27th marks the fourth annual Earth Hour. For 60 minutes, buildings all over Canada will dim their lights to show support for the need to conserve energy. This year the Building Owners and Managers Association of Greater Toronto (BOMA Toronto) is a proud local suppor...... Click here to read this release
Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Two Solar Parks Totalling 18 Megawatts in Ontario, Canada
Published Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:19:31 EST Read More
Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Two Solar Parks Totalling 18 Megawatts in Ontario, Canada NORFOLK COUNTY, ONTARIO (March 25, 2010) -A groundbreaking ceremony was held today to celebrate the launch of two solar PV (photovoltaic) parks totalling 18 MW of solar energy capacity in Norfolk County, Ontario-the first utility-scale projects of their kind to break ground in 2010. Parliamentary ...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto features Minister Duguid as special guest for Annual General Meeting and Energy Forum
Published Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:30:58 EST Read More
Media Advisory BOMA Toronto features Minister Duguid as special guest for Annual General Meeting and Energy Forum BOMA Toronto welcomes Ontario Minister of Energy and Infrastructure to speak at its annual general meeting (Toronto ON) The Building Owners and Managers Association of Greater Toronto Area (BOMA Toronto) will be hosting three events: the Energy & Environme...... Click here to read this release
Pharmaceutical giant GlaxSmithKline sees the LED light
Published Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:18:17 EST Read More
A bright - and energy efficient - idea Canadian manufacturer provides LED lighting to pharmaceutical giant (Toronto, March 23, 2010) A Welland-based manufacturer of energy efficient lights has filled a tall order. CRS Electronics has refitted the Mississauga office of GlaxoSmithKline Inc. (GSK), one of the world's leading research-based pharmaceutical, vaccine and healthcare...... Click here to read this release
GreenSaver brings non-profit energy audits and green jobs to London
Published Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:03:03 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Community, Environment, Business, Real Estate Editors and Reporters GreenSaver brings non-profit energy audits and green jobs to London GreenSaver will celebrate the opening of its London office with a ribbon-cutting on Friday, March 26th. This new location will serve as GreenSaver's base in the London and SouthWestern Ontario, bringing energy audits and...... Click here to read this release
New water awareness project launched in Manitou, Manitoba in celebration of World Water Day
Published Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:57:50 EST Read More
For Immediate Release Friends of the Earth Canada, Pembina Valley Conservation District, Manitoba Department of Water Stewardship and Royal Bank of Canada celebrates world water day with launch of Be True to Be Blue (Manitou, Manitoba/Ottawa, Ontario, March 18, 2010) In celebration of World Water Day, Friends of the Earth Canada is launching its new water awareness proje...... Click here to read this release
News Article - Keeping drugs out of our drinking water - an update
Published Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:48:33 EST Read More
To the Editor: This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world, and Jackie Campbell. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe and Ms. Campbell are cited as the authors. Dr. Saxe can be contacted at (416) 962 5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more inf...... Click here to read this release
Two solar parks break ground in Norfolk County
Published Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:31:25 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Green Technology, Environment, Energy, Business Editors and Reporters Two solar parks break ground in Norfolk County SunEdison Canada and SkyPower Limited will break ground on two solar PV parks (on...... Click here to read this release
Share the Road Cycling Coalition Unveils Green Paper on Bicycling for Ontario
Published Fri, 5 Mar 2010 16:03:50 EST Read More
Provincial Cycling Organization Unveils Green Paper on Bicycling for Ontario Advice to Province Includes Creation of $20 million "Ontario Bicycling Investment Fund" Toronto - March 5th, 2010 -- The Share the Road Cycling Coalition (The Coalition) an Ontario-based provincial cycling advocacy organization released today a Green Paper for Bicycling in Ontario entitled "When Ontar...... Click here to read this release
UPDATE - Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Brad Duguid to address BOMA Toronto conservation and demand management workshop
Published Thu, 4 Mar 2010 11:13:21 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Real Estate, Business, Environment, Energy, Conservation Reporters and Editors Energy conservation is good business Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Brad Duguid to address BOMA Toronto conservation and demand management workshop The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Toronto will host a workshop in Scarborough outlining the d...... Click here to read this release
Share the Road Cycling Coalition Unveils Green Paper on Bicycle for Ontario
Published Tue, 2 Mar 2010 16:33:02 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Transportation, Cycling, Sport and City Reporters and Editors Share the Road Cycling Coalition Unveils Green Paper on Bicycle for Ontario The Share the Road Cycling Coa...... Click here to read this release
Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Brad Duguid to address BOMA Toronto conservation and demand management workshop
Published Mon, 1 Mar 2010 10:51:06 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Real Estate, Business, Environment, Energy, Conservation Reporters and Editors Energy conservation is good business Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Brad Duguid to address BOMA Toronto conservation and demand management workshop The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Toronto will host a workshop in Scarborough outlining the det...... Click here to read this release
Melting Snow Could Mean Wasted Energy for Your Home
Published Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:39:45 EST Read More
Melting Snow Could Mean Wasted Energy for Your Home (Toronto, Thursday, February 25) Today's snowfall is the perfect opportunity for GreenSaver to remind homeowners to check their roofs for signs of heat loss. Snow melting patterns can indicate heat loss through your attic. An ideal attic is designed to maintain a temperature consistent with the outside temperature. In the wintertime...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Communication Options (ECO) passes ten year milestone
Published Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:41:54 EST Read More
Environmental Communication Options (ECO) passes ten year milestone Canadaâs oldest Environmental Relations firm celebrates a decade in business (Toronto/Sudbury ON, February 23 2010) For ten years, Don Huff has done what he loves running: Environmental Communication Options (ECOâs), Canadaâs pioneering Environmental Relations firm. The firm has been successful thanks to...... Click here to read this release
Renewable energy approvals and the Green Energy Act
Published Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:48:17 EST Read More
To the Editor: This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe is cited as the author. She can be contacted at (416) 962 5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more information, visit http://envirolaw.com. ...... Click here to read this release
TDSB Taking Action to Go Green
Published Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:16:28 EST Read More
Attn: ASSIGNMENT EDITORS/EDUCATION EDITORS TDSB Taking Action to Go Green Toronto, ON, Tuesday, February 16, 2010 â The TDSB is taking action on an ambitious and comprehensive environmental strategy that will build a sustainable future not just for our schools, but for our city. Go Green: Climate Change Action Plan, approved by Trustees at the February Board meeting, is a ...... Click here to read this release
Corporate Knights Sustainable 100 to open Toronto Stock Exchange Friday, February 11, 2010
Published Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:10:45 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attention: Photo/News/Business/National/Energy/Assignment Editors Corporate Knights Sustainable 100 to open Toronto Stock Exchange Friday, February 11, 2010 Nine Canadian companies make list of world's 100 most sustainable large cap companies TORONTO, February, 11, 2010 - Tomorrow morning, executives of the nine Canadian companies on Corporate Knigh...... Click here to read this release
IFMA, Toronto Chapter, and the BOMA Toronto CDM Program Cooperate on Conservation
Published Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:16:17 EST Read More
IFMA, Toronto Chapter, and the BOMA Toronto CDM Program Cooperate on Conservation (February 11, 2010) The BOMA Toronto Conservation & Demand Management (CDM) Program and the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA), Toronto Chapter, are pleased to announce their cooperation in bringing energy conservation information, education and cash incentives to the membership of IFMA....... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunity - Organic food experts and activists in Toronto for one-day conference
Published Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:59:28 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity Organic food experts and activists in Toronto for one-day conference (Toronto, February 11, 2010) Canadian Organic Growers (Toronto Chapter) and The Big Carrot are hosting the Your Food, Your Choice conference on February 20th, 2010. Taking place in the University of Toronto Conference Centre at 89 Chestnut St, the conference will focus on local, sustai...... Click here to read this release
FREE info sessions on BOMA Toronto's Conservation and Demand Management Program
Published Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:16:51 EST Read More
Media Release Attn: Environment, Energy, Green Building, Construction, Event Editors FREE info sessions on BOMA Toronto's Conservation and Demand Management Program (Toronto, February, 2010) Building on the momentum of its recently doubled incentives, The Building Owners and Managers Association of the Greater Toronto Area's (BOMA Toronto) Conservation and Demand Management (...... Click here to read this release
Le gouvernement McGuinty soutient la nation ojibway de Wabigoon Lake
Published Tue, 9 Feb 2010 15:38:55 EST Read More
Un nouveau centre pour petites entreprises crée des possibilités économiques Le gouvernement McGuinty soutient la nation ojibway de Wabigoon Lake Un nouveau centre pour petites entreprises soutient lâéconomie locale et la création dâemplois dans la nation ojibway de Wabigoon Lake. Le centre a été construit pour aider les entrepreneurs locaux de la Première natio...... Click here to read this release
McGuinty Government Supports Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation
Published Tue, 9 Feb 2010 15:31:39 EST Read More
New Small Business Centre Creating Economic Opportunities McGuinty Government Supports Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation (Tuesday, February 9, 2010) A new small business centre in Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation is supporting the local economy and job creation. The centre was constructed to help local First Nation entrepreneurs and create employment opportunities for members of the Fi...... Click here to read this release
Straight from the Heart art exhibition and auction returns to Creative Spirit Arts Centre
Published Fri, 5 Feb 2010 12:13:08 EST Read More
For Immediate Release Artists Helping Artists "Straight From the Heart" Art Exhibition & Auction Returns Opens: Saturday, February, 6th Final silent auction and live auction bids: 3-4 p.m. Sat. 13th Hours: Tues., - Sat., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Where: Creative Spirit Art Centre, 999 Dovercourt Road (Dovercourt & Hallam, 1 block south of Dupont and ...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto Conservation and Demand Management (CDM) Program launches online incentive application and ‘case study’ system
Published Wed, 3 Feb 2010 16:33:02 EST Read More
BOMA Toronto Conservation and Demand Management (CDM) Program launches online incentive application and âcase studyâ system (Toronto, Feb 4, 2010) The BOMA CDM Program incentive application process and its overall website experience have been significantly enhanced. All BOMA CDM Program applications for electricity conservation incentives can now be done completely online at ...... Click here to read this release
Corporate Knights unveils list of Canada's most sustainable cities
Published Wed, 3 Feb 2010 09:13:43 EST Read More
Vancouver tops list of Canada's most sustainable cities Toronto and Yellowknife take top spots in large and small city categories (Toronto ON, Feb. 3, 2010) Vancouver, BC gets a gold medal for its leadership in urban sustainability. The fourth annual Corporate Knights Most Sustainable Cities Ranking recognizes Toronto, ON as first in the Big City category, Vancouver, BC as...... Click here to read this release
Albertans understand the value of home energy efficiency and are supportive of a better building code in order to get it
Published Tue, 2 Feb 2010 11:11:17 EST Read More
Media Release Albertans understand the value of home energy efficiency and are supportive of a better building code in order to get it (Calgary, Feb. 2, 2010) A poll of Alberta consumers, commissioned by the Pembina Institute, NAIMA Canada and the Consumers Council of Canada, illustrates the very strong interest Albertans have in home energy efficiency and their support for an...... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunity - Poll shows Albertans support more energy efficient homes and an updated provincial building code
Published Tue, 2 Feb 2010 10:15:02 EST Read More
Attn: News, real estate and housing editors Interview Opportunity Poll shows Albertans support more energy efficient homes and an updated provincial building code Jesse Row, Director, Sustainable Communities Group at the Pembina Institute is available in Calgary for interviews. Mr. Row can speak to the following points: ⢠The benefits of energy efficient homes ⢠Po...... Click here to read this release
Haiti receives solar technology from GreenSaver
Published Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:25:34 EST Read More
Haiti receives solar technology from GreenSaver (Thursday, January 28, 2010) Haitiâs humanitarian crisis had dominated media coverage for the past two weeks. The scale of the devastation is overwhelming, even from half a world away. Canadians have been very generous, donating as much money, time and resources as they can, and GreenSaver is eager to do its part. For the month of F...... Click here to read this release
Canadian Organic Growers and The Big Carrot host Toronto conference on genetically modified food
Published Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:39:21 EST Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Your Food Your Choice:Grounds for Change: Canadian Organic Growers (Toronto Chapter) and The Big Carrot Natural Food Market join forces to bring Toronto a one-day Conference examining the potential dangers of Genetically Modified Food. Champions of local, sustainable food initiatives come together for a one day conference to educate and empower citizens in the fi...... Click here to read this release
Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations Announced in Davos
Published Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:17:27 EST Read More
Media Release Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations Announced in Davos Over 70% of top companies on sustainable path a full list of the Global 100 is available by clicking on Download Original Release to the right DAVOS, SWITZERLAND, (embargoed until 12.01 a.m. EST) January 27, 2010 â Corporate Knights, the magazine for clean capitalism, an...... Click here to read this release
UPDATE: GreenSaver extends federal home renovation tax credit
Published Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:12:15 EST Read More
Media Release GreenSaver extends federal home renovation tax credit (Monday, January 25, Toronto ON) âItâs never too late to save energyâ, Greg Labbe, Director of GreenSaverâs Responsible Renovations division, declared. âOur Responsible Renovation division will be waiving the GST on labour and materials for energy efficient retrofits booked or completed by February 28...... Click here to read this release
Canadian LED lights installed at Rocky Mountain landmark
Published Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:42:28 EST Read More
Media Release Canadian LED lights installed at Rocky Mountain landmark (January 25, 2010, Banff, Alberta) The Banff Park Museum, a Canadian landmark, is now more prominent as it basks in the glow of newly installed energy efficient light emitting diode (LED) exterior lights. Completed just before the Olympic Torch Relay passed through Banff, the 73 exterior lights enhance ...... Click here to read this release
A failure to renew federal support for renewable energy will send jobs and investment to the U.S.
Published Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:27:18 EST Read More
A failure to renew federal support for renewable energy will send jobs and investment to the U.S. Despite a global economic recession, renewable energy development in Canada continued to charge ahead in 2009. A record 950 MW of wind energy was installed - representing more than $2 billion in investment and thousands of jobs - and Canada's installed wind energy capacity has now i...... Click here to read this release
GreenSaver extends federal home renovation tax credit
Published Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:15:03 EST Read More
Media Release GreenSaver rewards procrastinators in GTA and Golden Horseshoe (Friday, January 22, Toronto ON) âItâs never too late to save energyâ, Greg Labbe, Director of GreenSaverâs Responsible Renovations division, declared. âOur Responsible Renovation division will be waiving the GST on labour and materials for energy efficient retrofits booked or completed by February...... Click here to read this release
CRS Electronics Receives Interest Free Loan From Government of Canada
Published Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:03:08 EST Read More
CRS Electronics Receives Interest Free Loan From Government of Canada (January 18 2010, Welland ON) - CRS Electronics Inc. ("CRS"), (TSX-V:LED), an inventor, developer and manufacturer of LED lighting, is pleased to report that the Southern Ontario Development Program (SODP) has granted an interest free loan to the Company to a maximum amount of $825,595. The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Mi...... Click here to read this release
Corporate Knights proposes a game-changing solution to shatter the glass ceiling at board and executive levels
Published Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:59:08 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity Attention News/Business/National/Careers/Diversity Reporters and Assignment Editors Corporate Knights proposes a game-changing solution to shatter the glass ceiling at board and executive levels (Toronto, Canada, January 13, 2010) Corporate Knights (CK) has developed a compelling strategy for corporate Canada to make board-level diversity a key plank of i...... Click here to read this release
Mississauga firm Tonolli Canada Ltd celebrates 700 work days with no Lost Time Injuries
Published Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:19:14 EST Read More
Media Release Mississauga firm Tonolli Canada Ltd. celebrates 700 work days with no Lost Time Injuries (LTI) Safety is a top priority for Ontario's only automotive battery recycling operation. (Mississauga, Ontario, December 21, 2009) Ontario's only automotive battery recycling operation, Tonolli Canada, passed a safety milestone yesterday of 700 work days with no LTI...... Click here to read this release
Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) introduces cradle-to-cradle environmental program for waste lubricants operated by Safety-Kleen
Published Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:29:21 EST Read More
SAFETY-KLEEN CANADA TO OPERATE CRADLE-TO-CRADLE ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM FOR TORONTO TRANSIT COMMISSION WASTE LUBRICANTS TTC choice to re-refine waste lubricants and reuse them in TTC fleet reduces energy use, greenhouses gases and heavy metal emissions BRESLAU, ON (December 16, 2009) - Safety-Kleen Canada Inc., has been awarded a three year contract by the Toronto Transit Commiss...... Click here to read this release
Canada's biggest polluters slash emissions while economy grows, says Corporate Knights
Published Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:23:31 EST Read More
Media Release Attn: News/National/Environment/Business Reporters and Assignment Editors Canada's biggest polluters slash emissions Canadian GDP up, carbon pollution down for large emitters (Toronto, Canada, December 16, 2009) Today, Corporate Knights Magazine released a summary of the changes in emissions levels from Canada's top ten biggest greenhouse gas polluters. ...... Click here to read this release
News Article - Lead in Drinking Water
Published Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:12:39 EST Read More
To the Editor: This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world, and Jackie Campbell. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe and Ms. Campbell are cited as the authors. She can be contacted at (416) 962 5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more infor...... Click here to read this release
Le Canada traîné en Cour pour dérogation à la loi fédérale sur le réchauffement climatique
Published Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:24:52 EST Read More
COMMUNIQUà Pour diffusion immédiate Le Canada traîné en Cour pour dérogation à la loi fédérale sur le réchauffement climatique OTTAWA (le 15 décembre 2009) - Le gouvernement canadien se voit confronté à un recours juridique historique devant le plus haut tribunal du pays, pour défaut à ses obligations quant au réchauffement climatique, et spécifiquement...... Click here to read this release
Canada's climate performance illegal - Friends of the Earth asks Supreme Court to rule on critical points of law (Kyoto and Copenhagen)
Published Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:14:56 EST Read More
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release Canada facing legal challenge for breaking federal global warming law OTTAWA (December 15, 2009) - The Government of Canada is facing a landmark legal challenge in the country's top court for failing to take action on global warming -- specifically for refusing to respect a federal law that requires reductions in greenhouse gas emissions...... Click here to read this release
Canada's top ten innovative charities honoured by Tides Canada
Published Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:11:06 EST Read More
HONOURING CANADA'S MOST INNOVATIVE CHARITIES TIDES CANADA'S TOP 10 VANCOUVER, BC, Monday December 14 -- Tides Canada, a national leader in forward-thinking philanthropy, announced the recipients of its prestigious annual Tides Top 10 award today. The Tides Top 10 recognizes the nation's most ground-breaking projects and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding leade...... Click here to read this release
News Article - Renewable energy and wood stoves
Published Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:05:42 EST Read More
Burn Wood? Burn Wise! Increase the heat and reduce the smoke from your woodstove By: Craig Gutowski NOTE TO EDITORS: This piece is available for publication at no charge so long as Mr. Gutowski is cited as the author. Contact information for local and regional woodstove experts is available by contacting the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association of Canada at: 1-800-7...... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunity - Canadian youth delegate to Copenhagen climate summit available for interviews
Published Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:39:27 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity Canadian youth delegate to Copenhagen climate summit available for interviews A group of young Canadians is participating in the well-publicized Copenhagen climate change summit. These 25 youth from around the country hope to demonstrate Canada's commitment to environmental issues, and bring home valuable information about climate change, as well as str...... Click here to read this release
SunEdison and SkyPower Receive Canadian Solar Award
Published Wed, 9 Dec 2009 15:26:17 EST Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SunEdison and SkyPower Receive Canadian Solar Award Canadian Solar Industries Association Honors First Light Solar Energy Park in Stone Mills, Ontario Toronto, Canada â December 9, 2009 â SunEdison, a subsidiary of MEMC Electronic materials (NYSE: WFR) along with project partner, SkyPower, have been awarded the âSolar PV Project of the Yea...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Not On Track to Meet Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets
Published Tue, 8 Dec 2009 10:22:25 EST Read More
Media Release
Ontario Not On Track to Meet Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets
(Tuesday, December 8, 2009, Toronto - The Ontario government's plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions does not have the tools necessary to meet its GHG emission targets. The government is projecting that it will fall short of its goals, even though the future reductions projected by the governme......
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Interview Opportunity - SunEdison President will be available for media interviews
Published Fri, 4 Dec 2009 12:22:35 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Community, Environment, Renewable Energy Reporters and Editors SunEdison President will be available for media interviews SunEdison President Carlos Domenech will be in Toronto for the CanSIA Solar Conference, and available for interviews. Mr. Domenech can speak to the following points: ⢠Details of the First Light Solar Park, a partnership between...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario releases Annual Greenhouse Gas Progress Report 2008/2009
Published Wed, 2 Dec 2009 11:45:29 EST Read More
Media Advisory Environmental Commissioner of Ontario releases Annual Greenhouse Gas Progress Report 2008/2009 WHEN: Tuesday, December 8, 2009 10:00 am WHERE: Queen's Park Media Studio WHAT: The Environmental Commissioner, Gord Miller, will submit to the Legislative Assembly a review of the progress of activities in Ontario to reduce greenhouse ga...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto CDM Program Incentives Doubled
Published Wed, 2 Dec 2009 11:27:37 EST Read More
BOMA Toronto CDM Program Incentives Doubled (Toronto, Dec. 2, 2009) The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Toronto Conservation and Demand Management (CDM) Program has doubled incentives for all non-lighting projects. This was announced by BOMA CDM Program Director Wayne Proulx at the Property Management Exposition & Conference. Effective immediately, the new incenti...... Click here to read this release
Canadian youth prepare for Copenhagen climate change summit
Published Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:14:18 EST Read More
Media Advisory Canadian youth prepare for Copenhagen climate change summit The International Federation of Liberal Youth will send 25 young Canadians to Copenhagen to participate in next month's climate change summit. In preparation, the Ryerson Young Liberals and Ryerson Model United Nations are co-hosting a Climate Change Caucus on Saturday, November 28. Delegates will d...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto’s Conservation and Demand Management Program approves its 300th applicant – First Canadian Place
Published Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:50:32 EST Read More
Media Release BOMA Torontoâs Conservation and Demand Management Program approves its 300th applicant â First Canadian Place (Toronto, November 26, 2009) Brookfield Properties, owner of First Canadian Place, continues to be motivated to reduce its electricity consumption and carbon footprint at First Canadian Place. With the latest lighting retrofit in its Food Court, Fir...... Click here to read this release
BC Supreme Court will not delay KAFN salmon fishery class action law suit
Published Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:22:25 EST Read More
British Columbia Supreme Court judgment means Kwicksutaineuk/Ah-Kwa-Mish First Nation (KAFN) salmon fishery class action law suit will not be delayed by provincial government efforts (Vancouver, Nov. 25, 2009) In February 2009, representatives of the Kwicksutaineuk/Ah-Kwa-Mish First Nation (KAFN) launched a Class Action law suit involving the B.C. Government's regulation of open net-cage...... Click here to read this release
Insulating yourself against energy costs
Published Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:24:09 EST Read More
Insulating yourself against energy costs Now is the time to upgrade your home insulation Another cold Canadian winter is just around the corner. Are you ready? Thanks to two new incentive programs, weather-proofing your home can be even more cost-effective than ever before. The Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC) provides a 15 per cent non-refundable tax credit on eligible h...... Click here to read this release
Community Power Conference 2009 Blazes a Trail in Ontario
Published Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:17:03 EST Read More
Community Power Conference 2009 Blazes a Trail in Ontario (Tuesday, November 17, 2009) The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) wraps up a very successful 1st Annual Community Power Conference with the creation of a new 'International Community Power working group' with OSEA and the World Wind Energy Association (WWEA). Dr. Josef Pesch from Freiburg, Germany, said, 'this wi...... Click here to read this release
News Article - I thought that I would never see…my neighbour hacking at my (our?) tree
Published Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:37:59 EST Read More
To the Editor: This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world, and Ms. Jackie Campbell. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe and Ms. Campbell are cited as the authors. Dr. Saxe can be contacted at (416) 962 5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For mor...... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunities - Community Power experts to speak at OSEA conference
Published Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:46:19 EST Read More
Interview Opportunities - Community Power experts to speak at OSEA conference The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) is hosting its first annual Community Power Conference November 15-16. Community Power and renewable energy experts from around the world will be speaking about current issues and trends in the sector, how itâs growing and how it can be developed. T...... Click here to read this release
Who needs Harper at Copenhagen?
Published Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:43:20 EST Read More
Who needs Harper at Copenhagen? The people of Ontario are building sustainable energy projects on their own (Friday, November 13, 2009) Canadaâs inactions regarding climate change are widely known and at the upcoming conference this December in Copenhagen Stephen Harper can expect to be highly criticized. Meanwhile, hundreds of Ontario residents who are fed up with the lack ...... Click here to read this release
Update to All-Canadian Cleantech Index
Published Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:14:32 EST Read More
Press Release Attn: News/Business/National/Energy Reporters and Assignment Editors Update to All-Canadian Cleantech Index Cleantech 10 ⢠list pinpoints the top publicly traded Cleantech companies in Canada TORONTO, November 13, 2009 -- Transalta Corp. (TSX:TA) has completed its takeover of former Cleantech 10⢠constituent Canadian Hydro Developers (formerly TSX:...... Click here to read this release
There is hope for Canada's Wild Salmon - a stunning move by Prime Minister Harper
Published Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:42:46 EST Read More
Media Release There is hope for Canada's Wild Salmon - a stunning move by Prime Minister Harper (Sointula, British Columbia, November 5, 2009) After months of silence from Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced today a Judicial Inquiry into how DFO is managing the Fraser River sockeye. "Prime Minister Harper's action is a significant step ...... Click here to read this release
Living LEED Platinum in Newmarket
Published Wed, 4 Nov 2009 16:22:44 EST Read More
Media release Attention: Home, energy & environmental reporters Living LEED Platinum in Newmarket Newmarket Family's home is the first to be Platinum certified NEWMARKET, ON November 4, 2009: In a ceremony attended by the Honourable George Smitherman, Deputy Premier and Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, the Dunlop family celebrated being the first of 34 famili...... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunity - Ontario Green Roof Expert to begin installation of green roof on Native Child Centre
Published Mon, 2 Nov 2009 09:12:43 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity Ontario Green Roof Expert to begin installation of green roof on Native Child Centre Local Green Roof Company awarded green roof contract for the Native Child and Family Services Centre of Toronto on College Street Beginning next week (November 2), the Native Child and Family Services Centre, located at 30 College Street, Toronto, will be the location o...... Click here to read this release
Energy Minister and Mayor welcome first family to live in a LEED Platinum certified home in Ontario
Published Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:59:40 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Community, Real Estate, Environment, Energy Reporters and Editors Energy Minister and Mayor welcome first family to live in a LEED Platinum certified home in Ontario Rodeo Fine Homes is celebrating the first residents of their LEED Platinum certified development in Newmarket. Minister of Energy and Infrastructure and Deputy Premier George Smitherman, Newm...... Click here to read this release
Calling on DFO Minister Shea, End the Silence
Published Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:14:57 EST Read More
PRESS RELEASE Calling on DFO Minister Shea, End the Silence (October 27, 2009) The UBCIC calls upon the Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Minister Gail Shea to get on with the pressing work at hand of developing new Fish Farm regulations with First Nations. The court mandated deadline of February 10, 2010 is fast approaching and the silence from Minister Sheaâs office...... Click here to read this release
St Marys Cement awarded Silver Certification in Energy Excellence
Published Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:28:51 EST Read More
Media Release Attn: Community, Business and Environment Reporters and Editors S...... Click here to read this release
Stephen Koch of NAIMA Canada to speak at GreenPrint 2010
Published Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:59:39 EST Read More
Stephen Koch of NAIMA Canada to speak at GreenPrint 2010 (Ottawa, October 27, 2009) Stephen Koch, Executive Director of the North American Insulation Manufacturers' Association Canada, will speak at the GreenPrint Conference on November 12, 2009 in Toronto. Mr. Koch's speech, entitled "Moving the Process of Building's Energy Efficiency Forward", will focus on energy efficiency in buil...... Click here to read this release
Get cozy with environmentally friendly cost savings this winter
Published Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:54:58 EST Read More
Media Release Attn: Real Estate, Lifestyle, Environment Reporters and Editors Get cozy with environmentally friendly cost savings this winter The cold weather is coming, whether we like it or not. You can take some of the bite out of winter by making your home more energy efficient. 1. Book an ecoENERGY assessment. This will tell you what renovations you need t...... Click here to read this release
Fish Farm Escape in Port Elizabeth
Published Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:07:24 EST Read More
Press Release Attn: Environment, Wildlife, Fish Reporters and Editors Fish Farm Escape in Port Elizabeth (Sunday, October 25th, 2009) The Kwicksutaineuk Ah-kwa-mish First Nation is appalled and bitterly disgusted at the recently reported escape of 40,000 Atantic Salmon from the Port Elizabeth Fish Farm in the Broughtan Archipelago. After speaking with Clare Backman of Marin...... Click here to read this release
All-Canadian Cleantech Index opens Toronto Stock Exchange
Published Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:34:22 EST Read More
Media Release Attention News/Business/National/Energy Reporters and Assignment Editors All-Canadian Cleantech Index opens Toronto Stock Exchange Cleantech 10 ⢠list pinpoints the top publicly traded Cleantech companies in Canada - next 10 Cleantech list highlights emerging Cleantech leaders of tomorrow TORONTO, October 23, 2009 - Today, the CEOs of the companies o...... Click here to read this release
St Marys Cement Bowmanville becomes first North American industrial organization to receive Certification in Energy Excellence
Published Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:10:59 EST Read More
St Marys Cement Bowmanville becomes first North American industrial organization to receive Certification in Energy Excellence Presentation by Phil McNelly MPP Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Energy & Infrastructure What: Certificate presentation for Bowmanville facility reaching the milestone of achieving certification in Energy Excellence. The event will be...... Click here to read this release
All-Canadian Cleantech Index to open Toronto Stock Exchange
Published Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:08:57 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attention News/Business/National/Energy Reporters and Assignment Editors All-Canadian Cleantech Index to open Toronto Stock Exchange Cleantech 10 ⢠list pinpoints the top publicly traded Cleantech companies in Canada - next 10 Cleantech list highlights emerging Cleantech leaders of tomorrow TORONTO, October 22, 2009 - Tomorrow morning, the CEOs of t...... Click here to read this release
Toronto Cyclists Union launches Driver Appreciation Campaign
Published Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:17:52 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Transportation, Automobile & Environment Reporters and Editors Toronto Cyclists Union launches Driver Appreciation Campaign â âThank Youâ Toronto cyclists will be thanking drivers who remember to give them their fair share of the road through beautifully designed Thank You cards. âItâs easy to get angry when someone cuts you off. This summer ...... Click here to read this release
Toronto Cyclists Union hosts Cocktail & Masquerade Fundraiser
Published Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:46:58 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Transportation, Environment, Health, Community, Family & Lifestyle Reporters and Editors Toronto Cyclists Union hosts Cocktail & Masquerade Fundraiser WHAT: Cocktail and Masquerade Fundraiser for the Toronto Cyclists Union http://bikeunion.to ⢠Tickets for the Masquerade Cocktail Reception, between 6:00 and 9:00 pm, are $100/person, or $150/couple...... Click here to read this release
Turning Ontario into sustainable energy province focus of Community Power Conference 2009
Published Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:18:19 EST Read More
Media Advisory Turning Ontario into sustainable energy province focus of Community Power Conference 2009 Building community networks and local energy solutions is the goal of the first annual Community Power Conference (CP2009). Hosted by the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA), this event will build on the foundation of Ontario's new Green Energy Act, and work towar...... Click here to read this release
Dr David Suzuki School in Windsor has chosen GTA based Bioroof to design and plant green roof
Published Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:03:53 EST Read More
Media Release Dr. David Suzuki School in Windsor has chosen GTA based Bioroof to design and plant green roof (Burlington, Ontario, October 15, 2009) Designed to be the most environmentally friendly school in Canada, the Dr. David Suzuki Public School in Windsor will incorporate a host of green features, including a planted green roof, a grey water recycling system and a solar a...... Click here to read this release
OSEA to host First Annual Community Power Conference
Published Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:36:56 EST Read More
Media Release Attn: Environment, Renewable Energy and Community Reporters and Editors OSEA to host First Annual Community Power Conference Early bird registration extended until October 30th (Toronto, October 15, 2009) The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) is gearing up for the first annual Community Power Conference. Scheduled for November 15 to 16, the...... Click here to read this release
News Article - Is Wal-Mart's green agenda for real?
Published Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:30:49 EST Read More
To the Editor: This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world, and Jackie Campbell. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe and Ms. Campbell are cited as the authors. She can be contacted at (416) 962 5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more informa...... Click here to read this release
Toronto's new $1,000 rebate makes GreenSaver's ecoSMART insulation even more affordable
Published Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:52:14 EST Read More
Media Release Toronto's new $1,000 rebate makes GreenSaver's ecoSMART insulation even more affordable (Toronto, October 14th, 2009) If you've been thinking about upgrading the insulation in your home, there is no doubt this is the best time to do it. With winter on its way, upgrades like draft-proofing and insulation can ensure your home is as comfortable and energy-efficient a...... Click here to read this release
Friends of the Earth Canada in Court challenging federal government failure to act on climate law
Published Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:01:45 EST Read More
MEDIA ADVISORY Friends of the Earth Canada in Court challenging federal government failure to act on climate law Will argue governments cannot pick and choose which laws to follow What: Environmental groups are challenging Canada's federal government in court for its violation of the Kyoto Protocol Implementation Act (KPIA). The case targets the fundamental q...... Click here to read this release
City Councillor Joe Mihevc Sheds Light on Solar Power
Published Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:44:21 EST Read More
City Councillor Sheds Light on Solar Power Councillor Joe Mihevc leads the way with his residents and the West Toronto Initiative for Solar Energy (WISE) Toronto, Ontario - October 14, 2009 - Councillor Joe Mihevc, Ward 21 St. Paul's West-an environmental leader on City Council-is taking his work home with him. The Councillor recently purchased his own domestic solar hot water ...... Click here to read this release
City Councillor Joe Mihevc harnesses solar power
Published Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:57:25 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Environment, Technology, Energy, Political Editors and Reporters City Councillor Joe Mihevc harnesses solar power Joe Mihevc, City Councillor for Ward 21 (St. Paul's West), has recently installed a solar domestic hot water heater on his house. Come visit his home on October 14th and you'll see why this Fall is a great time for solar. Councillor Mihevc...... Click here to read this release
Possibilité d’entrevue - Croissance de l’industrie canadienne du vélo malgré la tourmente économique
Published Wed, 7 Oct 2009 09:10:40 EST Read More
Possibilité dâentrevue Croissance de lâindustrie canadienne du vélo malgré la tourmente économique Lâindustrie canadienne du vélo, comme tous les autres secteurs, a été touchée par la crise économique mondiale. Les résultats recueillis par les fournisseurs et détaillants de vélos spécialisés canadiens, cependant, laissent entendre que les entreprises au nord de ...... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunity - Ontario Green Roof Expert to speak at International Green Roof Congress in Toronto (October 19-21)
Published Wed, 7 Oct 2009 09:06:37 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity Ontario Green Roof Expert to speak at International Green Roof Congress in Toronto (October 19-21) Rick Buist, President of Burlington-based Bioroof Systems, has been designing, installing and manufacturing green roofs in the Ontario marketplace for nearly a decade. He has been involved in more than 100 green roof projects across North America, including...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario's Annual Report - Chilling Costs of Development Disputes
Published Tue, 6 Oct 2009 09:24:27 EST Read More
Chilling Costs of Development Disputes Queens Park, October 6, 2009 - Citizen groups fighting to protect natural areas need some protection against intimidating legal tactics, warned the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario in his new Annual Report, released today at Queen's Park. As Commissioner Gord Miller noted, "The land use planning system is hugely weighted in favour of the devel...... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunity - Canada's bike industry is growing despite economic turmoil
Published Tue, 6 Oct 2009 09:04:11 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity Canada's bike industry is growing despite economic turmoil The Canadian cycling industry, like every other sector, has been impacted by the global economic crises. Numbers recently collected from Canadian specialty bike retailers and suppliers, however, suggest that businesses north of the border are faring far better than their American colleagues, or other C...... Click here to read this release
Greensaver helps City Councillor Mihevic harness solar power
Published Mon, 5 Oct 2009 12:13:41 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Environment, Technology, Energy, Political Editors and Reporters Greensaver helps City Councillor Mihevic harness solar power Joe Mihevic, City Councillor for Ward 21 (St. Paul's West) is having a solar domestic hot water heater installed on his house. The system - to be installed by GreenSaver - will help Councillor Mihevic save up to 50% on his wate...... Click here to read this release
FREE info sessions on BOMA Toronto's Conservation and Demand Management Program
Published Mon, 5 Oct 2009 11:49:15 EST Read More
Media Release Attn: Environment, Energy, Green Building, Construction, Event Editors BOMA Toronto's Conservation and Demand Management Program FREE info sessions about energy efficiency for commercial buildings (Toronto, October 5, 2009) The buzz about Ontario's Green Energy and Green Economy Act, energy conservation and energy efficient buildings is everywhere, fro...... Click here to read this release
Compugen Named First Canadian Microsoft® Authorized Refurbisher
Published Fri, 2 Oct 2009 09:34:16 EST Read More
Compugen Named First Canadian Microsoft® Authorized Refurbisher New Designation Supports Responsible Reuse of IT Assets and Extends Compugen's Green IT Initiatives (Toronto, Ontario, 2 October 2009) - Compugen today announced that it has become the first Microsoft® Authorized Refurbisher (MAR) in Canada. MAR is a new program offered by Microsoft enabling Compugen to provide ...... Click here to read this release
The Beer Store Helps Green Ontario's Economy with Deposit Return
Published Fri, 2 Oct 2009 09:29:01 EST Read More
Deposit Return Helps Green Ontario's Economy Beer Store recovery of beer, wine and spirits packaging supports growth of Ontario recycling industry Mississauga, Ont. (October 2, 2009) - The Beer Store (TBS) today released its seventh edition of "Responsible Stewardship", reporting on the remarkable performance and continued improvement of its world renowned deposit return base...... Click here to read this release
Publication du rapport annuel de 2008-2009 du Commissaire à l’environnement de l’Ontario – Favoriser la résilience
Published Thu, 1 Oct 2009 10:54:22 EST Read More
Communiqué de presse Publication du rapport annuel de 2008-2009 du Commissaire à lâenvironnement de lâOntario â Favoriser la résilience La publication du rapport du Commissaire à lâenvironnement sera effectuée en deux temps. Il y aura dâabord une conférence de presse au Studio des médias de Queen's Park et ensuite une séance d'information en ligne. Conférenc...... Click here to read this release
Release of the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario 2008/2009 Annual Report - Building Resilience
Published Thu, 1 Oct 2009 10:48:00 EST Read More
Media Advisory Release of the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario 2008/2009 Annual Report - Building Resilience There are two parts to the release of the Environmental Commissioners Report - a Media Conference at the Queen's Park Media Studio followed by Web-based Briefing session. Queen's Park Media Conference 1:00 pm, October 6, 2009 Queen's Park Media Studio Note:...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto presents Conservation Demand Management Awards at General Meeting Luncheon
Published Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:18:59 EST Read More
Media Release Attn: Environment, Real Estate, Community, News Reporters and Editors BOMA Toronto presents Conservation Demand Management Awards at General Meeting Luncheon (Toronto, September 29, 2009) The Building Owners and Managers Association of Toronto (BOMA Toronto) hosted its General Meeting Luncheon today. Following immediately after the Greening Greater Toronto Allia...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto presents Conservation Demand Management Awards
Published Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:48:19 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Environment, Real Estate, Community, News Reporters and Editors BOMA Toronto presents Conservation Demand Management Awards The Building Owners and Managers Association of Toronto (BOMA Toronto) will host its General Meeting Luncheon after the Greater Green Toronto Association's Summit. The luncheon will include an awards presentation for participants in ...... Click here to read this release
OPA offers online information session on Feed-In Tariff Programs
Published Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:40:11 EST Read More
Media Advisory ATTENTION: Editors and Website Administrators OPA offers online information session on Feed-In Tariff Programs The Ontario Power Authority invites you to participate in a two-hour web-enabled teleconference during which we will provide you with a high-level overview of each of the Feed-In Tariff (FIT) and microFIT Programs, followed by a telephone question and a...... Click here to read this release
Friends of the Earth launches David Brooks' new book in Halifax September 29
Published Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:58:55 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attention: Environmental, News, Community Editors and Reporters Friends of the Earth launches David Brooks' new book 'Making the Most of the Water We Have' comes to Halifax Sept. 29 Friends of the Earth will release Making the Most of the Water We Have: The Soft Path Approach to Water Management early next week. The book is co-edited by David Brooks, a ...... Click here to read this release
Federal Government approves Environmental Assessment for Two Feathers Forest Products, LP
Published Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:42:13 EST Read More
Media Release Federal Government approves Environmental Assessment for Two Feathers Forest Products, LP (Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation, September 25, 2009) Two Feathers Forest Products, LP (TFFP) is proud to announce the Environmental Assessment (EA) submitted on July 14, 2009 has been reviewed and accepted by the Federal Government. The approval, received this week, is a key mi...... Click here to read this release
Ontario used tire program upsets consumers
Published Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:52:17 EST Read More
Ontario used tire program upsets consumers Claims of free tire recycling belies upfront charges on sale of new tires (Drayton ON, Sept. 24, 2009) With the peak tire selling upon them Ontario tire dealers are facing angry consumers over recent press releases and advertisements by Ontario Tire Stewardship (OTS) claiming that, "Ontarians can now drop off their old tires at no char...... Click here to read this release
Friends of the Earth launches David Brooks' new book
Published Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:19:51 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attention: Environmental, News, Community Editors and Reporters Friends of the Earth launches David Brooks' new book 'Making the Most of the Water We Have' to be released September 25 Friends of the Earth will release Making the Most of the Water We Have: The Soft Path Approach to Water Management later this week. The book is co-edited by David Brooks...... Click here to read this release
International Peace Day event to be held in Toronto September 21, 2009
Published Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:50:00 EST Read More
Media Invitation International Peace Day event to be held in Toronto September 21, 2009 Toronto, Sept. 17, 2009: The Toronto Chapter of Children's International Summer Villages (CISV) will hold a Chain of Peace event on Monday, Sept. 21, 7:30 pm, at the Peace Garden in Toronto City Hall's Nathan Philips Square. The goal of the event is to raise awareness of human hardships ex...... Click here to read this release
Alexandra Morton charges Marine Harvest with illegal possession of wild salmon
Published Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:54:46 EST Read More
Alexandra Morton charges Marine Harvest with illegal possession of wild salmon If government is not going to apply the laws of Canada to fish farms, it is up to the people to do so (Port Hardy, September 16, 2009) Biologist Alexandra Morton laid charges under the federal Fisheries Act against fish farm giant Marine Harvest for illegal possession of wild juvenile salmon from an ...... Click here to read this release
News Article - What's organic?
Published Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:19:45 EST Read More
To the Editor: This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe is cited as the author. She can be contacted at (416) 962 5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more information, visit http://envirolaw.com. ...... Click here to read this release
Bike industry gears up for second successful day of ExpoCycle
Published Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:49:54 EST Read More
Bike industry gears up for second successful day of ExpoCycle Itâs a good time to be in the bike industry and the Bicycle Trade Association of Canadaâs Data Capture program, which tracks bikes sales in Canada, has the numbers to back that up. Canadian suppliers sold nearly 200,000 units to retailers in the first six months of 2009. This represents a total estimated retail value of $150,...... Click here to read this release
ExpoCycle 2009 kicks off today - Canadian Cycling Retailers Roll through Bromont and into Montreal
Published Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:45:55 EST Read More
Media Release Attn: News, Environment, Sport, Transportation, Community Editors and Reporters Canadian Cycling Retailers Roll through Bromont and into Montreal ExpoCycle 2009 kicks off today With a brilliant late summer sun-shining on Bromont, Quebec, the Canadian bike industry kicked it into high gear for ExpoCycle 2009 at OutDoor Demo Day. The mood was upbeat and smiles all a round a...... Click here to read this release
ExpoCycle 2009 est lancé aujourd’hui - Les détaillants de vélos canadiens se réunissent à Bromont et à Montréal
Published Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:43:20 EST Read More
Communiqué de presse à lâattention des rédacteurs et chroniqueurs des domaines de lâactualité, de lâenvironnement, du sport, des transports et de lâactualité communautaire Les détaillants de vélos canadiens se réunissent à Bromont et à Montréal ExpoCycle 2009 est lancé aujourdâhui Câest sous un soleil radieux que lâindustrie canadienne du vélo a donné le coup dâ...... Click here to read this release
Green Fleet Management Breakfast Forum Series 2009-2010
Published Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:36:57 EST Read More
Green Fleet Management Breakfast Forum Series 2009-2010 Media Advisory Attn: News Editors and Event Calender Editors Go Green! Fleets everywhere today are seeking ways to green up their operations for reasons of corporate social responsibility and public image, cost control, and environmental purposes - the âtriple bottom line.â Fleet Challenge Ontario (FCO) www....... Click here to read this release
L'ONTARIO APPUIE LES PROJETS D'ÉNERGIE VERTE POUR LES COMMUNAUTÉS DES PREMIÈRES NATIONS ET MÉTIS
Published Thu, 3 Sep 2009 16:33:39 EST Read More
L'ONTARIO APPUIE LES PROJETS D'ÃNERGIE VERTE POUR LES COMMUNAUTÃS DES PREMIÃRES NATIONS ET MÃTIS L'honorable George Smitherman, vice-premier ministre et ministre de l'Ãnergie et de l'Infrastructure, fera une annonce à propos d'initiatives ayant pour but d'aider les communautés de Premières nations et métis qui souhaitent entreprendre des projets d'énergie renouvelable. Les ...... Click here to read this release
Ontario to support First Nations and Metis green energy opportunities
Published Thu, 3 Sep 2009 16:29:00 EST Read More
ONTARIO TO SUPPORT FIRST NATIONS AND MÃTIS GREEN ENERGY OPPORTUNITIES The Honourable George Smitherman, Deputy Premier and Minister of Energy and Infrastructure will make an announcement about initiatives to assist First Nations and Métis communities interested in renewable energy projects. The initiatives help address key objectives of the Green Energy Act, including developing r...... Click here to read this release
Conserve the Light energy efficiency and conservation conference begins in Thunder Bay
Published Thu, 3 Sep 2009 09:27:37 EST Read More
Media Release Conserve the Light a Provincial First Nations and Métis Energy Efficiency and Conservation Conference begins in Thunder Bay Minister of Energy and Infrastructure to speak today at 6:30pm (Thunder Bay, ON. September 3, 2009) The Conserve the Light conference, which started today at the Valhalla Hotel, has attracted over 200 First Nations leaders, communi...... Click here to read this release
Retailer Power Program gives ExpoCycle attendees an education
Published Wed, 2 Sep 2009 10:32:04 EST Read More
The business of bikes ExpoCycle attendees receive an education (Wednesday, September 2, 2009) Knowledge is power, as they say. That's the assumption behind ExpoCycle 2009's BTAC Retailer Power Program. Introduced just last year - to rave reviews - the seminars are back, bigger and better than before. "We were thrilled with the response in 2008," remarked Janet O'Connell,...... Click here to read this release
Thunder Bay site of historic Gathering of Traditional and Christian First Nation and Métis Elders from across Ontario
Published Tue, 1 Sep 2009 10:23:13 EST Read More
Media Release Thunder Bay site of historic Gathering of Traditional and Christian First Nation and Métis Elders from across Ontario Gathering to bring recommendations on Protecting Mother Earth through energy conservation to the Conserve the Light conference (Fort William First Nation/Thunder Bay, ON, September 1, 2009) The Teepees, Sweat and Teaching lodges are now...... Click here to read this release
Two Feathers Forest Products Receives Federal Government Funding
Published Tue, 1 Sep 2009 09:42:23 EST Read More
Media Release Two Feathers Forest Products Receives Federal Government Funding (Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation, Ontario, Sept.1, 2009) Eagle Lake First Nation received $829,000 from the recent Community Adjustment Fund (CAF) announcement. This will support the Two Feathers Forest Products, LP (TFFP) value added initiative. TFFP is a partnership involving Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Na...... Click here to read this release
MTTC Open Letter in response to Minister Gail Shea, PC, MP
Published Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:17:26 EST Read More
August 31, 2009 Minister Gail Shea, P.C., M.P Fisheries and Oceans Canada 200 Kent Street Ottawa, ON, K1A 0E6 VIA FACSIMILE: 613-990-7292 Dear Minister Shea: We write in response to your letter to Don Staniford, Global Coordinator for the Pure Salmon Campaign, dated August 26, 2009. As you are aware, I was a signatory to that letter in my capacity as Chief of the Kwicksuta...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Sustainable Energy Association Community Power Conference 2009
Published Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:51:52 EST Read More
Media Advisory Ontario Sustainable Energy Association Community Power Conference 2009 The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) will host its first annual Community Power Conference (CP2009) this November 15-16. The event will celebrate the Micro FIT and Feed-in Tariff programs that will be instrumental to the success of Community Power projects in Ontario, making the ...... Click here to read this release
Toronto-area kids learn to give as well as receive with inaugural Capital One National Junior Golf Academy Scholarship
Published Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:51:13 EST Read More
Toronto-area kids learn to give as well as receive Inaugural recipients of the Capital One National Junior Golf Academy Scholarship look forward to the future Toronto, On. (August 31, 2009) - The National Junior Golf Academy (NJGA) is proud to partner with Capital One Canada to provide scholarship opportunities to exemplary Toronto teens from economically challenged areas with ...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto CDM Receives First Tenant Incentive Program Application
Published Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:04:30 EST Read More
Media Release BOMA Toronto CDM Receives First Tenant Incentive Program Application from Stikeman Elliott, LLP (Toronto, August 26, 2009) The Building Owners and Managers Association of Greater Toronto (BOMA Toronto) Conservation and Demand Management (CDM) Program has received and approved the first application for its new Tenant Incentive Program (TIP). Stikeman Elliott, ...... Click here to read this release
Thunder Bay to host Conserve the Light Gathering
Published Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:46:02 EST Read More
Media Advisory Thunder Bay to host Conserve the Light Gathering Province-wide First Nations and Métis energy efficiency conference and Elders gathering (Thunder Bay) A First Nations and Métis Energy Efficiency Conference will take place as a result of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Measures for Aboriginal Communities (EEMAC) program. The conference will tak...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto’s CDM Program Helps Fight the 3 H’s of Summer
Published Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:29:23 EST Read More
Media Release BOMA Torontoâs CDM Program Helps Fight the 3 Hâs of Summer (Toronto, August 19, 2009) After a month of below-the-norm temperatures, the August heat wave seems to be settling in. During this hot, hazy and humid period, many of us are turning up our home air conditioning systems. Commercial properties are no different. Peak electricity has always be...... Click here to read this release
Niagara Region gets greener with launch of PenFinancial GreenSaver Home Improvement Loan
Published Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:12:30 EST Read More
Media Release Niagara Region gets greener with launch of PenFinancial GreenSaver Home Improvement Loan (Welland, August 19th, 2009) Continuing its 25 year environmental mission to make homes across Ontario more energy efficient, GreenSaver has partnered with PenFinancial Credit Union to offer the new PenFinancial GreenSaver Home Improvement Loan, the first ...... Click here to read this release
PenFinancial GreenSaver Home Improvement Loan to be launched in Niagara Region
Published Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:28:09 EST Read More
Media Advisory PenFinancial GreenSaver Home Improvement Loan to be launched in Niagara Region (Welland, August 17, 2009) GreenSaver has partnered with PenFinancial Credit Union to offer the new PenFinancial GreenSaver Home Improvement Loan, the first of its kind in the Niagara Region. GreenSaver customers who conduct an ecoENERGY assessment are eligible to app...... Click here to read this release
Government officials promote “sustainable” aquaculture in Norway while wild salmon stocks crash at home
Published Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:27:12 EST Read More
Media Release Government officials promote âsustainableâ aquaculture in Norway while wild salmon stocks crash at home (August 17, 2009) Where is Canadaâs Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, Gail Shea, at a time when one of Canadaâs most important commercial runs of salmon is experiencing a catastrophic collapse? She is showcasing Canadaâs aquaculture industry at...... Click here to read this release
Open letter to King of Norway to stop the killing of wild fish by Norwegian-owned open net cage salmon farms in British Columbia
Published Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:07:11 EST Read More
King Harald V The Royal Palace Drammensveien 1 N-0010 Oslo Norway 14th August 2009 Your Royal Highness, Protecting wild salmon from open net cage salmon farms Further to our letter of 15th December 2006 (re-enclosed here), we appeal to you as the King of Norway to stop the killing of wild fish by Norwegian-owned open net cage salmon farms. We ask that you take time duri...... Click here to read this release
Bug Out at Ontario Nature's Bruce Alvar Nature Reserve
Published Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:37:09 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attention: News Editors Bug Out at Ontario Nature's Bruce Alvar Nature Reserve Explore a natural rock garden in the heart of the Bruce Join Ontario Nature conservation staff and University of Guelph expert entomologist Steve Marshall as they identify the many bugs that crawl, hop and fly around the Bruce Alvar Nature Reserve along the Bruce Peninsula....... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunity: Wild salmon stocks in crisis
Published Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:15:14 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity Wild salmon stocks in crisis British Columbia's wild salmon stocks have shrunk dramatically this year. 10.6 million salmon were expected to flow through the Fraser River; only 1.7 million came. This precipitous decline represents a serious danger to the future of BC's wild salmon, as well as the ecosystem and industries that rely on them. Biologists A...... Click here to read this release
Trek returns to OutDoor Demo Day!
Published Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:25:30 EST Read More
Media Release Attn: News, Environment, Sport, Transportation, Community Editors and Reporters Trek returns to OutDoor Demo Day! The Bicycle Trade Association of Canada (BTAC) is thrilled to announce Trek's return to Demo Day. After a three year hiatus from ExpoCycle, Trek will once again be returning to the OutDoor Demo Day. Trek, a leading bike supplier in Canada, will on...... Click here to read this release
Ski Bromont gears up for ExpoCycle's Outdoor Demo Day
Published Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:39:05 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: News, Environment, Sport, Transportation, Community Editors and Reporters Ski Bromont gears up for ExpoCycle's Outdoor Demo Day ExpoCycle attendees will kick off their trade show experience with a wild ride. Outdoor Demo Day - scheduled for September 9, 2009 at Ski Bromont - is a chance for media and industry to experience the most innovative bikes and ...... Click here to read this release
L’ACIV accorde une subvention à quatre projets touchant les cyclistes de quinze langues différentes d’un océan à l’autre
Published Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:42:07 EST Read More
LâACIV accorde une subvention à quatre projets touchant les cyclistes de quinze langues différentes dâun océan à lâautre Toronto, le 10 août 2009 â LâAssociation canadienne de lâindustrie du vélo (ACIV) a annoncé les bénéficiaires de ses quatre subventions, qui totalisent 17 000 $. Deux fois par année, le programme de subvention de lâACIV accorde des subventions Ã...... Click here to read this release
BTAC Awards Grants to Four Projects that Reach Cyclist from Coast-to-Coast and 15 Different Languages
Published Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:35:18 EST Read More
BTAC Awards Grants to Four Projects that Reach Cyclist from Coast-to-Coast and 15 Different Languages Toronto - August 10, 2009 - The Bicycle Trade Association of Canada (BTAC) has announced the recipients of $17,000 in grants. Awarded twice a year and available to cycling focused community groups, BTAC's Grant Program will support projects that put more people on bikes. An important sel...... Click here to read this release
Musgamagw Tsawataineuk Tribal Council responds to Marine Harvest Canada and Costal Alliance for Aquaculture Reform
Published Thu, 6 Aug 2009 10:06:28 EST Read More
August 6, 2009 For Immediate Release Musgamagw Tsawataineuk Tribal Council responds to Marine Harvest Canada and Costal Alliance for Aquaculture Reform The Musgamagw-Tsawataineuk Tribal Council (MTTC) issues this press release in response to the joint announcement of Marine Harvest Canada (MHC) and the Coastal Alliance for Aquaculture Reform (CAAR) that the âpreliminary results f...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto's CDM program hits $10 million milestone
Published Wed, 5 Aug 2009 15:25:33 EST Read More
Media Release BOMA Toronto's CDM program hits $10 million milestone (Toronto, August 5, 2009) The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Toronto's Conservation Demand Management (CDM) Program has hit a significant milestone in its delivery of electricity conservation incentives - $10,000,000 in committed conservation incentives for over 100 buildings in Toronto. ...... Click here to read this release
Conserve the Light Gathering - a First Nations and Métis energy efficiency conference
Published Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:51:32 EST Read More
Media Advisory Conserve the Light Gathering - a First Nations and Métis energy efficiency conference (July 24, 2009) As part of the ongoing Energy Efficiency & Conservation Measures for Aboriginal Communities (EEMAC) program, Charles Fox Consulting Inc. and the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) will convene a Gathering of Ontario First Nations and Métis Elders and Leadership and ...... Click here to read this release
ExpoCycle et le Jour Démo Plein Air de retour dans la région de Montréal
Published Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:55:02 EST Read More
Avis aux médias à l'attention des rédacteurs et chroniqueurs des domaines de l'actualité, de l'environnement, du sport, des transports et de l'actualité communautaire ExpoCycle et le Jour Démo Plein Air de retour dans la région de Montréal Le plus grand salon professionnel de l'industrie du vélo au Canada retourne à Montréal du 9 au 12 septembre 2009. Classé au ...... Click here to read this release
ExpoCycle and Demo Day return to Montreal area
Published Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:47:08 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: News, Environment, Sport, Transportation, Community Editors and Reporters ExpoCycle and Demo Day return to Montreal area Canada's largest bike industry trade show returns to Montreal from September 9 to 12, 2009. Ranked 17th amoung Canada's Top 50 Trade Shows, ExpoCycle is Canada's most important bicycle industry business-to-business event, bringing tog...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto's CDM Program has been extended
Published Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:45:13 EST Read More
Media Release BOMA Toronto's CDM Program has been extended (Toronto, July 21, 2009) The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Toronto's Conservation and Demand Management (CDM) Program has been extended to December 31, 2010. The extension allows interested commercial building owners, tenants and channel partners, in the '416' telephone exchange area, to apply f...... Click here to read this release
Toronto residents send Hot Spots to OneToronto
Published Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:45:33 EST Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORONTO RESIDENTS SEND HOTSPOTS TO ONETORONTO.CA Toronto, July 21 - Volunteers with OneToronto.ca were out again various neighbourhoods to clean up dozens of so called "hot spots" around the city. George Smitherman, MPP for Toronto Centre, joined residents in clean ups at Carlton Street east of Church Street, Yonge Street north of Bloor Street, and the Quee...... Click here to read this release
Explore the Jewels of Pelee Island with Ontario Nature
Published Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:53:31 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attention: News Editors The Jewels of Pelee Island Hone your insect identification skills with Ontario Nature Join Ontario Nature conservation staff and invertebrate expert, Bob Bowles, as they conduct an inventory of Pelee Islandâs extraordinary butterflies and dragonflies. The group will also explore the Stone Road Alvar Conservation Area and its uni...... Click here to read this release
Thunder Bay hosts 2nd annual Darryl “Penasi” Fox Memorial Golf Classic
Published Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:13:43 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attention: News, Assignment Reporters and Editors Thunder Bay hosts 2nd annual Darryl âPenasiâ Fox Memorial Golf Classic Deputy Premier and Ontario Minister of Energy and Infrastructure George Smitherman to attend weekend tournament (Thunder Bay, Ontario) Join family, friends, members of the community, and provincial politicians at the Whitewater G...... Click here to read this release
Toronto residents lend a hand to keep Toronto clean
Published Sat, 18 Jul 2009 10:24:37 EST Read More
Media Release - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto residents lend a hand to keep Toronto clean (Toronto, July 18) OneToronto.ca, which was launched earlier in the week, linked up with more than 150 volunteers in various neighbourhoods to clean up dozens of so called âhot spotsâ around the city. Some of these âhotspotsâ included: ⢠Broadview Parkette â with...... Click here to read this release
Keep Toronto Beautiful
Published Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:26:17 EST Read More
Media Advisory/Photo Opportunity Keep Toronto Beautiful Toronto - Torontonians will be out in force on Saturday, July 18th in a volunteer effort to keep Toronto beautiful. Residents will be out in their communities at hot spots across the city, and have connected through the OneToronto.ca initiative, a grassroots movement of Toronto residents who are showing pride in their cit...... Click here to read this release
Two Feathers Forest Products (LP) draft Environmental Screening Report is now available for review and comment
Published Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:20:04 EST Read More
Media Release - For Immediate Release Two Feathers Forest Products (LP) draft Environmental Screening Report is now available for review and comment (Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation, Ontario, July 17, 2009) Two Feathers Forest Products, LP (TFFP) has released a draft Environmental Screening Report (ESR) for public comment and review. The draft ESR will be available for review at w...... Click here to read this release
News Article: Smog, smog alerts and human health
Published Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:42:49 EST Read More
To the Editor: This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe is cited as the author. She can be contacted at (416) 962 5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more information, visit http://envirolaw.com. ...... Click here to read this release
Canada Goose Resource Centres reduce waste and give back to Northern communities
Published Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:31:46 EST Read More
Canada Goose Resource Centres reduce waste and give back to Northern communities Canada Goose Inc, a Canadian extreme outerwear company, has recently put in place an initiative to furnish Arctic residents with fabrics and accessories they can use to manufacture winter clothing. This project diverts the manufacturerâs high quality surplus materials to populations that have traditionally...... Click here to read this release
What to do when cyclists get hit with HST
Published Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:23:17 EST Read More
What to do when cyclists get hit with HST Cycling advocates celebrated when Ontario introduced a retail sales tax exemption for bikes. They celebrated again when the exemption was extended until December 31, 2010. Now the province has announced that it will adopt a harmonized sales tax (HST), and the fate of this exemption is unclear. One possibility is that Ontario will begin tax...... Click here to read this release
World Wind Energy Award 2009 goes to George Smitherman, Energy Minister of Ontario
Published Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:57:09 EST Read More
World Wind Energy Award 2009 goes to George Smitherman, Energy Minister of Ontario Toronto/Jeju/Bonn (WWEA/OSEA/GEAA) - The World Wind Energy Association (WWEA), Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) and its partners in the Green Energy Act Alliance (GEAA) congratulate Hon. George Smitherman on receiving the World Wind Energy Award 2009. On the occasion of the 8th World Wind Ene...... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunity: What to do once the Harmonized Sales Tax hits bikes
Published Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:43:37 EST Read More
INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITY What to do once the Harmonized Sales Tax hits bikes The Ontario Government introduced a Retail Sales Tax exemption for Bicycles and Related Safety Equipment ("PST exemption on bicycles") in November of 2007. This relief was to have expired on November 30th 2008 but was extended in the 2008 provincial budget. In announcing its commitment to HST, the Ontari...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto CDM Program helps city keep cool and save money
Published Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:24:51 EST Read More
Media Release Beat the heat with BOMA Toronto's CDM Program Electricity demand and management program keeps cool and saves cost (Toronto, June 24, 2009) Today, electricity use is expected to hit its highest level in 2009, as temperatures hit 29oC. Today peak electricity use is projected to be 21,945 MW (5:00pm EDT) in Ontario compared to approximately 21,000 MW yester...... Click here to read this release
Corporate Knights magazine evaluate Teacher Education programs for first time
Published Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:06:41 EST Read More
Attention: News/Business/Education Reporters and Assignment Editors Corporate Knights releases 2009 Knight School Survey Teacher Education programs evaluated for first time (Toronto, Canada, June 24, 2009) Today, Corporate Knights Magazine unveils the sixth-annual Knight Schools ranking. The ranking analyzes how Canadian universities fare in integrating sustainability into ...... Click here to read this release
Corporate Knights releases list of leading sustainable policy schools
Published Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:03:26 EST Read More
Attention: News/Business/Education Reporters and Assignment Editors Corporate Knights releases 2009 Knight School Survey Carleton University leads policy schools (Toronto, Canada, June 24, 2009) Today, Corporate Knights Magazine unveils the sixth-annual Knight Schools ranking. The ranking analyzes how Canadian universities fare in integrating sustainability into the school ...... Click here to read this release
Corporate Knights magazine releases list of sustainable law schools
Published Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:01:31 EST Read More
Attention: News/Business/Education Reporters and Assignment Editors Corporate Knights releases 2009 Knight School Survey University of Toronto leads list of law schools (Toronto, Canada, June 24, 2009) Today, Corporate Knights Magazine unveils the sixth-annual Knight Schools ranking. The ranking analyzes how Canadian universities fare in integrating sustainability into the ...... Click here to read this release
Corporate Knights magazine examines industrial design programs for the first time
Published Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:59:31 EST Read More
Attention: News/Business/Education Reporters and Assignment Editors Corporate Knights releases 2009 Knight School Survey Magazine examines industrial design programs for the first time (Toronto, Canada, June 24, 2009) Today, Corporate Knights Magazine unveils the sixth-annual Knight Schools ranking. The ranking analyzes how Canadian universities and colleges fare in integrat...... Click here to read this release
Corporate Knights releases 2009 Knight School Survey
Published Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:57:19 EST Read More
Attention: News/Business/Education Reporters and Assignment Editors Corporate Knights releases 2009 Knight School Survey Schulich School of Business tops MBA list again (Toronto, Canada, June 24, 2009) Today, Corporate Knights Magazine unveils the sixth-annual Knight Schools ranking. The ranking analyzes how Canadian universities fare in integrating sustainability into the ...... Click here to read this release
News Article: Play it cool and save big this summer with some simple tips to reduce your energy use
Published Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:17:17 EST Read More
Play it cool and save big this summer with some simple tips to reduce your energy use With many Ontarians looking forward to another hot summer at the cottage relaxing by the lake, GreenSaver wants to remind homeowners that summer time doesn't mean you should take a holiday from energy conservation. Before departing, there are a number of things you can do to make your home 'energy secur...... Click here to read this release
Hydro One Tops Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada list for 2009
Published Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:48:24 EST Read More
Attention: News/Business Reporters and Assignment Editors Hydro One Tops Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada list for 2009 New in 2009: Top Foreign Corporate Citizens in Canada (Toronto, Ontario, June 22, 2009) Corporate Knights has released the 8th Annual Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada, the definitive annual list of Canada's top corporate citizens. Citizenship ...... Click here to read this release
Corporate Knights to release Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada 2009 on June 22
Published Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:26:08 EST Read More
Attention:News/Business Reporters and Assignment Editors Corporate Knights to release Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada 2009 on June 22 New in 2009: Top Foreign Corporate Citizens in Canada (Toronto, Ontario, June 19, 2009) Corporate Knights will release the 8th Annual Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada, the definitive annual list of Canadaâs top corporate citizens, ...... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunity: Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to be investigated for violation of federal PCB regulations
Published Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:13:48 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to be investigated for violation of federal PCB regulations Allan Williams of New Harbour, Newfoundland, is successful in using his environmental rights to request a federal investigation of alleged violations of the federal PCB regulation under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. The circumstances th...... Click here to read this release
News Article: Does Canada do enough to regulate toxic chemicals?
Published Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:55:35 EST Read More
To the Editor: This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe is cited as the author. She can be contacted at (416) 962 5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more information, visit http://envirolaw.com. ...... Click here to read this release
Explore and learn with Ontario Nature at their Cawthra Mulock Nature Reserve
Published Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:40:38 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attention: Community Calendar, Event Listing and News Editors Fun in the Mud! Explore and learn with Ontario Nature at their Cawthra Mulock Nature Reserve (Newmarket, Ontario) This Saturday, kids will be putting on their detective hats for a day of discovery at the Cawthra Mulock Nature Reserve. They will be exploring the reserveâs regenerated wetla...... Click here to read this release
PacLease Makes Adding Hybrid Trucks to Fleet Easier for Canadian Springs
Published Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:51:03 EST Read More
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PacLease Makes Adding Hybrid Trucks to Fleet Easier for Canadian Springs Hybrid Delivers 37 Percent Improvement in Fuel Economy for Water Distributor VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 13, 2009 - When Canadian Springs wanted to adopt hybrid diesel-electric technology into its fleet of trucks, it turned to PACCAR Leasing (PacLease) t...... Click here to read this release
Canadian Springs goes green!
Published Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:44:46 EST Read More
Media Release Attn: News/Environment/Transportation/Community/Business Editors and Reporters Canadian Springs goes green! (June 13, 2009) Summer is heating up for thirsty Canadians across the country, and Canadian Springs is helping to quench that thirst without heating up the planet. Canadian Springs has teamed up with Inland Kenworth and PacLease to debute its first hybrid ...... Click here to read this release
Hybrid electric Canadian Springs delivery trucks make their debut at Vancouver street hockey tournament
Published Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:08:48 EST Read More
Media Advisory - Photo Opportunity Hybrid electric Canadian Springs delivery trucks make their debut delivering water to thirsty players at Vancouver street hockey tournament. What: The first Canadian Springs hybrid electric water trucks make their official debut at the Play On! National Street Hockey Tournament held in Vancouver and across Canada. When: Sat...... Click here to read this release
Thunder Bay hosts 2nd annual Darryl “Penasi” Fox Memorial Golf Classic
Published Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:53:12 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attention: News, Assignment Reporters and Editors Thunder Bay hosts 2nd annual Darryl âPenasiâ Fox Memorial Golf Classic Deputy Premier and Ontario Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, George Smitherman to attend weekend tournament (Thunder Bay, Ontario) Join family, friends, members of the community, and provincial politicians at the Whitewater ...... Click here to read this release
BC and Ontario Pick Up Their First Fair Trade Towns
Published Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:39:35 EST Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BC and Ontario Pick Up Their First Fair Trade Towns Port Colborne, Nakusp, and Golden Join International Movement (June 10, 2009) Three Canadian communities have officially been recognized as Fair Trade Towns, joining the ranks of hundreds of towns and cities around the world including London and Copenhagen, TransFair Canada announced today. Por...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto CDM Program announces two new energy conservation programs for commercial properties in the '416' area code
Published Tue, 9 Jun 2009 17:17:21 EST Read More
Media Release Two new programs to help reduce energy consumption for commercial building owners and tenants The BOMA Toronto CDM Program announces two new energy conservation programs for commercial properties in the '416' area code (Toronto, June 10, 2009) The Building Owners and Managers Association of (BOMA) Toronto, on behalf of the Ontario Power Authority (OPA), ...... Click here to read this release
Full text of FOE's first annual Scorecard on Environmental Rights
Published Thu, 4 Jun 2009 09:55:40 EST Read More
Click on 'Download Original Release' to view the full text of FOE's first annual Scorecard on Environmental Rights....... Click here to read this release
Les Ami(e)s de la Terre Canada publient un premier Bulletin annuel des droits environnementaux
Published Thu, 4 Jun 2009 09:52:43 EST Read More
COMMUNIQUà DE PRESSE Pour diffusion immédiate La majorité des provinces échouent à protéger les droits environnementaux Les Ami(e)s de la Terre Canada publient un premier Bulletin annuel des droits environnementaux (Ottawa ON, le 4 juin 2009) - à la veille de la Journée mondiale de l'environnement, Les A...... Click here to read this release
Friends of the Earth Canada releases first annual Score Card on Environmental Rights
Published Thu, 4 Jun 2009 09:48:02 EST Read More
For Immediate Release Majority of provinces fail on provision of environmental rights Friends of the Earth Canada releases first annual Score Card on Environmental Rights (Ottawa ON, June 4, 2009) - On the eve of World Environment Day, Friends of the Earth Canada releases its first annual Score Card of Environmental R...... Click here to read this release
Tenth annual Smog Summit convenes in Toronto
Published Wed, 3 Jun 2009 10:00:42 EST Read More
Tenth annual Smog Summit convenes in Toronto GTA highlights progress on fight against air pollution (Toronto, June 3, 2009) Someday, Torontonians will be able to breathe fresh, clean air. That's the focus of the 10th Annual Smog Summit, hosted by the Clean Air Partnership (CAP) and the GTA Clean Air Council (GTA-CAC). For the past ten years the Summit has provided a chan...... Click here to read this release
Grandfather calls on feds to investigate PCB contamination
Published Tue, 2 Jun 2009 09:57:56 EST Read More
For Immediate Release Grandfather calls on feds to investigate PCB contamination (Ottawa, ON/New Harbour, NL - June 2, 2009) - Yesterday, Mr. Allan Williams of New Harbour, NL, with the support of Friends of the Earth, applied to federal Environment Minister Jim Prentice to investigate violations of the federal PCB regulation under the Canadian Environmental Protection...... Click here to read this release
RONA receives prestigious Ontario Nature Corporate Award
Published Mon, 1 Jun 2009 15:42:15 EST Read More
Media Release For Immediate Release RONA receives prestigious Ontario Nature Corporate Award (Southampton, Ontario, June 1, 2009) - Ontario Nature, the province's leading conservation organization, presented its prestigious Corporate Award to RONA, Canada's largest distributor and retailer of hardware, home renovation and gardening products. The Ontario Nature Corporate A...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Nature honours conservation heroes
Published Mon, 1 Jun 2009 15:27:02 EST Read More
Ontario Nature honours conservation heroes RONA, Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation, Thames Talbot Land Trust, and residents of Peterborough, Washago, Kingston and Orillia recognized for leadership in conservation and nature protection (Southampton, Ontario, June 1, 2009) - This weekend, Ontario Nature acknowledged the contributions of individuals and organizations to the protect...... Click here to read this release
Toronto Bike Summit 2009
Published Thu, 28 May 2009 13:43:40 EST Read More
Media Release - For Immediate Release Toronto Bike Summit 2009 (Toronto, May 28, 2009) On the heels of the City of Toronto's decision to redesign Jarvis Street to include bike lanes and wider sidewalks, the Toronto Coalition for Active Transportation (TCAT) and the Clean Air Partnership (CAP) are co-hosts of the 2009 Bike Summit, a one-day bicycle policy conference. The sold-o...... Click here to read this release
10th annual Smog Summit to be held in Toronto
Published Thu, 28 May 2009 13:36:12 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Environment/Community/Local News Editors and Reporters 10th annual Smog Summit to be held in Toronto The 10th annual Smog Summit is returning to Toronto on June 3rd, courtesy of the Clean Air Partnership (CAP) and the GTA Clean Air Council (GTA-CAC). The summit is an opportunity for the GTA-CAC to highlight it's progress on clean air and climate change ac...... Click here to read this release
Bicycle Trade Association of Canada applauds Toronto's bold new bike move
Published Tue, 26 May 2009 17:12:34 EST Read More
Media Release Attn: Transportation/Biking/Sports/City Editors and Reporters Bicycle Trade Association of Canada applauds Toronto's bold new bike move Cyclists delighted as city approves bicycle lane on Jarvis (May 26, 2009 - Toronto) Last night, Toronto City Council approved a plan to turn part of Jarvis Street into a bike path. Cycling advocates all over the city...... Click here to read this release
Bike Summit 2009
Published Mon, 25 May 2009 16:18:50 EST Read More
Media Advisory Bike Summit 2009 (Toronto, 2009) On Thursday, May 28th from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. the Toronto Coalition for Active Transportation and the Clean Air Partnership are hosting this second annual one-day bicycle policy conference. The Bike Summit will be held at the Novotel Toronto Centre, 45 The Esplanade in downtown Toronto. Join leading thinkers, practitioners...... Click here to read this release
Ethipedia launched as Canada's first Sustainable Business Encyclopedia
Published Mon, 25 May 2009 15:09:31 EST Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE "ethipedia.net" launched as Canada's First Sustainable Business Encyclopedia (Montreal, Monday May 25th) After a year and half of research and development, "ethipedia", the online encyclopedia of sustainable business practices, is now accessible on the Web. This reference website hosts a database of documented practices adopted by organizations seeking to ...... Click here to read this release
First annual Southwestern Ontario Clean Air Summit convened in Woodstock
Published Thu, 21 May 2009 10:26:49 EST Read More
First annual Southwestern Ontario Clean Air Summit convened in Woodstock Municipalities work together for cleaner, healthier air in Southern Ontario (Woodstock, May 21, 2009) Today marks the beginning of a beautiful relationship. Municipalities from all over southwestern Ontario gathered in Woodstock for the First Annual Clean Air Summit. Hosted by the Southwestern Ontar...... Click here to read this release
KAFN urge Cermaq to embrace the spirit and intent of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Published Tue, 19 May 2009 16:23:56 EST Read More
Media Release First Nations leaders confront Norway's hypocrisy KAFN urge Cermaq to embrace the spirit and intent of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (Oslo, Norway - May 19, 2009) First Nations leaders, and Alexandra Morton from the Broughton Archipelago, are in Norway this week. The will meet with MPs in the Norwegian Parliament (Storting), repr...... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunity: Corporate Knights Magazine presents Doctor James Lovelock
Published Tue, 19 May 2009 10:30:17 EST Read More
Attention: News/Environment/Business Reporters and Assignment Editors Corporate Knights Magazine presents Dr. James Lovelock (Toronto, Canada, May 19, 2009) Corporate Knights Magazine presents Dr. James Lovelock, founder of the Gaia Hypothesis, Fellow of the Royal Society and author of over 200 scientific papers, in Toronto on May 26, 2009. The media is invited to interview ...... Click here to read this release