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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
Last 15 Days
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
Last 30 Days
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
Last 60 Days
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
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