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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 taxing bikes and related safety equipment in 2010 as planned. In that case, the Bicycle Trade Associat...... 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 Energy Conference 2009 on Jeju island, Korea, the Board of the World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) has...... 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 Ontario Government indicated that there is no possibility of continued sales tax relief on bicycles - reli...... 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 yesterday. Peak electricity, has become a significant issue in the province, particularly in the downt...... 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 the school experience. This year marks the first time Corporate Knights has evaluated Teacher E...... 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 experience. In reviewing public policy and public administration programs, the researchers adop...... 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 school experience. In reviewing law programs, the researchers adopted a broad definition of sus...... 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 integrating sustainability into the school experience. This is the first time Corporate Knights has eva...... 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 school experience. In reviewing MBA and undergraduate Business programs, the researchers adopte...... 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 secure' and ensure you avoid large energy bills. Every summer, Ontarians use record amounts of energy ...... 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 indicators include pension fund quality, board and C-suite diversity, CEO-pay fairness, and tax doll...... 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 Canada’s top corporate citizens, on Monday, June 22. Citizenship indicators include pension fund quality, board and C-suite divers...... Click here to read this release
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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 that have lead to the PCB contamination of the landfill primarily result from disposal of transformer ...... 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. New law on toxics Does Canada do enough to regulate toxic chemicals? Nearly h...... 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 reserve’s regenerated wetland to find out which native freshwater shellfish and insects make their home there. Ontario Nature s...... 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) to get the order filled. "Leasing hybrid trucks from PacLease took all of the worry out of adding...... 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 electric water at the Play On! National Street Hockey Tournament held in Vancouver and across Canada...... 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: Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 12pm (noon) sharp for a 5 minute hybrid truck presentation before a celebrit...... 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 “Penasi” 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 Golf Club on Thursday, July 30, 2009. The event provides a day full of outdoor fun, with proceeds g...... 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. Port Colborne in Ontario, and Nakusp and Golden in British Columbia, are the first Fair Trade Towns in ...... 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), manages and delivers an energy conservation incentive program for buildings (office, retail, industr...... 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
COMMUNIQUÉ 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 Ami(e)s de la Terre Canada publient leur premier Bulletin annuel des droits de l'environnement reconn...... 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 Rights available in law to the people of Canada. In the face of inadequate action by governments to ...... Click here to read this release
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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 chance for the GTA-CAC to announce their clean air and climate change actions, to raise awareness of the...... 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 Act, 1999 by the government of Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as others. Mr. Williams submitte...... 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 Award is given to a corporation that demonstrates outstanding leadership in the environmental field 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 protection of natural habitats through program development, education and leadership. Naturalists from a...... Click here to read this release
News release: Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation Preparing to Close after 50 million dollars of Conservation
Published Mon, 1 Jun 2009 09:57:46 EST Read More
News Release Created in 2002 to support partnerships and voluntary efforts to protect the Oak Ridges Moraine, the Foundation is preparing to close its doors in September 2010. During the eight year period, the Foundation will have generated over 50 million dollars of conservation effort by investing 15 million dollars of capital in partnerships matched by private organizations, municipalities, conservation authorities and individuals. More than 5,500 acres of high value co...... Click here to read this release
Observations on closed containment fish farm in Norway
Published Fri, 29 May 2009 13:14:32 EST Read More
Observations on closed containment fish farm in Norway (May 29, 2009) There is a closed containment Atlantic salmon fish farm operating in Norway, just a little east of Bergen. And it is little surprise the developer/operator has received little if any support from the major fish Farm Companies whom call Norway home. "It is difficult to put to words how I felt standing on an operating closed containment fish farm, watching Atlantic salmon swimming inside," says Chief Bob Chamberlin,...... 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-out event is taking place at the downtown Novotel Toronto Centre at 45 the Esplanade and includes 14 ...... 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 actions, and to raise awareness of the negative impact air pollution has on both human health and the ...... 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 hailed the initiative as an important step towards making Toronto a more bike-friendly city. T...... 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 and decision-makers who are on the fast track to creating bikeable communities. Enjoy innovative an...... 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 incorporate greater social and environmental responsibility into their operations. With an initial s...... Click here to read this release
Two Feathers Forest Products - Open Houses in North Western Ontario
Published Thu, 21 May 2009 16:13:14 EST Read More
Media Advisory North-western Ontario Open Houses related to Two Feathers Forest Products Two Feathers Forest Products, LP (TFFP) will convene a series of six Public Open Houses starting on May 25, 2009. These sessions are an opportunity to review information on this proposed value-added forest products initiative. Stantec Consulting Ltd (Stantec), hired by TFFP, is conducting an environmental assessment, and will present information for review and comment. WHAT:...... 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 Ontario Clean Air Council (SWO-CAC) and the Clean Air Partnership (CAP), and funded by the Ontario Minist...... 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), representatives of the Sami people of Norway, financial analysts, scientists and Cermaq (Mainstream) sha...... 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 Dr. Lovelock on May 25, 2009. Dr. Lovelock has become increasingly apocalyptic in his planetary p...... Click here to read this release
TCPLA welcomes the Green Energy Act
Published Tue, 19 May 2009 09:51:55 EST Read More
The Toronto Centre Provincial Liberal Association (TCPLA) is pleased to announce that on Thursday, May 14th 2009, the Ontario Green Energy Act (GEA) was passed into law by the Ontario legislature.. The Green Energy Act is a bold series of co-ordinated actions motivated by government’s desire to create substantial employment in a green economy and reduce Ontario’s impact on the climate. In addition to helping the province to eliminate dirty coal power by 2014, the Act positions Ontario as...... Click here to read this release
Municipalities tackle air pollution at first Southwestern Ontario Clean Air Summit
Published Fri, 15 May 2009 15:33:14 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Environment/Community/Local News Editors and Reporters Municipalities tackle air pollution at first Southwestern Ontario Clean Air Summit The Southwestern Ontario Clean Air Council (SWO-CAC) and the Clean Air Partnership (CAP) invite you to the first annual Southwestern Ontario Clean Air Summit. The summit will bring together representatives from municipalities in Ontario's southwest, as well as Southeast Michigan. Participants will help to develop SWO...... Click here to read this release
Home energy audits in new Green Energy Act a positive step towards consumer protection
Published Thu, 14 May 2009 16:44:51 EST Read More
Home energy audits in new Green Emergy Act a positive step towards consumer protection Today, the Ontario legislature passed Bill150. Better known as the Green Energy and Environment Act, Bill 150 will help protect consumer rights by mandating home energy efficiency audits at point of sale. Having this information will allow home buyers to make an educated purchasing choice. WHO: Stephen Koch, Executive Director of NAIMA Canada, is very knowledgeable about issues of energy e...... Click here to read this release
News Article: New GREEN ENERGY ACT Promises Low-Carbon Future
Published Thu, 14 May 2009 11:58:43 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 information, visit http://envirolaw.com. New GREEN ENERGY ACT Promises Low-Carbon...... Click here to read this release
Canadian manufacturer wins US Environmental Protection Agency Clean Air Excellence Award
Published Thu, 14 May 2009 09:04:12 EST Read More
Canadian manufacturer wins US Environmental Protection Agency Clean Air Excellence Award (Washington, May 13, 2009) The Industrial Chimney Company (ICC) of Quebec received an EPA Clean Air Excellence Award for its revolutionary wood-burning fireplace design today in Washington DC. Presented by Senator Debbie Stabenow of Michigan, The EPA Clean Air Excellence Awards celebrate programs, projects, or technologies that reduce emissions of hazardous or toxic air pollutants; are innovativ...... Click here to read this release
Top Scientists and Conservation Groups Call for Protection of Boreal Forest for Declining Bird Populations
Published Fri, 8 May 2009 09:00:38 EST Read More
Media Advisory Canada's Spring Bird Migration Now Means 'Save our Boreal Birds' Top Scientists Join Tens of Thousands from Canadian and international Conservation Groups Calling for Protection of Boreal Forest for Declining Canadian Bird Populations. Top scientists will outline the latest stunning news about why across Canada, the future of so many boreal birds is at risk. They will provide immediate and clear recommendations to turn this trend around. They will be ...... Click here to read this release
BC First Nations file Class-Action Motion to save wild salmon in the Broughton Archipelago
Published Wed, 6 May 2009 12:29:12 EST Read More
Devastation of Broughton Wild Salmon leaves British Columbia First Nations no alternative Class-Action Motion filed (Vancouver, May 6, 2009) The next step has been taken in the Kwicksutaineuk/Ah-Kwa-Mish First Nation's (KAFN) Class-Action law suit against the British Columbia Government for the devastation caused by open net-cage salmon farming in their Territories. The KAFN launched the law suit on February 4th, 2009 and today served a Motion for Certification. Bob Chamb...... Click here to read this release
Cities and Province Affirm Commitment to Restoring and Protecting the Great Lakes
Published Tue, 5 May 2009 14:06:47 EST Read More
Cities and Province Affirm Commitment to Restoring and Protecting the Great Lakes First-ever Great Lakes Summit held in Toronto May 5, 2009, Toronto - The Ontario Government and the mayors of municipalities around the Great Lakes have strengthened their commitment to coordinate efforts to restore, protect and promote the Great Lakes. Ontario mayors and provincial cabinet ministers met today for the first time to discuss shared interests and concerns about the Great Lakes a...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Mayors and Ministers to meet at first Great Lakes Summit
Published Tue, 5 May 2009 09:35:09 EST Read More
Media Advisory Ontario Mayors and Ministers to meet at first Great Lakes Summit Mayors to release 5-point Action Plan to protect Great Lakes What: Provincial-Municipal Great Lakes Summit and Release of Mayors Great Lakes Action Plan • Press Conference and Teleconference on outcomes from the Great Lakes Summit and details of the Mayors' Great Lakes Action Plan • Media participating via teleconference should dial in at 2:15 pm at 1- 866 939 3921 or 1-678 302 3550...... Click here to read this release
Send your kids to Camp Manitou on the Bay of Islands this summer!
Published Tue, 5 May 2009 09:11:49 EST Read More
Still trying to decide what your children will be doing this summer? Consider Camp Manitou on the Bay of Islands! Camp Manitou has bunks still available for boys and girls this summer (Whitefish Falls, Ontario, May 5, 2009) Camp Manitou has provided summertime memories for children since the 1920's. It is a traditional summer camp located south west of Sudbury, run by the Anglican Church. Camp Manitou is a non profit venture and fees are a reasonable and all inclusive $...... Click here to read this release
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