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ExpoCycle 2008 breaks all registration records
Published Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:29:36 EST Read More
Media Release Attention: News, Environment, Assignment Editors and Reporters Leading the pack ExpoCycle 2008 breaks all registration records (Montreal, August 2008) ExpoCycle 2008, the Canadian bike industry's annual trade show, is shaping up to be a banner event. Organized by the Bicycle Trade Association of Canada, ExpoCycle has seen a phenomenal increase in pre-registration this year. "Registration is up 20% from where it was this time last year," says Sumar...... Read More
More From Bicycle Trade Association of CanadaGet an eco-education at the Green Building Festival
Published Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:18:28 EST Read More
Media Release Attn: Energy Efficiency/Green Building/Lifestyle/City Reporters and Editors Get an eco-education at the Green Building Festival Festival returns with must-attend workshops Canada's largest annual green building event is gearing up for another year with an expanded seminar program. Festival organizers are very excited to introduce two innovative workshops offering a practical look at the green building trend sweeping the real estate and residential co...... Read More
More From Innovolve Group - Green Building FestivalOntario Municipal Water Association salutes City of London's ban on sale of bottled water
Published Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:13:12 EST Read More
Ontario's water providers salute City of London's ban on sale of bottled water Sudbury, Ontario, August 20, 2008 - Today, Nick Benkovich, President of the Ontario Municipal Water Association, congratulated London City Council for its ban on the sale of bottled water. "The City of London's actions remind us once again- only municipal tap water delivers," said Nick Benkovich, "At about one thousand times the cost of municipal water, bottled water is simply not good value for money". ...... Read More
More From Ontario Municipal Water AssociationOntario gets an 'A' - Interview Opportunity with Ontario's Chief Energy Conservation Officer
Published Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:59:56 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity - News / Assignment / Energy and Conservation Editors and Reporters Ontario receives an "A" from the Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance WHO: Peter Love, Chief Energy Conservation Officer of Ontario Ontario's Chief Energy Conservation Officer Peter Love is available to comment on Ontario receiving an "A" for the first time since the Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance began to issue report cards WHEN: The CEEA report card was released...... Read More
More From Ontario Power AuthorityThe Green Building Festival returns with innovative, market-ready solutions
Published Fri, 1 Aug 2008 11:11:19 EST Read More
It’s Easy Being Green The Green Building Festival returns with innovative, market-ready solutions Canada’s largest annual green building event is gearing up for another year. The Green Building Festival is happening September 9 – 10 2008 at the Toronto Convention Centre on Dixon Road. The show features high-quality, in-depth programming for building professionals with case studies, product analyses and 100 exhibitors offering ready-to-market green building soluti...... Read More
More From Innovolve Group - Green Building FestivalExpoCycle 2008 shifts into high gear
Published Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:37:17 EST Read More
Media Release Attn: News, Environment, Assignment Editors and Reporters ExpoCycle 2008 shifts into high gear Canada's premiere bike trade show not to be missed Canada's cycling industry is gearing up for its biggest trade show of the year. ExpoCycle 2008, scheduled for September 6-9 in Montreal and Bromont Quebec, is the premiere event for Canada's cycling industry. Each year, ExpoCycle - with 90, 000 square feet of space - features over 800 of the world's best c...... Read More
More From Bicycle Trade Association of CanadaMajority of Caledon residents support municipal growth plan
Published Tue, 8 Jul 2008 16:44:16 EST Read More
EMBARGOED until 9:00 pm, Tuesday July 8, 2008 Majority of Caledon residents support municipal growth plan 85% of respondents questioned believe municipal officials should resist development pressures (Caledon, Ontario, July 8, 2008) The findings of a public opinion poll released today by the Caledon Countryside Alliance (CCA) confirm environmental issues remain a high priority for residents of Caledon. The research was conducted by Oraclepoll Research between June 1...... Read More
More From Caledon Countryside AllianceCanadian law programs rate high on sustainability
Published Wed, 2 Jul 2008 12:17:22 EST Read More
Canadian law programs rate high on sustainability Social justice, human rights and professional ethics essential components in analysis (Toronto, Canada, July 2, 2008) Today, Corporate Knights Magazine unveils the fifth-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 sustainability that encompassed environm...... Read More
More From Corporate KnightsTop Canadian graduate programs rated on sustainability
Published Wed, 2 Jul 2008 09:12:51 EST Read More
Top Canadian graduate programs rated on sustainability Study looked at environmental and social concerns (Toronto, Canada, July 2, 2008) Today, Corporate Knights Magazine unveils the fifth-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 adopted a broad definition of sustainability that encompassed environmental...... Read More
More From Corporate KnightsCanadian Universities and Sustainability ranked by Corporate Knights Magazine
Published Wed, 2 Jul 2008 09:05:24 EST Read More
Canadian Universities and Sustainability ranked by Corporate Knights Magazine (Toronto, Canada, July 2, 2008) Today, Corporate Knights Magazine unveils the fifth-annual Knight Schools ranking. The ranking analyzes how Canadian universities fare in integrating sustainability into the school experience. In reviewing Architecture and Urban Planning programs, the researchers adopted a broad definition of sustainability that encompassed environmental and social concerns. Issues of ec...... Read More
More From Corporate KnightsCorporate Knights names the 50 Best Corporate Citizens in Canada
Published Tue, 1 Jul 2008 08:40:18 EST Read More
Attention News/Business Reporters and Assignment Editors: IBM Tops List of 50 Best Corporate Citizens in Canada for 2008 (Toronto, Ontario, June 30, 2008) Corporate Knights has released the 7th Annual Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada, the definitive annual list of Canada’s top corporate citizens. Citizenship indicators include pension fund quality, diversity, pollution, CEO-pay fairness, and tax dollar generation, as well as sector specific indicators such as renewable e...... Read More
More From Corporate KnightsEnerQuality celebrates 10 years of making Ontario homes energy efficient
Published Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:36:09 EST Read More
*High-Resolution photos available EnerQuality celebrates 10 years of making Ontario homes energy efficient Ontario Minister of Energy and Infrastructure and Chief Energy Conservation Officer of Ontario part of anniversary gala with industry leaders and supporters (Toronto, June 27, 2008) Wednesday night, over 150 leading energy efficient home building industry representatives, supporters and friends met at the Westin Prince Hotel in Toronto to mark a special anniver...... Read More
More From EnerQuality Corporation2008 World Wind Energy Conference concludes on a positive note
Published Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:11:25 EST Read More
2008 World Wind Energy Conference concludes on a positive note Kingston Conference signals new era in community power and looks to Ontario for leadership Kingston, Ontario, June 27, 2008 – The 2008 World Wind Energy Conference wrapped up yesterday and the overwhelming mood of the 800 conference attendees pointed toward the fact that Ontario should act quickly to institute a Green Energy Act as part of its energy policy. Kristopher Stevens, Executive Director of the Onta...... Read More
More From Ontario Sustainable Energy AssociationWild salmon on the verge of extinction
Published Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:44:20 EST Read More
To the Editor: This is an article from Andrew Wright. Word count is approximately 653 words. Select photos of Mr. Wright’s photography work may be available upon request. Mr. Wright can be contacted at 604.733.8599 or asw@ieee.org. I first visited the Broughton Archipelago in the summer of 1990. I had recently emigrated from England and drove two days straight from Calgary to visit this special place. Robson Bight, famed for its orca 'rubbing beach' and known international...... Read More
More From Andrew WrightWorld Wind Conference 2008 - Update - Conference Activity, Day One
Published Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:28:53 EST Read More
WWEC 2008 (Update - Conference Activity, Day One) - Community power and decentralized investment key for accelerated wind energy deployment Government of Ontario works on improvement of Standard Offer Programme and considers Green Energy Act Kingston/Bonn (WWEA June 25 2008) - More than 600 high-level delegates from 40 countries have gathered for the 7th World Wind Energy Conference & Exhibition Community Power (WWEC 2008) at the St. Lawrence College in Kingston (Ontario), Ca...... Read More
More From Ontario Sustainable Energy AssociationOSEA poll shows majority of Ontarians expect renewable energy by 2018
Published Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:45:09 EST Read More
Media Release – For Immediate Release Majority of Ontarians expect Ontario to get their energy from renewables by 2018 Poll results released as World Wind Energy Conference 2008 begins in Kingston, Ontario (Kingston, Ontario, June 24, 2008) Over 600 people have descended on the City of Kingston today as the World Wind Energy Conference 2008 kicked off with a series of sessions which included speakers Dr. David Suzuki, Hon. Vilas Muttemwar, Indian Minister for New and Re...... Read More
More From OSEAWorld Wind Energy Conference to convene in Kingston, Ontario
Published Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:04:22 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attention: Energy, Business, and Environment Editors and Reporters World Wind Energy Conference 2008 to convene in Kingston, Ontario Conference will deliver an international, national and local perspective on renewable power policy and climate change (Kingston, Ontario) Next week, the World Wind Energy Conference 2008 will take place in Kingston, Ontario. Confirmed keynote speakers will include Dr. David Suzuki, Dr. Hermann Scheer, and Ontario Minist...... Read More
More From OSEAFifthshire Homes opens energy efficient ‘EnviroHome’
Published Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:36:04 EST Read More
Media Release – For Immediate Release Fifthshire Homes celebrated for energy efficient ‘EnviroHome’ Ontario’s Chief Energy Conservation Officer tours latest Ontario community and presents Certificate of Recognition (Georgina, Ontario, June 19, 2008) This afternoon, Peter Love, Ontario's Chief Energy Conservation Officer helped Fifthshire Homes Vice President, Joe Vella and other representatives celebrate energy efficient home building in Georgina. Julia Munro, MPP...... Read More
More From Fifthshire HomesWild Weather: How Municipalities can Adapt to Climate Change
Published Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:01:41 EST Read More
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. Wild Weather: How Municipalities can Adapt to Climate Change As the results of climate change become increasingly ...... Read More
More From Dianne SaxeCanada in court for violating federal climate change law
Published Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:48:30 EST Read More
Media Release – For Immediate Release Canada in court for violating federal climate change law Lawsuit demands government obey the will of Parliament TORONTO, June 18, 2008 – Today, Canada became the first country ever to be brought to court for failing to comply with its legal commitments to combat global warming. Pro-bono lawyers from Paliare Roland Barristers and Ecojustice (formerly Sierra Legal Defence Fund) presented legal arguments on behalf of Friends of the...... Read More
More From Friends of the Earth CanadaCanada’s Bernard James wins Natural Gas Vehicle World Champion Award in Brazil
Published Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:09:31 EST Read More
For Immediate Release Canada’s Bernard James wins Natural Gas Vehicle World Champion Award in Brazil Former Government of Canada Chief of Transportation Technology recognized for leadership and innovation in alternative fuel vehicles (Ottawa, ON, June 18, 2008) Canada’s Bernard James was one of four recipients of the NGV World Champion Award at the biennial International Association of Natural Gas Vehicles Conference held recently in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The awards...... Read More
More From Canadian Natural Gas Vehicle AllianceElement-System sets sights on North American residential market
Published Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:26:02 EST Read More
German storage solution company sets sights on North American residential market Element-System seeks Canadian and US dealers (Dallas, Texas, June 17, 2008) Element-System of Germany, a manufacturer with a half century long legacy of producing commercial display and storage systems for the retail fixturing segment, is expanding its reach into the home storage sector in both Canada and the United States (US). Guenter Steudle, Managing Director of Element-System, observed,...... Read More
More From Element-SystemCanadian delegation attends Lifestyle of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS) conference in Colorado
Published Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:45:26 EST Read More
Media Release Attention: Lifestyle, environment and business reporters Canadian delegation will attend Lifestyle of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS) conference in Colorado (Colorado, June 17, 2008) A contingent of Canadians, each involved in the LOHAS sector, is attending the 12th LOHAS conference in Denver/Boulder Colorado (June 18-21st, 2008). The agenda for the sold out conference can be found www.lohas.com/forum/. Ellen Karp of Anerca International has years of exper...... Read More
More From Anerca & LOHASWireCanadian Government to be challenged in court for failing to uphold Kyoto Accord
Published Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:04:04 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attention: News, Environment, Government, Politics Canadian Government to be challenged in court for failing to uphold federal climate change law Lawyers will argue in court that Kyoto commitment broken TORONTO - Canada will be the first country ever to be brought to court for its failure to comply with domestic law and meet its international commitments to combat global warming. On behalf of Friends of the Earth Canada (FOE), pro-bono lawyers from P...... Read More
More From Friends of the Earth CanadaThe Innovolve Group launches Canada's first Green Meeting Guide
Published Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:40:35 EST Read More
Media Release Attn: Environment, News, Business, Assignment Editors and Reporters First Canada Green Meeting Guide launched by The Innovolve Group (TORONTO, June 11, 2008) –The inaugural Canada Green Meeting Guide (CGMG), is a print and online directory designed to assist the meeting, hotel and conventions industry adopt more environmentally friendly practices. Distribution of the Guide to 13,000 Canadian-based convention and meeting organizing professionals begins immediately. ...... Read More
More From The Innovolve GroupGreen$aver teams up with WISE to provide affordable solar water heating solutions
Published Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:01:54 EST Read More
A WISE move for Toronto residents Green$aver teams up with WISE to provide affordable solar water heating solutions (Toronto, Ontario, June 11, 2008) Green$aver, Ontario’s largest non-profit organization dedicated to advancing environmental energy efficiency, has been awarded the contract for project management and implementation of a solar water heating initiative by WISE—West Toronto Initiative for Solar Energy. The program is available to residents in the area (NW of B...... Read More
More From Green$averHot weather and the cottage: Energy saving tips from Ontario's Chief Energy Conservation Officer
Published Fri, 6 Jun 2008 12:11:45 EST Read More
Every Kilowatt Counts - Even at the cottage! Easy ways to stay comfortable and save money this summer When you take off for cottage country this summer, don't leave energy conservation behind! Remember, you're essentially running two households, so make sure you use energy wisely both at home and the cottage. With over half a million cottages across Canada, cottagers can make a very positive impact. Many of the energy-saving ideas that have worked around your home will wor...... Read More
More From Ontario Power AuthorityFirst Nations Chief invites Norwegian King to British Columbia to witness the devestating effects of Norwegian fish farms on wild salmon
Published Fri, 6 Jun 2008 10:08:38 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity:
Chief Bob Chamberlin from the Kwicksutaineuk-ah-kwa-mish First Nation in British Columbia will deliver a letter inviting Norwegian King to see the operation of Marine Harvest fish farms on the Canadian west coast.
WHEN:
Friday, June 6, 2008 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm (Norwegian Central European Summer Time)
Friday, June 6, 2008 from 5:00 am to 11:00 am (Canadian EST)
WHAT:
First Nations Chief from British Columbia, Canada to present l......
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New law gives Canadians legal right to healthy environment
Published Thu, 5 Jun 2008 10:47:23 EST Read More
For Immediate Release New law gives Canadians legal right to healthy environment Cornerstone environmental legislation introduced by environmental groups Ottawa, Ontario, June 5, 2008 - Three leading environmental organizations are using the United Nations' World Environment Day to launch the first Canadian Environmental Bill of Rights (CEBR), model legislation that would enshrine in law the right of all Canadians to a healthy environment. The proposed Environmenta...... Read More
More From Friends of the Earth CanadaGreen Energy Act will keep Ontario from being a "have not" province
Published Mon, 2 Jun 2008 09:45:22 EST Read More
Green Energy Act will keep Ontario from being a "have-not" province (Toronto, June 2, 2008) At Queen’s Park this morning, a broad coalition of farmers, environmentalists, First Nations and industry associations called upon the Province to create North America’s first Green Energy Act. The Act would build on recent successes and ensure Ontario does not become an energy “have-not” jurisdiction but rather a continent-wide leader. This briefing is the first step in the Ontario S...... Read More
More From Ontario Sustainable Energy AssociationOne millionth Atlantic salmon begins journey to Lake Ontario
Published Wed, 28 May 2008 10:53:00 EST Read More
Attention: News, Assignment, Outdoor, Conservation Editors and Reporters Ontario Minister of Natural Resources joins representatives from Banrock Station Wines to mark historic moment (Toronto, Ontario, May 28, 2008) Ontario's Minister of Natural Resources joined representatives from Banrock Station Wines, the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters and the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) to celebrate the release the one millionth Atlantic Salmon into the Cred...... Read More
More From Banrock StationConservation Council of Ontario and Ontario’s Chief Energy Conservation Officer unveil multilingual ‘Doors Closed’ posters
Published Tue, 27 May 2008 12:51:14 EST Read More
Media Advisory
Attention: News, Energy, Business
Conservation Council of Ontario and Ontario’s Chief Energy Conservation Officer unveil multilingual ‘Doors Closed’ posters in time for air conditioner season
Posters available in 9 different languages to reflect the diverse make-up of city
WHAT:
Witness the unveiling of new multilingual ‘Doors Closed’ posters for restaurants and retail stores in Toronto. By placing a poster on the front door, businesses......
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Canadian Institute for Environmental Law and Policy calls for mandatory labeling of nanomaterials in common products
Published Wed, 21 May 2008 10:52:11 EST Read More
Media Release - For Immediate Release Consumers uninformed about nanomaterials in common products New CIELAP report calls for mandatory labeling of nanomaterials in cosmetics, personal care products, and cleaning agents (Toronto, May 21, 2008) – In Canada, approximately 80 companies have been identified as working on products that contain nano-materials. The Canadian Institute for Environmental Law and Policy (CIELAP) released a report today its report entitled Upd...... Read More
More From CIELAPGroup challenges BC Government's right to regulate fish farms
Published Tue, 6 May 2008 14:16:51 EST Read More
Noted salmon scientist, tourism operators and commercial fishers file Constitutional challenge in effort to save BC wild salmon fishery Group challenges BC Government's right to regulate fish farms (May 6, 2008, Vancouver, BC) Biologist Alexandra Morton, the Area E Gill-netters Association, the Vessels Owners Association and the Wilderness Tourism Association have filed a petition in the BC Supreme Court challenging the Constitutional right of the BC Government to regu...... Read More
More From Adopt-a-Fry CampaignOver 600 people to paddle the Don River in support of important clean up efforts for historic Toronto waterway
Published Fri, 2 May 2008 08:29:48 EST Read More
Attention: News, Assignment and Outdoor Reporters and Editors Over 600 people to paddle the Don River in support of important clean up efforts for historic Toronto waterway Corporate teams to participate in the Banrock Station Corporate Canoe Challenge as ‘Paddle the Don’ celebrates 15th anniversary (Toronto, May 2008) This Sunday, hundreds of people will grab a paddle, jump into a kayak or canoe, and float down the Don River as part of the celebrations surroun...... Read More
More From Banrock StationCorporate Knights Magazine reveals Canada’s greenest grocers
Published Thu, 1 May 2008 09:19:59 EST Read More
Corporate Knights Magazine reveals Canada’s greenest grocers (Toronto, Canada, May 1, 2008) Corporate Knights Magazine unveiled the first-annual Corporate Knights Green Grocer Report Card in its inaugural Food Issue. The ranking looks at the ways major Canadian grocery chains promote and integrate environmental issues into the shopping experience. The results are as follows: Mainstream grocers 1. Loblaw Companies Limited: C+ 2. Safeway Inc.: C 3. Metro Inc.: C 4. Sobeys I...... Read More
More From Corporate KnightsCanadian manufacturer steals the spotlight and brings home prestigious award from the 2008 Hearth and Home EXPO
Published Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:07:21 EST Read More
Canadian manufacturer steals the spotlight and brings home prestigious award from the 2008 Hearth and Home EXPO The Renaissance Rumford™ 1000 is the first open air fireplace to win gold (St. Jerome, Quebec, April 2008) A Canadian company has won gold at the 2008 HPBA Expo (Hearth Patio and Barbecue Association) in Atlanta for its revolutionary design. Rumford Fireplaces Renaissance Rumford™ 1000 won Best Wood Fireplace, The Daniel J. Melcon Award for Best-in-Show and the ...... Read More
More From International Chimney CompanySouthwestern Ontario community to become the latest to offer ENERGY STAR® qualified homes
Published Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:44:42 EST Read More
Media Advisory: Attention Home/News/Assignment Editors Southwestern Ontario community to become the latest to offer ENERGY STAR® qualified homes (Delhi, Ontario) Ed Debusschere Custom Homes Limited and EnerQuality Corporation invite media to attend the launch of the latest environmentally sustainable and energy efficient community. Built to the strict technical qualifications of the ENERGY STAR for New Homes initiative, Norfolk Fairway Estates will help reduce total home energy con...... Read More
More From EnerQuality CorporationToronto Bike Summit 2008
Published Thu, 3 Apr 2008 13:15:40 EST Read More
Media Advisory: Attention News, City, Transportation, Health, Environment and Assignment Editors Toronto Bike Summit 2008 Leading international bicycle transportation experts to discuss policies to encourage cycling (Toronto, 2008) On Friday April 25th, join leading transportation thinkers, practitioners and decision-makers at Bike Summit 2008. The Toronto Coalition for Active Transportation (TCAT) and the Clean Air Partnership (CAP) are hosting this unique one-d...... Read More
More From Bicycle Trade Association of CanadaOntario Minister of Energy and Chief Energy Conservation Officer to help celebrate the grand opening of Green$aver’s new headquarters
Published Thu, 3 Apr 2008 10:33:31 EST Read More
Attention: News, Energy, Environment and Community Calendar Editors Ontario Minister of Energy and Chief Energy Conservation Officer to help celebrate the grand opening of Green$aver’s new headquarters Celebration will also recognize Green$aver for completing 35,000 home energy audits (Toronto) Green$aver, the leading GTA home energy audit and non-profit, environmental energy efficient company is inviting the public and friends to join them as they celebrate th...... Read More
More From Green$averInterview Opportunity: Statistics Canada - Commuting Trends and Bicycling
Published Wed, 2 Apr 2008 16:32:25 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity: Usman Valiante, Director, Cycling Advocacy, Bicycle Trade Association of Canada What: Mr. Valiante is available to discuss the 2006 Statistics Canada Census data concerning Canadian transportation trends and the dramatic increase in bicycle use across Canada. Mr. Valiante will discuss the 20% increase since 2001 of Canadians who have adopted the bike as their primary method of transportation and the rise in the number of females over their male counterp...... Read More
More From Bicycle Trade Association of CanadaHow to get the most out of your new bike
Published Wed, 2 Apr 2008 08:59:54 EST Read More
To the Editor: This is an article from Janet O’Connell, Executive Director of the Bicycle Trade Association of Canada (BTAC). It is available for publishing at no charge, provided Ms. O’Connell is cited as the author. She may be reached at 905-853-5031. Gear up for spring! How to get the most out of your new bike With spring just around the corner, so is another cycling season. For many people, this will mean purchasing a new bike. The first thing you need to ...... Read More
More From Bicycle Trade Association of CanadaGreenTbiz and GTA business owners provide online video tips for going green
Published Tue, 1 Apr 2008 16:37:22 EST Read More
Media Release – For Immediate Release Attention: News / City / Business/ Energy / Technology Reporters and Editors GTA business owners provide online video tips for going green greenTbiz program a practical way to become eco-friendly, save money (Toronto ON – April 1, 2008) Everyone is trying to reduce their ecological footprint these days, and there are many ways to do it. Knowing where to start isn’t easy. But local businesses can begin with greenTbiz Sm...... Read More
More From greenTbizScientific report says sea lice has spread to British Columbia’s most lucrative fish stock
Published Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:27:08 EST Read More
*High resolution images of juvenile salmon infected with sea lice are available Scientific report says sea lice has spread to British Columbia’s most lucrative fish stock Campbell River Salmon and Herring worth nearly $80 million to province last year Echo Bay, British Columbia, March 31, 2008 - The latest scientific paper on sea lice reports that infestations have spread to juvenile pink, chum, and sockeye salmon as well as juvenile herring near Campbell River fi...... Read More
More From Salmon and Sea LiceBudget extends PST exemption on bikes and accessories to 2010
Published Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:47:10 EST Read More
Media Release – For Immediate Release Ontario breaks for bikes Budget extends PST exemption on bikes and accessories to 2010 (Toronto, March 26, 2008) Ontario’s latest provincial budget features a two year extension of the tax holiday on bikes, introduced last December. Bikes that cost less than $1,000, bike helmets and select bike safety equipment are exempt from the Ontario Provincial Sales Tax (PST) until December 31, 2010. Pete Lilly, President of the Bicycl...... Read More
More From Bicycle Trade Association of CanadaGoing Green Was Never Easier!
Published Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:39:32 EST Read More
Going Green Was Never Easier! Interview Opportunity: Chris Winter, the Executive Director of the Conservation Council of Ontario is available to speak about how the new, community-based, “Conservation Action Network” will bring together a variety of groups and businesses offering green solutions to help Torontonians achieve their environmental goals. WHAT: To launch the Toronto Conservation Action Network, the Council is co-hosting five community conservation fai...... Read More
More From Conservation Council of OntarioEarth-friendly Valentine Day tips
Published Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:05:57 EST Read More
Media Release attn: Lifestyle and Environment editors Sierra Club of Canada - Ontario Chapter and Valentines Day Media Release Earth-friendly Valentine Day tips • Bake cookies or other goodies for your valentine and package them in reusable and/or recyclable containers as gifts. • Buy cards that use recyclable paper, send e-mail cards, or make your own. • Buy organic flowers or live bushes, shrubs, or trees that can be planted in the spring • Give green g...... Read More
More From Sierra Club of Canada - Ontario ChapterCanada's most sustainable cities revealed
Published Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:56:46 EST Read More
Canada's most sustainable cities revealed Saint John, New Brunswick ranks highest in water use while Iqaluit, Nunavut scores lowest on car use (Toronto, Canada, February 11, 2008) Today, Corporate Knights Magazine unveiled the second-annual Corporate Knights Sustainable Cities Ranking list. The comprehensive ranking identifies Canadian cities whose practices leave the smallest environmental footprint possible and create a healthy, thriving population. The top cities in th...... Read More
More From Corporate KnightsEnerQuality and Ontario home builders raise $10,000 for Habitat for Humanity Canada
Published Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:27:48 EST Read More
*High-Resolution photo available Builders accept challenge and help push ENERGY STAR for New Homes initiative past the 10,000 home mark (Toronto, January 30, 2008) A watershed moment was recently celebrated in energy efficient and sustainable home building in Ontario. At the recently held 2007 EnerQuality Awards, representatives from EnerQuality Corporation and Tartan Homes met with Habitat for Humanity Canada to present a cheque for $10,000 in recognition of the 10,...... Read More
More From EnerQuality CorporationFunds to help Ontarians develop and own renewable energy projects
Published Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:26:46 EST Read More
Funds to help Ontarians develop and own renewable energy projects First round grants totalling $1.1 million announced for community power (Toronto, Ontario, January 29, 2008) The Community Power Fund announced the disbursement of $1.1 million in grant money today to community groups for the development of local renewable energy projects. The Community Power Fund was founded in 2007 by the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) with $3 million in seed ...... Read More
More From Community Power FundKincardine site of Ontario’s first energy-efficient, geothermal homes
Published Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:58:04 EST Read More
Media Advisory – Attention Home/News/Assignment Editors Kincardine site of Ontario’s first energy-efficient, geothermal homes Reid's Heritage Homes to announce ENERGY STAR qualification for all new homes (Kincardine, Ontario) Reid's Heritage Homes and EnerQuality Corporation (which oversees the ENERGY STAR® for New Homes initiative in Ontario) invite all media to the launch of Ontario’s first and largest geothermal energy-efficient community. The Reid's Heritage Ho...... Read More
More From EnerQuality CorporationClothesline policy change in Ontario
Published Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:25:58 EST Read More
Attention: News/Assignment/Energy/Environment Reporters and Editors Ontario Clothesline policy change : Interview Opportunity: Province of Ontario to designate clotheslines under the Conservation Leadership Act WHO: Chris Winter, Executive Director, The Conservation Council of Ontario WHEN: Monday, January 21, 2008 WHAT: Mr. Winter is available for comment on the Provincial initiative to remove municipal bans and developer covenants against ...... Read More
More From Conservation Council of OntarioOntario to change how e-waste is processed
Published Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:08:44 EST Read More
To the Editor: This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe. 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.ca. Dianne Saxe Environmental Law Specialist Ontario to change how e-waste is processed Each year, Canadians spend millions of dollars on the latest electronic...... Read More
More From Dianne Saxe‘Our Green Home’, Ontario's largest green ideas publication, sets 2008 publication dates
Published Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:28:47 EST Read More
Launches geographically zoned distribution for environmentally motivated households (January 18, 2008) Our Green Home (OGH) is a quarterly publication developed to inform Ontario homeowners about green products, services and practices that will make their homes healthier and reduce their environmental impact. Our Green Home is a joint venture of the Green Group and Metroland Media Group. The first issue of OGH distributed through the Metroland Media Group of newspapers last fall, was m...... Read More
More From Green GroupOntario homebuilding leaders celebrated at the 2007 EnerQuality Awards of Excellence
Published Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:06:36 EST Read More
*High-Resolution images available Attention: News/Energy/Building/Assignment Editors and Reporters Ontario homebuilding leaders celebrated at the 2007 EnerQuality Awards of Excellence Growth in energy efficient and sustainable home building generates more award categories (Toronto, January 17, 2008) Industry professionals and builders gathered today to celebrate the best in energy efficient sustainable homebuilding as the 2007 EnerQuality Awards were handed out at the ...... Read More
More From EnerQuality CorporationCanadians are ready to make a change!
Published Thu, 17 Jan 2008 11:54:22 EST Read More
Canadians are ready to make a change! Project Porchlight delivers one million energy-efficient light bulbs to Canadian homes Ottawa, January 17, 2008 - Kevin Flynn, Parliamentary Assistant to Ontario Environment Minister John Gerretsen, joined members of Project Porchlight today to help celebrate the award-winning grassroots campaign’s landmark delivery of one million free energy-efficient light bulbs to Canadians. “It’s been said many times that we have the technol...... Read More
More From Project PorchlightOntario building professionals and homebuilders to be recognized at the 2007 EnerQuality Awards of Excellence ceremony
Published Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:32:56 EST Read More
Media Advisory: Attention: News/Energy/Building/Assignment Editors and Reporters Ontario building professionals and homebuilders to be recognized at the 2007 EnerQuality Awards of Excellence ceremony What: Presentation of the 2007 EnerQuality Awards of Excellence for energy efficient new housing When: Thursday, January 17, 2007, 12:00 p.m. Where: Westin Prince Hotel, 900 York Mills Road, Toronto, Ontario Join EnerQuality Corporati...... Read More
More From EnerQuality CorporationToronto condominium becomes first residential building in North America to adopt LED lighting as primary lighting source
Published Tue, 8 Jan 2008 09:59:37 EST Read More
*High Resolution photos available Media Release: Attention News/City/Energy/Electricity Reporters and Assignment Editors Toronto condominium becomes first residential building in North America to adopt LED lighting as primary lighting source Ontario manufactured LED installation part of over $2 million in energy efficiency and interior renovations to the landmark Palace Pier condominium (Toronto, January 8, 2007) Today, a premiere Toronto waterfront condominium ...... Read More
More From greenTbizGlobal Warming concern influences Canadian holiday gift giving
Published Thu, 20 Dec 2007 16:09:28 EST Read More
Media Release – For Immediate Release Global Warming concern influences Canadian holiday gift giving 74% of shoppers surveyed, link energy use to global warming (Toronto, December 20, 2007) According to an independent survey of 1,050 Canadians released by WWF-Canada, nearly a third of Canadians’ gift selection this holiday season has been influenced by concern about climate change. At the same time, while eight out of ten respondents surveyed indicate...... Read More
More From WWF - CanadaIs Organic making a difference?
Published Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:42:52 EST Read More
Food with a Vision: Visionary Farmers, Visionary Consumers Join Canadian Organic Growers as they explore how organics is making a difference. Who is making this vision real? What is your role? Hear farmers, researchers, local food security advocates and community organizations discuss the state of Canada's food system and share a positive vision for the future. Opening Keynote Address: “A Visionary County” Helge Hellberg, Marin Organic Marin County (Cali...... Read More
More From Canadian Organic GrowersProvince-wide distribution of 25,000 energy efficiency kits to Ontario First Nations households nears completion
Published Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:11:48 EST Read More
Six Nations Territory Energy Efficiency Kit distribution guaranteed by involvement of Gil & Essie Martin's Walk with Me for Diabetes program (Oshweken, Ontario, December 10, 2007) This summer and fall an army of students and volunteers fanned out across Ontario First Nations communities to deliver Mana-cha-toon Wash-ti-ni-gun or Conserve the Light (CTL) energy efficiency kits. The Conserve the Light project has delivered energy conservation kits to almost all of the 25,000 ...... Read More
More From Ontario Power Authority25,000 "Energy GreenBoxes™" delivered to Ontario low-income families through Ontario's food banks
Published Thu, 6 Dec 2007 11:30:28 EST Read More
Attention News, Community and Assignment Editors 25,000 "Energy GreenBoxes™" delivered to Ontario low-income families through Ontario's food banks (Toronto, December 6, 2007) This holiday season, Friends of the Earth Canada (FOE Canada) and the Ontario Association of Food Banks (OAFB) are helping low-income families save money and energy while improving the comfort of their homes. Food Bank clients in Ajax, Barrie, Beamsville, Brampton, Lindsay, Mississauga, Niagara Falls, ...... Read More
More From Friends of the Earth CanadaWelland receives kudos for energy efficiency
Published Thu, 6 Dec 2007 10:38:00 EST Read More
Media Release: For Immediate Release Welland receives kudos for energy efficiency Chief Energy Conservation Officer presents award for LED Streetlights (Welland, December 5, 2007) Peter Love, Ontario's Chief Energy Conservation Officer, awarded the Mayor of Welland a Certificate of recognition for the city's installation of LED (Light Emitting Diode) streetlights. The ceremony took place during this evening's Council meeting. LED lights typically use less tha...... Read More
More From Ontario Power AuthorityPriorities must reflect ecological limits, warns Environmental Commissioner
Published Tue, 4 Dec 2007 10:45:24 EST Read More
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Priorities must reflect ecological limits, warns Environmental Commissioner
(Toronto, December 4, 2007) Ontario’s plans for growth and development are not reconciled with our priorities of preserving and protecting our natural environment, warned Gord Miller, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario (ECO). Mr. Miller, who monitors compliance by provincial ministries with the Environmental Bill of Rig......
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Canada under fire for flouting federal global warming law
Published Thu, 29 Nov 2007 08:23:14 EST Read More
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release (Ottawa, Canada, November 29, 2007) Just days before Canadian Environment Minister John Baird leaves for the UN Climate Change Conference in Bali, Canada is facing a second legal challenge for missing a key deadline under global warming legislation passed into law earlier this year. The government was served late yesterday with a second Application for Judicial Review for violating the Kyoto Protocol Implementation Act (KPIA), the Canadian federal ...... Read More
More From Friends of the Earth CanadaLead, Children and Crime
Published Fri, 16 Nov 2007 08:42:25 EST Read More
To the Editor: Here is the next column (November 16, 2007) by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe. Previously bi-monthly, new columns will come out on a monthly basis, mid-month. These columns 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, see www.envirolaw.com. For previous columns or to suggest topics which you would like Dr. Saxe to address, contact Brent Kulba ...... Read More
More From Dianne SaxeLED is lighting up while lightening the load
Published Mon, 12 Nov 2007 14:26:10 EST Read More
MEDIA RELEASE
For Immediate Release – Photos Available
(Washington, DC – November 12th, 2007) - CRS Electronics of Welland, (Ontario), Canada, a noted Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting manufacturer today released its new LED lighting products for general illumination at the 2007 eeGLOBAL 2007 ENERGY EFFICIENCY GLOBAL FORUM & EXPOSITION in Washington, DC.
As seen to date in traffic signals, tail lights, exit signs, holiday lights and architectural displays, LED is swiftly moving fr......
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Save with GreenSaver home energy audit gift certificates
Published Fri, 9 Nov 2007 09:44:19 EST Read More
Bah humbug! This season, be a scrooge and save with the GreenSaver home energy audit gift certificate (Toronto, November 2007) Just in time for the holiday season, GreenSaver, the non-profit leader in home energy efficiency audits, is giving consumers the gift of improving home energy efficiency with home energy audit gift certificates. Consumers can choose either a preliminary energy assessment or a complete preliminary and post energy assessment to give as a gift certif...... Read More
More From Green$averOntario Forestry Association supports real Christmas trees this season
Published Wed, 31 Oct 2007 12:54:06 EST Read More
Media Release - Attention Editors
Real Christmas trees are the environmentally friendly choice
(October 30, 2007) The winter season is around the corner and Canadians will soon begin searching their basements, garages and sheds for Christmas decorations.
Yet, when it comes to the most important decoration - the Christmas tree - homeowners often don't consider the benefits of choosing a real tree.
Carla Grant, Executive Director of the Ontario Forestry Association, explains why real ......
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Canadian Leadership Diversity Index results announced by Corporate Knights magazine
Published Tue, 30 Oct 2007 17:04:08 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity Attention News/Business/National/Careers/Diversity Reporters and Assignment Editors (Toronto, Canada, October 31, 2007) Released today, the current issue of Corporate Knights Magazine contains the first-annual Corporate Knights Leadership Diversity Index. The Index identifies the top ten Canadian companies which have achieved the greatest visible minority and female representation in both the boardroom and the CEO’s suite. The top performing companies in the 200...... Read More
More From Corporate KnightsFirst All-Canadian Cleantech Index launched
Published Thu, 25 Oct 2007 12:31:00 EST Read More
Media Release
Attention News/Business/National/Energy Reporters and Assignment Editors
Cleantech 10™ list pinpoints the top publicly traded Cleantech companies in Canada
Next 10 Cleantech list highlights emerging Cleantech leaders of tomorrow
TORONTO, Canada, October 25, 2007 - The Corporate Knights Cleantech 10™ and Next 10 Emerging Cleantech Leaders of Tomorrow were announced at the Cleantech Forum XIV in Toronto at the Westin Harbour Castle this morning at a press conference......
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Interview Opportunity - Toronto Fashion Week: Eco-apparel and sustainable fashion
Published Tue, 23 Oct 2007 16:01:03 EST Read More
Attention Fashion Week and Lifestyle Editor/Reporter Interview Opportunity - Toronto Fashion Week: Eco-apparel and sustainable fashion (Toronto, October 24, 2007) Green product and branding expert Ellen Karp is available for interviews to talk about eco-apparel and sustainable fashion. Ms Karp is the principal and founder of Anerca: • For many years she has worked closely with brands like Hanes, Victoria’s Secret, Wonder Bra and L’Oreal. • She is widely recognized for th...... Read More
More From AnercaGreen tips from all four Ontario provincial party leaders featured in first issue of Our Green Home
Published Tue, 2 Oct 2007 10:54:59 EST Read More
New eco-oriented publication delivered to 1.82 million Ontario households (Toronto, Oct. 2, 2007) Our Green Home is a new quarterly publication developed by the Green Group to ensure Ontario homeowners are properly informed about “green products and services.” Late in September and early October, 1.82 million Ontario households received Our Green Home as a value added supplement to their local Metroland newspapers. The premier issue is an 8 - page tabloid, which will expand to ...... Read More
More From Green GroupRemote Ontario First Nation Communities get first Energy Conservation Kits
Published Fri, 7 Sep 2007 09:27:42 EST Read More
Media Release – For Immediate Release – Photos Available
(Thunder Bay, September 7, 2007) The delivery phase of “Mana-cha-toon Wash-ti-ni-gun,” or the “Conserve the Light” project, began this morning at Thunder Bay Airport. A Wasaya Airways plane was loaded with Energy Conservation Kits (ECK) prepared for delivery to remote First Nation communities without road access.
This initiative is part of the Provincial Energy Efficiency & Conservation Measures for Aboriginal Communit......
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Rate your conservation efforts with "I Conserve!" challenge cards
Published Thu, 9 Aug 2007 10:58:05 EST Read More
Conservation Council of Ontario distributes cards through The Beer Store's 441 retail stores across Ontario (Toronto, Ontario, August 9, 2007) By 2009, the Conservation Council of Ontario wants everyone in Ontario to say "I conserve." The goal is not to become perfect overnight, just better. To make it easy, The Council has developed a simple 10-point self assessment card people can use to rate their conservation efforts and set a personal or family target (see attached). This...... Read More
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