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Environmental Law
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Every Great Lakes resident is protected by two kinds of environmental law. “Substantive laws?? are the rules and regulations that say who gets to dump contaminants or withdraw water and under what conditions. When a person or company impairs water quality or harms fish and wildlife, that’s a substantive issue. “Procedural laws?? are the rules that govern decision-making. These are the traditions and rules that enable citizens to influence decisions that will affect them, such as environmental assessment processes and notice-and-comment opportunities. You cannot have environmental justice unless every citizen is granted both substantive and procedural protections.
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OSHAWA -- Details of a confidential agreement between the City and the federal government on the Oshawa waterfront are expected to be released to the public the week of July 12.
At council's June 28 meeting, City manager Bob Duignan said the federal treasury board recently approved the agreement, paving the way for the information to go public.
He said City officials are... (more)
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Canada
Durham Region
Environmental Law
Fish
Shipping, boating & navigation
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A coalition opposed to a proposed new "eco-friendly" landfill beside the Richmond Landfill, near Napanee, has petitioned Ontario's Ministry of the Environment to reject the landfill company's application for the dump.
A recent environmental assessment process was filed by Waste Management with regard to the potential dump site.
But the group, consisting of members of... (more)
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Development & Land Use
Drink
Environmental Law
Quinte Region
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Anumber of questions have arisen about Bruce Power's plan to ship 16 radioactive waste steam generators from the Bruce A refurbishment through Owen Sound to Sweden.
It appears this plan contravenes previous undertakings and commitments made by Bruce Power and accepted by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission as part of the environmental assessment for the... (more)
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Drink
Environmental Law
Fish
Great Lakes-Basin
Nuclear Industry
Shipping, boating & navigation
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PORT HOPE -- The material dredged out of Port Hope's harbour each year is undeniably clean and reports prove it, says municipal Chief Administrative Officer Eugene Todd.
Frustrated with being held to a different standard of sediment and soil testing, Mr. Todd plans to take the province to task on the issue that wastes times, costs money -- particularly this year's harbour... (more)
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Environmental Law
Fish
Port Hope, Cobourg, and Region
Shipping, boating & navigation
Swim
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OSHAWA -- On July 16, officials announced details of a landmark agreement between the City, the federal government and the Oshawa Harbour Commission on the future of Oshawa's waterfront.
The full wording still hasn't been released, but stakeholders are already forming strong opinions.
This Week gathered feedback from some of the people who have been heavily involved in... (more)
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Canada
Development & Land Use
Durham Region
Environmental Law
Fish
Shipping, boating & navigation
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Is it safe to swim in Lake Ontario? From June to September every year, we are asked this question more than any other. It seems to be the number one "environmental" issue on people's minds when the thermometre soars.
We could answer the question with a "yes" and move on, but where is the fun in that? This summer, we want you to know everything there is to know about your... (more)
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Environmental Law
Features
Fish
New York State
Ontario
Sewers & Urban Runoff
Swim
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