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More contaminants may be added to Great Lakes fish consumption advisories

February 10th, 2012

Every Great Lakes state warns people about eating toxic fish but officials are examining the risks of contaminants that aren’t covered under current advisories.All eight states – Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania and New York – pool resources from their health, environmental and natural resource agencies to issue fish consumption... (more)

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Lake of Shame: Ontario’s pollution problem – thestar.com

July 9th, 2011

The Toronto Star's Antonia Zerbisias wrote a fantastic feature on Lake Ontario, with an interview with Mark Mattson on Saturday, July 9, 2011. The link to the original article, with photos, is at the bottom. Just below the soaring Scarborough Bluffs, 17-month old Piper Clark scoops the fine sand into gloppy pies. Her brother Reed, 4, bravely ventures deeper into the... (more)

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The Don River profiled In Canadian Geographic: Join us for a discussion on June 15

June 1st, 2011

The current issue of Canadian Geographic has an extensive article entitled the Death and Rebirth of the Don River. The article features an interview with Taylor Massey Project Chair Nancy Penny provides a great opportunity for individuals and groups who care about the Don to gather informally over a beverage. To take advantage of that opportunity, the Taylor Massey Project... (more)

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Let’s ban the word “NIMBY”

April 4th, 2011

It finally feels like spring: the sun is out, the crocuses are up, and temperatures are climbing above freezing. It is a time for new life and fresh starts.This spring, we would like to make a pact with you. Let's never again use the word "NIMBY". If you care about the environment and your neighbours (and we are pretty sure that you do), it's a good pact to make.NIMBY,... (more)

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First Reading of Bill 62: Regulating Industrial Facilities that use, store, or treat Hazardous Waste)

May 12th, 2010

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AMENDMENT ACT (INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES), 2010 / LOI DE 2010 MODIFIANT LA LOI SUR LA PROTECTION DE L'ENVIRONNEMENT (INSTALLATIONS INDUSTRIELLES)Mr. Levac moved first reading of the following bill:Bill 62, An Act to amend the Environmental Protection Act to regulate industrial facilities that use, store or treat hazardous materials.The... (more)

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Canadian Tire registers a provincial lobbyist

May 7th, 2010

Canadian Tire has registered Chris Benedetti of Sussex Strategy Group to lobby the Ontario government.Mr. Benedetti will lobby: Members of Provincial Parliament - MPPs Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure Ministry of Finance Ministry of the Environment Ministry of Transportation Office of the Premier and Cabinet... (more)

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