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Niagara Region (383 articles)

Niagara Falls and St. Catharines are the last Canadian cities along the United States border. Here, the famous Niagara Falls flow north, into Lake Ontario. The area is a mix of suburban development and some industry. Because of its unique soils and microclimate, the Niagara Region boasts a thriving wine industry. Like most cities on Lake Ontario, the area suffers from chronic sewage pollution and its beaches are frequently posted.

We need your help, a letter from Waterkeeper Mark Mattson

December 20th, 2011

I first swam as a child in the waves at the eastern shore of Lake Ontario. Here, I learned to catch wild, wriggling fish with my brothers and sisters and cousins and friends. I quenched my thirst with the cold blue water of this Great Lake.My lifelong love of water and my personal connection to Lake Ontario inspired me to become your Waterkeeper ten years ago. With your... (more)

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Waterkeeper responds to Ontario Environmental Commissioner’s 2010/2011 Annual Report

November 29th, 2011

We are losing momentum on dealing with environmental issues in Ontario. That’s the main conclusion of the Ontario Environmental Commissioner’s 2010/2011 Annual Report, released today (http://www.eco.on.ca/).“I have 30 years of environmental protection and I'm nervous about our situation,” Commissioner Gord Miller said at a Queen’s Park press conference this... (more)

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Ontario has lost its way on the environment: new report from the Commissioner

November 29th, 2011

We are losing momentum on dealing with environmental issues in Ontario. That’s the main conclusion of the Ontario Environmental Commissioner’s 2010/2011 Annual Report, released today (http://www.eco.on.ca/).“I have 30 years of environmental protection experience and I'm nervous about our situation,” Commissioner Gord Miller said at a Queen’s Park press conference... (more)

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On the waterfront

October 19th, 2011

ON THE WATERFRONT: A new plaque unveiled last week in Niagara-on-the-Lake commemorates all those swimmers who succeeded in making it across Lake Ontario.There was a plague placed near the Gazebo at Queen’s Royal Park (visible from Old Fort Niagara) but it had run out of space for new names.Vicki Keith, the “Queen of the Lake,” has made the swim five times. She... (more)

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The Lake Ontario crossing that almost wasn’t

September 20th, 2011

This is the third and final story in a series about swimming in Lake Ontario. We hope you enjoyed this year’s swimming season!In August, Melanie Price and her support team embarked on an epic journey: a swim across Lake Ontario. After months of training, Melanie’s goal was about to become a reality...or was it?Melanie’s 40-kilometre swim began at midnight in... (more)

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A $240-million plan to upgrade Niagara’s water, sewer system – Niagara Falls Review – Ontario, CA

September 8th, 2011

Regional councillors got a glimpse Wednesday of 20 years' worth of pending multimillion-dollar pipe plans.Councillors were walked through the Region's master plan for water and wastewater services, a "road map" for sprucing up those systems through to 2031. All told, it outlines close to $240 million in spending over the next 20 years, which could be pieced in budget by... (more)

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Canada’s top four beaches

August 30th, 2011

Swim Guide highlights Canada’s top beaches just in time for the long weekend!There’s one week of summer left, which means you have one last chance to create the warm summertime memories that will carry you through the chilly fall and winter months.Swim Guide has Canada’s top beaches just in time for you to hit the sand one last time this summer.Here’s... (more)

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Oakville the final destination for Lake Ontario crosser Price

August 16th, 2011

NORTH OAKVILLE TODAY - Just after midnight on August 12, Melanie Price will set out from Port Dalhousie to swim over 40 km across Lake Ontario to Oakville.Price's love affair with Lake Ontario began when she was swimming with the Lake Ontario Swim Team (LOST) to train for the Louisville Ironman, which she completed in 2009.One of her goals with this swim is to increase... (more)

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Masters swimmer Price attempts lake crossing

August 16th, 2011

A member of the Burlington Masters Swim Club will attempt to swim across Lake Ontario this weekend.Melanie Price of Hamilton will set out from Port Dalhousie late Friday night (just after midnight) with the goal of reaching Oakville 40 kilometres away.She hopes to publicize her goal of raising money for Lake Ontario Waterkeeper, a registered charity working to restore... (more)

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Hamiltonian conquers Lake Ontario

August 16th, 2011

A local swimmer has conquered more than 41 kilometres of Lake Ontario, swimming from St. Catharines to Oakville in about 18 hours.Melanie Price, 38, had started out from the Dalhousie Yacht Club in St. Catharines Friday at about 12 a.m. and arrived near someone’s backyard just east of her target, which was Coronation Park, Friday evening.But she almost gave up about... (more)

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