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Global skincare brand teams up with Lake Ontario Waterkeeper
H2O Plus, the creator of sea-derived skincare, proudly announces its partnership with Lake Ontario Waterkeeper. Their collaboration demonstrates a mutual commitment to restoring and protecting the world’s most vital resource. It also represents a natural evolution of H2O Plus’ original water-inspired... (more)
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The city is looking for private companies to monitor air quality during emergencies instead of relying solely on the Ministry of the Environment.
Yesterday, council voted to put out a request for proposals to vendors who could check for toxins in the air after fires, spills or other crises. That's a reversal of the city staff recommendation to continuing to use the Ministry... (more)
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Environmental Law
Hamilton and Region
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Transparent process would fix term at 10 years and he should stay there until a successor is named
By all accounts, André Marin has done a sterling job as Ontario's ombudsman since his appointment five years ago.
Among other accomplishments, Marin created a special investigative unit that has completed more than 20 reports on a wide range of topics, from cancer drug... (more)
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Treasury Board President Stockwell Day is eliminating 245 positions from government boards and agencies.
He announced the cuts today, which result from a study of 2,700 positions in more than 200 federal organizations across 24 ministerial portfolios.
All of them are Governor in Council positions – the people in these jobs are appointed by the Governor-General with the... (more)
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The Peterborough County Landowners Association encouraged county council on Wednesday to support the dissolution of conservation authorities, including the Otonabee Region Conservation Authority.
Tony Kenny, Peterborough County Landowners Association president, asked council to consider taking on the conservation authority's responsibilities.
Conservation authorities need... (more)
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The City of Toronto and Green Living are pleased to announce the finalists for the 2010 Green Toronto Awards. The judges selected 27 finalists - three in each of the nine award categories. The finalists are Toronto-based individuals, organizations and companies helping to lead the way to a greener Toronto.
Mayor David Miller, Deputy Mayor Joe Pantalone and CityNews... (more)
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Mr. Toby Barrett: To the environment minister: Are you firing Ontario's Environmental Commissioner because he revealed Dalton McGuinty's climate change targets are nothing but hot air?
Hon. John Gerretsen: Well, you know, I can't believe this question. It's nice to get an environment question, by the way, because usually that party isn't... (more)
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Industrial Emissions
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Ontario needs a more consistent, transparent process for appointing officers of the Legislature who keep an eye on everything from how the government spends our tax dollars to whether it is meeting its environmental objectives. Otherwise, the government is vulnerable to accusations – as have arisen this week – that it is skewing the process to get rid of bothersome... (more)
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Dalton McGuinty government not renewing contracts of troublesome critics
The Liberal government is poised to defang two of its toughest watchdogs – Ombudsman André Marin and Environmental Commissioner Gord Miller – by not offering to renew their contracts, the Star has learned.
With mere weeks left in five-year terms that expire March 31, both Marin and Miller, who... (more)
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Ontario Environmental Commissioner Gord Miller says the province appears to be abandoning efforts to combat cross-border air pollution responsible for 2,700 premature deaths and many thousands of hospital visits every year.
Speaking at the Upwind Downwind air pollution conference in Hamilton yesterday, Miller said the Ministry of the Environment has disbanded its... (more)
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