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Waterkeeper comments on consultation re: Ontario’s Integrated Power System Plan

June 17th, 2011

Read our full 3-page submission as a PDF here.Since 2007, Lake Ontario Waterkeeper has been actively participating in the development of an Integrated Power System Plan (IPSP) for Ontario. As a funded intervenor in the initial IPSP hearing before the Ontario Energy Board, LOW undertook research, distributed information about the plan to remote communities, and worked with... (more)

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NEWS RELEASE: Which way to the beach?

June 10th, 2011

Get instant, up-to-date information for over 800 beaches in Canada and the US with new Swim Guide app. First-of-its-kind app uses 70 government sources to help users source the closest beaches and cleanest waters – and how to get thereTORONTO, ON (June 10, 2011) – For millions of summer beach seekers, finding and enjoying that perfect stretch of sand and water has just... (more)

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Sewage, a defence of Gord Perks, and why Marcus Gee is wrong

June 1st, 2011

Marcus Gee of the Globe and Mail wrote a passionate column last week about the need to "take a dispassionate look at Toronto's sewage treatment." In his column, Gee describes a recent City of Toronto vote, in which councillors approved a shiny new ultra-violet light treatment system for the Ashbridges Bay Sewage Treatment Plant.City staff and two consulting firms... (more)

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Waterkeeper submits final comments to the Joint Review Panel regarding the Darlington New Nuclear hearing

May 17th, 2011

On May 17th, 2011, Lake Ontario Waterkeeper made our final submission to Joint Review Panel for the Darlington New Nuclear Power Plant hearing regarding the Environmental Assessment and Licence to Prepare a Site (CEAA Registry # 07-05-29525).Overview Lake Ontario Waterkeeper stands by the expert evidence and analysis that we have provided through this process to date,... (more)

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Ramble on: Great Lakes Shoreline Right of Passage Act

May 17th, 2011

Imagine kicking off the summer beach season by exercising your new-found "freedom to roam". It could happen. Earlier this month, the Ontario legislature referred a private member's bill to the Justice Policy committee. If passed, the bill will restore your right to walk freely on the shoreline of the Great Lakes in this province (that'd be every shoreline of every Great Lake,... (more)

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Swimmable Lake Ontario: we’re getting closer in Toronto

May 9th, 2011

One week ago, Waterkeeper Mark Mattson spent the day with a group of journalists who were touring Lake Ontario. In this newsletter, Mark recounts his day with the fifteen fellows from the Institute for Journalism and Natural Resources.The writers came to Toronto with a singular purpose: observe, listen and imagine better ways to tell environmental stories about Lake... (more)

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Lobbying works, just not for you

April 26th, 2011

Would it surprise you to learn that the "effective" new air quality regulations Ontario introduced have been rolled back - weakened - not once, but twice in the five years that they've been in force? It's true.The latest round of rollbacks comes at the behest of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, an industry and trade lobby group. It is a case study in why lobbying works... (more)

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Waterkeeper comments on latest rollbacks to Ontario’s air protection laws

April 26th, 2011

Read our full submission here.Background Ontario Regulation 419/05 [Regulation 419] was promulgated under Ontario’s Environmental Protection Act in 2005 to set air pollution limits for polluting facilities. To protect against health and environmental effects, the regulation sets limits on the emission of potentially harmful contaminants, including toluene, phosphoric... (more)

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Canada’s fish are in trouble

April 11th, 2011

Some of Canada's oldest laws are designed to protect fish and fish habitat, cornerstones of our nation's culture, economy, and environment. Two of the most important environmental hearings in Canadian history have recently revealed that Canada's wild fish populations are not well protected. Pollution and habitat destruction are major threats. The Canadian government knows this,... (more)

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Darlington New Nuclear Hearing: Lake Ontario Waterkeeper Presentation

April 11th, 2011

Lake Ontario Waterkeeper from Money Cannot Be Eaten on Vimeo.More information: Overview Lake Ontario Waterkeeper's Presentation (video) FAQ Timeline Lake Ontario Waterkeeper's Submissions Expert Reports Hearing Transcripts (more)

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