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Environmental Communication Options (ECO) passes ten year milestone
Published Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:41:54 EST Read More
Environmental Communication Options (ECO) passes ten year milestone Canada’s oldest Environmental Relations firm celebrates a decade in business (Toronto/Sudbury ON, February 23 2010) For ten years, Don Huff has done what he loves running: Environmental Communication Options (ECO’s), Canada’s pioneering Environmental Relations firm. The firm has been successful thanks to Don’s thirty years of experience in the environment, energy and natural resources sectors. His r...... Click here to read this release
Le gouvernement McGuinty soutient la nation ojibway de Wabigoon Lake
Published Tue, 9 Feb 2010 15:38:55 EST Read More
Un nouveau centre pour petites entreprises crée des possibilités économiques Le gouvernement McGuinty soutient la nation ojibway de Wabigoon Lake Un nouveau centre pour petites entreprises soutient l’économie locale et la création d’emplois dans la nation ojibway de Wabigoon Lake. Le centre a été construit pour aider les entrepreneurs locaux de la Première nation et créer des emplois pour les membres de la Première nation. Ce centre pour petites entrepris...... Click here to read this release
McGuinty Government Supports Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation
Published Tue, 9 Feb 2010 15:31:39 EST Read More
New Small Business Centre Creating Economic Opportunities McGuinty Government Supports Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation (Tuesday, February 9, 2010) A new small business centre in Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation is supporting the local economy and job creation. The centre was constructed to help local First Nation entrepreneurs and create employment opportunities for members of the First Nation. The 4,200 square foot small business centre is: • Creating employment opportunitie...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Nature clubs count for conservation - 110th Christmas bird count
Published Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:57:39 EST Read More
Media Release For Immediate Release Counting for conservation! The 110th Christmas Bird Count Toronto, December 15, 2009 - Citizen scientists are grabbing their binoculars and heading outside for the annual Christmas Bird Count, the largest single volunteer conservation movement on behalf of wildlife. The count begins this week and continues until January 5, 2010. This year, nearly 40 Ontario Nature member groups are leading bird counts in communities as far no...... Click here to read this release
Canada's climate performance illegal - Friends of the Earth asks Supreme Court to rule on critical points of law (Kyoto and Copenhagen)
Published Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:14:56 EST Read More
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release Canada facing legal challenge for breaking federal global warming law OTTAWA (December 15, 2009) - The Government of Canada is facing a landmark legal challenge in the country's top court for failing to take action on global warming -- specifically for refusing to respect a federal law that requires reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Yesterday an appeal was filed with the Supreme Court seeking to argue that the Government is b...... Click here to read this release
Canada's top ten innovative charities honoured by Tides Canada
Published Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:11:06 EST Read More
HONOURING CANADA'S MOST INNOVATIVE CHARITIES TIDES CANADA'S TOP 10 VANCOUVER, BC, Monday December 14 -- Tides Canada, a national leader in forward-thinking philanthropy, announced the recipients of its prestigious annual Tides Top 10 award today. The Tides Top 10 recognizes the nation's most ground-breaking projects and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding leadership, vision and real-world impact in addressing today's most pressing environmental and social pro...... Click here to read this release
News Article - Renewable energy and wood stoves
Published Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:05:42 EST Read More
Burn Wood? Burn Wise! Increase the heat and reduce the smoke from your woodstove By: Craig Gutowski NOTE TO EDITORS: This piece is available for publication at no charge so long as Mr. Gutowski is cited as the author. Contact information for local and regional woodstove experts is available by contacting the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association of Canada at: 1-800-792-5284. (Huntsville ON, December 13, 2009) Everyone wants to save some money on their heatin...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario releases Annual Greenhouse Gas Progress Report 2008/2009
Published Wed, 2 Dec 2009 11:45:29 EST Read More
Media Advisory Environmental Commissioner of Ontario releases Annual Greenhouse Gas Progress Report 2008/2009 WHEN: Tuesday, December 8, 2009 10:00 am WHERE: Queen's Park Media Studio WHAT: The Environmental Commissioner, Gord Miller, will submit to the Legislative Assembly a review of the progress of activities in Ontario to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Commissioner’s report includes a review of the “Climate Change Action Plan Ann...... Click here to read this release
BC Supreme Court will not delay KAFN salmon fishery class action law suit
Published Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:22:25 EST Read More
British Columbia Supreme Court judgment means Kwicksutaineuk/Ah-Kwa-Mish First Nation (KAFN) salmon fishery class action law suit will not be delayed by provincial government efforts (Vancouver, Nov. 25, 2009) In February 2009, representatives of the Kwicksutaineuk/Ah-Kwa-Mish First Nation (KAFN) launched a Class Action law suit involving the B.C. Government's regulation of open net-cage salmon farms, and the very survival of B.C.'s wild salmon. On October 8th and 9th, a series of Moti...... Click here to read this release
Community Power Conference 2009 Blazes a Trail in Ontario
Published Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:17:03 EST Read More
Community Power Conference 2009 Blazes a Trail in Ontario (Tuesday, November 17, 2009) The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) wraps up a very successful 1st Annual Community Power Conference with the creation of a new 'International Community Power working group' with OSEA and the World Wind Energy Association (WWEA). Dr. Josef Pesch from Freiburg, Germany, said, 'this will allow for renewables to become centralized via Community Power projects. We have more renewables...... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunities - Community Power experts to speak at OSEA conference
Published Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:46:19 EST Read More
Interview Opportunities - Community Power experts to speak at OSEA conference The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) is hosting its first annual Community Power Conference November 15-16. Community Power and renewable energy experts from around the world will be speaking about current issues and trends in the sector, how it’s growing and how it can be developed. The following speakers will be available for interviews: Dr. Josef Pesch Dr. Pesch co-...... Click here to read this release
Who needs Harper at Copenhagen?
Published Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:43:20 EST Read More
Who needs Harper at Copenhagen? The people of Ontario are building sustainable energy projects on their own (Friday, November 13, 2009) Canada’s inactions regarding climate change are widely known and at the upcoming conference this December in Copenhagen Stephen Harper can expect to be highly criticized. Meanwhile, hundreds of Ontario residents who are fed up with the lack of action are attending the 1st Annual OSEA Community Power Conference Nov 15-16, 2009 to learn how ...... Click here to read this release
Aboriginal issues on agenda for Ontario Sustainable Energy Association’s Community Power Conference 2009
Published Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:30:01 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Community, Energy, Environment Reporters and Editors Aboriginal issues on agenda for Ontario Sustainable Energy Association’s Community Power Conference 2009 The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) will host its first annual Community Power Conference (CP2009) this November 15-16. CPC2009 incorporates themes and issues of particular interest to the Aboriginal community, such as: renewable energy opportunities (Aboriginal Loan Guarantee P...... Click here to read this release
There is hope for Canada's Wild Salmon - a stunning move by Prime Minister Harper
Published Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:42:46 EST Read More
Media Release There is hope for Canada's Wild Salmon - a stunning move by Prime Minister Harper (Sointula, British Columbia, November 5, 2009) After months of silence from Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced today a Judicial Inquiry into how DFO is managing the Fraser River sockeye. "Prime Minister Harper's action is a significant step that could ensure wild salmon have a future," says biologist Alexandra Morton, "there is clearly som...... Click here to read this release
Calling on DFO Minister Shea, End the Silence
Published Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:14:57 EST Read More
PRESS RELEASE Calling on DFO Minister Shea, End the Silence (October 27, 2009) The UBCIC calls upon the Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Minister Gail Shea to get on with the pressing work at hand of developing new Fish Farm regulations with First Nations. The court mandated deadline of February 10, 2010 is fast approaching and the silence from Minister Shea’s office is completely unacceptable. The BC First Nations Fisheries Council and First Nation Aquaculture ...... Click here to read this release
Fish Farm Escape in Port Elizabeth
Published Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:07:24 EST Read More
Press Release Attn: Environment, Wildlife, Fish Reporters and Editors Fish Farm Escape in Port Elizabeth (Sunday, October 25th, 2009) The Kwicksutaineuk Ah-kwa-mish First Nation is appalled and bitterly disgusted at the recently reported escape of 40,000 Atantic Salmon from the Port Elizabeth Fish Farm in the Broughtan Archipelago. After speaking with Clare Backman of Marine Harvest Canada (MHC), it was learned that during the removal of dead fish from a "natural fish kil...... Click here to read this release
Release of the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario 2008/2009 Annual Report - Building Resilience
Published Thu, 1 Oct 2009 10:48:00 EST Read More
Media Advisory Release of the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario 2008/2009 Annual Report - Building Resilience There are two parts to the release of the Environmental Commissioners Report - a Media Conference at the Queen's Park Media Studio followed by Web-based Briefing session. Queen's Park Media Conference 1:00 pm, October 6, 2009 Queen's Park Media Studio Note: • The full text of the Annual Report and background documents will be placed on the Environmen...... Click here to read this release
Federal Government approves Environmental Assessment for Two Feathers Forest Products, LP
Published Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:42:13 EST Read More
Media Release Federal Government approves Environmental Assessment for Two Feathers Forest Products, LP (Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation, September 25, 2009) Two Feathers Forest Products, LP (TFFP) is proud to announce the Environmental Assessment (EA) submitted on July 14, 2009 has been reviewed and accepted by the Federal Government. The approval, received this week, is a key milestone for the value-added forestry initiative. Terry Favelle, President of Two Feather Forest P...... Click here to read this release
Alexandra Morton charges Marine Harvest with illegal possession of wild salmon
Published Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:54:46 EST Read More
Alexandra Morton charges Marine Harvest with illegal possession of wild salmon If government is not going to apply the laws of Canada to fish farms, it is up to the people to do so (Port Hardy, September 16, 2009) Biologist Alexandra Morton laid charges under the federal Fisheries Act against fish farm giant Marine Harvest for illegal possession of wild juvenile salmon from an endangered stock. On June 16, 2009, hundreds of small salmon were seen spilling onto a dock in Po...... Click here to read this release
L'ONTARIO APPUIE LES PROJETS D'ÉNERGIE VERTE POUR LES COMMUNAUTÉS DES PREMIÈRES NATIONS ET MÉTIS
Published Thu, 3 Sep 2009 16:33:39 EST Read More
L'ONTARIO APPUIE LES PROJETS D'ÉNERGIE VERTE POUR LES COMMUNAUTÉS DES PREMIÈRES NATIONS ET MÉTIS L'honorable George Smitherman, vice-premier ministre et ministre de l'Énergie et de l'Infrastructure, fera une annonce à propos d'initiatives ayant pour but d'aider les communautés de Premières nations et métis qui souhaitent entreprendre des projets d'énergie renouvelable. Les initiatives appuient les principaux objectifs de la Loi sur l'énergie verte, dont développer des s...... Click here to read this release
Ontario to support First Nations and Metis green energy opportunities
Published Thu, 3 Sep 2009 16:29:00 EST Read More
ONTARIO TO SUPPORT FIRST NATIONS AND MÉTIS GREEN ENERGY OPPORTUNITIES The Honourable George Smitherman, Deputy Premier and Minister of Energy and Infrastructure will make an announcement about initiatives to assist First Nations and Métis communities interested in renewable energy projects. The initiatives help address key objectives of the Green Energy Act, including developing renewable energy, providing opportunities for First Nations and Métis, and encouraging economic deve...... Click here to read this release
Conserve the Light energy efficiency and conservation conference begins in Thunder Bay
Published Thu, 3 Sep 2009 09:27:37 EST Read More
Media Release Conserve the Light a Provincial First Nations and Métis Energy Efficiency and Conservation Conference begins in Thunder Bay Minister of Energy and Infrastructure to speak today at 6:30pm (Thunder Bay, ON. September 3, 2009) The Conserve the Light conference, which started today at the Valhalla Hotel, has attracted over 200 First Nations leaders, community representatives and Métis to Thunder Bay from across Ontario. This conference is part of the ...... Click here to read this release
Thunder Bay site of historic Gathering of Traditional and Christian First Nation and Métis Elders from across Ontario
Published Tue, 1 Sep 2009 10:23:13 EST Read More
Media Release Thunder Bay site of historic Gathering of Traditional and Christian First Nation and Métis Elders from across Ontario Gathering to bring recommendations on Protecting Mother Earth through energy conservation to the Conserve the Light conference (Fort William First Nation/Thunder Bay, ON, September 1, 2009) The Teepees, Sweat and Teaching lodges are now in place on Animiki wadjiw (Mount McKay). Each has been carefully erected in accordance with region...... Click here to read this release
Two Feathers Forest Products Receives Federal Government Funding
Published Tue, 1 Sep 2009 09:42:23 EST Read More
Media Release Two Feathers Forest Products Receives Federal Government Funding (Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation, Ontario, Sept.1, 2009) Eagle Lake First Nation received $829,000 from the recent Community Adjustment Fund (CAF) announcement. This will support the Two Feathers Forest Products, LP (TFFP) value added initiative. TFFP is a partnership involving Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation, Pikangikum First Nation, Eagle Lake First Nation and Finnish based Wood Tech Group Canada. ...... Click here to read this release
MTTC Open Letter in response to Minister Gail Shea, PC, MP
Published Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:17:26 EST Read More
August 31, 2009 Minister Gail Shea, P.C., M.P Fisheries and Oceans Canada 200 Kent Street Ottawa, ON, K1A 0E6 VIA FACSIMILE: 613-990-7292 Dear Minister Shea: We write in response to your letter to Don Staniford, Global Coordinator for the Pure Salmon Campaign, dated August 26, 2009. As you are aware, I was a signatory to that letter in my capacity as Chief of the Kwicksutaineuk Ah-Kwa-Mish First Nation (K-AFN) and Chairman of the Musgamagw-Tsawataineuk Tribal Council (MT...... Click here to read this release
Thunder Bay to host Conserve the Light Gathering
Published Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:46:02 EST Read More
Media Advisory Thunder Bay to host Conserve the Light Gathering Province-wide First Nations and Métis energy efficiency conference and Elders gathering (Thunder Bay) A First Nations and Métis Energy Efficiency Conference will take place as a result of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Measures for Aboriginal Communities (EEMAC) program. The conference will take place in Thunder Bay on September 1-4, 2009. WHAT: A Gathering of Ontario First Nati...... Click here to read this release
Government officials promote “sustainable” aquaculture in Norway while wild salmon stocks crash at home
Published Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:27:12 EST Read More
Media Release Government officials promote “sustainable” aquaculture in Norway while wild salmon stocks crash at home (August 17, 2009) Where is Canada’s Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, Gail Shea, at a time when one of Canada’s most important commercial runs of salmon is experiencing a catastrophic collapse? She is showcasing Canada’s aquaculture industry at the Aqua Nor international aquaculture trade show in Trondheim, Norway. British Columbia’s Fr...... Click here to read this release
Open letter to King of Norway to stop the killing of wild fish by Norwegian-owned open net cage salmon farms in British Columbia
Published Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:07:11 EST Read More
King Harald V The Royal Palace Drammensveien 1 N-0010 Oslo Norway 14th August 2009 Your Royal Highness, Protecting wild salmon from open net cage salmon farms Further to our letter of 15th December 2006 (re-enclosed here), we appeal to you as the King of Norway to stop the killing of wild fish by Norwegian-owned open net cage salmon farms. We ask that you take time during your visit to Trondheim on 18th August when you will be opening the Aqua Nor trade show1...... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunity: Wild salmon stocks in crisis
Published Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:15:14 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity Wild salmon stocks in crisis British Columbia's wild salmon stocks have shrunk dramatically this year. 10.6 million salmon were expected to flow through the Fraser River; only 1.7 million came. This precipitous decline represents a serious danger to the future of BC's wild salmon, as well as the ecosystem and industries that rely on them. Biologists Alexandra Morton and Stan Proboszcz are available to speak on this crisis. They can be cont...... Click here to read this release
Musgamagw Tsawataineuk Tribal Council responds to Marine Harvest Canada and Costal Alliance for Aquaculture Reform
Published Thu, 6 Aug 2009 10:06:28 EST Read More
August 6, 2009 For Immediate Release Musgamagw Tsawataineuk Tribal Council responds to Marine Harvest Canada and Costal Alliance for Aquaculture Reform The Musgamagw-Tsawataineuk Tribal Council (MTTC) issues this press release in response to the joint announcement of Marine Harvest Canada (MHC) and the Coastal Alliance for Aquaculture Reform (CAAR) that the “preliminary results for their Coordinated Area Management Plan (CAMP) look positive”. The MHC/CARR announcement sta...... Click here to read this release
Conserve the Light Gathering - a First Nations and Métis energy efficiency conference
Published Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:51:32 EST Read More
Media Advisory Conserve the Light Gathering - a First Nations and Métis energy efficiency conference (July 24, 2009) As part of the ongoing Energy Efficiency & Conservation Measures for Aboriginal Communities (EEMAC) program, Charles Fox Consulting Inc. and the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) will convene a Gathering of Ontario First Nations and Métis Elders and Leadership and community members from September 3, 2009 to September 4, 2009 in Thunder Bay, Ontario. A First N...... Click here to read this release
Thunder Bay hosts 2nd annual Darryl “Penasi” Fox Memorial Golf Classic
Published Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:13:43 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attention: News, Assignment Reporters and Editors Thunder Bay hosts 2nd annual Darryl “Penasi” Fox Memorial Golf Classic Deputy Premier and Ontario Minister of Energy and Infrastructure George Smitherman to attend weekend tournament (Thunder Bay, Ontario) Join family, friends, members of the community, and provincial politicians at the Whitewater Golf Club on Thursday, July 30, 2009. The event provides a day full of outdoor fun, with proceeds go...... Click here to read this release
Two Feathers Forest Products (LP) draft Environmental Screening Report is now available for review and comment
Published Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:20:04 EST Read More
Media Release - For Immediate Release Two Feathers Forest Products (LP) draft Environmental Screening Report is now available for review and comment (Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation, Ontario, July 17, 2009) Two Feathers Forest Products, LP (TFFP) has released a draft Environmental Screening Report (ESR) for public comment and review. The draft ESR will be available for review at www.twofeatherswood.com between Friday, July 17, 2009 and Friday August 14, 2009. TFFP is a partne...... Click here to read this release
Canada Goose Resource Centres reduce waste and give back to Northern communities
Published Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:31:46 EST Read More
Canada Goose Resource Centres reduce waste and give back to Northern communities Canada Goose Inc, a Canadian extreme outerwear company, has recently put in place an initiative to furnish Arctic residents with fabrics and accessories they can use to manufacture winter clothing. This project diverts the manufacturer’s high quality surplus materials to populations that have traditionally made parkas from scarce leftover fabrics. To distribute these materials to remote populations, ...... Click here to read this release
Hydro One Tops Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada list for 2009
Published Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:48:24 EST Read More
Attention: News/Business Reporters and Assignment Editors Hydro One Tops Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada list for 2009 New in 2009: Top Foreign Corporate Citizens in Canada (Toronto, Ontario, June 22, 2009) Corporate Knights has released the 8th Annual Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada, the definitive annual list of Canada's top corporate citizens. Citizenship indicators include pension fund quality, board and C-suite diversity, CEO-pay fairness, and tax doll...... Click here to read this release
Thunder Bay hosts 2nd annual Darryl “Penasi” Fox Memorial Golf Classic
Published Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:53:12 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attention: News, Assignment Reporters and Editors Thunder Bay hosts 2nd annual Darryl “Penasi” Fox Memorial Golf Classic Deputy Premier and Ontario Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, George Smitherman to attend weekend tournament (Thunder Bay, Ontario) Join family, friends, members of the community, and provincial politicians at the Whitewater Golf Club on Thursday, July 30, 2009. The event provides a day full of outdoor fun, with proceeds g...... Click here to read this release
Observations on closed containment fish farm in Norway
Published Fri, 29 May 2009 13:14:32 EST Read More
Observations on closed containment fish farm in Norway (May 29, 2009) There is a closed containment Atlantic salmon fish farm operating in Norway, just a little east of Bergen. And it is little surprise the developer/operator has received little if any support from the major fish Farm Companies whom call Norway home. "It is difficult to put to words how I felt standing on an operating closed containment fish farm, watching Atlantic salmon swimming inside," says Chief Bob Chamberlin,...... Click here to read this release
Two Feathers Forest Products - Open Houses in North Western Ontario
Published Thu, 21 May 2009 16:13:14 EST Read More
Media Advisory North-western Ontario Open Houses related to Two Feathers Forest Products Two Feathers Forest Products, LP (TFFP) will convene a series of six Public Open Houses starting on May 25, 2009. These sessions are an opportunity to review information on this proposed value-added forest products initiative. Stantec Consulting Ltd (Stantec), hired by TFFP, is conducting an environmental assessment, and will present information for review and comment. WHAT:...... Click here to read this release
KAFN urge Cermaq to embrace the spirit and intent of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Published Tue, 19 May 2009 16:23:56 EST Read More
Media Release First Nations leaders confront Norway's hypocrisy KAFN urge Cermaq to embrace the spirit and intent of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (Oslo, Norway - May 19, 2009) First Nations leaders, and Alexandra Morton from the Broughton Archipelago, are in Norway this week. The will meet with MPs in the Norwegian Parliament (Storting), representatives of the Sami people of Norway, financial analysts, scientists and Cermaq (Mainstream) sha...... Click here to read this release
TCPLA welcomes the Green Energy Act
Published Tue, 19 May 2009 09:51:55 EST Read More
The Toronto Centre Provincial Liberal Association (TCPLA) is pleased to announce that on Thursday, May 14th 2009, the Ontario Green Energy Act (GEA) was passed into law by the Ontario legislature.. The Green Energy Act is a bold series of co-ordinated actions motivated by government’s desire to create substantial employment in a green economy and reduce Ontario’s impact on the climate. In addition to helping the province to eliminate dirty coal power by 2014, the Act positions Ontario as...... Click here to read this release
BC First Nations file Class-Action Motion to save wild salmon in the Broughton Archipelago
Published Wed, 6 May 2009 12:29:12 EST Read More
Devastation of Broughton Wild Salmon leaves British Columbia First Nations no alternative Class-Action Motion filed (Vancouver, May 6, 2009) The next step has been taken in the Kwicksutaineuk/Ah-Kwa-Mish First Nation's (KAFN) Class-Action law suit against the British Columbia Government for the devastation caused by open net-cage salmon farming in their Territories. The KAFN launched the law suit on February 4th, 2009 and today served a Motion for Certification. Bob Chamb...... Click here to read this release
Cities and Province Affirm Commitment to Restoring and Protecting the Great Lakes
Published Tue, 5 May 2009 14:06:47 EST Read More
Cities and Province Affirm Commitment to Restoring and Protecting the Great Lakes First-ever Great Lakes Summit held in Toronto May 5, 2009, Toronto - The Ontario Government and the mayors of municipalities around the Great Lakes have strengthened their commitment to coordinate efforts to restore, protect and promote the Great Lakes. Ontario mayors and provincial cabinet ministers met today for the first time to discuss shared interests and concerns about the Great Lakes a...... Click here to read this release
New poll shows Ontario’s Green Energy Act (Bill 150) is on the right track with home energy efficiency measurement
Published Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:20:59 EST Read More
Media Release New poll shows Ontario’s Green Energy Act (Bill 150) is on the right track with home energy efficiency measurement A majority of Ontarians support mandatory home energy efficiency labeling and expect it to be common across North America soon says poll done this week (Toronto, April 23, 2009) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) and NAIMA Canada (North American Insulation Manufacturers Association) today, released public opinion polling focu...... Click here to read this release
Letter demanding Fisheries Act be applied to salmon farms attracts 9,000 signatures in one month
Published Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:57:00 EST Read More
British Columbia Fisheries critic, NDP MLA Robin Austin tables Letter addressed to Federal Minister of Fisheries and Premier Campbell demanding Fisheries Act be applied to salmon "farms" Letter written by biologist Alexandra Morton, signed by 9,758 citizens in less than one month (March 26, 2009, Victoria, B.C.) Robin Austin MLA for Skeena and Opposition Critic for Fisheries "tabled" a letter today in the Legislature calling on the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada the ...... Click here to read this release
ONTARIO UNVEILS NORTH AMERICA’S FIRST FEED-IN TARIFF
Published Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:41:20 EST Read More
ONTARIO UNVEILS NORTH AMERICA’S FIRST FEED-IN TARIFF Price Guarantees for Large and Small Renewable Energy Projects will Create Jobs (March 12, 2009) Ontario is poised to introduce new electricity pricing to encourage the development of renewable energy from a diverse range of producers including homeowners, community-based groups and larger scale commercial generators. As North America’s first guaranteed pricing structure – called a feed-in tariff (FIT) – for vari...... Click here to read this release
OPA, ENERGY MINISTER TO UNVEIL NEXT STEPS FOR FEED-IN TARIFF
Published Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:26:46 EST Read More
Media Advisory For Immediate Release OPA, ENERGY MINISTER TO UNVEIL NEXT STEPS FOR FEED-IN TARIFF George Smitherman, Deputy Premier and Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, and Colin Andersen, CEO, Ontario Power Authority, will discuss details of the proposed feed-in tariff program for renewable energy projects contemplated under the Green Energy Act. When: Thursday, March 12, 2009 Time: 1:15 p.m. Where: Ontario Power Authority, 1...... Click here to read this release
Ontario must show courage in defending species at risk, urges Environmental Commissioner
Published Mon, 2 Mar 2009 09:43:23 EST Read More
For Immediate Release Ontario must show courage in defending species at risk, urges Environmental Commissioner (March 2, 2009, Toronto) – The fate of Ontario’s 183 species at risk depends on the courage of the Ontario Government in making their protection a priority. This is one conclusion found in a Special Report released by Gord Miller, the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario (ECO), and tabled before the Ontario Legislature today. “The Endangered Species Act, 20...... Click here to read this release
Green Energy Act discussed in Manitoulin Island Event
Published Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:54:09 EST Read More
Media Release Green Energy Act the Solution to Environmental and Economic Crises is theme of Manitoulin Island Workshop (M’Chigeeng ON., Feb 25, 2009)- Citizens from Manitoulin Island and surrounding areas attended a workshop at the M’Chigeeng First Nation Community Complex today, organized by the M’Chigeeng First Nation and the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA). A presentation was made outlining what the Green Energy Act Alliance recommends be included in t...... Click here to read this release
Kwicksutaineuk/Ah-Kwa-Mish First Nations feedback on the Pacific Salmon Forum report
Published Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:34:50 EST Read More
BC Pacific Salmon Forum Attention: John Fraser, Chair info@pacificsalmonforum.ca February 23rd, 2009 Kwicksutaineuk/Ah-Kwa-Mish First Nations feedback on the Pacific Salmon Forum report I provide my feedback to the Pacific Salmon Forum's (PSF) report as chief of the Kwicksutaineuk/Ah-Kwa-Mish First Nation (KAFN) whose Territories encompass the Broughton Archipelago. We applaud the diligence of the Forum in assessing the impacts of open net-cage salmon farms and in striving f...... Click here to read this release
Green Energy Act the Solution to Environmental and Economic Crises is theme of Sault Ste. Marie Workshop
Published Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:10:47 EST Read More
Media Release Green Energy Act the Solution to Environmental and Economic Crises is theme of Sault Ste. Marie Workshop (Sault Ste. Marie ON., Feb 24, 2009) - Citizens from Sault Ste. Marie and surrounding areas attended a workshop at the Holiday Inn Waterfront today, organized by ULERN and the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA). A presentation was made outlining what the GEAA has recommended be included in the Green Energy Act. The Act, which Premier Dalton McGuin...... Click here to read this release
GreenSaver applauds Canada's first Green Energy Act
Published Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:34:26 EST Read More
Media Release GreenSaver applauds Canada's first Green Energy Act (Toronto, ON, February 23, 2009) Today, the province of Ontario tabled legislation that will focus on renewable energy, energy conservation and creating a new, green economy. Premier McGuinty's Green Energy Act manages to address some very important issues. If passed, the legislation will streamline the environmental assessment process for renewable energy projects, ensuring that local by-laws do not stan...... Click here to read this release
NAIMA hails Green Energy Act as an important step towards a green economy
Published Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:10:45 EST Read More
Media Release Ontario government unveils Canada's first Green Energy Act NAIMA hails legislation as an important step towards a green economy (Toronto, ON, February 23, 2009) Today, the province of Ontario tabled its first Green Energy Act. The legislation is aimed at building renewable energy, encouraging energy conservation and creating green jobs in Ontario. The Act will invest in a green economy and create an estimated 50,000 jobs over the next three years. O...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Re-invents the meaning of Energy Efficiency
Published Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:12:52 EST Read More
Ontario Re-invents the meaning of Energy Efficiency (February 23, 2009 – Toronto) “Today’s introduction of a Green Energy Act is about to launch Ontario into a leadership position in the race to be the most Energy Efficient economy in Canada. Perhaps the world,” said Ken Elsey, President of the Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA). When George Smitherman accepted the challenge as Minister of Energy and Infrastructure he knew there would be challenges – but before...... Click here to read this release
Open Letter from BC Wilderness Tourism Association to Pacific Salmon Forum
Published Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:12:25 EST Read More
February 19, 2009 Open Letter to Pacific Salmon Forum Dear Forum Members, Re: Wilderness Tourism Association response to the Pacific Salmon Forum’s Final Report and Recommendations, and statement of serious concerns. The BC Wilderness Tourism Association (WTA) has prepared this response to the February 5, 2009, release of the long anticipated report and recommendations from the Pacific Salmon Forum. As an industry sector that depends on scarce natural resources, including a resi...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario releases special report on Species at Risk
Published Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST Read More
Media Advisory Release of Environmental Commissioner of Ontario Special Report The Last Line of Defence: A Review of Ontario's New Protections for Species at Risk Monday, March 2, 2009 There are two parts to the release of the Environmental Commissioners Report: a Media Conference at the Queen's Park Media Studio followed by an online briefing session. 9:30 am: Queen's Park Media Conference The full text of the report, along with a press releas...... Click here to read this release
Manitoulin Island event to discuss proposed Green Energy Act
Published Tue, 17 Feb 2009 10:00:09 EST Read More
Media Advisory Manitoulin Island event to discuss legislation that would make renewable energy a provincial priority Frustration is growing in parts of rural Ontario where farmers, municipalities, First Nations, and local owners of green energy projects are unable to fully contribute to the future of Ontario's green electricity. A Green Energy Act that would empower all Ontario residents to become power generators is being proposed by an alliance of agricultural, labour,...... Click here to read this release
Sault Ste Marie event to discuss proposed Green Energy Act
Published Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:46:05 EST Read More
Media Advisory Sault Ste. Marie event to discuss legislation that would make renewable energy a provincial priority Frustration is growing in parts of rural Ontario where farmers, municipalities, First Nations, and local owners of green energy projects are unable to fully contribute to the future of Ontario\'s green electricity. A Green Energy Act that would empower all Ontario residents to become power generators is being proposed by an alliance of agricultural, labour,...... Click here to read this release
Walkerton event to discuss proposed Green Energy Act
Published Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:38:26 EST Read More
Media Advisory Walkerton event to discuss legislation that would make renewable energy a provincial priority Frustration is growing in parts of rural Ontario where farmers, municipalities, First Nations, and local owners of green energy projects are unable to fully contribute to the future of Ontario's green electricity. A Green Energy Act that would empower all Ontario residents to become power generators is being proposed by an alliance of agricultural, labour, industrial and...... Click here to read this release
Green Energy Act the Solution to Environmental and Economic Crises is theme of North Bay Meeting
Published Mon, 16 Feb 2009 11:25:02 EST Read More
Media Release Green Energy Act the Solution to Environmental and Economic Crises is theme of North Bay Meeting (North Bay ON., Feb 14, 2009)- Citizens from North Bay and surrounding area attended a workshop at Nipissing University today (February 14), organized by the Innovation Initiatives Ontario North (IION) and the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA). The presentation was a preview of what these organizations anticipated seeing in the Green Energy Act, which Pre...... Click here to read this release
North Bay event to discuss proposed Green Energy Act
Published Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:11:19 EST Read More
Media Advisory North Bay event to discuss legislation that would make renewable energy a provincial priority Frustration is growing in parts of rural Ontario where farmers, municipalities, First Nations, and local owners of green energy projects are unable to fully contribute to the future of Ontario's green electricity. A Green Energy Act that would empower all Ontario residents to become power generators is being proposed by an alliance of agricultural, labour, industr...... Click here to read this release
Salmon Fish Farm Case - BC Supreme Court decision on Alexandra Morton et al vs AG British Columbia and Marine Harvest Canada
Published Mon, 9 Feb 2009 17:48:13 EST Read More
To view the complete text of the BC Supreme Court decision on Alexandra Morton et al vs AG British Columbia and Marine Harvest Canada, click on Download Original Release. ...... Click here to read this release
One for the wild salmon - BC Supreme Court delivers ruling in fish farming case
Published Mon, 9 Feb 2009 16:27:07 EST Read More
Media Release Attn: Wildlife/Environment/Legal/Political/News Reporters and Editors ONE FOR THE WILD SALMON! Vancouver, B.C., February 9, 2009 - Today BC Supreme Court ruled that the BC government does not have the right to regulate salmon farms - the BC regulation of fish farms has become unlawful, unconstitutional and invalid. The fish inside the farm are now considered a fishery, not agriculture and thus the federal government has exclusive right to regulation. The court...... Click here to read this release
KAFN Statement of Claim
Published Wed, 4 Feb 2009 15:44:06 EST Read More
To view the complete Statement of Claim related to the KAFN lawsuit against the provincial government of British Columbia, please click Download Original Release....... Click here to read this release
British Columbia Wilderness Tourism Association applauds BC First Nation for going to court over salmon farming
Published Wed, 4 Feb 2009 14:23:27 EST Read More
Media Release British Columbia Wilderness Tourism Association applauds actions of the Broughton Archipelago First Nation (Kwicksutaineuk/Ah-Kwa-Mish - KAFN) for going to Court over impacts of open-net farm farms on wild salmon and shellfish (February 4, 2009 Campbell River, BC) News that the KAFN had filed a Class Action Law Suit related to the relationship between open-net salmon farming and declining wild salmon populations was greeted positively by Brian Gunn, President o...... Click here to read this release
BC First Nation launches Class-Action lawsuit against provincial government to address impacts of salmon farming
Published Wed, 4 Feb 2009 14:16:17 EST Read More
Media Release Class-Action LawSuit launched by Kwicksutaineuk/Ah-Kwa-Mish against the British Columbia Government to address the impacts of aquaculture on wild salmon in their territory (Vancouver, February 4, 2009) Today, representatives of the Kwicksutaineuk/Ah-Kwa-Mish (kwik wasoo tea noox & ha kwa meesh) First Nation (KAFN) gathered at the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs' office to launch a Class-Action law suit involving B.C. Government's regulation of open net-cage ...... Click here to read this release
BC First Nations to release details of class action law suit adressing impacts of wild salmon farms
Published Tue, 3 Feb 2009 14:53:43 EST Read More
Media Advisory Class-Action Law Suit to be launched by the Kwicksutaineuk/Ah-Kwa-Mish against the British Columbia Government to address the impacts of salmon farms on wild salmon in their territory What: Kwicksutaineuk/Ah-Kwa-Mish (kwik wasoo tea noox & ha kwa meesh) First Nation (KAFN) will release details of a Class-Action Law Suit responding to the harm done to wild salmon in their territory by open net - cage salmon farms authorized by the British Columbia Government....... Click here to read this release
BC First Nations to launch class action law suit addressing impacts of aquaculture on wild salmon
Published Mon, 2 Feb 2009 17:11:50 EST Read More
Media Advisory Class-Action Law Suit to be launched by the Kwicksutaineuk/Ah-Kwa-Mish against the British Columbia Government to address the impacts of salmon farms on wild salmon in their territory What: Kwicksutaineuk/Ah-Kwa-Mish (kwik wasoo tea noox & ha kwa meesh) First Nation (KAFN) will release details of a Class-Action Law Suit responding to the harm done to wild salmon in their territory by open net – pen salmon farms authorized by the British Columbia Government...... Click here to read this release
North-western Ontario First Nation initiative - Two Feathers Forest Products receives attention in Federal Budget
Published Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:42:51 EST Read More
Two Feathers Forest Products initiative involving Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation, Pikangikum First Nation, and Eagle Lake First Nation in North-western Ontario receives attention in Federal Budget (Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation, Ontario, January 28, 2009) “Momentum is growing – and we are well on our way,” are the words used by Terry Favelle (President, Two Feather Forest Products and Wabigoon Lake Ojibway First Nation - Councillor). This is how she described the benefits of the att...... Click here to read this release
EcoEnergy audits to be offered throughout Ontario by GreenSaver and Ontario Association of Home Inspectors
Published Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:44:24 EST Read More
Media Release Greensaver and OAHI - our new province-wide green team (Toronto, December 11th, 2008) GreenSaver and the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors (OAHI) have joined forces to offer EcoENERGY home audits across Ontario. Beginning in January 2009, OAHI members will be trained and integrated into the GreenSaver service areas. This will provide a one stop approach to home energy assessments, ensuring quality and consistency across every region of Ontario. OAHI P...... Click here to read this release
Countryside Energy Co-operative supports Green Energy Act
Published Fri, 5 Dec 2008 11:10:21 EST Read More
Media Release For Immediate Release Milverton, Ontario (Friday, December 5, 2008) - At Queen’s Park today, during the critically important global climate change conference in Poznan, Poland, the Green Energy Act Alliance released its expectations for the upcoming Ontario Green Energy Act. The Alliance’s recommendations for the Act can bring economic prosperity and new & sustainable ‘green’ jobs to Ontario, reduce Ontario greenhouse gas emissions, and allow individuals, ...... Click here to read this release
Efficient Wood Heating is Good for the Environment
Published Mon, 1 Dec 2008 09:30:15 EST Read More
Cut greenhouse gas emissions and save money at the same time - heating with wood does not contribute to global warming and climate change the way the "fossil" fuels do Firewood is a renewable energy resource like wind, solar and hydroelectric power. To adequately respond to the global warming challenge, we need to start using more renewables and less oil, gas and coal. Heating with wood can be a part of the solution, provided the wood is burned efficiently. Fortunately, that is not har...... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunity - Increase the heat and reduce greenhouse gases with wood stoves and gas fireplaces
Published Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:37:52 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity Wood Stoves and Gas Fireplaces - Increase the heat and reduce greenhouse gases Who: John Johnson, President of the Western Chapter of the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association of Canada To schedule interviews call 604-420-4323 or e-mail johnj.bby(at)eccohtg.com What: Mr Johnson can address the following questions: Are wood stove burn bans useful? What is the wood stove "change out program" and how can I partic...... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunity: Can clean air and wood stoves co-exist?
Published Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:43:02 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity Can clean air and wood stoves co-exist? WHO: John Gulland, Director of the Wood Heat Policy Institute WHAT: Mr. Gulland is available to speak to the following points: • Are wood burning stove bans necessary? • What is the difference between good wood burning (no smoke) and bad wood burning (lots of smoke)? • Why aren't the federal and provincial governments doing more to support good wood burning? For more informati...... Click here to read this release
News Article: How Canadian is our food?
Published Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:48:13 EST Read More
To the Editor: This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe and Jackie Campbell. Dr. Saxe is one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe and Ms. Campbell are cited as the authors. Dr. Saxe can be contacted at (416) 962 5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more information, visit http://envirolaw.com. How Canadian is our food? There ...... Click here to read this release
New Ontario Sustainable Energy Association Board members represent diversity of sustainable energy sector
Published Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:26:30 EST Read More
Media Release New Ontario Sustainable Energy Association Board members represent diversity of sustainable energy sector TORONTO, November 14, 2008 - Newly elected Board members of the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association represent a wide cross-section of people and communities involved in sustainable energy and committed to a Green Energy Act in Ontario. "We are very pleased to welcome our new Board. They bring with them not only immense experience and knowledge, but the...... Click here to read this release
Heating With Wood Makes Families and Communities Richer
Published Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:20:31 EST Read More
To the Editor: This article is written by John Gulland, Director of the Wood Heat Policy Institute. It is available for publication, free of charge. The Wood Heat Policy Institute (WHPI) supports the public interest in wood heating and advocates for the responsible use of this important renewable energy resource. WHPI is a source of credible information and analysis of wood heating related issues. It also supports government and non-governmental organizations in policy dev...... Click here to read this release
International Declaration Against Unsustainable Salmon Farming sent to United Nations
Published Mon, 3 Nov 2008 10:09:55 EST Read More
Media Release Fish farm opposition - the gathering storm goes international International Declaration Against Unsustainable Salmon Farming sent to United Nations (Norway, Chile, U.S., U.K., Canada) November 3, 2008 - International environmentalists, First Nations, scientists, tourism operators and owners, fishermen/women met in Chile, Norway and Canada on the impact of salmon farms. Joined by people from Scotland, U.K and the U.S. they are sending the Declaration...... Click here to read this release
News Article: Learn how to heat with wood without making smoke
Published Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:26:10 EST Read More
To the Editor: This article is written by John Gulland, Director of the Wood Heat Policy Institute. It is available for publication, free of charge. The Wood Heat Policy Institute (WHPI) supports the public interest in wood heating and advocates for the responsible use of this important renewable energy resource. WHPI is a source of credible information and analysis of wood heating related issues. It also supports government and non-governmental organizations in policy development...... Click here to read this release
Wood WORKS! 8th Annual Awards Ontario nominees announced
Published Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:26:26 EST Read More
Wood WORKS! 8th Annual Awards Ontario nominees announced (North Bay /Toronto) Wood WORKS! is pleased to announce the nominees for the 8th Annual Ontario Wood WORKS! Awards. The 2008 awards will be presented during the 8th Annual Awards Gala in Toronto on Wednesday, November 12, in the Cohen Ballroom at the Toronto Congress Centre (award presentation at 6:30 pm). Tickets are available by contacting Sarah Hicks, 1-866-886-3574 ext. 384. The Wood WORKS! Awards celebrate excellence an...... Click here to read this release
Tens of millions of migrant birds are on the move in Ontario
Published Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:13:39 EST Read More
Heading South Tens of millions of migrant birds are on the move in Ontario By: Gregor Beck While cottagers are busy packing up their lakeside retreats and local residents are battening down the hatches, Ontario's songbirds are also making plans in anticipation of winter. Throughout the fall, some of the province's most numerous and familiar bird species are making stealthy exits amid the falling leaves of autumn. Fall migration is even larger than spring migration since ...... Click here to read this release
Insulating yourself against energy costs
Published Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:23:59 EST Read More
Insulating yourself against energy costs Now is the time to upgrade your home insulation With a Canadian winter right around the corner, it is time again to make sure you're ready. Ensuring you have the proper draft proofing and the right amount of insulation in your home remains one of the best things you can do for the environment and your wallet. Inadequate insulation is one of the main reasons why the average home can lose up to 50 percent of its energy. By adding insu...... Click here to read this release
Land Trusts from across Ontario meet in London
Published Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:22:31 EST Read More
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release Land Trusts from across Ontario meet in London • Minister of Natural Resources to speak Thursday, October 23 • Field trip open to media participation – shuttle bus leaves Lamplighter Inn at 9 AM Saturday, October 25 London (Monday, October 20. 2008) – The Ontario land protection community will hold their annual conference at the Lamplighter Inn, London, Thursday October 23rd – Saturday, October 25th this week. The ev...... Click here to read this release
Release of the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario 2007/2008 Annual Report - Getting to K(NO)W
Published Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:59:09 EST Read More
Media Advisory For Immediate Release Release of the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario 2007/2008 Annual Report - Getting to K(NO)W There are two parts to the release of the Environmental Commissioners Report - a Media Conference at the Queen's Park Media Studio followed by Web-based Briefing session. Queen's Park Media Conference 1:00 pm, October 21, 2008 Note: • The full text of the Annual Report and four background documents (Our Un...... Click here to read this release
Opinion Piece: Things to consider before dusting off that old wood stove
Published Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:39:02 EST Read More
High home heating costs Things to consider before dusting off that old wood stove Used stoves are being snapped up at auctions and old stoves that were mothballed years ago are being dusted off and set up to burn again. If you are taking urgent action to control your heating costs this winter, here are some things to consider before hooking up that old stove. Any steel box you can build a fire in will make heat, but it will ...... Click here to read this release
Strategic Voting Campaign Identifies "Hot Ridings" in British Columbia
Published Thu, 9 Oct 2008 16:53:32 EST Read More
Media Release For Immediate Release Strategic Voting Campaign Identifies "Hot Ridings" in British Columbia (Victoria, BC - Thursday, October 9, 2008) - Voters in British Columbia ridings where vote-splitting could elect a Conservative are being offered specific, transparent advice on how to vote strategically to ensure a pro-environment outcome. VoteForEnvironment.ca analysis incorporates past election data, the most recent publicly-available polling data and local ins...... Click here to read this release
Strategic Voting Campaign Identifies Hot Ridings in Ontario
Published Thu, 9 Oct 2008 16:41:05 EST Read More
Media Release For Immediate Release Strategic Voting Campaign Identifies "Hot Ridings" in Ontario (Toronto - Thursday, October 9, 2008) - Voters in Ontario ridings where vote-splitting could elect a Conservative are being offered specific, transparent advice on how to vote strategically to ensure a pro-environment outcome. Twenty-three Ontario races have been identified by VoteForEnvironment.ca where a Conservative victory can be stopped if progressive voters unite be...... Click here to read this release
Canadian Federal Party Leaders plans for Great Lakes and St Lawrence River protection
Published Thu, 9 Oct 2008 15:28:44 EST Read More
Canadian Federal Party Leaders plans for Great Lakes and St Lawrence River protection Toronto, (October 10, 2008) – The following commitments to protect the Great Lakes and St Lawrence River were provided by four of the five federal political parties in response to the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSLCI) questionnaire sent to Federal party leader on September 22. The Conservative Party of Canada has yet to respond to the questionnaire. The Cities Initiative has s...... Click here to read this release
Federal Party Leaders have their say on Great Lakes and St Lawrence protection
Published Wed, 8 Oct 2008 10:32:06 EST Read More
News Release For Immediate Release Federal Party Leaders have their say on Great Lakes and St. Lawrence protection Great Lakes and St. Lawrence mayors’ survey prompts responses from Federal parties Toronto, (October 8, 2008) - Mayors representing over 7 million Canadians in Ontario and Quebec today made public the responses they have received from four of the five federal political parties on their plans for protecting the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River. ...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Nature calls on McGuinty government to reform outdated Ontario Mining Act
Published Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:06:17 EST Read More
Ontario’s Mining Act full of holes! Now is the time to participate in the consultation process and help shape the outdated Ontario Mining Act (Toronto, September 30, 2008) Ontario Nature, a leading conservation and habitat protection organization, is calling on the Province to address the social and environmental holes in Ontario’s archaic Mining Act. The Ontario government is now in the process of revising the 116-year-old legislation and is giving the public the opport...... Click here to read this release
The Wood Heat Policy Institute advocates for the responsible use of wood as fuel
Published Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:09:38 EST Read More
Media Release Attn: News, Home, Energy, Environment Editors and Reporters The Wood Heat Policy Institute advocates for the responsible use of wood as fuel The merits of one of Canada’s most important renewable energy resources are under appreciated (September 26, 2008) As home heating fuel prices rise, tens of thousands of Canadian householders will be soon turning to firewood to cut heating costs. Many will be new to wood heating and others will be returning to ...... Click here to read this release
VOTE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT this federal ELECTION - VOTE smart
Published Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:49:13 EST Read More
VOTE SMART – GIVE CANADA A CLIMATE FRIENDLY GOVERNMENT VoteForEnvironment.ca offers strategic advice on how to defeat Stephen Harper OTTAWA – Canadians have a powerful new online tool to help them cast a vote for the environment. VoteForEnvironment.ca provides a recommended pick for every riding in the country for the Liberal, NDP, Green or Bloc party candidate most likely to overwhelm their Conservative opponent. “At a time when we need urgent global act...... Click here to read this release
Canadian mayors call on Canadian federal party leaders to protect the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence
Published Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:14:28 EST Read More
Canadian mayors call on Canadian federal party leaders to protect the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Presidential candidates in the United States have already raised the Great Lakes as national election issue Toronto, Ontario, September 22, 2008 - Mayors representing over 7 million Canadians in Ontario and Quebec issued a letter today calling on the five federal political leaders in the Canadian election to publicly declare their proposals for protecting the Great Lakes and the...... Click here to read this release
Green Energy Act Alliance endorses Minister Smitherman’s directive to prioritize conservation and renewable energy
Published Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:33:23 EST Read More
Green Energy Act Alliance endorses Minister Smitherman’s directive to prioritize conservation and renewable energy (Toronto, Ontario, September 19, 2008) Yesterday, the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure directed the Ontario Power Authority to review and amend its Integrated Power System Plan (IPSP). The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) and other members of the Green Energy Act Alliance applaud this move and consider it a significant step forward in the evolution of ...... Click here to read this release
Low salmon returns hurting British Columbia's nature based tourism!
Published Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:17:53 EST Read More
Low salmon returns hurting British Columbia's nature based tourism! (Campbell River, British Columbia, September 18, 2008) The Dept of Fisheries & Oceans numbers are in: Pink salmon returns to the Broughton Archipelago and Knight Inlet (east of Port Hardy and Port McNeill) are at record lows - worse than the collapse of pink stocks in 2002, when the fish farms were forced to fallow (temporarily close). Craig Murray, owner of Nimmo Bay Resort, has fished and flown over the rivers of the...... Click here to read this release
Now House opens zero energy 60-year-old wartime home
Published Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:14:24 EST Read More
Now House opens zero energy 60-year-old wartime home Retrofit project transforms decades old home into a leading example of how to make your house environmentally friendly TORONTO, September 10, 2008 - Now House officially opened a 60-year-old wartime home in Toronto that has been retrofitted to require almost no energy and to produce enough energy from renewable sources to pay its own energy bills. Now House™ is one of 12 winning teams in Canada Mortgage and Housing Co...... Click here to read this release
Wood WORKS! seeks nominees for 8th Annual Awards Program
Published Tue, 2 Sep 2008 09:51:27 EST Read More
Community Calendar Advisory Awards to recognize excellence and innovation in wood-based design and construction in Ontario (Toronto / North Bay, Ontario) Wood WORKS! has opened the nomination process for the 2008 Wood WORKS! Awards. The program showcases Ontario's best wood designs and wood-based projects and recognizes the people and organizations whose expertise and innovation expands the use of wood in Ontario. This year, the Awards Gala will showcase the Province's b...... Click here to read this release
Northern Nishnawbe Education Council announces William Dumas as new Executive Director
Published Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:30:13 EST Read More
Media Release Northern Nishnawbe Education Council announces William Dumas as new Executive Director (Sioux Lookout Ontario, August 15th, 2008) The Interim Board of Directors is pleased to announce the hiring of Mr. William Dumas, effective July 15, 2008 as the new Executive Director of the Northern Nishnawbe Education Council. Mr. Dumas is Cree, he is fluent and writes in his language, he is from South Indian Lake and is a member of the Nelson House First Nation in Manitoba. ...... Click here to read this release
Leading Ontario conservation group applauds the Ontario government’s landmark Boreal forest announcement
Published Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:51:52 EST Read More
Media Release - For Immediate Release Conservation group applauds the Ontario government’s landmark Boreal forest announcement Toronto, July 14, 2008 - Ontario Nature applauds today’s landmark announcement by the Ontario government to implement measures to protect the province's northern boreal region. The announcement delivers on important election promises and will result in the protection of at least 50 percent of this region from industrial development. This announceme...... Click here to read this release
Thunder Bay hosts 1st annual Darryl “Penasi” Fox Memorial Golf Tournament
Published Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:34:59 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attention: News, Assignment Reporters and Editors Thunder Bay hosts 1st annual Darryl “Penasi” Fox Memorial Golf Tournament Ontario Minster of Energy and Infrastructure, former North of 60 actress and Churchill MP and Ontario Minister of Northern Development and Mines, to attend weekend tourney (Thunder Bay, Ontario) Come join family, friends and politicians from the federal and the provincial levels at the Whitewater Golf Club on Saturday, July ...... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunity: World’s largest salmon producing river threatened by escape of 30,000 farmed fish
Published Thu, 3 Jul 2008 16:49:12 EST Read More
Attention: News, National, Reporters and Assignment Editors Interview Opportunity British Columbia – World’s largest salmon producing river threatened by escape of 30,000 farmed fish Who: Alexandra Morton What: On Canada Day, a Marine Harvest fish farm net released 30,000 farmed Atlantic salmon into the Campbell River putting them right in the path of wild juvenile salmon swimming down the Campbell River. The farmed fish are not indigenous to the coast and wil...... Click here to read this release
Canadian law programs rate high on sustainability
Published Wed, 2 Jul 2008 12:17:22 EST Read More
Canadian law programs rate high on sustainability Social justice, human rights and professional ethics essential components in analysis (Toronto, Canada, July 2, 2008) Today, Corporate Knights Magazine unveils the fifth-annual Knight Schools ranking. The ranking analyzes how Canadian universities fare in integrating sustainability into the school experience. In reviewing law programs, the researchers adopted a broad definition of sustainability that encompassed environm...... Click here to read this release
World Wind Energy Conference to convene in Kingston, Ontario
Published Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:04:22 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attention: Energy, Business, and Environment Editors and Reporters World Wind Energy Conference 2008 to convene in Kingston, Ontario Conference will deliver an international, national and local perspective on renewable power policy and climate change (Kingston, Ontario) Next week, the World Wind Energy Conference 2008 will take place in Kingston, Ontario. Confirmed keynote speakers will include Dr. David Suzuki, Dr. Hermann Scheer, and Ontario Minist...... Click here to read this release
Canada in court for violating federal climate change law
Published Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:48:30 EST Read More
Media Release – For Immediate Release Canada in court for violating federal climate change law Lawsuit demands government obey the will of Parliament TORONTO, June 18, 2008 – Today, Canada became the first country ever to be brought to court for failing to comply with its legal commitments to combat global warming. Pro-bono lawyers from Paliare Roland Barristers and Ecojustice (formerly Sierra Legal Defence Fund) presented legal arguments on behalf of Friends of the...... Click here to read this release
Friends of the Earth takes Federal Government to Court over Kyoto failure
Published Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:17:45 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attention: News, Environment, Government, Politics Friends of the Earth takes Federal Government to Court over Kyoto failure Lawyers will argue that Kyoto commitment broken TORONTO - Canada will be the first country ever to be brought to court for its failure to comply with domestic law and meet its international commitments to combat global warming. On behalf of Friends of the Earth Canada (FOE), pro-bono lawyers from Paliare Roland Barristers and ...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Nature calls on provincial government to protect Lake Simcoe Watershed
Published Mon, 9 Jun 2008 17:01:48 EST Read More
Natural heritage designation seen as key to stopping large scale developments (Toronto, Ontario, June 9, 2008) This past weekend, members of Ontario Nature passed a resolution at their Annual General Meeting calling for increased protection for the Lake Simcoe Watershed. The resolution contains 5 parts, all of which focus on pressuring the Ontario government to end development in the area and to re-invest resources in research and rehabilitation. The resolution: * Urges the G...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Nature honours provincial conservation heroes
Published Fri, 6 Jun 2008 14:10:20 EST Read More
Embargoed until Saturday, June 7 Ontario Nature honours provincial conservation heroes City of Orillia and Region of Waterloo, Sudbury area water quality group and residents of Lakefield, Kirkfield, Hamilton, Cobourg, Bright’s Grove, Oakville and Peterborough recognized for leadership in conservation and nature protection (Kirkfield, Ontario, June 7, 2008) – This weekend, Ontario Nature (ON) acknowledged the contributions of individuals and organizations who hav...... Click here to read this release
First Nations Chief invites Norwegian King to British Columbia to witness the devestating effects of Norwegian fish farms on wild salmon
Published Fri, 6 Jun 2008 10:08:38 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity:
Chief Bob Chamberlin from the Kwicksutaineuk-ah-kwa-mish First Nation in British Columbia will deliver a letter inviting Norwegian King to see the operation of Marine Harvest fish farms on the Canadian west coast.
WHEN:
Friday, June 6, 2008 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm (Norwegian Central European Summer Time)
Friday, June 6, 2008 from 5:00 am to 11:00 am (Canadian EST)
WHAT:
First Nations Chief from British Columbia, Canada to present l......
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Moose Deer Point welcomes Provincial Minister Leona Dombrowsky
Published Tue, 6 May 2008 16:52:16 EST Read More
First Nations injection molding business on track for more expansion and upgrades after receiving provincial support to upgrade reliability of electricity supply Moose Deer Point welcomes Provincial Minister Leona Dombrowsky (Moose Deer Point, ON, May 6, 2008) Community leaders and residents of Moose Deer Point First Nation (located south of Parry Sound) welcomed the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMFARA), the Honourable Leona Dombrowsky to their community t...... Click here to read this release
Group challenges BC Government's right to regulate fish farms
Published Tue, 6 May 2008 14:16:51 EST Read More
Noted salmon scientist, tourism operators and commercial fishers file Constitutional challenge in effort to save BC wild salmon fishery Group challenges BC Government's right to regulate fish farms (May 6, 2008, Vancouver, BC) Biologist Alexandra Morton, the Area E Gill-netters Association, the Vessels Owners Association and the Wilderness Tourism Association have filed a petition in the BC Supreme Court challenging the Constitutional right of the BC Government to regu...... Click here to read this release
Moose Deer Point First Nation business expansion and upgrades
Published Fri, 2 May 2008 14:44:59 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity: First Nation business expansion and upgrades (Parry Sound/Muskoka region) The community of Moose Deer Point First Nation and Niigon Technologies will host Leona Dombrowsky, Ontario’s Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs as the Minister makes a funding announcement. Minister Dombrowsky will meet with local dignitaries, community leaders and tour the Niigon Technologies plant and make an announcement with respect to local economic development. ...... Click here to read this release
Scientific report says sea lice has spread to British Columbia’s most lucrative fish stock
Published Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:27:08 EST Read More
*High resolution images of juvenile salmon infected with sea lice are available Scientific report says sea lice has spread to British Columbia’s most lucrative fish stock Campbell River Salmon and Herring worth nearly $80 million to province last year Echo Bay, British Columbia, March 31, 2008 - The latest scientific paper on sea lice reports that infestations have spread to juvenile pink, chum, and sockeye salmon as well as juvenile herring near Campbell River fi...... Click here to read this release
British Columbia fish farms - Interview Opportunity
Published Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:25:19 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity: Alexandra Morton, Director of the Salmon Coast Field Station - Echo Bay, British Columbia North coast farm-free, south coast more farms On March 27, 2008, Pat Bell, British Columbia's Agriculture Minister, announced that there would be an immediate moratorium on any finfish farms north of Aristazabal Island, 150 kilometres south of the mouth of the Skeena River. The Minister also indicated that the BC government would cease issuing new ...... Click here to read this release
Ontario 2008 Budget Summary
Published Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:07:00 EST Read More
2008 Ontario Budget Summary “Growing for a Stronger Ontario” March 25, 2008 Prepared by: Environmental Communication Options Budget Theme The Ontario government is anticipating a continued economic slowdown of the Ontario economy due to the high price of oil, a stagnant U.S. economy and the strong Canadian dollar. The government expects a surplus in 2008-09 of $600 million. The people of Ontario are the greatest resource so the government will foc...... Click here to read this release
First Nation leaders jailed for defending traditional lands from exploitation called “Political Prisoners in Canada”
Published Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:29:23 EST Read More
Media Release – Distributed at the direction of the First Nations of Sachigo Lake, Bearskin Lake, Muskrat Dam, Kasabonika, Wunnimun, Wapekeka, Kingfisher and Wawakapewin. First Nation leaders jailed for defending traditional lands from exploitation called “Political Prisoners in Canada” Police and Fire Department extinguish Sacred Fire tended by Elders in Thunder Bay (March 20, 2008) The Chief and Council of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI) who took a stand to defen...... Click here to read this release
Province-wide distribution of 25,000 energy efficiency kits to Ontario First Nations households nears completion
Published Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:11:48 EST Read More
Six Nations Territory Energy Efficiency Kit distribution guaranteed by involvement of Gil & Essie Martin's Walk with Me for Diabetes program (Oshweken, Ontario, December 10, 2007) This summer and fall an army of students and volunteers fanned out across Ontario First Nations communities to deliver Mana-cha-toon Wash-ti-ni-gun or Conserve the Light (CTL) energy efficiency kits. The Conserve the Light project has delivered energy conservation kits to almost all of the 25,000 ...... Click here to read this release
Remote Ontario First Nation Communities get first Energy Conservation Kits
Published Fri, 7 Sep 2007 09:27:42 EST Read More
Media Release – For Immediate Release – Photos Available
(Thunder Bay, September 7, 2007) The delivery phase of “Mana-cha-toon Wash-ti-ni-gun,” or the “Conserve the Light” project, began this morning at Thunder Bay Airport. A Wasaya Airways plane was loaded with Energy Conservation Kits (ECK) prepared for delivery to remote First Nation communities without road access.
This initiative is part of the Provincial Energy Efficiency & Conservation Measures for Aboriginal Communit......
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Provincial Aboriginal Energy Conservation Program Launched in Thunder Bay
Published Tue, 8 May 2007 10:23:18 EST Read More
Media Release - For Immediate Release - Photos Available (Thunder Bay, May 8, 2007) First Nations delegates from across Ontario came together today in Thunder Bay for a two-day Mana-cha-toon Wash-ti-ni-gun (Conserve the Light) Gathering. The Gathering is both a platform for education about electricity conservation in First Nations communities and the launch of a province-wide electricity conservation program for Ontario's aboriginal communities. The Provincial Energy Efficiency & Conser...... Click here to read this release
Major Upgrades to Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation Homes Announced
Published Fri, 7 Jul 2006 17:28:24 EST Read More
All 100 homes to undergo energy efficiency assessments and upgrades (Georgina Island, ON, July 7, 2006) Members of the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation celebrated the announcement of a major energy efficiency retrofit of the community’s housing, made possible through funding by Hydro One and the Ontario Power Authority’s Conservation Bureau. The project, designed by the Windfall Ecology Centre, pilots an integrated approach to energy conservation. Electricity demand reducti...... Click here to read this release