Dec 24, 2020 / Movement Building
Will 2021 be a good year for the environment? Here are our top 10 predictions
2020 was a big year for environmental news. Here’s a quick recap: In a word:” COVID”. The pandemic and its lockdowns caused rapid change….Read More
Dec 21, 2020 / Livable Communities
On Monday Dec 14, 2020, by a margin of six votes to one, King Township Council refused to endorse a “trojan horse” request for…Read More
Nov 26, 2020 / Livable Communities
Many of you have written or called your MPP expressing concern about the attacks on our wetlands, forests and safety included in the Ontario…Read More
Nov 13, 2020 / Livable Communities
Expect bigger floods and more toxic soil if Ontario’s Conservation Authorities are gutted
Draconian proposed changes to the Conservation Authorities Act and Planning Act have been slipped into the Ontario government’s budget bill (Bill 229, Schedule 6)….Read More
Nov 11, 2020 / Livable Communities
Why is it crucial to protect Ontario’s wetlands?
Ontario’s wetlands, which comprise swamps, marshes, bogs and fens, play an important role in protecting biodiversity (the mix of plants and animals in nature)…Read More
Aug 28, 2020 / Livable Communities
You may have never heard of a Minister’s Zoning Order and that used to be ok - but not anymore
Updated November 2, 2020 The Ontario government is using a tool to speed up controversial developments by eliminating expert analysis and public input. It’s…Read More
Aug 10, 2020 / Livable Communities
Ontario Yours to Protect! – Zombie quarry stalks Burlington’s Escarpment
The Ontario government’s gutting of protection for endangered species and changes to planning legislation that will lead to more sprawl has also given new…Read More
Aug 04, 2020 / Climate Change / Movement Building
Is Canada betting on another 4 years of President Trump?
Canadian politicians often insist on the expediency and necessity of aligning our policies with those in the US. But when it comes to COVID-19…Read More
Jul 14, 2020 / Climate Change
As the demand for hydrogen fuel starts to grow, the federal and Alberta governments are poised to make critical decisions about the future shape…Read More
Jun 19, 2020 / Livable Communities
On June 16th, 2020, under the guise of setting the stage for recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario government resumed their attack on…Read More