Nov 09, 2021 / Climate Change Ontario / Protecting Ontario’s environment
413(ish) reasons why building Highway 413 is a very bad idea
Highway 413 has been back in the news lately, and for one very important, and very concerning reason. In the recent Fall Economic Statement,…Read More
Nov 07, 2021 / Protecting Ontario’s environment / Yours To Protect
Chop, chop: Ontario's Attacks on Endangered Species Keep Coming
Ontario had one of the strongest endangered species laws in the world because the people of Ontario care about our natural heritage. But, throughout…Read More
Oct 29, 2021 / Plastic Pollution
Canada’s new Environment Minister must clean up the plastic mess, and quick
Canada’s new environment minister must clean up the plastic mess, and quick Steven Guilbeault has to hit the ground running if he’s going to …Read More
Oct 25, 2021 / Toxics
Alton Gas project cancelled after years of strong Mi’kmaw opposition
After over seven years of court hearings, arrests and strong resistance from the Mi’kmaw community, the controversial Alton Gas project has been cancelled! This…Read More
Oct 22, 2021 / Plastic Pollution
Only 1 per cent of flexible plastic packaging (eg. bags, films and pouches) is recycled in Canada. That’s the shocking conclusion in a new…Read More
Oct 21, 2021 / Climate Change
In your words: Why it's time for thermal coal to go
During the 2021 federal election, we asked supporters to reach out to their local papers to tell them why it’s time for Canada to…Read More
Oct 04, 2021 / Climate Change
Election’s Over: It’s time for Parliament to get to work on the climate crisis
Another election came and went. In many ways it seems like not much was accomplished – or not much changed. Yet I’m ready to…Read More
Sep 22, 2021 / Climate Change Ontario
Phasing out Fossil Gas: A Plan for Green Buildings, Jobs and Prosperity for Ontario
We’re in the midst of an escalating climate crisis, but the Ontario government is acting like the crisis isn’t happening. Take for example Ontario’s…Read More
Sep 21, 2021 / Climate Change Ontario / Yours To Protect
I went to the government’s meeting on Highway 413 - so you don’t have to
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation is hosting a Community Engagement Webinar on September 29th about the proposed Highway 413. You don’t need to go….Read More
Sep 15, 2021 / Yours To Protect
Scars across the escarpment: the fight to save Clearview’s wetlands
They’re preparing to pave paradise. Amidst the scenic hills of the Niagara Escarpment in Simcoe County, a municipality is attempting to destroy an area…Read More