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Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan - Ten Years Later

Published Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:53:23 EST Read More

Media Release April, 2012 marks the 10th anniversary for the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP). Hailed as one of Ontarioâs most successful and innovative âenvironment-firstâ pieces of legislation, the ORMCP has provided a pathway to better planning on the Oak Ridges Moraine. It has been a major catalyst for protecting the drinking water of more than 250,000 peopl...... Click here to read this release

Small scale water power experts to hold information session in North Bay on May 10th

Published Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:31:58 EST Read More

Media Advisory What: The Water Power Group (WPG), developers of small scale community water power projects, will hold an information session at the Royal Canadian Legion in North Bay. There is no cost for admission; coffee and other refreshments served. Topics they will discuss include: â¢ How community organizations can work with the WPG to develop water power proje...... Click here to read this release

The Oak Ridges Moraine Trail - From Dream to Reality

Published Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:02:34 EST Read More

âOnce Around the Ridgeâ ribbon cutting ceremony to be held in Mono Mills (KING CITY, ON, April 20, 2012) On Saturday, April 21st, 2012, the Oak Ridges Trail will celebrate the opening of its western gateway in Mono Mills, thus realizing a dream that started almost 40 years ago. The Oak Ridges Trail Association (ORTA) is quick to clarify,...... Click here to read this release

Ring of Fire Resolution - Exton Refinery - Marten Falls First Nation North-South Route

Published Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:19:24 EST Read More

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Harper budget eliminates national ecoENERGY Retrofit-Homes Program, devastates energy savings industry; Ontario hardest hit by cuts

Published Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:07:37 EST Read More

Media Release (Vancouver, BC, March 29, 2012) In Budget 2012, Prime Minister Stephen Harper eliminated the federal ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes program. This will result in immediate job losses in every Canadian community. Ontario is now the only Canadian province without an active home energy retrofit incentive program. Prime Minister Harperâs cut means that Ontarioâs energy...... Click here to read this release

World Water Day 2012: Water Stewardship Key to Sustainable Food Production

Published Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:17:55 EST Read More

Attention Editors - This article about World Water Day 2012 can be reproduced no charge. Please credit Brian Zeiler-Kligman, Director of Sustainability, Canadaâs National Brewers. For any questions about World Water Day (on March 22, 2012) or about this article, please contact Brian Zeiler-Kligman at bz-k@nationalbrewers.ca or 905-361-4193. ...... Click here to read this release

Ontario government needs to "Climate-Proof" Ontario

Published Wed, 7 Mar 2012 10:25:30 EST Read More

Media Release Toronto, March 7, 2012 - In his report Ready for Change? An assessment of Ontarioâs climate change adaptation strategy released today at Queen&#039;s Park, Gord Miller, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, said the Ontario government is off to an encouraging start in preparing the province for the impacts of climate change. This is good news, says Mille...... Click here to read this release

REMARKS - Special Report - Ready for Change? An assessment of Ontario's climate change adaptation strategy

Published Wed, 7 Mar 2012 10:15:01 EST Read More

REMARKS Gord Miller, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario Special Report - âReady for Change? An assessment of Ontario&#039;s climate change adaptation strategyâ Legislative Media Studio, Queenâs Park 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 7, 2012 Check Against Delivery The Ontario government needs to climate proof the province. We are now experiencing the climate alteration...... Click here to read this release

Toronto City Hall Stands Up for Oak Ridges Moraine

Published Tue, 6 Mar 2012 15:30:05 EST Read More

Conservation Groups Urge Province to Follow Suit Media release (March 6, 2012) - In response to urgent calls from three environmental organizations about contaminated soil dumped on one of the pro...... Click here to read this release

Chiefs from Marten Falls and Aroland First Nations outline their expectations related to Ring of Fire development and mineral processing

Published Mon, 5 Mar 2012 16:07:57 EST Read More

Media Advisory Attention: News, Resource, Mining and Northern issues reporters and editors WHAT: Chiefs from Marten Falls First Nation and Aroland First Nation outline their expectations related to Ring of Fire development and mineral processing. WHO: Chief Eli Moonias, Marten Falls First Nation Chief Sonny Gagnon, Aroland First Nation WHEN:...... Click here to read this release

Le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario publie le rapport spécial sur l'adaptation au changement climatique

Published Thu, 1 Mar 2012 11:43:20 EST Read More

Avis aux mÃ©dias Le commissaire Ã l&#039;environnement de l&#039;Ontario publie un rapport spÃ©cial qui passe en revue le rapport Faire face au changement climatique : StratÃ©gie dâadaptation et plan dâaction de lâOntario 2011-2014. Le rapport Faire face est un plan que le gouvernement de lâOntario a publiÃ©. Il dÃ©crit les mesures que le gouvernement a prises pour pr...... Click here to read this release

Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release Special Report on climate change adaptation

Published Thu, 1 Mar 2012 11:36:53 EST Read More

Media Advisory The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario is releasing a Special Report to review Climate Ready: Ontario&#039;s Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan, 2011 - 2014. Climate Ready is a plan released by the Ontario government. It outlines measures that the government is taking to prepare the province for warmer temperatures, and more severe weather events, due to clima...... Click here to read this release

Keeping An Eye On Queen’s Park

Published Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:24:15 EST Read More

OntarioMonitor.ca makes monitoring Ontario Legislature easy and affordable Media Release (February 14, 2012 - Toronto, ON) Today was the official launch of OntarioMonitor.ca, an online service that makes the Ontario Legislature more transparent and accessible. OntarioMonitor.ca allows users to easily monitor material from Ques...... Click here to read this release

Ontario Wetlands Conference highlights southern Ontario eco-treasures

Published Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:39:15 EST Read More

Celebrate World Wetlands Day 2012 Media Release (Toronto, ON) - Ontario Nature, along with partner conservation organizations, is celebrating World Wetlands Day on February 2, 2012, by bringing together 11 leading experts...... Click here to read this release

Pimachiowin Aki UNESCO Nomination Off to Paris, France

Published Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:51:48 EST Read More

Media Release (January 18, 2012) Representatives from the Pimachiowin Aki UNESCO World Heritage Site project partnership gathered in Winnipeg today to celebrate the send-off of their nomination package to the Paris, France headquarters of UNESCO. âThis is the completion of many years of effort by our partnership,â noted Alex Peters, who is a co-chair of the Pimachiow...... Click here to read this release

Biodiversity Decline on the Oak Ridges Moraine

Published Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:04:02 EST Read More

Media Release (King City, January 15, 2012) More than 23 municipalities located on the Oak Ridges Moraine are calling on the Government of Ontario to continue funding the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation, a non-profit agency that serves as the eyes and ears of the moraine, often described as the rain barrel for southern Ontario. Financial support for the Foundation runs out at...... Click here to read this release

Ontario Government Missing in Action to Halt the Loss of Biodiversity

Published Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:10:30 EST Read More

Media Release Toronto, January 10, 2012 - The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario says the Government of Ontario must come up with a new strategy to stem the continuing decline in Ontarioâs species and natural spaces. In a special report released today, âBiodiversity: A Nationâs Commitment, an Obligation for Ontario,â Gord Miller says unless Ontario and ...... Click here to read this release

REMARKS - Special Report - Biodiversity: A Nation’s Commitment, an Obligation for Ontario

Published Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:04:59 EST Read More

REMARKS Gord Miller, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario Special Report - âBiodiversity: A Nationâs Commitment, an Obligation for Ontarioâ Legislative Media Studio, Queenâs Park 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 10, 2012 Check Against Delivery Do we mean it when we as a nation make a promise to the rest of the world? Are Canadians sincere or is it our new practice to ma...... Click here to read this release

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario n’agit pas pour mettre un terme à la perte de la biodiversité

Published Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:02:06 EST Read More

CommuniquÃ© de presse Toronto, le 10 janvier 2012 - Le commissaire Ã lâenvironnement de lâOntario dit que le gouvernement de lâOntario doit trouver une nouvelle stratÃ©gie pour mettre fin au dÃ©clin continuel des espÃ¨ces et des espaces naturels de lâOntario. Dans son rapport spÃ©cial publiÃ© aujourdâhui, La biodiversitÃ© : lâengagement dâune nation, une ...... Click here to read this release

DISCOURS - Rapport spécial - La biodiversité : l’engagement d’une nation, une obligation pour l’Ontario

Published Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:00:10 EST Read More

DISCOURS Gord Miller, commissaire Ã l&#039;environnement de l&#039;Ontario Rapport spÃ©cial - La biodiversitÃ© : lâengagement dâune nation, une obligation pour lâOntario Studio des mÃ©dias de Queenâs Park, Ã©difice de lâAssemblÃ©e lÃ©gislative Le mardi 10 janvier 2012 Ã 10 h PrioritÃ© au discours anglais prononcÃ© Le pensons-nous vraiment lorsque nous faisons, Ã titre de ...... Click here to read this release

Le commissaire à l’environnement de l’Ontario publiera un rapport spécial

Published Wed, 4 Jan 2012 09:49:23 EST Read More

Avis aux mÃ©dias Le commissaire Ã lâenvironnement de lâOntario publiera un rapport spÃ©cial le 10 janvier 2012 Ã 10 h au cours dâune confÃ©rence de presse. La confÃ©rence sera diffusÃ©e sur le Net. Si vous souhaitez Ã©couter la webÃ©mission en direct, veuillez visiter le site http://www.eco.on.ca/. Veuillez prendre note que ...... Click here to read this release

Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release special biodiversity report

Published Wed, 4 Jan 2012 09:43:05 EST Read More

Media Advisory The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario will release a special report at a media conference on January 10, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. The conference will also be available via webcast. To watch the live broadcast of the media conference, please visit http://www.eco.on.ca. Please note the Commissioner will not be taking questions via ...... Click here to read this release

More Words than Action on the Environment

Published Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:20:55 EST Read More

Op Ed By: Gord Miller, The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario Most people would agree the Ontario government has a pretty good track record in dealing with the environment. But as we enter 2012, I am concerned that a creeping paralysis is infecting environmental policy in this province, as it is in other jurisdictions. A couple of examples come to mind. Solid waste ma...... Click here to read this release

Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act celebrates ten year milestone but tough road still ahead

Published Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:18:27 EST Read More

Media Release (KING CITY, ON, Dec.15, 2011) The Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act (the Act), passed December 14, 2001, was enacted to control the aggressive urban sprawl of the mid-to-late eighties that threatened the fragile hydrogeology, geomorphology and ecology of the Oak Ridges Moraine - a source of drinking water for millions of people. The Act was passed afte...... Click here to read this release

Counting for Conservation! The 112th Christmas Bird Count

Published Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:38:48 EST Read More

For immediate release (Toronto, Dec. 14, 2011 - Nearly 60 Ontario Nature member groups are leading bird counts this year in communities across Ontario, significantly bettering last yearâs mark of 40. The most southerly count will be at Point Pelee, the most northerly will be coordinated by the Thunder Bay Field Naturalists in 13 communities (such as Red Lake, Ignace and F...... Click here to read this release

10 years after - on the Oak Ridges Moraine

Published Thu, 8 Dec 2011 10:27:36 EST Read More

Media Advisory The Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation will recognize the 10th Anniversary of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act and mark the start of the holiday season with a tree lighting ceremony. The celebration recognizes the passage of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act in 2001 that protects a wealth of natural habitats, safeguards an enormous groundwater recharge s...... Click here to read this release

Le commissaire à l’environnement dit qu'il faut redoubler d’efforts en économie d’énergie

Published Wed, 7 Dec 2011 10:24:52 EST Read More

CommuniquÃ© de presse\ Toronto, le 7 dÃ©cembre 2011 - Le commissaire Ã lâenvironnement de lâOntario dit que les rÃ©alisations du gouvernement en matiÃ¨re dâÃ©conomie dâÃ©nergie sont considÃ©rables, mais incomplÃ¨tes. Au moment oÃ¹ M. Gord Miller publie son deuxiÃ¨me volume du Rapport annuel sur les progrÃ¨s liÃ©s Ã lâÃ©conomie dâÃ©nergie, 2010, GÃ©rer un ...... Click here to read this release

Remarks - Environmental Commissioner of Ontario 2010 Annual Energy Conservation Progress Report

Published Wed, 7 Dec 2011 10:06:11 EST Read More

REMARKS Gord Miller, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario 2010 Annual Energy Conservation Report - &quot;Managing a Complex Energy System -â Results&quot; Legislative Media Studio, Queenâs Park 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 7, 2011 Check Against Delivery Last spring I released the first volume of my annual energy conservation report to the Legislature entitled M...... Click here to read this release

Real versus fake Christmas trees

Published Tue, 6 Dec 2011 09:17:18 EST Read More

Real Christmas trees are the environmentally friendly choice Media Release (Toronto, ON, December 6, 2011) Today marks the annual Christmas Tree Presentation to the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. Each year, the Ontario Forestry Association (OFA) donates a Christmas tree and hosts a corresponding lighting ceremony. The trees are genero...... Click here to read this release

Special Delivery of over 4,000 letters of concern made to Midland Town Hall

Published Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:39:17 EST Read More

Media Release Opposition to proposed outdoor industrial waste site focus of Midland march November 30, 2011 - Midland, ON) Unpleasant weather did little to dampen the spirits of walkers who trekked from the Martyrs&#039; Shrine to deliver over 4,000 letters of concern to Midland Town Hall. The letters were in opposition to the outdoor waste site proposed to be built at the do...... Click here to read this release

Don't Ignore the Moraine!

Published Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:02:08 EST Read More

Conservation groups ask Province to protect Ontarioâs rain barrel For immediate release Toronto, November 29, 2011 - Echoing months of warnings from Ontario conservation organizations, a new report from the provincial environmental commissioner Gord Miller underscores the need for tougher land use and water monitoring r...... Click here to read this release

Ontario’s Environmental Commissioner applauds work of Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation and questions lack of government support

Published Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:25:08 EST Read More

Media Release See below for page 122 of the Environmental Commissioner of Ontarioâs 2011/2012 Annual Report, Engaging Solutions, released on November 29, 2011 at the Ontario Legislature: To view the entire Environmental Commissionerâs 2010/2011 Annual Report, E...... Click here to read this release

Ontario Government Failing Endangered Species

Published Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:25:14 EST Read More

Media Release (Toronto, November 29, 2011) The Government of Ontario is not taking sufficient steps to protect and recover the provinceâs imperilled species. This warning was issued by the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, Gord Miller, in his 2010/2011 Annual Report released today at Queenâs Park. âOntarioâs Endangered Species Act is a good law that has th...... Click here to read this release

MOE and MNR Can’t Handle Core Responsibilities

Published Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:20:10 EST Read More

Media Release (Toronto, November 29, 2011) Capacities are stretched dangerously thin at the two ministries mandated to protect Ontarioâs environment and natural resources. This warning was issued today by Gord Miller, the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, as he released his 2010/2011 Annual Report. Research has found that at a time when their core businesses have beco...... Click here to read this release

Ontario Government Needs to Act: Environmental Commissioner

Published Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:11:39 EST Read More

Media Release (Toronto, November 29, 2011) Ontarioâs Environmental Commissioner is worried that Ontario has lost momentum when it comes to the provinceâs pressing environmental issues. In his 2010/2011 Annual Report âEngaging Solutionsâ released today, Gord Miller says thereâs no shortage of talk about the problems such as climate change, waste diversion, and...... Click here to read this release

Walk of protest to oppose Midland industrial waste site, scheduled this Wednesday

Published Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:18:46 EST Read More

Walkers from Martyrsâ Shrine to Midland Town Hall will deliver over 2,500 letters of concern about proposal to build waste site next to heritage and religious landmarks When &amp; Where - Midland, Ontario, November 30, 2011 10:30 AM - The Walk of Support begins at the Martyrsâ Shrine (16163 Highway12 West, Midland) ...... Click here to read this release

Latest Lethal Threat to the Great Lakes Must Be Halted

Published Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:45:40 EST Read More

Friends of the Earth Canada Supports U.S. Statesâ Case on Invasion of Asian Carp For immediate release (Ottawa, November 28, 2011) Friends of the Earth Canada joins U.S. States in the fight to stop the Asian Carp invasion of the Great Lakes citing the mutual obligation of Canada and the U.S. under the Boundary Waters Treaty to pre...... Click here to read this release

Publication du Rapport annuel de 2010-2011 du commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario

Published Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:18:29 EST Read More

CommuniquÃ© de presse M. Gord Miller, le commissaire Ã l&#039;environnement de l&#039;Ontario, publiera son rapport annuel de 2010-2011, Mettre des solutions en oeuvre, au cours d&#039;une confÃ©rence de presse au Studio des mÃ©dias de Queen&#039;s Park Ã 10 h le mardi 29 novembre 2011. Le rapport sera mis en ligne sur le site www.eco.on.ca a...... Click here to read this release

Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release 2010/11 Annual Report

Published Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:00:52 EST Read More

Media Advisory The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, Gord Miller, will release his 2010/11 Annual Report, Engaging Solutions, at a media conference in the Queen&#039;s Park Media Studio at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2011. The report will be made available online at www.eco.on.ca at the start of the conference. Accre...... Click here to read this release

Proposed waste site casts shadow over Midland’s First Light event

Published Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:20:06 EST Read More

Media Advisory WHAT: First Light, one of Midlandâs signature tourism events, will have a shadow cast over it this year because an outdoor waste transfer and processing site may soon be located at its doorstep. The proposal, by Recycling Specialties Inc., is before Midland Town Council for site plan approval on December 7th. First Light is an annual festi...... Click here to read this release

Friends of the Earth, Ecojustice ask Supreme Court to respect Polluter Pays Principle

Published Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:23:45 EST Read More

For immediate release Newfoundlanders shouldn&#039;t have to pay to clean up Abitibibowater&#039;s pollution (OTTAWA, November 16, 2011) Ecojustice, representing Friends of the Earth, appeared before the Supreme Court of Canada today to argue that insolvent corporations cannot shift the cost of cleaning up environmental contamination to the t...... Click here to read this release

Friends of the Earth, Ecojustice fighting for Polluter Pays Principle at Supreme Court

Published Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:47:20 EST Read More

For immediate release Should Newfoundlanders have to pay to cleanup Abitibibowaterâs pollution? Why: This is the first time Canadaâs insolvency procedure is challenged to deal with the polluter pays principle, in this case, for historic contamination by Abitibibowaterâs mining, shipping and pulp and paper operations in New...... Click here to read this release

Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation - a two time winner

Published Fri, 4 Nov 2011 09:55:06 EST Read More

Media Release ORMF conservation contribution applauded by experts (KING CITY, ON, Nov. 4, 2011) In just one week, the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation (ORMF) has been twice recognized for its vital contribution to the preservation, protection and restoration of the Oak Ridges Moraine (ORM). The ORM is a geological landform extending ac...... Click here to read this release

Upcoming conference to address future of environmental assessment in Ontario

Published Wed, 5 Oct 2011 13:28:28 EST Read More

Conference to be held at the Ontario Science Centre on October 26th and 27th Media Advisory What: The Ontario Association for Impact Assessment (OAIA) will host its Annual Conference: &quot;Making the Most of Ontario&#039;s Environmental Assessment Process.&quot; The program can be reviewed on the Conference website at: ...... Click here to read this release

Ontario's Environmental Commissioner asked to review protection and management of Oak Ridges Moraine

Published Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:32:41 EST Read More

The Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation (Foundation) has requested an immediate review of the existing policies, legislation, regulation and technical guidance relating to the protection and management of the Oak Ridges Moraine pursuant to section 61 of the Environmental Bill of Rights. Currently, a review is scheduled for 2015, but the Foundation feels immediate review is needed on pressing Morain...... Click here to read this release

Ontario Nature’s Rally for Nature

Published Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:08:30 EST Read More

Leading conservation organization calls on political candidates to take a stand for endangered species and important habitats Media Release September 21, 2011 - Today, Ontario Nature, one of the province&#039;s most prominent conservation organizations, held a Rally for Nature at Queen&#039;s Park where the organization announced its ...... Click here to read this release

Measuring Success on the Oak Ridges Moraine report released by Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation

Published Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:30:08 EST Read More

Media Release ORMF requests Environmental Commissioner to review Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (Toronto, September 15, 2011) Today, in keeping with its commitment to voicing Moraine issues, the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation (ORMF) released its timely and important Measuring Success on the Oak Ridges Moraine reports. ...... Click here to read this release

The Oak Ridges Moraine Ten Years Later: Is It Really Protected?

Published Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:08:07 EST Read More

Media Advisory What: Breakfast Forum - The Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation (ORMF) will release Measuring Success on the Oak Ridges Moraine and explain why it will file an Application for Review under Section 61 of the Ontario Environmental Bill of Rights. Who: David Miller (Former Mayor, City of Toronto), Kim Gavine (Executive Director, Oak Ridges Moraine Fo...... Click here to read this release

Ontario Nature's Rally for Nature

Published Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:36:04 EST Read More

Leading conservation organization calls on political candidates to take a stand for endangered species and important habitats Media Advisory/Photo Op - Attention: Photo/Assignment Editors; Environment Reporters Event: Ontario Nature&#039;s Rally for Nature Date and time: September 21, 2011; 11:00am - 1:00pm. Locat...... Click here to read this release

Saving the Oak Ridges Moraine Again

Published Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:58:33 EST Read More

Environmental Groups Launch New Campaign to Protect the Rain Barrel of Southern Ontario Media Release (September 12, 2011) On the 10-year anniversary of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act, Save the Oak Ridges Moraine (STORM), Earth...... Click here to read this release

GreenTech and CleanTech Speakers in Toronto Monday June 6

Published Sun, 5 Jun 2011 12:47:26 EST Read More

Media Advisory VerdeXchange Canada to feature over 90 speakers from Canada, U.S., U.K., and Asia VerdeXchange 2011 Canada is taking place June 6, 2011 at The Allstream Centre 105 Princes&#039; Blvd, Exhibition Place, Toronto. For full conference program, please go to: http://vxcanada.ca/program/. Feature speakers include: Roland Aurich President and Chief Executive Off...... Click here to read this release

More Work Needed if Ontario to Meet Climate Change Responsibilities

Published Tue, 31 May 2011 10:05:29 EST Read More

Media Release Toronto, 31 May, 2011 - The Ontario government will not, with its current programs, meet its targets for reducing greenhouse gases (GHGs). This is one conclusion from the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario&#039;s 2011 Greenhouse Gas Progress Report, released today. &quot;Recently released federal government data indicate that Ontario&#039;s GHG emissions in 2009 were at the l...... Click here to read this release

Toronto conference - VerdeXchange Clean tech and Green Tech conference finalizes agenda for early June event

Published Mon, 30 May 2011 10:26:57 EST Read More

Media Advisory -30- For media contact, request interview and/or to request a media pass, contact: Rayissa Palmer, Marketing Director, VerdeXchange 2011 Canada rpalmer@vxcanada.ca T: 905-877-4528 C: ...... Click here to read this release

50 years of environmental law in Canada

Published Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:08:45 EST Read More

To the Editor: This is an article form a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world, and Ms. Jackie Campbell. 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 ...... Click here to read this release

ProjectDemocracy Launches On-line Tool to Help Progressive Voters Get Beyond Spin and Make Their Vote Count

Published Tue, 12 Apr 2011 09:59:48 EST Read More

Immediate Release (Ottawa, April 12, 2011) Stephen Harperâs governments have shown contempt for democratic values and process and scorned action on progressive issues. But vote-splitting among the opposition parties in dozens of Ridings could hand him a majority. ProjectDemocracy.ca, a new initiative launched today, is a dynamic too...... Click here to read this release

Effectiveness of the Oak Ridge Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP) and health of the Oak Ridges Moraine assessed by the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation (ORMF)

Published Thu, 10 Mar 2011 12:40:03 EST Read More

Media Release (Toronto, Ontario March 10, 2011) A series of eight reports prepared under the Measuring Success banner by the non-profit Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation were distributed to MPPs at a Queen&#039;s Park briefing yesterday. Today, the documents are available to the public and stakeholders on the ORMF website (...... Click here to read this release

Environmental Communication Options - March 2011 Newsletter

Published Tue, 8 Mar 2011 14:16:01 EST Read More

MARCH 2011 NEWSLETTER It has been a busy past few months at Environmental Communications Options (ECO), with files from Newfoundland to British Columbia landing on our desks. In addition to our retainer client files, we have ...... Click here to read this release

Province fails to protect threatened caribou

Published Tue, 25 Jan 2011 09:53:13 EST Read More

For immediate release Groups alarmed by new exemption under the Endangered Species Act Toronto, January 25, 2011 â Leading conservation organizations are concerned that the McGuinty government has placed woodland caribou and its own North American-leading species legislation at risk by exempting a swath of industries from accountability under Ontario&#039;s Endangered Sp...... Click here to read this release

Citizen scientists get out for the Count - The 111th Christmas Bird Count

Published Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:02:20 EST Read More

For Immediate Release Toronto, December 15, 2010 â As they have done for more than a century, bird watchers across North America are flocking to designated areas in their neighbourhoods to count birds.The annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is the single longest running and most popular bird survey conducted almost entirely by volunteers who provide indispensable data revea...... Click here to read this release

Heavy snow can strangle your furnace

Published Wed, 8 Dec 2010 10:07:46 EST Read More

For Immediate Release Has your furnace quit? It could be just a blocked vent. Every winter after a large snowfall, GreenSaver gets calls from people seeking advice about new furnaces. A furnace has an expected lifespan of 18-20 years. So if a newer furnace starts to malfunction, it is often a result of clogged vents. Drifting snow or snow slides from roofs can bury a f...... Click here to read this release

Real vs fake Christmas trees

Published Wed, 8 Dec 2010 09:43:27 EST Read More

Media Release Real Christmas trees are the environmentally friendly choice. (Toronto, ON, December 8, 2010) Today marks the 11th year that the Ontario Forestry Association (OFA) makes the presentation of a Christmas tree to the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. The trees are generously provided by Somerville Nurseries Inc. of Everett, Ontario. Students in the OFAâs educ...... Click here to read this release

Updated: International program announced to accelerate land conservation in Canada

Published Thu, 4 Nov 2010 12:00:50 EST Read More

For Immediate Release Long-time barrier to protection of American-owned land in Canada removed (Whitby, Ontario, October 29, 2010) - The American Friends of Canadian Land Trusts (AFoCLT) and the Minister of Finance, Jim Flaherty, jointly announced a new environmental initiative on Friday that has opened the door to enhanced protection of countless outstanding natural areas...... Click here to read this release

International program announced to accelerate land conservation in Canada

Published Fri, 29 Oct 2010 08:53:05 EST Read More

Joint Conservation Announcement by Canada’s Finance Minister and local MP, Jim Flaherty, and American Friends of Canadian Land Trusts

Published Wed, 27 Oct 2010 17:42:35 EST Read More

Media Advisory Joint Conservation Announcement by Canadaâs Finance Minister and local MP, Jim Flaherty, and American Friends of Canadian Land Trusts What: Joint Conservation Announcement by Minister of Finance and Minister Responsible for the Greater Toronto Area, Jim Flaherty and the American Friends of Canadian Land Trusts. Where: ...... Click here to read this release

World leaders meet to save species from extinction

Published Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:46:16 EST Read More

To the Editor: World leaders, including federal Environment Minister Jim Prentice, will soon be meeting at the United Nations Conference on Biological Diversity in Nagoya Japan, to try to stem the ever-increasing loss of the planetâs plant and animal species. In the attached opinion piece, Ontarioâs Environmental Commissioner, Gord Miller outlines the steps that he thinks the ...... Click here to read this release

250 “water-passionate” Canadians attending once-in-a-lifetime water learning opportunity

Published Sun, 17 Oct 2010 14:49:30 EST Read More

Media Release One Canadian so passionate he is cycling from Vancouver to Exshaw on a âwing and a prayerâ (Exshaw, Alberta, October 17, 2010) In just a few days, engaged young leaders from all over the country will converge in Alberta for a once-in-a-lifetime learning event that will turn their good intentions into concrete actions to protect our most precious natural ...... Click here to read this release

250 “water-passionate” Canadians to attend once-in-a-lifetime water learning opportunity

Published Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:00:08 EST Read More

Media Advisory First-ever Canadian Water Innovation Lab âunconferenceâ kicks off Monday, October 18 with the Pre-Lab (Exshaw, Alberta, October 14, 2010) In just a few days, engaged young leaders from all over the country will converge in Alberta for a once-in-a-lifetime learning event that will turn their good intentions into concrete actions to protect our most preci...... Click here to read this release

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE OAK RIDGES MORAINE?

Published Wed, 6 Oct 2010 09:21:40 EST Read More

Media Advisory WHAT HAPPENED TO THE OAK RIDGES MORAINE? The Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation will convene a briefing session on Moraine related issues. This short session, complete with a light lunch, will focus on past successes put in the context of current and persistent issues. The session will take place on Wednesday, October 20th at Ontario Natureâs headquarters lo...... Click here to read this release

La province permet de drainer les terres humides d'importance provinciale

Published Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:54:52 EST Read More

Pour diffusion immÃ©diate La province permet de drainer les terres humides d&#039;importance provinciale Â« Le gouvernement de lâOntario nâarrive pas Ã protÃ©ger les terres humides d&#039;importance provinciale contre les travaux de drainage agricole Â», dit M. Gord Miller, le commissaire Ã lâenvironnement de lâOntario, dans son rapport annuel de 2009 2010 publiÃ© aujou...... Click here to read this release

Grande faille capable d’engloutir 160 000 tonnes de sable

Published Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:46:57 EST Read More

Toronto, le 22 septembre 2010 â Â« Le gouvernement de lâOntario ignore la loi et permet lâexploitation dâun puits dâextraction de sable sans permis Â», dit M. Gord Miller, le commissaire Ã lâenvironnement de lâOntario, dans son rapport annuel de 2009-2010 publiÃ© aujourdâhui. Â« Le ministÃ¨re des Richesses naturelles prend certaines dÃ©cisions politiques discutables qui permet...... Click here to read this release

Le plan du gouvernement ne sauvera pas le caribou des bois

Published Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:44:04 EST Read More

Pour diffusion immÃ©diate Le plan du gouvernement ne sauvera pas le caribou des bois Toronto, le 22 septembre 2010 â Â« Le caribou des bois de l&#039;Ontario pourrait disparaÃ®tre de la province Â», signale M. Gord Miller, le commissaire Ã l&#039;environnement de l&#039;Ontario, dans son rapport annuel de 2009-2010 publiÃ© aujourdâhui. Â« Le plan de protection du gouvernement n...... Click here to read this release

Le manque de surveillance sur les activités minières met en péril le Grand Nord

Published Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:39:35 EST Read More

Pour diffusion immÃ©diate Le manque de surveillance sur les activitÃ©s miniÃ¨res met en pÃ©ril le Grand Nord Toronto, le 22 septembre 2010 â Le commissaire Ã l&#039;environnement de l&#039;Ontario dit que les entreprises d&#039;exploitation miniÃ¨re utilisent le jalonnement des claims, lâexploration et les activitÃ©s connexes pour circonvenir la promesse du gouvernement visant Ã ...... Click here to read this release

Le commissaire à l’environnement publie son rapport annuel de 2009-2010

Published Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:21:59 EST Read More

Pour diffusion immÃ©diate Toronto, le 22 septembre 2010 â Â« Le gouvernement ne respecte pas ses promesses environnementales Â», dit M. Gord Miller, le commissaire Ã lâenvironnement de lâOntario. Â« Ce gouvernement sâenorgueillit, et avec raison, des progrÃ¨s quâil a accomplis en adoptant une loi pour protÃ©ger lâenvironnement Â», prÃ©cise M. Miller, Â« mais les geste...... Click here to read this release

Government’s plan will not save caribou

Published Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:53:58 EST Read More

For Immediate Release Governmentâs plan will not save caribou Toronto, 22 September 2010 âOntarioâs woodland caribou are in danger of disappearing from this province, warns the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, Gord Miller in his 2009/2010 annual report released today. âThe governmentâs conservation plan does little to reduce or eliminate the threats ...... Click here to read this release

Lack of Mining Oversight Jeopardizes the Far North

Published Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:50:31 EST Read More

For Immediate Release Lack of Mining Oversight Jeopardizes the Far North Toronto, 22 September 2010 â The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario says mining service companies are using claim staking, exploration, and related activities to circumvent the governmentâs promise to protect half the boreal forest in the Far North. In his 2009/2010 annual report released tod...... Click here to read this release

Wanted: One billion more trees for southern Ontario

Published Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:46:07 EST Read More

For Immediate Release Wanted: One billion more trees for southern Ontario Toronto, 22 September 2010 â The Ontario government needs to give more direction as to where, what and how many trees should be planted to restore our woodlands in Southern Ontario, says Ontario Environmental Commissioner Gord Miller in his 2009/2010 Annual Report released today. âThere are ...... Click here to read this release

Environmental Commissioner of Ontario releases 2009/2010 Annual Report - Refining Conservation

Published Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:02:14 EST Read More

For Immediate Release Environmental Commissioner releases 2009/2010 Annual Report Toronto, September 22 2010 â The government is failing to follow through on all of its environmental promises, says Environmental Commissioner Gord Miller. âThis government rightly prides itself on the progress it has made in passing legislation to protect the environment,â says Mille...... Click here to read this release

Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release 2010 Annual Report - Redefining Conservation

Published Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:27:52 EST Read More

Media Advisory Media conference and webcast on September 22, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. (September 16, 2010, Toronto) The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, Gord Miller, will release his 2009/2010 Annual Report at September 22nd, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Copies of the report, Redefining Conservation, will be available an hour earlier at ...... Click here to read this release

Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release 2010 Annual Report

Published Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:12:22 EST Read More

Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release 2010 Annual Report Toronto, Thursday September 16 , 2010 â The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, Gord Miller, will release his 2009/2010 Annual Report at 10:00 am on September 22nd, 2010. Copies of the report, Redefining Conservation, will be available an hour earlier on-line at www.eco.on.ca, or at the Legislative Press Gall...... Click here to read this release

Federal Government Silent on Biodiversity Treaty Negotiations

Published Mon, 10 May 2010 10:02:17 EST Read More

For Immediate Release Federal Government Silent on Biodiversity Treaty Negotiations (May 10, 2010) Ottawa isn&#039;t talking as negotiations begin today in Nairobi among the parties to the global biodiversity treaty. In the wake of the failure of countries to stop the disintegration of ecosystems, substantive targets have been proposed for national governments to adopt . The feder...... Click here to read this release

OAK RIDGES MORAINE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO CHAMPION THE MORAINE

Published Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:01:15 EST Read More

The Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation is approaching an important milestone. With a new and recently approved strategic plan, the Foundation will see the co-ordination of data collection for the 2015 Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Review and continue its environmental activities to support the preservation, protection and restoration of the Oak Ridges Moraine. The Oak Ridges Moraine is on...... Click here to read this release

Important “Certification” step in BC First Nations Class-Action law suit to save Broughton Archipelago wild salmon begins today in Supreme Court of British Columbia

Published Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:12:07 EST Read More

Important âCertificationâ step in BC First Nations Class-Action law suit to save Broughton Archipelago wild salmon begins today in Supreme Court of British Columbia (Vancouver, April 13, 2010) A Certification Hearing, a critical stage in the advancement of the Kwicksutaineuk/Ah-Kwa-Mish First Nation&#039;s (KAFN) class-action law suit against the British Columbia Government for devastatio...... Click here to read this release

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 Canadaâs 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 (ECOâs), Canadaâs pioneering Environmental Relations firm. The firm has been successful thanks to...... Click here to read this release

Corporate Knights Sustainable 100 to open Toronto Stock Exchange Friday, February 11, 2010

Published Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:10:45 EST Read More

Media Advisory Attention: Photo/News/Business/National/Energy/Assignment Editors Corporate Knights Sustainable 100 to open Toronto Stock Exchange Friday, February 11, 2010 Nine Canadian companies make list of world&#039;s 100 most sustainable large cap companies TORONTO, February, 11, 2010 - Tomorrow morning, executives of the nine Canadian companies on Corporate Knigh...... 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 crÃ©e des possibilitÃ©s Ã©conomiques Le gouvernement McGuinty soutient la nation ojibway de Wabigoon Lake Un nouveau centre pour petites entreprises soutient lâÃ©conomie locale et la crÃ©ation dâemplois dans la nation ojibway de Wabigoon Lake. Le centre a Ã©tÃ© construit pour aider les entrepreneurs locaux de la PremiÃ¨re natio...... 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 Fi...... Click here to read this release

Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations Announced in Davos

Published Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:17:27 EST Read More

Media Release Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations Announced in Davos Over 70% of top companies on sustainable path a full list of the Global 100 is available by clicking on Download Original Release to the right DAVOS, SWITZERLAND, (embargoed until 12.01 a.m. EST) January 27, 2010 â Corporate Knights, the magazine for clean capitalism, an...... 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. ...... 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&#039;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...... 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: 1-800-7...... 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&#039;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 ga...... Click here to read this release

News Article - I thought that I would never see…my neighbour hacking at my (our?) tree

Published Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:37:59 EST Read More

To the Editor: This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world, and Ms. Jackie Campbell. 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 mor...... 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&#039;s Park Media Studio followed by Web-based Briefing session. Queen&#039;s Park Media Conference 1:00 pm, October 6, 2009 Queen&#039;s Park Media Studio Note:...... 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 mi...... 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 MÃ©tis 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, communi...... 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 Na...... 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 w...... 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&#039;s top corporate citizens. Citizenship ...... Click here to read this release

RONA receives prestigious Ontario Nature Corporate Award

Published Mon, 1 Jun 2009 15:42:15 EST Read More

Media Release For Immediate Release RONA receives prestigious Ontario Nature Corporate Award (Southampton, Ontario, June 1, 2009) - Ontario Nature, the province&#039;s leading conservation organization, presented its prestigious Corporate Award to RONA, Canada&#039;s largest distributor and retailer of hardware, home renovation and gardening products. The Ontario Nature Corporate A...... 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 conducti...... Click here to read this release

Petitioners Call on Premiers to Protect Boreal Forest

Published Tue, 12 May 2009 16:11:08 EST Read More

Petitioners Call on Premiers to Protect Boreal Forest 60,000 Join in Call to Increase Protection for Breeding Grounds for Billions of Birds Toronto, May 12, 2009: With spring bird migration in full swing, Ontario Nature and other environmental groups across Canada will deliver 60,000 petitions today calling for increased protection of Canada&#039;s 1.3-billion-acre Boreal Forest. Re...... Click here to read this release

Top Scientists and Conservation Groups Call for Protection of Boreal Forest for Declining Bird Populations

Published Fri, 8 May 2009 09:00:38 EST Read More

Media Advisory Canada&#039;s Spring Bird Migration Now Means &#039;Save our Boreal Birds&#039; Top Scientists Join Tens of Thousands from Canadian and international Conservation Groups Calling for Protection of Boreal Forest for Declining Canadian Bird Populations. Top scientists will outline the latest stunning news about why across Canada, the future of so many boreal birds is at ...... Click here to read this release

News Article: Long-distance travellers - migratory birds defy the odds

Published Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:08:43 EST Read More

Long-distance travellers: migratory birds defy the odds By: Gregor Beck This article is available for publishing at no charge, provided that Mr. Beck is cited as the author. High resolution images are available. Biologists, like scientists and statisticians of any stripe, spend much of their time looking for averages to provide compelling information and irrefutable proof abou...... Click here to read this release

Trees Ontario will plant 8540 trees thanks to Mirage

Published Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:56:08 EST Read More

Press Release For Immediate Release Trees Ontario will plant 8540 trees thanks to Mirage and participating Ontario dealers&#039; contribution Saint-Georges, March 18, 2009 - From November 1st to 30th, Boa-Franc, the manufacturer of Mirage superior quality prefinished hardwood flooring, and its participating Ontario Mirage dealers supported a good cause by partnering up with Trees Ontario....... Click here to read this release

Landowners attend tree planting workshop in Eganville

Published Thu, 5 Mar 2009 14:10:56 EST Read More

Ontarians Eager to Help Find Homes for Tree Seedlings Landowners attend tree planting workshop in Eganville to learn about incentives in place to help reach tree planting goals Eganville, ON - March 5, 2009 - Ontarians are enthusiastically stepping up to help the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources meet its 2009 goal to plant 50 million trees by 2020 - the largest single com...... Click here to read this release

Landowners attend tree planting workshop in Strathroy

Published Wed, 4 Mar 2009 13:36:28 EST Read More

Ontarians Eager to Help Find Homes for Tree Seedlings Landowners attend tree planting workshop in Strathroy to learn about incentives in place to help reach tree planting goals Strathroy, ON - March 4, 2009 - Ontarians are enthusiastically stepping up to help the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources meet its 2009 goal to plant 50 million trees by 2020 - the largest single com...... 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) â The fate of Ontarioâs 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 ...... Click here to read this release

Landowners attend tree planting workshop in Oro

Published Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:08:44 EST Read More

Ontarians Eager to Help Find Homes for Tree Seedlings Landowners attend tree planting workshop in Oro to learn about incentives in place to help reach tree planting goals Oro, ON - February 27, 2009 - Ontarians are enthusiastically stepping up to help the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources meet its 2009 goal to plant 50 million trees by 2020 - the largest single commitment ...... Click here to read this release

Landowners attend tree planting workshop in Orangeville

Published Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:08:35 EST Read More

Ontarians Eager to Help Find Homes for Tree Seedlings Landowners attend tree planting workshop in Orangeville to learn about incentives in place to help reach tree planting goals Orangeville, ON - February 26, 2009 - Ontarians are enthusiastically stepping up to help the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources meet its 2009 goal to plant 50 million trees by 2020 - the largest si...... Click here to read this release

Landowners attend tree planting workshop in Newmarket

Published Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:12:47 EST Read More

Ontarians Eager to Help Find Homes for Tree Seedlings Landowners attend tree planting workshop in Newmarket to learn about incentives in place to help reach tree planting goals Newmarket, ON - February 25, 2009 â Ontarians are enthusiastically stepping up to help the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources meet its 2009 goal to plant 50 million trees by 2020 â the largest si...... Click here to read this release

Landowners attend tree planting workshop in Belleville

Published Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:26:18 EST Read More

Ontarians Eager to Help Find Homes for Tree Seedlings Landowners attend tree planting workshop in Belleville to learn about incentives in place to help reach tree planting goals Belleville, ON - February 20, 2009 - Ontarians are enthusiastically stepping up to help the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources meet its 2009 goal to plant 50 million trees by 2020 - the largest sing...... 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&#039;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&#039;s Park Media Studio followed by an online briefing session. 9:...... Click here to read this release

Tree seedlings urgently need new homes - free tree planting workshop in Oro

Published Fri, 6 Feb 2009 10:13:35 EST Read More

Media Advisory - For Immediate Release Attention Community Calendar, Event Listing and News Editors Tree Seedlings Urgently Need New Homes Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources puts out call to action to Oro residents - hosting free tree planting workshop to help reach provincial goals Oro - The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Trees Ontario, along with its...... Click here to read this release

Tree seedlings urgently need new homes - free tree planting workshop in Orangeville

Published Fri, 6 Feb 2009 09:55:01 EST Read More

Media Advisory - For Immediate Release Attention Community Calendar, Event Listing and News Editors Tree Seedlings Urgently Need New Homes Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources puts out call to action to Orangeville residents - hosting free tree planting workshop to help reach provincial goals Orangeville - The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Trees Ontario...... Click here to read this release

Tree seedlings urgently need new homes - free tree planting workshop in Newmarket

Published Fri, 6 Feb 2009 09:30:45 EST Read More

Media Advisory - For Immediate Release Attention Community Calendar, Event Listing and News Editors Tree Seedlings Urgently Need New Homes Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources puts out call to action to Newmarket residents - hosting free tree planting workshop to help reach provincial goals Newmarket - The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Trees Ontario, alo...... 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 &amp; ha kwa meesh) First Nation (KAFN) will release details of a Class-Action Law Suit responding to the harm done to wild salm...... Click here to read this release

Tree seedlings urgently need new homes - free tree planting workshop in Brockville

Published Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:19:45 EST Read More

Media Advisory - For Immediate Release Attention Community Calendar, Event Listing and News Editors Tree Seedlings Urgently Need New Homes Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources puts out call to action to Brockville residents - hosting free tree planting workshop to help reach provincial goals Brockville - The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Trees Ontario, a...... 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) âMomentum is growing â and we are well on our way,â are the words used by Terry Favelle (President, Two Feather Forest Products and...... Click here to read this release

Corporate Knights -Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations list unveiled in Davos

Published Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:39:05 EST Read More

Media Release Corporate Knights -Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations list unveiled in Davos (DAVOS, Switzerland, January 28, 2009) Corporate Knights Inc. and Innovest Strategic Value Advisors today announced the fifth annual Global 100 list of the most sustainable large corporations in the world. The Global 100 includes companies from 15 countries encompassing all sectors of the...... Click here to read this release

Tree Seedlings Urgently Need New Homes

Published Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:44:05 EST Read More

Media Advisory - For Immediate Release Attention Community Calendar, Event Listing and News Editors Tree Seedlings Urgently Need New Homes Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources puts out call to action to Ontario residents - hosting free tree planting workshop to help reach provincial goals Southern Ontario - The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Trees Ontario...... Click here to read this release

Calling all South Western Ontario birders!

Published Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:20:48 EST Read More

Media Release - For Immediate Release Calling all South Western Ontario birders! Come out for the 109th Christmas Bird Count Toronto, December 14, 2008 â Between December 14 and January 5, 2009, thousands of expert and amateur birders will participate in the 109th annual Christmas Bird Count, a well-established tradition for naturalists across the continent. This year, mo...... Click here to read this release

Calling all Central Ontario birders!

Published Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:13:34 EST Read More

Media Release - For Immediate Release Calling all Central Ontario birders! Come out for the 109th Christmas Bird Count Toronto, December 14, 2008 â Between December 14 and January 5, 2009, thousands of expert and amateur birders will participate in the 109th annual Christmas Bird Count, a well-established tradition for naturalists across the continent. This year, more tha...... Click here to read this release

Calling all Northern Ontario birders!

Published Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:10:16 EST Read More

Media Release - For Immediate Release Calling all Northern Ontario birders! Come out for the 109th Christmas Bird Count Toronto, December 14, 2008 â Between December 14 and January 5, 2009, thousands of expert and amateur birders will participate in the 109th annual Christmas Bird Count, a well-established tradition for naturalists across the continent. This year, more th...... Click here to read this release

Calling all GTA birders!

Published Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:06:41 EST Read More

Media Release - For Immediate Release Calling all GTA birders! Come out for the 109th Christmas Bird Count Toronto, December 14, 2008 â Between December 14 and January 5, 2009, thousands of expert and amateur birders will participate in the 109th annual Christmas Bird Count, a well-established tradition for naturalists across the continent. This year, more than 40 Ontario...... Click here to read this release

Calling all Eastern Ontario birders!

Published Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:02:50 EST Read More

Media Release - For Immediate Release Calling all Eastern Ontario birders! Come out for the 109th Christmas Bird Count Toronto, December 14, 2008 â Between December 14 and January 5, 2009, thousands of expert and amateur birders will participate in the 109th annual Christmas Bird Count, a well-established tradition for naturalists across the continent. This year, more tha...... Click here to read this release

Calling all birders - come out for the 109th Christmas Bird Count

Published Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:42:11 EST Read More

Media Release - For Immediate Release Calling all birders! Come out for the 109th Christmas Bird Count Toronto, December 10, 2008 â Between December 14 and January 5, 2009, thousands of expert and amateur birders will participate in the 109th annual Christmas Bird Count, a well-established tradition for naturalists across the continent. This year, more than 40 Ontario Na...... Click here to read this release

Interview Opportunity: Oxford Junior Dictionary drops nature words - Ontario Nature responds

Published Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:41:05 EST Read More

Interview Opportunity Ontario Nature sees the dropping of &quot;nature&quot; words from Oxford Junior Dictionary as an important indicator of the devaluation of environmental education Who - Caroline Schultz, Executive Director of Ontario Nature (a network of over 140 conservation and naturalist clubs across Ontario) Caroline is well qualified to comment on the recent action by the Oxford ...... 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 &quot;fossil&quot; 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 ...... Click here to read this release

News Article: Winter birds flock to feeders across Ontario

Published Thu, 27 Nov 2008 13:04:58 EST Read More

Home for the holidays Winter birds flock to feeders across Ontario By: Gregor Beck Gregor Beck is a wildlife biologist and co-editor of the new &quot;Atlas of the Breeding Birds of Ontario&quot; (www.birdsontario.org). The article is available for publishing at no charge, provided that Mr. Beck is cited as the author. Cash registers at local bird stores have been ringing l...... 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...... 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: â¢ Are wood burning stove bans necessary? â¢ What is the difference between good wood burning (no smoke) and bad wood burning (lots of smoke)? â¢ Why aren&#039;t the fed...... Click here to read this release

Landowners attend tree planting workshop in Simcoe

Published Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:58:35 EST Read More

MEDIA RELEASE Growing Interest in Tree Planting for Tax Breaks and to Fight Climate Landowners attend tree planting workshop in Simcoe Simcoe, November 12 - There is a growing interest in tree planting, as evidenced last night when 54 local landowners attended a community workshop to learn how tree planting can fight climate change and lower their property taxes. T...... Click here to read this release

Winners of 8th Annual Ontario Wood WORKS! Awards demonstrate wood is versatile and sustainable

Published Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:00:40 EST Read More

Media Release â PHOTOS AVAILABLE Attention Building / Architectural / Environmental / Forestry News Editors and Reporters (Toronto, November 12, 2008) Ontarioâs leading architects, engineers, building owners and project teams were presented Wood WORKS! Awards during the 8th Annual Awards Gala this evening at the Toronto Congress Centre. Celebrating excellence and inno...... 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 ...... Click here to read this release

Ontario Nature partners with Transat in support of nature reserves

Published Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:51:56 EST Read More

Ontario Nature partners with Transat in support of nature reserves Toronto, November 6, 2008 â Ontario Nature, the provinceâs leading conservation organization, has entered a partnership with Transat A.T. Inc., one of the worldâs largest integrated tourism companies. Transat is generously supporting Ontario Natureâs âDiscover Ontarioâs Natural Heritageâ project to prot...... Click here to read this release

Ontario Land Trust Association recieves Ontario Trillium Foundation grant

Published Thu, 6 Nov 2008 14:16:46 EST Read More

MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release Land Trusts Recognize Excellence First Annual OLTA Community and Vision Awards and OLTA receives support to achieve Standards of Excellence Ontario Trillium Foundation grant of $300,800 Toronto (Nov. 2008) - Ontario Trillium Foundation announced a grant of $300,800 to the Ontario Land Trust Alliance (OLTA). The announc...... Click here to read this release

Landowners attend tree planting workshop in Tilbury

Published Thu, 6 Nov 2008 10:51:09 EST Read More

MEDIA RELEASE Growing Interest in Tree Planting for Tax Breaks and to Fight Climate Landowners attend tree planting workshop in Tilbury Tilbury, November 6 - There is a growing interest in tree planting, as evidenced last night when local landowners attended a community workshop to learn how tree planting can fight climate change and lower their property taxes. Thi...... Click here to read this release

Landowners attend tree planting workshop in Embro

Published Wed, 5 Nov 2008 15:09:56 EST Read More

MEDIA RELEASE Growing Interest in Tree Planting for Tax Breaks and to Fight Climate Landowners attend tree planting workshop in Embro Embro, November 5 - There is a growing interest in tree planting, as evidenced last night when 24 local landowners attended a community workshop to learn how tree planting can fight climate change and lower their property taxes. This is one...... Click here to read this release

In November, Mirage and its Ontario dealers partner up with Trees Ontario

Published Mon, 3 Nov 2008 09:11:48 EST Read More

Media Release For Immediate Release In November, Mirage and its Ontario dealers partner up with Trees Ontario Saint-Georges, Quebec (November 3, 2008)âFrom November 1 to 30, Mirage, manufacturer of superior quality prefinished hardwood flooring, will support a good cause by partnering up with Trees Ontario. During this period, Mirage will donate $1 to Trees Ontario for every...... Click here to read this release

Landowners attend tree planting workshop in Cobourg

Published Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:29:54 EST Read More

MEDIA RELEASE Growing Interest in Tree Planting for Tax Breaks and to Fight Climate Landowners attend tree planting workshop in Cobourg Cobourg, October 31 - There is a growing interest in tree planting, as evidenced last night when 40 local landowners attended a community workshop to learn how tree planting can fight climate change and lower their property taxes. ...... Click here to read this release

Simcoe Tree planting workshop to help local residents reduce property taxes and help fight climate change

Published Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:08:03 EST Read More

Media Advisory - For Immediate Release Attention Community Calendar, Event Listing and News Editors Plant Trees to Fight Climate Change Simcoe Tree planting workshop to help local residents reduce property taxes and help fight climate change Simcoe - Trees Ontario and its partners, the Ontario Forestry Association (OFA) and the Long Point Region Conservation Authori...... Click here to read this release

Landowners attend tree planting workshop in Stirling

Published Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:57:26 EST Read More

MEDIA RELEASE Growing Interest in Tree Planting for Tax Breaks and to Fight Climate Landowners attend tree planting workshop in Stirling Stirling, October 30 â There is a growing interest in tree planting, as evidenced last night when local landowners attended a community workshop to learn how tree planting can fight climate change and lower their property taxes. ...... Click here to read this release

Landowners attend tree planting workshop in Milton

Published Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:47:13 EST Read More

MEDIA RELEASE Growing Interest in Tree Planting for Tax Breaks and to Fight Climate Landowners attend tree planting workshop in Milton Milton, October 30 - There is a growing interest in tree planting, as evidenced last night when local landowners attended a community workshop to learn how tree planting can fight climate change and lower their property taxes. This ...... 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

Embro Tree planting workshop to help local residents reduce property taxes and help fight climate change

Published Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:58:07 EST Read More

Media Advisory - For Immediate Release Attention Community Calendar, Event Listing and News Editors Plant Trees to Fight Climate Change Embro Tree planting workshop to help local residents reduce property taxes and help fight climate change Embro - Trees Ontario and its partners, the Ontario Forestry Association (OFA) and the Upper Thames River Conservation Authorit...... Click here to read this release

Greater Toronto Area nominees for Wood WORKS! 8th Annual Awards

Published Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:38:29 EST Read More

Greater Toronto Area nominees for Wood WORKS! 8th Annual Awards (North Bay, Ontario) 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). The Wood W...... Click here to read this release

Toronto nominees for Wood WORKS! 8th Annual Awards

Published Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:33:20 EST Read More

Toronto nominees for Wood WORKS! 8th Annual Awards (North Bay, Ontario) 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). The Wood WORKS! Awards cel...... Click here to read this release

Eastern Ontario nominees for Wood WORKS! 8th Annual Awards

Published Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:29:38 EST Read More

Eastern Ontario nominees for Wood WORKS! 8th Annual Awards (North Bay, Ontario) 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). The Wood WORKS! Aw...... Click here to read this release

Huronia nominees for Wood WORKS! 8th Annual Awards

Published Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:23:14 EST Read More

Huronia nominees for Wood WORKS! 8th Annual Awards (North Bay, Ontario) 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). The Wood WORKS! Awards cel...... Click here to read this release

Prince Edward County nominees for Wood WORKS! 8th Annual Awards

Published Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:18:32 EST Read More

Prince Edward County nominees for Wood WORKS! 8th Annual Awards (North Bay, Ontario) 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). The Wood WOR...... Click here to read this release

Niagara nominee for Wood WORKS! 8th Annual Awards

Published Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:14:11 EST Read More

Niagara nominee for Wood WORKS! 8th Annual Awards (North Bay, Ontario) 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). The Wood WORKS! Awards cel...... 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 b...... Click here to read this release

Interview Opportunity: Fall bird migration and declining bird species in Ontario

Published Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:54:57 EST Read More

Interview Opportunity Fall bird migration and declining bird species in Ontario Loons, waterfowl and birds of prey (hawks, merlins and eagles) are migrating now Who: Gregor Beck is a wildlife biologist and co-editor of the new Atlas of the Breeding Birds of Ontario (www.birdsontario.org). What: Mr. Beck will be available to discuss the following points:...... 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&#039;s songbirds are also making plans in anticipation of winter. Throughout the fall, some of the province&#039;s most numerous and familiar bird species are making stealthy exi...... Click here to read this release

Landowners attend tree planting workshop in Glenburnie

Published Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:07:22 EST Read More

MEDIA RELEASE Growing Interest in Tree Planting for Tax Breaks and to Fight Climate Landowners attend tree planting workshop in Glenburnie Glenburnie, October 24 â There is a growing interest in tree planting, as evidenced last night when local landowners attended a community workshop to learn how tree planting can fight climate change and lower their property taxes...... Click here to read this release

Cobourg Tree planting workshop to help local residents reduce property taxes and help fight climate change

Published Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:23:19 EST Read More

Media Advisory - For Immediate Release Attention Community Calendar, Event Listing and News Editors Plant Trees to Fight Climate Change Cobourg Tree planting workshop to help local residents reduce property taxes and help fight climate change Cobourg - Trees Ontario and its partners, the Ontario Forestry Association (OFA) and the Northumberland Stewardship Council will hos...... Click here to read this release

Landowners attend tree planting workshop in Kemptville

Published Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:55:40 EST Read More

MEDIA RELEASE Growing Interest in Tree Planting for Tax Breaks and to Fight Climate Landowners attend tree planting workshop in Kemptville Kemptville, October 23 - There is a growing interest in tree planting, as evidenced last night when local landowners attended a community workshop to learn how tree planting can fight climate change and lower their property taxes. ...... 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 â¢ Minister of Natural Resources to speak Thursday, October 23 â¢ Field trip open to media participation â shuttle bus leaves Lamplighter Inn at 9 AM Saturday, October 25 London (Monday, October 20. 2008) â The Ontario land protection community will hold their annual conference...... Click here to read this release

Le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario livrera son rapport annuel pour 2007-2008, L'Importance d'an(Non)cer

Published Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:14:44 EST Read More

Avis aux mÃ©dias Le commissaire Ã l&#039;environnement de l&#039;Ontario livrera son rapport annuel pour 2007-2008, L&#039;Importance d&#039;an(Non)cer La publication du rapport annuel du commissaire Ã l&#039;environnement comporte deux volets : une confÃ©rence de presse qui se dÃ©roulera Ã Salle des mÃ©dias de Queen&#039;s Park, suivie d&#039;une cyberconfÃ©rence au cours de laquelle le commissaire passera en revue...... Click here to read this release

Lindsay Tree planting workshop to help local residents reduce property taxes and help fight climate change

Published Mon, 20 Oct 2008 08:59:45 EST Read More

Media Advisory - For Immediate Release Attention: Community Calendar, Event Listing and News Editors Plant Trees to Fight Climate Change Lindsay Tree planting workshop to help local residents reduce property taxes and help fight climate change Lindsay - Trees Ontario and its partners, the Ontario Forestry Association (OFA) and the Victoria Land and Water Stewardship...... 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&#039;s Park Media Studio followed by Web-based Briefing session. Queen&#039;s Park Media Conference 1:00 pm, October 21, 200...... Click here to read this release

Landowners attend tree planting workshop in Owen Sound

Published Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:28:39 EST Read More

MEDIA RELEASE Growing Interest in Tree Planting for Tax Breaks and to Fight Climate Landowners attend tree planting workshop in Owen Sound Owen Sound, October 17 â There is a growing interest in tree planting, as evidenced last night when local landowners attended a community workshop to learn how tree planting can fight climate change and lower their property taxes...... 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 bef...... Click here to read this release

Berwick Tree planting workshop to help local residents reduce property taxes and help fight climate change

Published Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:16:29 EST Read More

Media Advisory Attention: Community Calendar, Event Listing and News Editors Plant Trees to Fight Climate Change! Berwick Tree planting workshop to help local residents reduce property taxes and help fight climate change (Berwick - Eastern Ontario) Trees Ontario and its partners, the Ontario Forestry Association (OFA) and the South Nation Conservation Authority will ...... Click here to read this release

Kemptville Tree planting workshop to help local residents reduce property taxes and help fight climate change

Published Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:12:49 EST Read More

Media Advisory Attention: Community Calendar, Event Listing and News Editors Plant Trees to Fight Climate Change! Kemptville Tree planting workshop to help local residents reduce property taxes and help fight climate change Kemptville - Trees Ontario and its partners, the Ontario Forestry Association (OFA) and the Ferguson Forest Centre will host a free workshop foc...... Click here to read this release

Glenburnie Tree planting workshop to help local residents reduce property taxes and help fight climate change

Published Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:07:05 EST Read More

Media Advisory Attention: Community Calendar, Event Listing and News Editors Plant Trees to Fight Climate Change! Glenburnie Tree planting workshop to help local residents reduce property taxes and help fight climate change Glenburnie - Trees Ontario and its partners, the Ontario Forestry Association (OFA) and the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority will host a ...... Click here to read this release

Utopia Tree planting workshop to help local residents reduce property taxes and help fight climate change

Published Thu, 9 Oct 2008 17:00:32 EST Read More

Media Advisory Attention: Community Calendar, Event Listing and News Editors Plant Trees to Fight Climate Change! Utopia Tree planting workshop to help local residents reduce property taxes and help fight climate change Utopia, Ontario - Trees Ontario and its partners, the Ontario Forestry Association (OFA) and Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority will host a fr...... Click here to read this release

Owen Sound Tree planting workshop to help local residents reduce property taxes and help fight climate change

Published Thu, 9 Oct 2008 16:59:22 EST Read More

Media Advisory Attention: Community Calendar, Event Listing and News Editors Plant Trees to Fight Climate Change! Owen Sound Tree planting workshop to help local residents reduce property taxes and help fight climate change Owen Sound - Trees Ontario and its partners, the Ontario Forestry Association (OFA) and Grey Sauble Conservation Authority will host a free work...... Click here to read this release

Fergus Tree planting workshop to help local residents reduce property taxes and help fight climate change

Published Thu, 9 Oct 2008 16:58:20 EST Read More

Media Advisory Attention: Community Calendar, Event Listing and News Editors Plant Trees to Fight Climate Change! Fergus Tree planting workshop to help local residents reduce property taxes and help fight climate change Fergus - Trees Ontario and its partners, the Ontario Forestry Association (OFA) and Grand River Conservation Authority will host a free workshop foc...... 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) â 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. T...... Click here to read this release

Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation celebrates funding milestone

Published Mon, 6 Oct 2008 14:41:24 EST Read More

Media Advisory Attn. Community, Environment and Conservation Reporters and Editors Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation celebrates funding milestone $46 million goes into preserving the Oak Ridges Moraine (Toronto, October 6, 2008) The Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation (ORMF) is thrilled to announce the allocation of grants totaling $13 million dollars to 148 conservation proje...... Click here to read this release

Owen Sound Tree planting workshop to help local residents reduce property taxes and help fight climate change

Published Fri, 3 Oct 2008 11:41:33 EST Read More

Utopia Tree planting workshop to help local residents reduce property taxes and help fight climate change

Published Fri, 3 Oct 2008 11:37:11 EST Read More

Fergus Tree planting workshop to help local residents reduce property taxes and help fight climate change

Published Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:15:15 EST Read More

Ontario Nature and the Oak Ridges Trail Association to reveal new addition to the Oak Ridges Moraine Trail

Published Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:25:24 EST Read More

Media Advisory Attention: News, Assignment, Health and Lifestyle Editors and Reporters Ontario Nature and the Oak Ridges Trail Association to reveal new addition to the Oak Ridges Moraine Trail New section will join Bruce Trail and bridge the connection between the Moraine and the Niagara Escarpment (Toronto, September 29, 2008) Media are invited to attend a lunch an...... 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 Canadaâs 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...... 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 â GIVE CANADA A CLIMATE FRIENDLY GOVERNMENT VoteForEnvironment.ca offers strategic advice on how to defeat Stephen Harper OTTAWA â 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 m...... Click here to read this release

Tree planting workshops to help local residents reduce property taxes and help fight climate change

Published Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:15:32 EST Read More

Media Advisory Attention: Community Calendar, Event Listing and News Editors Plant trees to fight climate change Tree planting workshops to help local residents reduce property taxes and help fight climate change Trees Ontario and its partners, the Ontario Forestry Association (OFA) and local Conservation Authorities will host a free workshop focused on incentive pro...... Click here to read this release

Interview Opportunity - Ontario Nature hosts bird banding session at Tommy Thompson Park (Leslie Street Spit)

Published Mon, 8 Sep 2008 18:28:56 EST Read More

Interview Opportunity What: Bird banding demonstrated at the Leslie St. Spit (Tommy Thompson Park) as the fall southward migration of birds begins When: Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 10:30 am Where: The entrance to Tommy Thompson Park at the bottom of Leslie St. (see map) Who: Lee Allan Peterson, son of Roger Torry Peterso...... Click here to read this release

Ontario Nature and Thomas Allen present Lee Allen Peterson in Toronto

Published Fri, 5 Sep 2008 17:17:37 EST Read More

Media Advisory: Attn: News/Community/Environment Editors and Reporters Ontario Nature and Thomas Allen present Lee Allen Peterson in Toronto &quot;Roger Tory Peterson - A Son&#039;s Memories&quot; (Saturday, S...... 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&#039;s best wood designs and wood-based projects and recognizes the people and organizations whose expertise and innovati...... Click here to read this release

Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve to host unique outdoor forest festival

Published Fri, 8 Aug 2008 15:17:11 EST Read More

Media Advisory Attention: Community, Music and Entertainment Editors and Reporters Haliburton region to host unique outdoor forest festival Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve to be the backdrop for variety of performers (Haliburton, Ontario) Beginning August 22, 2008, the Algonquin area will experience the annual Forest Festival celebration. Set in the rugged sp...... Click here to read this release

Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation and Resurgence Theatre Company Warn: Beware the Falling Trees!

Published Tue, 5 Aug 2008 12:47:14 EST Read More

Media Release - For Immediate Release Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation and Resurgence Theatre Company Warn: Beware the Falling Trees! August 5, 2008, King City, ON: The Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation and the York Region based Resurgence Theatre Company are pleased to present, &quot;Beware the Falling Trees: Lorraine and the Great Moraine Adventure&quot;, running until August 15. Adapted...... Click here to read this release

Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation and Trees Ontario work with local businesses to plant trees

Published Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:59:57 EST Read More

Media Release â For Immediate Release Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation and Trees Ontario work with local businesses to plant trees (KING CITY, ON, July 21, 2008) The Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation (ORMF) and Trees Ontario (TO) are promoting a new tree planting concept to businesses on the Oak Ridges Moraine. In order to increase forest cover across the Moraine (for map of the pr...... 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 governmentâs landmark Boreal forest announcement Toronto, July 14, 2008 - Ontario Nature applauds todayâs landmark announcement by the Ontario government to implement measures to protect the province&#039;s northern boreal region. The announcement delivers on important election promises and will result in t...... Click here to read this release

Ontario Nature hosts invasive plant species session at Willoughby Nature Reserve

Published Tue, 8 Jul 2008 16:47:25 EST Read More

Media Advisory Attention: Community Calendar, Event Listing and News Editors Ontario Nature hosts invasive plant species session at Willoughby Nature Reserve Learn how to identify and control invasive plants on your own property (Caledon Hills, Ontario) This weekend, come out to Ontario Natureâs Willoughby Nature Reserve and learn methods for controlling invasive ...... Click here to read this release

North American environmental groups challenge Ontario Premier on endangered species

Published Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:41:08 EST Read More

Media Release â For Immediate Release More than 40 environmental groups across North America call on Premier McGuinty to live up to election promise to protect caribou Canadian musician Sarah Harmer signs letter to Premier in protest of exemption for logging industry Toronto, June 17, 2008 â The Save Ontarioâs Species (SOS) coalition, a partnership of non-profit enviro...... 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, Brightâs Grove, Oakville and Peterborough recognized for leadership in conservation and nature protection (Kirkfield, Ontario, June 7, 2008) â This ...... Click here to read this release

Last gasp measures for species are fair and balanced

Published Thu, 5 Jun 2008 10:53:05 EST Read More

This is an article from Janet Sumner, Executive Director of the Wildlands League. It is available for publishing at no charge, provided Ms. Sumner is cited as the author. Word count is approximately 632 words. Select wildlife photos are available upon request. Ms. Sumner can be contacted at 416.971.9453 ext. 39 or janet@wildlandsleague.org. For more information, visit www.wildlandsleague.o...... Click here to read this release

Concours provincial francophone d'Envirothon à Mattawa

Published Thu, 22 May 2008 16:36:23 EST Read More

Concours provincial francophone d&#039;Envirothon Ã Mattawa : dÃ©velopper le leadership environnemental chez les jeunes ontariens Envirothon Ontario : le sport d&#039;Ã©quipe pour des solutions environnementales intelligentes MATTAWA, ON - LE 23 MAI 2008 - Des Ã©tudiants francophones de partout en Ontario se prÃ©parent au championnat Envirothon Ontario, un concours portant sur ...... Click here to read this release

Prince Edward County: Local Tree Planting Contributes to Ontario's 50 Million Tree Goal

Published Thu, 22 May 2008 16:33:36 EST Read More

Tree planting ceremony recognizes efforts to fight climate change PICTON - May 22, 2008 - Trees Ontario, local planting partner Prince Edward Stewardship Council and the Hon. Leona Dombrowsky, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and MPP for Prince Edward-Hastings, hosted an official tree planting ceremony today in Prince Edward County to recognize the important tree planting ...... Click here to read this release

Northumberland County: Local Tree Planting Contributes to Ontario’s 50 Million Tree Goal

Published Wed, 21 May 2008 16:27:06 EST Read More

Media Release Local Tree Planting Contributes to Ontarioâs 50 Million Tree Goal Tree planting ceremony recognizes efforts to fight climate change Port Hope, ON, May 21, 2008 âTrees Ontario, local planting partner Northumberland Stewardship Council and Lou Rinaldi, MPP Northumberland-Quinte West, hosted an official tree planting ceremony today in recognition of the import...... Click here to read this release

York Region: Local Tree Planting Contributes to Ontario’s 50 Million Tree Goal

Published Wed, 21 May 2008 11:49:59 EST Read More

Media Release Local Tree Planting Contributes to Ontarioâs 50 Million Tree Goal Tree planting ceremony recognizes efforts to fight climate change Markham, ON, May 21, 2008 â Trees Ontario, the Hon. Michael Chan, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration and MPP for Markham-Unionville, Dr. Helena Jaczek, MPP for Oak Ridges-Markham and local planting partners Toronto Region ...... Click here to read this release

Northumberland County - Local Tree Planting Contributes to Ontario’s 50 Million Tree Goal

Published Mon, 19 May 2008 14:33:00 EST Read More

Media Advisory: Attention Community Calendar, Event Listing and News Editors Local Tree Planting Contributes to Ontarioâs 50 Million Tree Goal Tree planting ceremony recognizes efforts to fight climate change In recognition of the important tree planting work that is being done across the province as part of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resourcesâ 50 Million T...... Click here to read this release

Chatham-Kent Region - Local Tree Planting Contributes to Ontario’s 50 Million Tree Goal

Published Mon, 19 May 2008 14:22:01 EST Read More

York Region - Local Tree Planting Contributes to Ontario’s 50 Million Tree Goal

Published Mon, 19 May 2008 13:52:03 EST Read More

Interview Opportunity - Ontario Spring Bird Migration

Published Mon, 5 May 2008 17:03:47 EST Read More

Attention: News/Features/Lifestyle/Outdoors Editors and Reporters Interview Opportunity: Spring Bird Migration 2008 Caroline Schultz, Executive Director of Ontario Nature is an expert on the Ontario Spring Bird Migration and bird natural history. WHAT: Every spring, Ontario welcomes over 400 hundred different bird species as the hundreds of thousands of birds return from...... Click here to read this release

Ontario Stewardship and Trees Ontario partner in student ranger program

Published Mon, 5 May 2008 10:18:36 EST Read More

Youth Helping to Fight Climate Change Ontario Stewardship and Trees Ontario partner in student ranger program to restore and protect natural areas across southern Ontario Southern Ontario â May 5, 2008 â The Ministry of Natural Resources Ontario Stewardship Youth Rangers are once again helping to fight the effects of climate change through their work in forested areas in O...... Click here to read this release

Twenty-three provincial high schools participate in 2008 Ontario Envirothon Championships on May 7

Published Fri, 2 May 2008 14:29:09 EST Read More

Backgrounder: 2008 Ontario Envirothon Championships The following teams have won at the regional level and will advance to the Ontario Envirothon Championships to be held May 7 to 10 at Tim Horton Onondaga Farms in St. George. The top team from the Ontario Championships will be announced on May 10 and will go on to represent our province at the Canon Envirothon where they will c...... Click here to read this release

Canadian manufacturer steals the spotlight and brings home prestigious award from the 2008 Hearth and Home EXPO

Published Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:07:21 EST Read More

Canadian manufacturer steals the spotlight and brings home prestigious award from the 2008 Hearth and Home EXPO The Renaissance Rumfordâ¢ 1000 is the first open air fireplace to win gold (St. Jerome, Quebec, April 2008) A Canadian company has won gold at the 2008 HPBA Expo (Hearth Patio and Barbecue Association) in Atlanta for its revolutionary design. Rumford Fireplaces Renai...... Click here to read this release

Global petition demands Canada protect significant bird breeding habitat

Published Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:07:10 EST Read More

Global petition demands Canada protect significant bird breeding habitat Grassroots initiative builds global momentum to save boreal forest (Toronto, April 29, 2008) From Albania and India to Paraguay and Norway, people from 62 countries around the world have signed a petition demanding that Canadian provincial and federal governments act immediately to curb habitat destruction...... Click here to read this release

PETERBOROUGH COLLEGIATE AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOL ADVANCES TO ONTARIO ENVIROTHON CHAMPIONSHIPS

Published Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:36:14 EST Read More

PETERBOROUGH COLLEGIATE AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOL ADVANCES TO ONTARIO ENVIROTHON CHAMPIONSHIPS Environmental Education: 2008 Ontario Envirothon Regional Results for Peterborough Region. This past weekend, high school students across Ontario tested their environmental smarts at the regional level for the opportunity to compete at the Ontario Envirothon Championships. Peterborough ...... Click here to read this release

Hamilton-Niagara Region High Schools Advance to Ontario Envirothon Championships

Published Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:32:50 EST Read More

Hamilton-Niagara Region High Schools Advance to Ontario Envirothon Championships Environmental Education: 2008 Ontario Envirothon Regional Results for Niagara Region and Hamilton-Wentworth Region On Wednesday April 23, high school students in the Niagara region and in the Hamilton-Wentworth region tested their environmental smarts for the opportunity to compete at the Ontario ...... Click here to read this release

Eastern Ontario High Schools Advance to Ontario Envirothon Championships

Published Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:29:01 EST Read More

Eastern Ontario High Schools Advance to Ontario Envirothon Championships Environmental Education: 2008 Ontario Envirothon Regional Results for Renfrew Region, Dufferin-Simcoe Region, Leeds-Grenville Region and Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Region On Wednesday April 23, high school students across Ontario tested their environmental smarts at the regional level for the opportun...... Click here to read this release

Barrie High Schools Advance to Ontario Envirothon Championships

Published Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:24:47 EST Read More

BARRIE HIGH SCHOOLS ADVANCE TO ONTARIO ENVIROTHON CHAMPIONSHIPS Environmental Education: 2008 Ontario Envirothon Regional Results for Renfrew Region, Dufferin-Simcoe Region, Leeds-Grenville Region and Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Region On Wednesday April 23, high school students across Ontario tested their environmental smarts at the regional level for the opportunity to co...... Click here to read this release

FJ McElligott Secondary School advances to Ontario Envirothon Championships

Published Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:25:46 EST Read More

F.J. MCELLIGOTT SECONDARY SCHOOL ADVANCES TO ONTARIO ENVIROTHON CHAMPIONSHIPS Environmental Education: 2008 Ontario Envirothon Regional Results for North Bay region. On Friday April 18, high school students in the North Bay region tested their environmental smarts for the opportunity to compete at the Ontario Envirothon Championships. The team from F.J. McElligott Secondary Sc...... Click here to read this release

Grand River region high schools advance to Ontario Envirothon Championships

Published Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:13:01 EST Read More

GRAND RIVER REGION HIGH SCHOOLS ADVANCE TO ONTARIO ENVIROTHON CHAMPIONSHIPS Environmental Education: 2008 Ontario Envirothon Regional Results for Grand River region On Friday April 18, high school students in the Grand River region tested their environmental smarts for the opportunity to compete at the Ontario Envirothon Championships. The team from Waterloo Collegiate Institu...... Click here to read this release

Local high schools advance to Ontario Envirothon Championships

Published Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:51:58 EST Read More

LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS ADVANCE TO ONTARIO ENVIROTHON CHAMPIONSHIPS Environmental Education: 2008 Ontario Envirothon Regional Results for Parry Sound, Muskoka and Haliburton Region and Grey/Bruce Region. On Thursday April 17, high school students in the Parry Sound, Muskoka and Haliburton region and in the Grey/Bruce region tested their environmental smarts for the opportunity to c...... Click here to read this release

Celebrate the 2008 Forest Capital of Canada with a nature walk!

Published Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:22:38 EST Read More

Celebrate the 2008 Forest Capital of Canada with a nature walk! Ontario Forestry Association to host Norfolk County Biodiversity Walk The Ontario Forestry Association invites you to celebrate Norfolk County as the 2008 Forest Capital of Canada by joining them on a nature walk on Saturday May 3, 2008 from 9:30 am until 4:30 pm. This will be a fun and informal full day tour led b...... Click here to read this release

The Honourable Donna Cansfield, MPP Etobicoke-Lakeshore Laurel Broten, Councillor Peter Milczyn and local residents help green community space

Published Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:56:48 EST Read More

Attention: Community Calendar, Event Listing and News Editors The Hon. Donna Cansfield, MPP Etobicoke-Lakeshore Laurel Broten, Councillor Peter Milczyn and local residents help green community space (Etobicoke April 14, 2008) Join the Hon. Donna Cansfield, Minister of Natural Resources, MPP Etobicoke-Lakeshore Laurel Broten, City Councillor Peter Milczyn and local residents on Saturda...... Click here to read this release

TIM HORTONS SUPPORTS ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP AMONG ONTARIO YOUTH THROUGH THE ENVIROTHON PROGRAM

Published Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:24:31 EST Read More

Ontario Envirothon, the team sport for environmental smarts, reaches over 5,000 students each year TORONTO, ON, April 14, 2008 - The Ontario Forestry Association proudly announces that Tim Hortons is the lead corporate sponsor of the 2008 Ontario Envirothon Competition. Each year the Ontario Envirothon program reaches over 5,000 students where the top 120 students from across Ontario ear...... Click here to read this release

Landowners attend tree planting workshop in Nottawasaga

Published Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:00:31 EST Read More

More Public Interest in Tree Planting Landowners attend tree planting workshop in Nottawasaga Nottawasaga, ON â March 13, 2008 - Yesterday, local landowners attended a workshop at the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority to learn about tree planting, at one of a series of 12 workshops being held across the province by Trees Ontario. Trees Ontario, with its partners, ...... Click here to read this release

Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation works to preserve unique habitat

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:26:52 EST Read More

Media Release: Attn. News Editors *High resolution photo available* Who puts the Oak in Oak Ridges Moraine? Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation works to preserve unique habitat (Toronto ON â March 10 2008) Soon the snow shoveling will be over, and the first tree buds will begin to appear. But have you ever considered what effort and thought goes into ensuring that the tree...... Click here to read this release

Landowners attend tree planting workshop in Kingston area

Published Fri, 7 Mar 2008 10:30:15 EST Read More

More Public Interest in Tree Planting Landowners attend tree planting workshop in Kingston area Glenburnie, ON â March 7, 2008 - Yesterday, local landowners attended a workshop at the Little Cataraqui Creek Outdoor Centre to learn about tree planting, at one of a series of 12 workshops being held across the province by Trees Ontario. Trees Ontario, with its partners, the ...... Click here to read this release

Landowners attend tree planting workshop at the Ferguson Forest Centre

Published Thu, 6 Mar 2008 09:59:53 EST Read More

More Public Interest in Tree Planting Landowners attend tree planting workshop at the Ferguson Forest Centre Kemptville, ON â March 6, 2008 â Last night, local landowners attended a workshop at the Ferguson Forest Centre to learn about tree planting, at one of a series of 12 workshops being held across the province by Trees Ontario. Trees Ontario, with its partners, the...... Click here to read this release