Rules about what can go in your blue bin have expanded as of today. More items can now be recycled after the province’s blue box […]
Tag: environment
Government pauses ban on exports of single-use plastics
The federal government says it is putting its planned ban on exporting single-use plastics on hold. Officials say new tariffs and supply chain problems are […]
Canada rolls out new colour-coded warning system for severe weather alerts
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is introducing a new colour-coded weather alert system, the department announced in a press release. Instead of only naming […]
Experts warn at Thunder Bay conference that Canada’s forests are drying and at growing risk
Canada faces longer and more intense wildfire seasons, forestry experts meeting in Thunder Bay this week say the country’s forests are drying out faster than […]
Ontario Repeals Endangered Species Act to Fast-Track Development Projects
Ontario Plans to Replace Endangered Species Act to Speed Up Development The Ontario government is planning to get rid of the Endangered Species Act, making […]
1,000 Hectares of Forests, Wetlands, and Mesas Protected in Thunder Bay District
The Nature Conservancy of Canada Expands Protected Lands Along Lake Superior The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has announced the protection of an additional 935 […]
Heat Warning Persists Across Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec
Temperatures are expected to remain high across parts of eastern Ontario and western Quebec for the next few days, with little relief anticipated before Tuesday […]
Wildfire Forces Evacuation of Cranberry Portage, Could Take Weeks to Contain: Wildfire Director
A wildfire threatening the northwestern Manitoba community of Cranberry Portage hasn’t expanded, but first responders may still be battling it weeks from now, according to […]
Coca-Cola and Pepsi Lead Global Plastic Waste Rankings
A recent study shedding light on the global crisis of plastic waste reveals that over 50% of branded plastic pollution originates from a mere 56 […]