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Aug 9th, 2023
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Doug Ford’s plan to build new nuclear reactors at the Darlington and Bruce Nuclear Stations is a costly mistake since Ontario has many lower cost options to keep its lights on. According to a new report released by the Ontario Clean Air Alliance, the cost of electricity from a new nuclear reactor wou...
Aug 9th, 2023
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Visit your Conservative MP about a National Citizens’ Assembly on Electoral Reform! SIGN UP In the next few months, MPs will be voting in Parliament on Motion M-86, for a National Citizens’ Assembly on Electoral Reform. A Citizens’ Assembly is an independent, non-partisan body. Citizens are selected ...
Aug 6th, 2023
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  The Mariposa Folk Festival began in Orillia in 1961 and has enjoyed a renaissance since returning to Orillia. These days, the festival is focused on being sustainable – in more ways than one. OrilliaMatters File Photo The Mariposa Folk Festival is a leader in environmental and sustainabl...
Aug 5th, 2023
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It’s happening! The electrification of vehicles is gaining momentum – something we can see first-hand out on the roads, in parking lots and maybe even in your own driveway. If you are considering or curious about how to make the switch to an electric vehicle (EV), then please drop by this coming week...
Aug 5th, 2023
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For hiking, canoeing and other adventures, our Nature of the North Guide is the perfect resource for travelers. You can find information about the plants and animals of northern Ontario in our two other newly updated guides – one on species at risk and another on forest foraging. Originally published...
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Aug 5th, 2023
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Contrary to publicity trumpeting the Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan, Ontario does not have an Environment Plan. Without a clear vision, we are failing on the climate crisis, land use planning, and water security. Please read and support our petition at https://chng.it/62CZWMc9zk. Thanks for your co...
Aug 5th, 2023
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Hello everyone. Things are heating up on the gas front. Good job! Please see long list of events, news articles and more below. – How Ontario Cities Can Quit Gas – Thur. July 27, noon ET – Join local environmental organizations from across Ontario as we explore how municipalities can quit...
Aug 5th, 2023
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Yesterday, we learned that over the course of just five days in June, Ontario developers bought up 524 acres of former Greenbelt land in the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve. One single developer – with longstanding ties to the Ford government – spent $155 million to cash in on 400 acres of land t...
Jul 17th, 2023
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This is our moment to act. The federal government has already taken action before, And massive public outcry could push Ottawa to stop Ford’s plan before it even starts. We can have a real impact and help save one of the most biologically rich protected areas in all of Canada! Tell your friends and f...
Jul 17th, 2023
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Deputy Mayor Barry Norris, top left, of Tay Township can be seen with members of Georgian Bay Forever and fellow councillors and volunteers, wading in Waubaushene waters to cut and drown invasive phragmites. | Derek Howard From MidlandToday, July 12, 2023 By Derek Howard, Local Journalism Initiative ...