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In Lakes
Nov 2nd, 2013
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Tory MPP Toby Barrett fears man is losing the battle to keep the dreaded Asian carp out of the Great LakesBy: Richard J. Brennan Toronto Star Oct 31 2013 Tory MPP Toby Barrett fears man is losing the battle to keep the dreaded Asian carp out of the Great Lakes. ...
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Nov 2nd, 2013
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By Tom Spears OTTAWA CITIZEN November 1, 2013OTTAWA — Three of Canada’s leading fish scientists say Canada’s rewritten Fisheries Act protect the fish species that people eat, while dropping protection for huge numbers of other fish.In particular it does not protect endangered fish species, Jeffrey Hu...
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Nov 1st, 2013
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ECO news release October 30 2013 The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario will release a Special Report, Laying Siege to the Last Line of Defence: A Review of Ontario’s Weakened Protections for Species at Risk at a media conference on November 6, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. ...
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Oct 31st, 2013
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Megaquarry News October 30 2013Two years ago, during the last provincial election, the Ontario government ordered a review of the outdated and flawed Aggregate Resources Act because of the concerns raised about the proposed Highland Mega Quarry. ...
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Oct 30th, 2013
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By John Flesher, The Associated Press October 29, 2013 TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. -- An organization representing more than 100 cities in Canada and the U.S. asked federal and industry officials in both countries Tuesday for action on the recently discovered problem of "microplastic" pollution in the Great...
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Oct 23rd, 2013
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Ontario news release October 22, 2013 The Ontario Tree Seed Plant is celebrating 90 years of preserving biodiversity, protecting the environment and supporting the forest products and wood manufacturing sectors. ...
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Oct 23rd, 2013
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By Heather Goldsworthy Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin October 17, 2013 Driving by the high school in Stayner this summer you couldn’t help but notice the sign with the simple message. “If you ate today, thank a farmer.” ...
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Oct 11th, 2013
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A Special Thanksgiving!Megaquarry News October 10 2013As we head into the Thanksgiving weekend, there's much to celebrate. It's been yet another remarkable week in the Food & Water First campaign and our latest success occurred in downtown Toronto! ...
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Oct 10th, 2013
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Megaquarry News October 8 2013One of our young supporters has pounced on the Food & Water First motion to be tabled at Toronto City Council and written a terrific letter to her councillor. If you live in the city, be inspired to write your own councillors and encourage them to support the motion! Her...
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Oct 10th, 2013
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By Stuart Trew Council of Canadans October 7, 2013Those who think Canada's global influence has plummeted since the Conservatives took power are not paying attention to what is happening in Europe. This is not really a success story. More a shameful example of the heroic efforts the Harper government...