Media Release Toronto, Canada, May 19, 2021 - Canadian-based EV charging technology company Elocity has appointed Paul Frith as Vice Presid... Click Here to Read More
London, ON - In early 2020, London Hydro collaborated with Elocity, a Toronto-based company focused on accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles through smart and intuitive technology, to launch an electric vehicle (EV) charging pilot. Th... Click Here to Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, ON, May 5th, 2021. Lawyers for Earthroots and their allies will present themselves before Ontario's Divisional Court from May 17-20 asking the justices to hold the provincial government accountable for... Click Here to Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 26, 2021 Toronto: Today, a multi‐sectoral network of over 50 community foundations, insurance industry representatives, businesses, environmental groups and green infrastructure advocates launched a n... Click Here to Read More
Media Release Bangalore India, April 22, 2021 - Elocity, a global EV charging technology company, announced today the appointment of Prity Singh as their Managing Director of Operations in India. In her new role, she will assume respo... Click Here to Read More
Media Release Canada's Top Sustainability Projects Honoured during Earth Week "There is no vaccine for climate change - but these remarkable Canadian projects prove what's possible …" says award's founder. Toronto, Apr... Click Here to Read More
Media Release 10th Canada's Clean50 List for 2021 drawn from record number of nominees "There is no vaccine for climate change - but these remarkable Canadian leaders provide some hope…" says award's founder. Toronto, April 1... Click Here to Read More
(Bowmanville, Ontario March 31, 2021) The installation and commissioning of a new wet scrubber at St Marys Cement plant in Bowmanville will result in a significant decrease in emissions. This is the first wet scrubber installed at a cement... Click Here to Read More
Algonquin Territory/Ottawa, Ontario - March 25, 2021 - The Supreme Court of Canada's judgment declaring the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act constitutional is a victory for women and girls. Saskatchewan, Ontario and Alberta went to court over... Click Here to Read More
(Toronto, Canada - March 4, 2021) Don Huff, Chair of Elocity's Advisory Board, stated " Elocity (https://elocitytech.com/) is honoured to be selected to join Ontario’s latest trade mission. Elocity is ex... Click Here to Read More
Greensaver to plant one tree per year as birthday gift for legendary former Mississauga Mayor and Greensaver Board member (Mississauga ON Feb 12, 2021) Greensaver - Ontario's leading energy conservation not-for-profit organization - is... Click Here to Read More
In 2015 Ontario declared the first Saturday in December to be Christmas Tree Day There's comfort in tradition. Twinkling lights on a bushy Christmas tree, the scent of the boughs filling the room, brings calm to the stress of living throug... Click Here to Read More
The true cost of Christmas and how to reduce it By Don Huff and Beatrice Olivastri Even in a fast paced, modern society, Christmas can be as full of warmth as a hundred years ago. Our traditions may be updated, but the core of Christmas ... Click Here to Read More
Toronto, ON [November 2, 2020] - Forests Ontario brought some holiday cheer to the Distillery Historic District with the delivery of a massive, locally sourced Balsam Fir tree on Monday. The 40cm diameter tree will be adorned with 60,800 new L... Click Here to Read More
COVID-19 and climate both important finds Friends of the Earth October 6, 2020 (Ottawa) In releasing a new national poll, Beatrice ... Click Here to Read More
The Government of Canada's proposed regulatory and market stimulus measures are important steps to address plastic pollution. The integrated plan is a multi-faceted approach required to eliminate unnecessary plastics; support markets by increasing th... Click Here to Read More
September 28, 2020 (Ottawa) - In advance of CPPIB's public meetings across Canada, Friends of the Earth Canada has asked the Chair of the CPPIB, Heather Monroe-Blum, to enforce its Code of Conduct and recover US$600,000 given to Republican organizati... Click Here to Read More
Toronto, ON [September 23, 2020] - Forests Ontario and Forest Recovery Canada applaud the Throne Speech commitment to expand tree planting in Canada with the Two Billion Tree program. Nature based solutions, such as tree planting, provide a wi... Click Here to Read More
Media Release Timmins, Ontario (September 22, 2020) - This legal action is being advanced by three Ontario First Nations. It focuses on the refusal by the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks to order an Env... Click Here to Read More
(Toronto, Canada September 16, 2020) Elocity Technology (https://elocitytech.com/) has secured a coveted position as a member of the Canadian Technology Accelerators - Accélerateur... Click Here to Read More
13 early-stage cleantech start-ups join virtual accelerator to catalyze U.S. market entry SAN FRANCISCO, CA and NEW YORK CITY, NY - 16 September 2020 - Today, the Canadian Technology Accelerators (CT... Click Here to Read More
Opinion Piece by Rob Keen, Registered Professional Forester and CEO of Forests Ontario and Forest Recovery Canada (September 2020) As Canadians, we need to ask ourselves this question - how do we build upon and deploy large-scale tree plant... Click Here to Read More
For Immediate Release Defending the health and prosperity of communities and the environment Toronto, August 31, 2020 - In the wake of the passage of Ontario's controversial Bill 197, a legal challenge against the legislation... Click Here to Read More
Media Release Barrie, ON (August 10, 2020) - Canada's newest Centenarian, Fred Mogelin, celebrated his 100th birthday on August 10th. From June until his milestone birthday, Fred walked 800 metres-a-day, seven days a week, to raise f... Click Here to Read More
Media Release Elocity receives Canadian government technology funding to help power utilities manage impacts of increasing Electric Vehicle adoption (Toronto, Canada - July 14, 2020) Elocity (https://el... Click Here to Read More
Media Release Elocity is pleased to welcome Nushy Habib as the President of the Company. Nushy will be responsible for the leadership of the Elocity in developing new business opportunities and growth in emerging markets. An accomplished busi... Click Here to Read More
Media Release Toronto, ON (June 23, 2020) In recognition of National Pollinator Week, Friends of the Earth is publishing "A Flower Patch for the Rusty-patched Bumblebee: Creating Habitat Gardens for Native Pollinators in the Greater Toronto... Click Here to Read More
Beekeepers Need Farmers' Support On June 5th, 2020 two Quebec beekeepers experienced a mass killing of their bees associated with the application of herbicides. 600+ hives were being prepared for travel to blueberry pollination sites when m... Click Here to Read More
Media Release (Toronto, ON. June 4, 2020) - This World Environment Day (June 5th), Forests Ontario celebrates the first anniversary of receiving federal funding for their 50 Million Tree Program (50 MTP). They report that their 2020 plantin... Click Here to Read More
Media Release May 19, 2020 (Ottawa, Ontario) - On World Bee Day (May 20), Friends of the Earth is calling on Canadians to create B & Bs (Bee & Bees) in their yards to host bumble bees and other wild, native bees. Bumble bees in Canada are key... Click Here to Read More
We Need to Plant More Trees for a Healthier Planet By Rob Keen, RRF While many of us are at home and keepin... Click Here to Read More
For Immediate Release Over 200 Clean 50 Award winning business, academic and ENGO leaders create a "CLEAN RESET" blueprint for Canada's post Covid-19 economy Notable signatories include the past Economic Commissioners of Canada and On... Click Here to Read More
(Ottawa, March 30, 2020) If you are on a municipal water system in Canada, clean, safe, drinking water is delivered to your home 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. As we all do our best to stay safely at home as much as possible during this COVID... Click Here to Read More
Media Release Canadian municipalities urge their residents to think about what they flush (Ottawa, March 20, 2020) There is never a good time for a toilet to back-up in your home, or the sewer line for your apartment buildi... Click Here to Read More
(Ontario Legislature, Toronto, March 2, 2020) Today, indigenous, municipal and business representatives from North-Western Ontario were at the Ontario Legislature to advocate consideration of all access routes to the Ring of Fire chromite deposit. Th... Click Here to Read More
Media Advisory When: Monday, March 2, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. Where: Media Studio, Legislative Building Room 148, Queen's Park, Toronto, ON. Who: First Nations, Municipal and Business leaders from the region ... Click Here to Read More
Local Conservation Authority has commitments to plant more than 200,000 trees through Forests Ontario’s 50 Million Tree Program Ottawa, ON [February 25, 2020] - Local landowners are planting plenty of young trees in the Rideau Vall... Click Here to Read More
Landowners on track to plant more than 100,000 trees in the county this spring with Forests Ontario Brighton, ON [February 25, 2020] - A Northumberland County tree planter says he is encouraged by the enthusiasm of local landowners t... Click Here to Read More
Forests Ontario set to plant 70,000 trees locally in spring of 2020 Belleville, ON [February 25, 2020] - Concern about climate change is inspiring landowners to step-up their tree planting in 2020, according to Stephen Pitt, a forest... Click Here to Read More
Forests Ontario has planted more than 650,000 trees with local landowners in Durham Region Oshawa, ON [Feb. 25, 2020] - Durham Region landowners are on track to increase forest-cover in 2020 through Forests Ontario’s 50 Million Tre... Click Here to Read More
Canopy Growth Receives Green Legacy Award at Province’s Largest Forestry Conference Alliston, ON [February 18, 2020] - Forests Ontario’s 6th annual conference brought together more than 400 landowners, forestry professionals, In... Click Here to Read More
Landowners in Renfrew County plan to plant tens of thousands of trees this spring in partnership with Forests Ontario Renfrew, ON [Feb. 6, 2020] - An ambitious tree planting program that has helped put more than 1.2 million trees in ... Click Here to Read More
Landowners in the Cataraqui watershed have planted 1.8 million trees under the 50 Million Tree Program Kingston, ON [Feb. 6, 2020] - Landowners in the Cataraqui Watershed have big plans to plant trees this spring under Forests Ontar... Click Here to Read More
Forests Ontario has planted almost 600,000 trees in the Niagara region St. Catharines, ON [Feb. 6, 2020] - Property owners in the Niagara watershed plan to plant more than 45,000 trees in 2020 under Forests Ontario 50 Million Tree Pr... Click Here to Read More
Forests Ontario has planted more than 500,000 trees in the Lower Thames region Chatham, ON [Feb. 6, 2020] - The Lower Thames watershed will have its forest-cover increased by tens-of-thousands of trees under Forests Ontario’s 50 Mi... Click Here to Read More
(Toronto, January 14, 2020) - For over two decades many Ontario homebuyers have benefited from EnerQuality’s advancement of innovative energy efficiency programs. The new decade starts with the launch of a new program, Net Zero Energy Te... Click Here to Read More
January 13, 2020 (Ottawa) - In a national poll administered this month to over 2000 Canadians, Friends of the Earth Can... Click Here to Read More
Toronto, ON (December 10, 2019) - Tidings of comfort and joy filled the Vice-Regal Suite at Queen’s Park on December 6th for the annual Lieutenant Governor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony. The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell lit the tree, a Balsa... Click Here to Read More
Forests Ontario Receives Support for Flagship Tree Planting Program Toronto, ON (December 3, 2019) - Forests Ontario announced new support for its 50 Million Tree Program (50 MTP) today. The 50 MTP is a large-scale tree plant... Click Here to Read More
Nov 19, 2019 (Nottawasagea, ON) - The Latornell Conservation Symposium is... Click Here to Read More
One of the biggest decisions Ontarians face during the holidays is whether to purchase a real or fake Christmas tree for their home. Yes, fake trees can be more convenient (if you have the space to store one), but consider the aroma, presence and env... Click Here to Read More
Toronto, ON [November 13, 2019] - The Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign and Forests Ontario have joined forces to advance tree planting efforts, which pay tribute to the soldiers of the Canadian armed forces, past and present, through the planti... Click Here to Read More
November 7, 2019 (Ottawa) - Late yesterday, Friends of the Earth (FOE) and the National Association of Women and the Law (NAWL) filed their Click Here to Read More
Nov 5, 2019 (Toronto) - Sanjeev Singh, CEO of Elocity Technologies (elocitytech.com) a leader in EV charger software technology for Electric Utilities will join Ontario’s Minister of Economic Developmen... Click Here to Read More
PARRY SOUND, ON - The Parry Sound & Area Food Collaborative presents Climate Changes Everything: Food For Thought, a FREE presentation with speaker Dianne Saxe, President of Saxe Facts and former Environmental Commissioner of Ontario. Dr. S... Click Here to Read More
Rob Keen, RPF, to speak on the importance of tree planting in the fight against climate change Sudbury, ON (October 11, 2019) - Rob Keen, Registered Professional Forester and CEO of Forests Ontario, will speak about the import... Click Here to Read More
Clean50 members ask Canadians to consider climate action as the key motivator for their vote List includes Former Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson, 22 cleantech CEOs, executives from 11 renewable energy providers, 9 venture capitalists a... Click Here to Read More
Last night saw unprecedented support for environmental leadership Toronto, October 4, 2019 -- Large crowds at last night’s 100 Debates on the Environment across the country demonstrated that concern about the environment is ... Click Here to Read More
Attention: Assignment and political editors and other journalists (October 3, 2019) - In roughly a third of Canada’s federal ridings, a locally organized environment focused debate will be held today. Coordinated by Click Here to Read More
Toronto, October 3rd, 2019 - Today, the 2020 “Canada’s Clean50” awards will celebrate the accompli... Click Here to Read More
MEDIA ADVISORY (Toronto, October 2, 2019) - The Canada’s Clean50 List for 2020, which honours 50 indiv... Click Here to Read More
October 1, 2019, Ottawa - Half way through the federal election, Friends of the Earth Canada has a message for Canadian politicians. The electorate wants action to stop plastics pollution: 86% of Canadians want you to take more action on plastics as... Click Here to Read More
By, Rob Keen, Registered Professional Forester and CEO of Forests Ontario and Forest Recovery Canada Good news is rare, though ... Click Here to Read More
60% of voters say skipping environmental debates will affect their vote TORONTO - With one week before 100 all-candidates debates on the environment take place in communities across Canada, a Mainstreet Research poll shows 60% of Can... Click Here to Read More
– A National and provincial 9% recycling rate is absolutely not sustainable – Banning unnecessary single-use plastics such ... Click Here to Read More
What: Surfrider Foundation will announce recommendations on how the Province of BC can respond to plastic waste... Click Here to Read More
15-year-old Grierson twins to present their Global Forest Project in New York New York, NY [September 10, 2019] - Long time Forests Ontario’s youth ambassadors, 15-year-old twins Lauren and Kaitlin Grierson, will be presenti... Click Here to Read More
Toronto, ON (September 10, 2019) - Join the Youth Climate Action Summit on September 22nd as young Canadians learn about climate science and advocacy from leading Canadian experts. The full agenda can be found at Click Here to Read More
AMELIASBURGH, Ontario (September 4, 2019) - Poet Al Purdy’s iconic A-frame on Roblin Lake in Prince Edward County will hold an... Click Here to Read More
Toronto, le 3 septembre 2019 -- Après des mois de recherches approfondies et de sensibilisation du public, le Co... Click Here to Read More
Toronto, September 3, 2019 -- After months of extensive research and public outreach, GreenPAC has announced it... Click Here to Read More
Wolf and coyote hunting to be deregulated in northern Ontario to placate moose hunters Ontario (Augu... Click Here to Read More
August 28, 2019 (Ottawa) - Friends of the Earth is pleased with the news that Canada’s Competition Bureau has st... Click Here to Read More
Southern Ontario wood users tour forestry and mill operations in Timmins Timmins, ON [August 15, ... Click Here to Read More
Building sector representatives tour forestry and sawmill operations in Timmins Timmins, ON (August 12, 2019) - On August 15th, a group of Southern Ontario based architects, engineers, and union leaders will join representativ... Click Here to Read More
La nouvelle date des débats sur l’environnement est le 3 octobre TORONTO, le 9 août 2019 - La Commission aux débats des chefs a obligé L’environnement, parlons-en, une ... Click Here to Read More
Debates on the Environment will now take place on October 3 TORONTO, August 9, 2019 - “100 Debates on the Environment,” an unprecedented initiative to provide voters with an opportunity to engage their candidates on the environme... Click Here to Read More
A historic hamlet in Hastings County is inviting enthusiasts of art, heritage and rural life to come and learn about the small yet mighty role that Queensborough, Ont., has played in inspiring Canadian artists for generations. On Saturday, Aug. 24... Click Here to Read More
Toronto, le 1er août 2019 - Aujourd’hui, le CPPEnvironnement et Équiterre expriment leur profonde déception à la suite de l’annonce de la Commission aux débats des chefs. Cette dernière a fait... Click Here to Read More
*Commission’s proposed date is same day as confirmed environmental debates in over 100 ridings nation-wide* Toronto, August 1, 2019 -- Today, GreenPAC and Équiterre expressed deep disappointment following the Leaders’ Debate... Click Here to Read More
(June 12, 2019, OTTAWA) - A Friends of the Earth Canada survey has revealed a major victory for b... Click Here to Read More
Toronto, June 10, 2019: Plastic pollution is a serious global threat to the environment and econo... Click Here to Read More
(British Columbia) - Twelve leading ocean conservancy and environmental groups have requested that Canada... Click Here to Read More
Ottawa, ON (June 05, 2019) - Funding for the next stage of Forests Ontario’s tree planting program was announced today by the federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, and the office of Minister of Natural Resour... Click Here to Read More
Toronto, June 5, 2019 -- Today, on UN World Environment Day, GreenPAC is providing a “Save the Date” notice to incumbent MPs and candidates, announcing that 100 non-partisan all-candidates debates on the environment will take place on the ... Click Here to Read More
The International Joint Commission (IJC) will hold a news conference at Harbour Front Square on June 5, 2019 aft... Click Here to Read More
June 3, 2019, Ottawa - As leaders from the Canadian wastewater management sector gather in Ottawa to discuss issues like plastics in water and the impacts and costs associated with “flushable” wipes on municipal sewer systems operations an... Click Here to Read More
BILL 108 OPEN LETTER 31 May 2019 Honorable Minister Steven Clark Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 777 Bay Street, 17th Floor Toronto, ON M5G 2E5 Minister Clark, On behalf of the millions of Ontarians that we represent ... Click Here to Read More
(Toronto) - Municipal governments, housing advocates, environmental leaders, and many other community organizations representing millions of Ontarians are organizing Days of Action against the provincial government's Bill 108, the More Homes M... Click Here to Read More
Sioux Lookout’s economic development connections with Finland and Sault Ste. Marie prove importa... Click Here to Read More
Enhance your urban greenspace by planting trees this spring WINDSOR, ON (May 9, 2019) - Join Forests Ontario for our tenth annual Community Tree Plant in Windsor! Planters of all experience levels are invited to join us in creating a... Click Here to Read More
Celebrate trees this spring by enhancing your local urban green space East Gwillimbury, ON (May 9, 2019) - Join Forests Ontario for a fun-filled day of tree planting at the York Region Community Tree Planting Festival! Planters of al... Click Here to Read More
May 7, 2019 (Guelph, ON): In today’s climate, incorporating sustainability is a crucial aspect ... Click Here to Read More
Sioux Lookout, ON - The Council of the Municipality of Sioux Lookout is pleading with all governments ... Click Here to Read More
TORONTO, le 6 mai 2019 : le Canada comprend les conséquences et les répercussions des déchets plastiques et est pleinem... Click Here to Read More
TORONTO, May 6, 2019 – Canada understands the consequences of plastic waste and is fully engaged like never before: g... Click Here to Read More
Photo: Garbage caught on a storm sewer outlet Environmental groups say “flushable” wipe based on false and mislea... Click Here to Read More
(TORONTO, April 29, 2019) - Despite the recent Ontario government announcement to cut the 50 Million Tree program, Forests Ontario expects to find a way, with existing and new partners, to plant trees, educate Ontarians and speak for the forest and a... Click Here to Read More
Over 100 past recipients of Canada’s Clean50 Awards shared a message today in an open letter to all Canadians: - Climate change is real, and needs to be treated as the emergency it is, at every level of government - On a per-capita basis, Can... Click Here to Read More
What: The first ever Toronto Blockchain Week (TBW) will host thousands of developers, companies, researchers, professional advisors, and investors across 45 events. TBW celebrates Toronto’s... Click Here to Read More
By David Estrin and Isabel Dávila Pereira Canada has remarkably broad support from unlikely allies for its new law to fight climate change in the April 15 -18 Ontario Court of Appeal judicial challenge brought by the Ford government. Even ... Click Here to Read More
By David Estrin and Isabel Dávila Pereira The Ontario Court of Appeal has scheduled four days, starting in mid-April, to address Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s constitutional challenge of Canada’s new Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing ... Click Here to Read More
By David Estrin and Isabel Dávila Pereira Canada has remarkably broad support from unlikely allies who agree its new law to fight climate change should be upheld, and the Ford government’s constitutional challenge rejected, when the Onta... Click Here to Read More
Toronto is a global blockchain industry hub. Between, April 22 and 28th, hundreds of developers, companies, researchers, professional advisors, and investors will converge to participate in the first Toronto Blockchain Week (TBW). TBW celebrates Toro... Click Here to Read More
Le cancer du poumon, l’asthme aggravé et différents problèmes cardiaques et respiratoires comptent parmi les effets d’une telle exposition; or, les enfants peuvent être plus vulnérables à ces effets nocifs Ottawa, le 2 avril 2019 ... Click Here to Read More
Lung cancer, aggravated asthma, heart and respiratory problems among health effects of exposure; children can be more vulnerable to harm April 2, 2019, Ottawa - Thousands of Canadian school children are exposed to cancer-causing emissions f... Click Here to Read More
When: Healthy Schools Day is April 4th. What: Healthy Schools Day is an annual nation-wide campaign that promotes action for healthier learning environments for kids. This year’s campaign asks ‘Does your school get an ‘A... Click Here to Read More
L’intensification de l’économie d'énergie entraînerait de grands avantages nets environnementaux, économiques et pour la santé TORONTO, le 27 mars 2019 - Le gouvernement provincial fait grimper les factures d’énergie, l... Click Here to Read More
Increasing conservation would net broad environmental, health and economic benefits TORONTO March 27, 2019 - The Ontario government is increasing energy bills, air pollution, health impacts and greenhouse gas emissions by creating co... Click Here to Read More
Dianne Saxe, commissaire à l’environnement de l’Ontario (CEO), publiera son rapport annuel sur les progrès liés à l’économie d’énergie de 2019. Ce rapport aborde notamment les sujets suivants : - l’importance de l’économie ... Click Here to Read More
Dianne Saxe, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario (ECO), will release her 2019 Energy Conservation progress report. This report includes information about: - the importance of energy conservation - progress on conservation program targets... Click Here to Read More
(March 20, 2019, Queen's Park) Today, Forests Ontario released The Economic Value of Tree Planting in Southern Ontario, a new report by Guelph-based consulting firm Green Analytics. Committed to re-greening Ontario through tree planting, educ... Click Here to Read More
What: Forests Ontario will release a report at Queen’s Park outlining the economic value tree planting brings to Southern Ontario. The report focuses on the positive impacts of tree planting, including employment, economic benefits, and quan... Click Here to Read More
(Toronto, March 5, 2019) - The East-West Ring of Fire Road Coalition (EWRFC) is a new organization at the world’s largest mining co... Click Here to Read More
When: Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Where: Booth 10, #6501N Tradeshow North, Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) 255 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2W6 What: Sioux Lookout Ontario Mayor Doug Lawrance will provide ... Click Here to Read More
OPINION PIECE Rob Keen, RPF CEO - Forests Ontario February 20, 2019 - Having spent my life surrounded by trees, - 40 years in a professional capacity - I know when our forests are healthy, they provide an impressive range of ser... Click Here to Read More
Nous célébrons aujourd’hui le 25e anniversaire de la Charte des droits environnementaux (CDE) de l’Ontario. Cette loi, unique au Canada, donne aux Ontariens le droit de participer aux décisions importantes du gouvernement provincial sur... Click Here to Read More
Today marks the 25th anniversary of Ontario’s Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR). This law, unique in Canada, gives Ontarians the right to participate in environmentally significant dec... Click Here to Read More
The Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR) is 25 years old on February 15, 2019. This law, unique in Canada, gives Ontarians the right to participate in environmentally significant decisi... Click Here to Read More
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