To the Editor: This is the first in a series of bi-monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe is cited as the author. She can be contacted at (416) 9... Click Here to Read More
2007 Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada Announced: Royal Bank of Canada Takes Top Spot (Toronto, Ontario, June 25, 2007) Corporate Knights released the 6th Annual Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada, the definitive annual list of Canada's top ... Click Here to Read More
Media Release – For Immediate Release (Toronto, Ontario, June 20, 2007) The Province of Ontario is pitching in $150 million dollars to help Ontarians save energy at home and buy green power. Chris Winter, Executive Director of the Conservation... Click Here to Read More
Interview Opportunity Ontario government announces home energy retrofit and solar power initiatives - up to $1,500 toward insulation for exterior walls WHO: Stephen Koch, Executive Director, NAIMA Canada, representing North American Insula... Click Here to Read More
Media Release - For Immediate Release OTTAWA June 20, 2007 - The Canadian Solar Industries Association signaled its support for the Ontario Government's Home Energy Retrofit and Solar Power Initiatives announcement today saying it is a move in the... Click Here to Read More
Media Release – PHOTOS AVAILABLE Attention News/Assignment/Homes/Energy Reporters and Editors With the launch of it’s “House of the Future” Empire Communities is building your tomorrow house - today (Brantford, ON, June 20, 2007) At... Click Here to Read More
Media Release - For Immediate Release Attention Business/Technology/Policy/Science Reporters and Editors: Nanotechnology research, development and use can be enhanced through regulation and policy which protects human health and our environment... Click Here to Read More
Ontario's Climate Plan "a hit" Everything hinges on what happens next! Ontario's communities and community groups will be key players in Ontario's climate plan, says Conservation Council of Ontario (Toronto, June 18, 2007) It's the bottom o... Click Here to Read More
Media Advisory - Photo Opportunity Attention News/Assignment/Homes/Energy Reporters and Editors BRANTFORD Empire Communities is one of the province's leaders in building to an EnerGuide 80 performance rating five years ahead of the Ontario B... Click Here to Read More
Media Release – For Immediate Release Greenway Excellence Award acknowledges Greenbelt conservation efforts (Toronto, Ontario, June 14, 2007) – During a tour of the Greenbelt in Durham Region today, Ontario Nature presented a Greenway ... Click Here to Read More
Media Release - For Immediate Release Attention News/Energy/Fashion Reporters and Editors World Salon demonstrates how small businesses can play a big role in energy conservation through installation of solar hot water panels, energy efficient li... Click Here to Read More
Ontario Nature honours provincial conservation heroes Thunder Bay, Elliot Lake and Orillia residents, as well as Windsor hospital, recognized for leadership in conservation and nature protection (Peterborough, June 11, 2007) –... Click Here to Read More
Media Release - For Immediate Release Interview Opportunity June 8, 2007 Northern Edge Algonquin celebrates with seven Special Algonquin Park Canoe Trips Canadians have an opportunity to experience first hand the seven wonders of Algonq... Click Here to Read More
Media Advisory Attention News/Assignment/Business/Energy Reporters and Editors TORONTO: World Salon demonstrates how small businesses can play a big role in energy conservation Chief Energy Conservation Officer of Ontario Peter Love will aw... Click Here to Read More
ONTARIO: Death of Zimmer Zoo Bill not the end for roadside zoo animals Interview Opportunity - Melissa Tkachyk, World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) Programs Officer Toronto, June 5, 2007--As the Ontario legislature adjourns toda... Click Here to Read More
Media Release - For Immediate Release *High quality photos available Port Credit River an important location for the Bring Back the Salmon project (Toronto, June 4, 2007) Today, international wetland and conservation expert Tony Sharley j... Click Here to Read More
Media Release – For Immediate Release Attention News/Assignment Editors * High resolution photos available State-of-the-art technology results in big energy savings at Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning (North Campus)... Click Here to Read More
Port Credit River to host Atlantic salmon reintroduction media tour Port Credit, Streetsville Dam, Norval Dam, Belfountain Conservation Area and Rogers Creek?all important sites for salmon Journalists are invited to join Tony Sharley, the Mana... Click Here to Read More
News for Release Province's Chief Energy Conservation Officer to All Ontarians: Keep Up the Good Energy-Saving Effort Toronto, May 28, 2007 - In a supplement to his 2006 Annual Report, Peter Love, Ontario's Chief Energy Conservation Officer tod... Click Here to Read More
Media Release - For Immediate Release Attention Home/Energy/News Reporters and Editors Mitchell site of Ontario's newest energy-efficient homes All new homes at Thamesview Estates to be ENERGY STAR® qualified (Mitchell, Ontario, May 24, 20... Click Here to Read More
News Release More trees planted in Ottawa-Carlton, Stormount, Dundas, Prescott, Russell and Renfrew this spring Part of 2.6 million trees planted across Southern On... Click Here to Read More
News Release More trees planted in Frontenac, Leeds/Grenville and Lanark Counties this spring Part of 2.6 million trees planted across Southern Ontario (Toro... Click Here to Read More
News Release More trees planted in Kawartha Lakes City and Peterborough County this spring Part of 2.6 million trees planted across Southern Ontario (Toronto,... Click Here to Read More
News Release More trees planted in York Region this spring Part of 2.6 million trees planted across Southern Ontario (Toronto, May 22, 2007) More than 37,000 t... Click Here to Read More
News Release More trees planted in Durham Region and Northumberland County this spring Part of 2.6 million trees planted across Southern Ontario (Toronto, May ... Click Here to Read More
News Release More trees planted in Grey County this spring Part of 2.6 million trees planted across Southern Ontario (Toronto, May 22, 2007) More than 60,000 ... Click Here to Read More
News Release More trees planted in Bruce County this spring Part of 2.6 million trees planted across Southern Ontario (Toronto, May 22, 2007) More than 21,000... Click Here to Read More
More than 2.6 million trees are being planted across Southern Ontario this spring (Toronto, May 17 2007) More than 2.6 million trees are currently being planted across Southern Ontario this spring, with funding assistance from the Trees Ontario F... Click Here to Read More
Media Release - For Immediate Release (Kingston, Ontario, May 14, 2007) Peter Love, Chief Energy Conservation Officer of Ontario, awarded today a Certificate of Recognition to Utilities Kingston, for outstanding achievement during the 2006 Refrig... Click Here to Read More
Media Release - For immediate release - May 12, 2007 WSPA calls on McGuinty Government to quickly pass Bill 154 - a Private Members Bill introduced in October 2006 by Willowdale MPP David Zimmer to regulate roadside zoos (Toronto, Ontario) ... Click Here to Read More
Media Advisory - Attention News/Assignment/Home/Energy Editors Peter Love, Chief Energy Conservation Officer of Ontario, will present a Certificate of Recognition to Utilities Kingston for their outstanding achievement during the 2006 Refrigerat... Click Here to Read More
Media Release - For Immediate Release - Photos Available (Thunder Bay, May 8, 2007) First Nations delegates from across Ontario came together today in Thunder Bay for a two-day Mana-cha-toon Wash-ti-ni-gun (Conserve the Light) Gathering. The Ga... Click Here to Read More
Media Release - For Immediate Release - Attention News Editors PHOTOS/VIDEO/AUDIO AVAILABLE (Toronto, Ontario, May 2, 2007) Twice as big as last year, over 600 people attended the Hear for Life!' Sears Hearing Centres' 12th Annual 'Hear for Life... Click Here to Read More
Endangered Species NW Ontario Interview Opportunity Who: Wendy Francis, Director of Conservation and Science, Ontario Nature. • Ms. Francis is available for interviews on the pending Ontario Endangered Species Act (Bill ... Click Here to Read More
Ontario’s Chief Energy Conservation Officer awards Certificates of Recognition to Guelph for 25 year Community Energy Plan and Project Porchlight (Guelph, Ontario, May 1, 2007) Today at the Italian Canadian Club in Guelph, Ontario’s Chief Ener... Click Here to Read More
For Immediate Release April 24, 2007 MOE, MNR starved of funding for core functions Sudbury Under successive governments since the early 1990s, the two Ontario ministries that bear the main burdens for environmental protection have suffere... Click Here to Read More
Media Release - For Immediate Release Hear for Life Hearing Centres to host 12th Annual Hear for Life Party on May 2nd, 2007 (Toronto, Ontario, April 20, 2007) With the return of spring come the sounds of summer--birds returning from winter ... Click Here to Read More
Media Release Attention News/National/Political/Energy Reporters and Assignment Editors Multi-billion dollar green grid could enable vast new supplies of clean energy to come on line OTTAWA, April 19, 2007 - Provincial ministers, Aborigina... Click Here to Read More
Media Release - April 18, 2007 - For Immediate Release (Toronto, Ontario) Today's announcement by Ontario's Minister of Energy Dwight Duncan is beginning to show just how serious he is about energy efficiency. With energy efficiency being identi... Click Here to Read More
—PHOTOS AVAILABLE— Citizens Bank of Canada announces “Green Mortgages”: Ontario homeowners to receive home energy efficiency help TORONTO, April 17th, 2007// -- Today, Citizens Bank of Canada, in partnership with the Conservation Coun... Click Here to Read More
Media Release - For Immediate Release Students commit $4.3 million of their own money to campus conservation initiatives; University to match funds (Guelph, Ontario, April 11, 2007) The Ontario Power Authority's Conservation Bureau today r... Click Here to Read More
Finally, a strategy that is aimed at helping people take action (Toronto, Ontario, April 5, 2007) Today, the Conservation Council of Ontario released an eight step consumer-oriented climate change strategy called We Conserve: The People's Strate... Click Here to Read More
Interview Opportunity Maureen Carter-Whitney, Research Director, CIELAP The author of Ontario's Waste Management Challenge-Is Incineration an Option? Ms. Carter-Whitney is available to talk about incineration in Ontario. She is the author o... Click Here to Read More
Media Release - PHOTOS AVAILABLE (Markham, Ontario, April 3, 2007) The Cement Association of Canada (CAC) recognized students in Ontario with the best sustainable future ideas, awarding $15,000 in cash and prizes to the students with winning idea... Click Here to Read More
Media Release - Attention News, Assignment and Photo Editors (Kapuskasing, Ontario, March 30, 2007) Peter Love, Ontario's Chief Energy Conservation Officer, presented a Certificate of Recognition to Tembec's Kapuskasing operation for their suppor... Click Here to Read More
Milton MFTIP workshop shows forested landowners how to reduce their property taxes (Milton, Ontario, March 29, 2007) Last night, 27 local residents gathered at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 136, to learn how to reduce the property taxes on th... Click Here to Read More
Media Release - Attention News/Assignment & Photo Editors Ontario’s Chief Energy Conservation Officer awards Certificates of Recognition to Ontario mining companies for their participation in the Sustainable Leak Prevention Program (Sudbury, ... Click Here to Read More
Media Release - Attention News, Assignment and Photo Editors (Sudbury, Ontario, March 29, 2007) Peter Love, Ontario's Chief Energy Conservation Officer presented a Certificate of Recognition to the City of Greater Sudbury at a breakfast meeting ... Click Here to Read More
Media Advisory - Attention News/Assignment/Photo Editors (Kapuskasing, Ontario) Peter Love will present a Certificate of Recognition to Tembec for their support in helping build a Culture of Conservation in Ontario. Tembec's papermaking Spruce... Click Here to Read More
Media Advisory - Attention News and Assignment Editors (Timmins, Ontario) From July to September 2006, residents of the City of Timmins participated in the Ontario Power Authority's "Refrigerator Retirement Program," undertaken by Hydro One Zone... Click Here to Read More
(Bolton, Ontario, March 28, 2007) Last night, 28 local residents gathered at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 371, 50 Ann Street, to learn how to reduce the property taxes on their forested land by up to 75 per cent through Ontario's Managed Forest ... Click Here to Read More
(Ancaster, Ontario, March 27, 2007) Last night, local residents gathered at the Hamilton Conservation Authority to learn how to reduce the property taxes on their forested land by up to 75 per cent through Ontario's Managed Forest Tax Incentive Prog... Click Here to Read More
Media Advisory - Attention News and Assignment Editors Ontario's Chief Energy Conservation Officer to award Certificates of Recognition to Sudbury mining companies for their participation in the Sustainable Leak Prevention Program (Sudbury,... Click Here to Read More
B.C. first in North America to launch EnerChoice label system EnerChoice certification label identifies only the highest efficiency in gas fireplaces, stoves and inserts (Coquitlam, British Columbia, March 22, 2007) Today, British Columbia beca... Click Here to Read More
Media Release - For Immediate Release (Toronto, March 26, 2007) With renewed calls for garbage incineration in communities such as Hamilton, Durham Region (Clarington) and Ottawa, Ontario needs a comprehensive waste management strategy, according... Click Here to Read More
Media Release For Immediate Release (Toronto, March 23, 2007) Ontario Minister of Transportation Donna Cansfield addressed the first ever meeting of the directors of the Greater Toronto Transportation Authority (GTTA) today. At this milestone ... Click Here to Read More
Attention News Editors: SEWAGE PLANT SUBJECT TO NEW CONDITIONS (Ajax, Ontario, March 23, 2007) As a direct result of due diligence by the Town of Ajax and concerned environmental groups, the Duffins Creek Water Pollution Control Plant Expansi... Click Here to Read More
Sustainable Future Day, April 2nd, Markham, ON: $15,000 will be awarded to Ontario students with the best sustainable future ideas for our planet Finalists from York Region District School Board, Seneca College, and Trent University Meet the... Click Here to Read More
(Timmins, Ontario) Peter Love, Chief Energy Conservation Officer of Ontario, will join representatives from the City of Timmins, local school boards, and teachers and students from across North Eastern Ontario to open the 2007 Regional Science Fair.... Click Here to Read More
Energy Conservation, Environment, Natural Spaces and Resources, Green Economy, Transportation Environmental Communication Options (ECO), an affiliate of the Green Group (see below), has prepared this summary of Ontario's 2007 budget and the follo... Click Here to Read More
Major Increase in Tree Planting to Occur in Southern Ontario $2 million in funding announced in Ontario Budget (Toronto, Ontario, March 22, 2007) Southern Ontario will see a major increase in tree planting over the next several years, as a result... Click Here to Read More
To the Editor: Here is a free article (973 words) for your consideration. A high resolution photo of Mr. Young is available. Contact Heidi Parish, 416-969-6350, heidi.parish@powerauthority.on.ca. Giving energy waste the SLPP: Ontario mines... Click Here to Read More
City of Surrey wins national recognition as urban forestry leader New funding also announced for storm ravaged B.C. communities (Surrey, British Columbia, March 7, 2007) Today, Tree Canada President Michael Rosen met with Surrey Mayor Dianne L... Click Here to Read More
Newmarket MFTIP workshop shows forested landowners how to reduce their property taxes! Workshop explains the benefits of forest stewardship (Newmarket, Ontario, March 1, 2007) Last night, local residents gathered at the Newmarket Royal Canadi... Click Here to Read More
Port Perry MFTIP workshop shows forested landowners how to reduce their property taxes! (Port Perry, Ontario, February 28, 2007) Last night, 16 local residents gathered at the Port Perry Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 419, to learn how to reduce t... Click Here to Read More
Shelburne MFTIP workshop shows forested landowners how to reduce their property taxes! Strong turn out for workshop that explains the benefits of forest stewardship (Shelburne, Ontario, February 27, 2007) Last night, 23 local residents gathere... Click Here to Read More
77% of identified endangered plants and animals in Ontario not protected Durham conservationist and others from across Ontario call for an updated "Endangered Species Act" (Toronto, Ontario, February 28, 2007) Today, members from Ontario Natur... Click Here to Read More
Media Release - For Immediate Release (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, March 1, 2007) The Supreme Court of Canada released its decision today in Hislop v.Canada. The case was the first Charter of Rights class action to go to trial in Canada. It awarded... Click Here to Read More
Media Release - For Immediate Release - PHOTOS AVAILABLE Attention News/City/Energy/Technology Reporters and Editors: Installation is largest in Canada (Toronto, ON - February 28th, 2007) With the simple press of a button just after the sun s... Click Here to Read More
Media Release – For Immediate Release Attention Home/Energy/News Reporters and Editors Sherwood Homes first to build energy efficient, ENERGY STAR® qualified homes in Collingwood (Collingwood, Ontario, February 23, 2007) Collingwood is the... Click Here to Read More
For Immediate Release - News Release Attention News and Assignment Editors London residents learn how Zimmer Zoo Bill (Bill 154) safeguards animals, zoo visitors and neighbouring communities (London, Ontario, February 21, 2007) The World Socie... Click Here to Read More
For Immediate Release - News Release Attention News and Assignment Editors Barrie residents learn how Zimmer Zoo Bill (Bill 154) safeguards animals, zoo visitors and neighbouring communities (Barrie, Ontario, February 20, 2007) The World Socie... Click Here to Read More
Media Advisory Attention Home/Energy/News Reporters and Editors Energy efficient “green” homes to be built in Collingwood Sherwood Homes to announce first ENERGY STAR® qualified homes in Collingwood (Collingwood, Ontario) Join Corey... Click Here to Read More
For Immediate Release – News Release Attention News and Assignment Editors Chatham residents learn how Zimmer Zoo Bill (Bill 154) safeguards animals, zoo visitors and neighbouring communities (Chatham, Ontario, February 19, 2007) The World ... Click Here to Read More
For Immediate Release Attention News and Assignment Editors: MPP David Zimmer’s Bill 154 aims to protect animals and people (Toronto, Ontario, February 19, 2007) A province-wide poll released today indicates the vast majority of Ontarians ... Click Here to Read More
Media Release - For Immediate Release - PHOTOS AVAILABLE Attention News/Environment/Agriculture/Food Reporters and Editors: Canada's Organic Heroes recognized for advancing Canada's organic food sector Ontarians win national awards (Toron... Click Here to Read More
Shell Canada supports B.C. Coast ReLeaf Fund (Vancouver, British Columbia, February 7, 2007) Tree Canada announces that Shell Canada Limited has made the first corporate contribution to the B.C. Coast ReLeaf Fund. The $30,000 donation, along with ... Click Here to Read More
Learn how Bill 154 will set zoo animal welfare standards and protect public health and safety London – Public Information Session on Roadside Zoos (London, Ontario) Last October, Liberal MPP David Zimmer introduced Bill 154, “The Regulati... Click Here to Read More
Learn how Bill 154 will set zoo animal welfare standards and protect public health and safety Chatham – Public Information Session on Roadside Zoos (Chatham, Ontario) Last October, Liberal MPP David Zimmer introduced Bill 154, “The Regul... Click Here to Read More
Learn how Bill 154 will set zoo animal welfare standards and protect public health and safety Brantford – Public Information Session on Roadside Zoos (Brantford, Ontario) Last October, Liberal MPP David Zimmer introduced Bill 154, “The Re... Click Here to Read More
Learn how Bill 154 will set zoo animal welfare standards and protect public health and safety Barrie – Public Information Session on Roadside Zoos (Barrie, Ontario) Last October, Liberal MPP David Zimmer introduced Bill 154, “The Regulat... Click Here to Read More
Chief Energy Conservation Officer Honours Barrie Hydro with a Certificate of Recognition for its ENERGY STAR® Awareness Program Barrie, Ontario - Ontario's Chief Energy Conservation Officer, Mr. Peter Love was in Barrie today to present Barrie Hy... Click Here to Read More
Tree Canada appoints Michael Rosen as President Chair of Board André Juneau and Vice-Chair Dorothy Dobbie also appointed (Ottawa, Ontario, January 29, 2007) Today, Tree Canada announced Michael Rosen as its new President. The Board of Director... Click Here to Read More
Your forested land can save you cash! MFTIP workshop to help local residents reduce property taxes on their forested land by up to 75% (Port Perry, Ontario) The Ontario Forestry Association, in partnership with the Trees Ontario Foundation, is... Click Here to Read More
Your forested land can save you cash! MFTIP workshop to help local residents reduce property taxes on their forested land by up to 75% (Newmarket, Ontario) The Ontario Forestry Association, in partnership with the Trees Ontario Foundation, is ... Click Here to Read More
Growing Up Organic Organics - Beyond the Hype Toronto, Feb. 17th, 2007 Growing Up Organic, the first conference in Canada to focus on the health benefits of organic food, takes place in Toronto on Saturday, February 17th, 2007 from 9 am to 5 pm ... Click Here to Read More
PHOTOS AVAILABLE (Markham, January, 12, 2007) Peter Love, the Chief Energy Conservation Officer of Ontario, presented the prestigious ENERGY STAR® for New Homes Builder of the Year Award to The Daniels Corporation today. The EnerQuality Awards o... Click Here to Read More
PHOTOS AVAILABLE (Markham, January 12, 2007) The EnerQuality Corporation recognized Ross Elliott, President of Homestead Building Solutions, with the Evaluator of the Year Award (sponsored by DOW Chemical) at the EnerQuality Excellence Awards cer... Click Here to Read More
Enbridge Gas Distribution wins Industry Partner of the Year Award for home energy efficiency initiatives (Markham, Ontario, January 12, 2007) EnerQuality Corporation awarded Enbridge Gas Distribution the Industry Partner of the Year Award (sponso... Click Here to Read More
PHOTOS AVAILABLE EnerQuality Awards of Excellence presented to energy efficiency leaders (Markham, Ontario, January 12, 2007) With their annual Awards of Excellence, the EnerQuality Corporation recognized Ontario's outstanding building profess... Click Here to Read More
PHOTOS AVAILABLE Record number of energy efficient homes built in Ontario during 2006 (Markham, Ontario, January 12, 2007) During a year when Ontario had a 255% jump in new, energy efficient homes, 6 GTA building professionals, industry partne... Click Here to Read More
PHOTOS AVAILABLE (Markham, January 12, 2007) The EnerQuality Corporation recognized Ross Elliott, President of Homestead Building Solutions, with the Evaluator of the Year Award (sponsored by DOW Chemical) at the EnerQuality Excellence Awards cer... Click Here to Read More
PHOTOS AVAILABLE Homebuilders in Halton and Hamilton win Awards of Excellence during record year for energy efficient homes (Markham, Ontario, January 12, 2007) During a year when Ontario saw a 255% jump in new, energy efficient homes, homebui... Click Here to Read More
PHOTOS AVAILABLE Belleville energy efficiency consultant Douglas Marshall remembered and honoured with Hall of Fame Award (Markham, January 12, 2007) The late Douglas Marshall of Marshall Consulting was the recipient of the prestigious EnerQual... Click Here to Read More
PHOTOS AVAILABLE Homes located in London, Kitchener, Guelph and Port Elgin (Markham, January, 12, 2007) During a year when Ontario had a 255% jump in new, energy efficient homes, Reid's Heritage Homes, with ENERGY STAR® qualified homes in Lond... Click Here to Read More
Announcement of Provincial Regulation supporting used motor oil re-refining WHERE: Thursday, January 11, 2007 - 11:00 am Safety Kleen at Breslau, Ontario 300 Woolwich St. South Provincial ... Click Here to Read More
Ontario building professionals and homebuilders to be recognized for home energy efficiency at the EnerQuality Awards of Excellence ceremony What: Presentation of the EnerQuality Awards of Excellence for energy efficiency in the new home indu... Click Here to Read More
Make conservation your New Year’s resolution Peter Love Chief Energy Conservation Officer Conservation Bureau I would like to say “Thanks!” to everyone who answered my call to use less electricity in 2006. We’ve made a good start, re... Click Here to Read More
Ontario Forestry Association Real Christmas trees are more environmentally friendly than artificial trees: • Harvesting trees for holiday decorations is environmentally sound because the trees are raised for that purpose, often on marginal l... Click Here to Read More
(December 15, 2006) There’s nothing better than a real Christmas tree. Carla Grant, Executive Director of the Ontario Forestry Association, explains why and offers some excellent tips for finding that perfect tree. Why choose a real tree over ... Click Here to Read More
Ontario Nature - 2006 Christmas Bird Count Interview Opportunity Caroline Schultz, Executive Director of Ontario Nature, is available for interviews on the 2006 Christmas Bird Count * Beginning Thursday, December 14th, 2006 and lasting ... Click Here to Read More
Attention Lifestyle/Consumer/Assignment Editors: Chris Winter, Executive Director of the Conservation Council of Ontario, is available for interviews to talk about buying the best environmentally friendly gifts this holiday season. A Conservati... Click Here to Read More
Grand Opening of Hastings County’s newest business a success! MPP Leona Dombrowsky and Centre-Hastings Reeve Thomas Deline on hand to mark special occasion (Madoc, Ontario, December 9, 2006) Today, Hastings-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington MPP ... Click Here to Read More
Thunder Bay public forum on Great Lakes a Success! Pollution Probe and Ontario's Environmental Commissioner hear from enthusiastic residents on how best to protect the Great Lakes (Thunder Bay, ON, December 7, 2006) Tonight, Thunder Bay residen... Click Here to Read More
Madoc - Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Hastings County's newest business Land Rover Salvage to open doors to public WHEN: Saturday, December 9th, at 2:00 pm WHAT: This Saturday, come participate in the Grand Opening cel... Click Here to Read More
Hamilton public forum on Great Lakes a Success! Pollution Probe and Ontario's Environmental Commissioner hear from enthusiastic residents on how best to protect the Great Lakes (Hamilton, ON, December 6, 2006) Last night, over 50 Hamilton resid... Click Here to Read More
Windsor public forum on Great Lakes a Success! Pollution Probe and Ontario's Environmental Commissioner hear from enthusiastic residents on how best to protect the Great Lakes (Windsor, ON, November 30, 2006) Tonight, Windsor residents met with... Click Here to Read More
Honeywell Helps Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH) Upgrade Buildings, Improve Comfort and Reduce Greenhouse Gases TORONTO, Nov. 29, 2006 - Honeywell (NYSE: HON) and Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH) today introduced an award-winning energy r... Click Here to Read More
Kingston public forum on Great Lakes a Success! Pollution Probe and Ontario’s Environmental Commissioner hear from enthusiastic residents on how best to protect the Great Lakes (Kingston, ON, November 28, 2006) Tonight, Kingston residents met... Click Here to Read More
Less is more! Some simple ways to increase the heat and reduce the smoke from your woodstove It's a winter experience many Canadians would rather do without. You wake up, climb out of bed and when your foot touches the cold floor, you're suddenly... Click Here to Read More
For Immediate Release November 28, 2006 Carla Grant, Executive Director of the Ontario Forestry Association, is available for interviews to talk about choosing the right Christmas tree this holiday season. Contact Ms. Grant at 416-493-4565, cell... Click Here to Read More
Interview Opportunities WHO: Gord Miller, Ontario's Environmental Commissioner Rick Findlay, Pollution Probe's Water Programme Director will be available for interviews in Kingston. WHAT: The Environmental Commissioner of On... Click Here to Read More
(Toronto, Ontario, November 24, 2006) In a unanimous decision released today, the Court of Appeal for Ontario allowed the Government of Ontario’s appeal in the case of Larcade v. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as represented by the Mini... Click Here to Read More
Defence base, Direct Energy awarded Certificate of Recognition by Conservation Bureau (KINGSTON, November 24, 2006) Peter Love, Ontario’s Chief Energy Conservation Officer, today awarded his prestigious Certificate of Recognition to Lt. Col. Da... Click Here to Read More
Essex MFTIP workshop a success! 125 turn out for workshop aimed at reducing property tax through forest stewardship (Essex, Ontario, November 24, 2006) Last night, 125 local residents gathered at the Essex Civic Centre to learn how to reduce t... Click Here to Read More
Evening public forum on Great Lakes to be held in Windsor Pollution Probe and Ontario’s Environmental Commissioner invite public to attend, provide feedback Pollution Probe’s Water Programme Director Rick Findlay and Ontario’s Environment... Click Here to Read More
Evening public forum on Great Lakes to be held in Kingston Pollution Probe and Ontario’s Environmental Commissioner invite public to attend, provide feedback Pollution Probe’s Water Programme Director Rick Findlay and Ontario’s Environmen... Click Here to Read More
The Great Lakes: An Agenda for the Next Decade A Series of Evening Public Forums on the Future of the Great Lakes Pollution Probe and the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario are hosting a series of evening public forums to discuss the future ... Click Here to Read More
Evening public forum on Great Lakes to be held in Thunder Bay Pollution Probe and Ontario’s Environmental Commissioner invite public to attend, provide feedback Pollution Probe’s Water Programme Director Rick Findlay and Ontario’s Envir... Click Here to Read More
Evening public forum on Great Lakes to be held in Hamilton Pollution Probe and Ontario’s Environmental Commissioner invite public to attend, provide feedback Pollution Probe’s Water Programme Director Rick Findlay and Ontario’s Environmen... Click Here to Read More
(Orangeville, November 20, 2006) On Saturday, 85 people celebrated the grand opening of Orangeville’s first ENERGY STAR® qualified home with a ribbon cutting and tour. Built by Berkshire Homes in a new development called Credit Springs, the new ... Click Here to Read More
Ontario Nature's 75th anniversary gala a success! Founding groups presented with plaques, while Ministers David Ramsay and Jim Bradley recognized the important and historical contribution of Ontario Nature (Toronto, ON, November 15, 2006) Last ... Click Here to Read More
Conservation Fund celebrates anniversary! $2.4 million provided to 35 electricity conservation projects across Ontario WHAT: Conservation Fund one year anniversary forum ... Click Here to Read More
Ontario Nature Celebrates 75 Years! Join us to celebrate 75 years of protecting nature in Ontario! (Toronto, Ontario) Politicians, friends and colleagues will celebrate Ontario Nature's 75th anniversary at the Royal Ontario Museum on Tuesday, N... Click Here to Read More
Toronto MFTIP workshop a success! Strong turn out for workshop aimed at reducing property tax through forest stewardship (Toronto, November 9, 2006) Last night, 34 local residents gathered at the Fairview Library to learn how to reduce the pro... Click Here to Read More
Toronto MFTIP workshop a success! Strong turn out for workshop aimed at reducing property tax through forest stewardship (Toronto, November 8, 2006) Last night, 28 local residents gathered at the High Park Library to learn how to reduce the pr... Click Here to Read More
Partnership with Trees Ontario Foundation to see land reforested (Nobleton, Ontario, November 6, 2006) Today, Township of King Mayor Margaret Black, York Regional Chair and CEO Bill Fisch, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Chair Dick O... Click Here to Read More
Managed forests are worth some cash! MFTIP workshop at Kew Beach United Church to help local residents reduce property taxes and reap financial benefits of managed woodlots NEW LOCATION (Toronto, ON) The Ontario Forestry Association is host... Click Here to Read More
Managed forests are worth some cash! Essex MFTIP workshop to help local residents reduce property taxes on managed woodlots by up to 75% (Essex, ON) The Ontario Forestry Association is hosting a free woodlot management workshop at the Essex Ci... Click Here to Read More
More landowners now helping to protect Oak Ridges Moraine Expanded conservation services available to landowners (King City, November 7, 2006) More landowners are now helping to protect the Oak Ridges Moraine, as a result of a major landowner ... Click Here to Read More
(Mississauga, Ontario, November 3rd, 2006) “Leadership is the one element that is common amongst jurisdictions that have implemented successful conservation programs,” said Ken Elsey, President and CEO of the Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance ... Click Here to Read More
(Toronto, Ontario, November 3rd, 2006) The Ontario Court of Appeal issued a ruling today overturning lower court rulings (opposed by the province) that gave the green light to a group of lawsuits to proceed against the province. The lawsuits were b... Click Here to Read More
Ottawa MFTIP workshop a success! Local residents attend workshop aimed at reducing property tax through forest stewardship (Ottawa, November 2, 2006) Last night, local residents gathered at the Ottawa Royal Canadian Legion, branch 595, to lear... Click Here to Read More
Belleville MFTIP workshop a success! Strong turn out for workshop aimed at reducing property tax through forest stewardship (Belleville, November 1, 2006) Last night, 53 local residents gathered at the main branch of the Belleville Public Libr... Click Here to Read More
Le Québec demeure au centre du peloton - L'Ontario présente la plus grande amélioration de rendement - Le Nouveau-Brunswick connaît le plus importante baisse - Le Manitoba demeure la plus belle réussite ! (Mississauga, Ontario, le 1er novembr... Click Here to Read More
The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance’s sixth annual ranking of Canadian jurisdictions on energy efficiency Ontario has the highest positive performance jump - New Brunswick sees the largest decline - Manitoba remains the shining star! (Mis... Click Here to Read More
New owners receive house keys and take possession of their new, energy efficient home (East Gwillimbury, ON, October 27, 2006) Today, Kerri and Carl Cartwright and their 2 children received the keys to their new, energy efficient home. They took... Click Here to Read More
(Waterloo, ON, October 25, 2006) Today, Ontario’s Chief Energy Conservation Officer Peter Love presented a Certificate of Recognition to Mayor Herb Epp and the City of Waterloo for their outstanding energy conservation efforts during the 2006 Volu... Click Here to Read More
Don’t be left out in the cold Make sure your woodstove is ready for the winter season With Thanksgiving behind us, thoughts are slowly shifting to the upcoming holiday season. While most of us would rather be sharpening our skates or waxing ou... Click Here to Read More
October 24, 2006 Everyone in Ajax could sense something was wrong on the waterfront. Despite a huge investment in greenspace, the beaches were increasingly being closed. In 2005, for example, Rotary Park Beach was closed for the entire summer. At ... Click Here to Read More
(Waterloo, ON) Cities across Ontario, responding to a challenge from Woodstock City Council, issued an electricity conservation challenge to residents and city staff on August 13th, 2006 in recognition of the great blackout of 2003. Waterloo, offici... Click Here to Read More
Managed forests are worth some cash! (Ottawa, ON) Landowners with more than 10 acres of forested property can qualify for up to 75% in property tax reductions under the Ontario Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program (MFTIP). The Ontario Forestry... Click Here to Read More
Insulating yourself against energy costs (Ottawa, October 22, 2006) With the heating season upon us, NAIMA Canada, the association of fibre insulation manufacturers, would like to remind homeowners that increasing the amount of insulation in thei... Click Here to Read More
Deb Doncaster (Toronto, October 23, 2006) Ontario is poised to launch a unique program in North America―a renewable energy, Standard Offer Program (SOP)―initiated and driven by the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) to provide commu... Click Here to Read More
(East Gwillimbury, Ontario) East Gwillimbury is the first municipality in Canada to adopt ENERGY STAR as the standard for all residential developments requiring subdivision agreements, with Terra Brook Homes completing the first ENERGY STAR qualifie... Click Here to Read More
The Trees Ontario Foundation donates 6 red maples on the anniversary of the late Pierre Elliott Trudeau’s birthday (Thornhill, Ontario, October 18, 2006) Today, MPP Mario Racco, City of Vaughan Councillor Sandra Yeung Racco, and John Cary, Presi... Click Here to Read More
With an advanced combustion woodstove, you're guaranteed to have the cleanest, longest, safest burn possible Tex McLeod With another long, cold, Canadian winter quietly descending upon the country and the home heating season right around the co... Click Here to Read More
The Trees Ontario Foundation will donate 6 red maple in celebration of the late Pierre Elliot Trudeau (Thornhill, ON) This Wednesday, join Thornhill Liberal MPP Mario Racco, City of Vaughan Councillor Sandra Yeung Racco and representatives from th... Click Here to Read More
Tour continues on Saturday, October 21st (London, ON, October 14, 2006) Today, hundreds of Londoners toured the city’s newest energy efficient homes during the London Home Tour (sponsored by Owens Corning), which will continue on Saturday, Octo... Click Here to Read More
Strong turn out for workshop aimed at reducing property tax through forest stewardship (London, October 11, 2006) Last night, 24 local residents gathered at the main branch of the London Public Library to learn how to reduce the property taxes o... Click Here to Read More
Now is the time to upgrade your insulation and use the ‘Every Kilowatt Counts’ coupons (Ottawa, October 9, 2006) With the heating season upon us, NAIMA Canada, the association of fibre insulation manufacturers, would like to remind homeowne... Click Here to Read More
Managed forests are worth some cash! (Toronto, ON) The Ontario Forestry Association is hosting a free workshop at Kew Beach United Church on November 9th from 6:00 to 8:00pm. The 2006 province-wide, 15 location tour has already been attended by ... Click Here to Read More
Managed forests are worth some cash! (Toronto, ON) The Ontario Forestry Association, nearing the end of the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program (MFTIP) workshop tour, is hosting three free workshops in Toronto on November 7th, 8th, and 9th. The... Click Here to Read More
Forty-five people turn out for workshop aimed at reducing property tax through forest stewardship (Peterborough, October 5, 2006) Last night, 45 local residents gathered at the Knights of Columbus hall to learn how to reduce the property taxes on... Click Here to Read More
Seventy-three people turn out for workshop aimed at reducing property tax through forest stewardship (Lindsay, October 4, 2006) Last night, 73 local residents gathered at the main branch of the Lindsay public library to learn how to reduce the pr... Click Here to Read More
Announces that all new homes will be built to ENERGY STAR qualification with R2000 option (Wyevale, ON, October 4, 2006) Paragon Homes is the first homebuilder in the Midland area to build an ENERGY STAR qualified home. Located in Wyevale, this ... Click Here to Read More
Over 100 turn out for workshop aimed at reducing property tax through forest stewardship (Uxbridge, October 3, 2006) Last night, local residents packed the main branch of the Uxbridge public library, standing room only, to learn how to reduce ... Click Here to Read More
Funding supports schools, industry and small business (TORONTO, Sept. 26, 2006) The Ontario Power Authority’s Conservation Fund will provide financial support of over $365,000 to three major initiatives. The initiatives span three sectors in O... Click Here to Read More
Strong turn out for workshop aimed at reducing property tax through forest stewardship (Owen Sound, September 26, 2006) Last night, 84 local land owners gathered at the Royal Canadian Legion in downtown Owen Sound to learn how to reduce the prop... Click Here to Read More
Trees Ontario Foundation and Maple Leaves Forever celebrate national ‘Maple Leaf Day’ at the Aurora Community Arboretum (Aurora, ON) Join Aurora Mayor Tim Jones, representatives from Maple Leaves Forever and the Trees Ontario Foundation at t... Click Here to Read More
Faith & the Common Good launches Greening Sacred Spaces Program in Toronto (TORONTO, Sept. 20, 2006) The Minister of Energy and Ontario’s Chief Energy Conservation Officer today applauded the success of St. Gabriel’s Roman Catholic Church, th... Click Here to Read More
Peter Loves visits Woodstock to celebrate culture of conservation (Woodstock, ON, September 15, 2006) Peter Love, Ontario’s first Chief Energy Conservation Officer, congratulated all the municipalities that participated in the Voluntary Blackou... Click Here to Read More
The Ontario Minister of Energy will help celebrate the opening of St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church, Canada’s first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified church, on Wednesday, September 20th at 1:30 pm. LEED recognizes leadi... Click Here to Read More
Who will speak for the Greenbelt? (September 13, 2006) Durham councillors will receive a failing grade this Thursday on smart growth for threatening the Greenbelt. The Sierra Club of Canada, Rouge Duffins Greenspace Coalition, Ontario Greenbelt A... Click Here to Read More
EnerQuality Corporation releases 2005 GTA/Ottawa-Carleton new home buyer survey (Toronto, September 13, 2006) EnerQuality Corporation, in an independent survey of 1,830 home buyers of new, low-rise homes in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and the ... Click Here to Read More
District has reduced energy costs by over $4 million annually September 12, 2006, Ottawa, ON — Peter Love, Chief Energy Conservation Officer with the Ontario Conservation Bureau presented the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) with a ... Click Here to Read More
Court of Appeal for Ontario, Osgoode Hall, Courtroom 2, 130 Queen Street West, Toronto, September 11-13th, 2006 Please note the exact order of proceeding has yet to be established. In a Toronto Court, Monday (September 11) through Wednesday, ... Click Here to Read More
Managed forests are worth some cash (Collingwood, ON) Landowners with more than 10 acres of forested property can qualify for up to 75% in property tax reductions under the Ontario Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program (MFTIP). The Ontario For... Click Here to Read More
Managed forests are worth some cash (Owen Sound, ON) Landowners with more than 10 acres of forested property can qualify for up to 75% in property tax reductions under the Ontario Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program (MFTIP). The Ontario Fore... Click Here to Read More
Workshop to help forested property owners reduce property taxes and reap financial benefits of managed woodlots Landowners with more than 10 acres of forested property can qualify for up to 75% in property tax reductions under the Ontario Managed ... Click Here to Read More
Strong turnout for workshops, which continue across Ontario until mid-November (August 17, 2006) - Local residents of Bancroft, Haliburton and Bracebridge have recently gathered to learn how to reduce property taxes on their forested land by u... Click Here to Read More
Bracebridge MFTIP workshop a success! Standing room only for workshop aimed at reducing property tax through forest stewardship (Bracebridge, August 14, 2006) This past Thursday night, local residents gathered at the Bracebridge Royal Canadian ... Click Here to Read More
Residents turn out for workshop aimed at reducing property tax through forest stewardship (Haliburton, August 10, 2006) Wednesday night, local residents gathered at the Haliburton Legion to learn how to reduce the property taxes on their fores... Click Here to Read More
Strong turn out for workshop aimed at reducing property tax through forest stewardship (Bancroft, ON, August 9) – Tuesday night, local residents gathered at the Bancroft Legion to learn how to reduce the property taxes on their forested land by... Click Here to Read More
Interview Opportunity - Dealing with wind damaged trees Information for landowners from the Ontario Forestry Association To schedule interviews with Ontario Forestry Association representatives, Contact Don Huff at Environmental Communication O... Click Here to Read More
Managed forests are worth some cash Landowners with more than 10 acres of forested property can qualify for up to 75% in property tax reductions under the Ontario Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program (MFTIP). Find out how! The Ontario Forestr... Click Here to Read More
Conservation Bureau supports energy conservation efforts in the Ontario college system (Toronto, July 24, 2006) Ontario’s college system is the first public-sector system in the province to launch an Energy Secretariat to oversee energy conserv... Click Here to Read More
Media Release – for immediate release Doors Closed Ontario! Retail stores asked to close doors to mark anniversary of record electricity consumption (Toronto, July 13, 2006) Today marks the one year anniversary of the provincial summer ... Click Here to Read More
All 100 homes to undergo energy efficiency assessments and upgrades (Georgina Island, ON, July 7, 2006) Members of the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation celebrated the announcement of a major energy efficiency retrofit of the community... Click Here to Read More
Homebuyers now have ENERGY STAR upgrade option on all new homes (Tillsonburg, June 28, 2006) Landmark Homes is the first homebuilder in Tillsonburg to build an ENERGY STAR qualified home. At the Grand Opening today, MP Dave MacKenzie, Tillsonburg... Click Here to Read More
(Mississauga, June 29, 2006) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) applauds the first step towards the modernization of the Ontario Building Code (OBC). The new regulations are a significant improvement over the regressive steps taken in 199... Click Here to Read More
Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation, Hydro One, Ontario Conservation Bureau and Windfall Ecology Centre to make official announcement on Friday, July 7th WHEN: Friday, July 7th, 12pm/noon WHERE: Community Centre, Georgina Island ... Click Here to Read More
Friends of the Earth say it’s a win for the ozone layer globally and energy efficiency in Ontario Toronto – As governments from across the globe prepare to meet next week in Montreal to debate more ozone layer protection, Canadian environmenta... Click Here to Read More
Media Release – For Immediate Release (June 27, 2006, King City, Ontario) An important new program has been established by the Trees Ontario Foundation (TOF) with funding from the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation (ORMF), to ensure that sufficien... Click Here to Read More
Chief Energy Conservation Officer Releases Progress Update (Toronto, June 7, 2006) Ontario’s Chief Energy Conservation Officer (CECO), Peter Love, will tell a meeting of energy industry leaders tomorrow that consumers, utilities and governments... Click Here to Read More
Participants agree to work towards reducing air pollution emissions (Toronto, June 7, 2006) Provincial and municipal government leaders will make clean air commitments, announce new initiatives, share ideas, and sign the Toronto and Region 2006 I... Click Here to Read More
Nathan Flach, 1st Place winner of "Air Pollution Solution" essay contest... Click Here to Read More
Winning essays announced at Fresh Air Fair (Toronto, June 4, 2006) During the Fresh Air Fair today at Dundas Square (downtown Toronto), Paula Lemyre from YTV’s Vortex, with Toronto Councillor Janet Davis, announced Nathan Flach as the 1st plac... Click Here to Read More
New GTA wide polling on public perceptions of air quality sparks new public health concerns (Toronto, June 6, 2006) Today, air quality polling data was released on the attitudes and perceptions of GTA residents. The findings show that residents li... Click Here to Read More
Panelists to present and discuss new public health concerns resulting from new GTA wide polling on public perceptions of air quality (Toronto, ON) Join Toronto City Councillor John Filion, Dr. David Pengelly of the McMaster Institute of Environme... Click Here to Read More
Federal, provincial and municipal governments to sign Toronto and Region Inter-governmental Declaration on Clean Air Join representatives from all levels of government, and community and business partners at the 2006 Smog Summit to learn more abou... Click Here to Read More
(Toronto, May 31) – Six councillors from across the Greater Toronto Area are sampling the air in their municipality to raise awareness of the air quality threat to public health throughout the entire GTA and needs immediate action, announced Eva Li... Click Here to Read More
(Toronto, ON) Join Toronto City Councillor John Filion, Dr. David Pengelly of the McMaster Institute of Environment and Health, and Eva Ligeti, Executive Director of the Clean Air Partnership, as they present new findings on the public perception of... Click Here to Read More
GTA politicians breathe new life into air pollution awareness (Peel Region, May 31) – Six councillors from across the Greater Toronto Area are sampling the air in their municipality to raise awareness of the air quality threat to public health t... Click Here to Read More
Conservation Bureau presents award to Midland hospital for conservation efforts North Simcoe Alliance saves money and energy with Honeywell Energy Services (Midland, May 30, 2006) The North Simcoe Hospital Alliance was the proud recipient of t... Click Here to Read More
Pickering Acting Mayor Rick Johnson along with researchers from the University of Toronto and the Clean Air Partnership will be testing Pickering’s air quality. This air quality sampling will take place on June 1 at 10:30 a.m. at the intersection o... Click Here to Read More
Canada’s first low environmental impact golf course community with all ENERGY STAR® qualified homes located in the Oak Ridges Moraine settlement zone in Uxbridge (Uxbridge, May 24, 2006) Today, MPP Wayne Arthurs, Uxbridge Regional Councillor S... Click Here to Read More
Conservation Fund 2006 1st Quarter Media Release Pilot projects provide testing ground, says Chief Energy Conservation Officer (Toronto, May 16, 2006) Seven pilot conservation projects across Ontario will receive core funding from the first 2... Click Here to Read More
(Sharon, ON, May 15, 2006) East Gwillimbury Mayor James Young, Members of Council, Chief Administrative Officer Thomas Webster and Ontario’s Chief Energy Conservation Officer Peter Love officially announced the adoption of a Municipal policy direc... Click Here to Read More
(Toronto, May 16, 2006) Today, the Supreme Court of Canada will hear two appeals from a landmark ruling of the Ontario Court of Appeal in Hislop et al. v. Attorney General of Canada. The class members are gay men and lesbians whose partners died betw... Click Here to Read More
Air Pollution Solution essay contest winner to be announced (Toronto, ON) The annual Fresh Air Fair brings together children, youth and families in the heart of downtown Toronto to raise awareness about the importance of clean air. The fair will... Click Here to Read More
(THUNDER BAY, Ontario, May 10, 2006) Thunder Bay residents lined up today at a local Wal-Mart to redeem coupons designed to save electricity and money as part of the province-wide Every Kilowatt Counts program launched by Ontario’s Conservation Bur... Click Here to Read More
Attention: Community Calendar and Public Service Announcement Editors Toronto site of sustainable management of private woodlots 101 and introduction to the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program (MFTIP) The Trees Ontario Foundation (TOF) is holdin... Click Here to Read More
(SUDBURY, Ontario, May 8, 2006) Sudbury residents lined up today at a local Home Hardware to redeem coupons designed to save electricity and money as part of the province-wide Every Kilowatt Counts program launched by Ontario’s Conservation Bureau.... Click Here to Read More
(OTTAWA, Ontario, May 4, 2006) Ottawa residents lined up today at a local Home Depot to redeem coupons designed to save electricity and money as part of the province-wide Every Kilowatt Counts program launched by Ontario’s Conservation Bureau. ... Click Here to Read More
(HAMILTON, Ontario, May 3, 2006) Hamilton residents lined up today at a local RONA Cashway to redeem coupons designed to save electricity and money as part of the province-wide Every Kilowatt Counts program launched by Ontario’s Conservation Bureau... Click Here to Read More
(SARNIA, Ontario, May 2, 2006) Sarnia residents lined up today at a local Canadian Tire to redeem coupons designed to save electricity and money as part of the province-wide Every Kilowatt Counts program launched by Ontario’s Conservation Bureau. ... Click Here to Read More
(LONDON, Ontario, May 2, 2006) London residents lined up today at a local Home Depot to redeem coupons designed to save electricity and money as part of the province-wide Every Kilowatt Counts program launched by Ontario’s Conservation Bureau. ... Click Here to Read More
Tree Canada is planting 875 trees on the Oak Ridges Moraine to offset the 20 tonnes of carbon from the event (Toronto, May 2, 2006) Michael Rosen, Vice President of Tree Canada, announced that the 3rd Annual Lifford Grand Tasting has been certifi... Click Here to Read More
Menkes Developments to build 124 ENERGY STAR® qualified homes in Walker Farm Estates (Newmarket, April 28, 2006) Today, Menkes Developments, Newmarket’s first ENERGY STAR homebuilder, has commenced servicing the largest energy efficient home d... Click Here to Read More
Certificate of Recognition from the Conservation Bureau presented for years of building energy-efficient homes (April 26, 2006) After 55 years of building high-quality homes in Ontario, Marvin Goldman of Durham Homes is stepping down from the day... Click Here to Read More
David Suzuki: This technology can help Ontario reduce green house gas emissions (Waterloo, April 25, 2006) Award winning scientist, author, environmentalist and broadcaster David Suzuki, with the Honourable Donna Cansfield, Ontario’s Minister ... Click Here to Read More
Menkes Developments’ Walker Farm Estates will be the largest energy efficient community in York Region Menkes Developments, Newmarket’s first ENERGY STAR builder, is launching the largest energy efficient home development anyone in York Regi... Click Here to Read More
Maplewoods the first community of all ENERGY STAR homes in the region (Clarington, April 18, 2006) Halminen Homes, after completing its first ENERGY STAR home in November and offering energy efficiency as an upgrade in all of its new homes, has t... Click Here to Read More
Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation provides $1.4 million for Farm Environmental Projects Port Perry, Ontario - Farmers on the Oak Ridges Moraine, part of Ontario’s Greenbelt, are now eligible for significant additional funding support for management... Click Here to Read More
(Vaughan) $12,300 was awarded to students for their sustainable solutions and innovations during Building a Sustainable Future Day, April 7, at the Earth Rangers Centre in Vaughan. Over 120 people attended, including Acting U.S. Consul General Jeff... Click Here to Read More
Riverstone is Canada’s First EnerGuide and ENERGY STAR Golf & Country Club Community Brampton, ON – Canada’s first EnerGuide and ENERGY STAR golf and country club community was officially announced yesterday to an audience of about 150 peopl... Click Here to Read More
Encondo’s new energy efficient homes in Callander (near North Bay) will save energy and money by utilizing affordable technology (Callander, March 22, 2006) Energy efficiency is the hottest new trend in new home sales, but unlike most trends, t... Click Here to Read More
Foundation accepting 2006 funding applications to protect habitat and wildlife on the Oak Ridges Moraine in the Region of York (King City, November 7, 2005) The Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation (ORMF) is currently accepting proposals for projects tha... Click Here to Read More
Over 100,000 landowners eligible for Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program (November 28, 2005) When property tax assessment notices arrive in the mail boxes of private forest land owners who are enrolled in the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program ... Click Here to Read More
(Toronto, February 7, 2006) Unique in North America, an innovative Canadian program is responsible for destroying over half a million kilograms of Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS). Established in 2001 to collect and destroy surplus ODS refrigerants ... Click Here to Read More
Public review of Ontario Building Code (OBC) related to energy efficiency and conservation ends March 27, 2006 (Toronto) The Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) is gathering input on proposed changes to the Ontario Building... Click Here to Read More
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