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• Jackson Creek fuel spill in Peterborough ‘possibly’ from city’s transit yard site: Ministry

  The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks says the latest sheen may have been caused by late winter melting temperatures and ground conditions.

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• Ontario company Friendlier aims to help phase out single-use plastics

  Their company has already washed nearly half a million plastic containers, but Friendlier hopes to scrub more and expand their operations as Canada phases out single-use plastics.

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• Guilbeault wants stronger links with Alberta on issues of oilsands tailings ponds

  Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault has repeated his call for a stronger federal presence when it comes to environmental monitoring and communications in the oilsands.

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  Mar 20
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• Calgary off-leash parks contaminated with dog feces, causing health problems: study

  According to their calculations, the rate of fecal contamination of the public parks in the City of Calgary was close to 1.5 tons of dog feces per week.

  Environment

  Mar 20
• Canada to take ‘hard’ look at UN call to hit emissions targets 10 years sooner: minister

  A United Nations panel has warned the world is teetering dangerously close to missing its critical targets to keep global warming in check.

  Environment

  Mar 20
• Otonabee Conservation issues flood watch for Peterborough, Ont. area

  The conservation authority cautions of potential flooding due to melting snowpack within its jurisdiction which includes Peterborough, and surrounding townships.

  Environment

  Mar 20
• Group ‘proud’ of ‘pressure’ applied as Carmeuse abandons Flamborough burn application

  Several residents are pleased with the withdrawal of a burn application by Carmeuse Lime, which was hoping to switch its current fuel source to burning ALCFs.

  Environment

  Mar 20
• Environment Canada warns of poor air quality in Edmonton area amid ‘stagnant weather pattern’

  "The poor air quality may persist for most of the week," the weather agency said in a special air quality statement issued just after noon.

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  Mar 20
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• Burnaby city council sends organics plant proposed for park back to drawing board

  Monday's vote means the city will now look for an alternate location for the controversial Green Recycling and Organics plant, rather than the proposed Fraser Foreshore Park.

  Environment

  Mar 20
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• Alberta requiring oil and gas companies to pay municipal taxes before getting new licences

  The Alberta government's 2022 survey found $220 million in unpaid taxes reported by municipalities, with $130 million in tax arrears and $90 million in cancellations.

  Environment

  Mar 20