London conservation authority defends programs against environment minister
‘That suggests a serious lack of understanding about what conservation authorities do.’ Continue reading
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Ontario to invest $103M in London’s 10 transit projects
The transit projects include new buses, smart traffic signals and three routes from an unbundled bus rapid transit plan. Continue reading
No business case for Trans Mountain expansion, says former environment minister
David Anderson sent letters to six members of Trudeau’s cabinet this week asking them to dismiss the pipeline proposal. Continue reading
Catherine McKenna tried to plant questions in Senate’s environment committee: Tory senator
Conservative Sen. Jean-Guy Dagenais says Environment Minister Catherine McKenna’s office tried to plant questions with friendly senators on the Senate’s environment committee. Continue reading
Nova Scotia set to regulate coastal construction as sea levels rise
Environment Minister Margaret Miller says the new Coastal Protection Act will ensure clear provincewide rules for what can and cannot be done along the province’s vulnerable coastlines. Continue reading
Sask. equivalency agreement on extending coal power likely pushed back
By David Baxter Reporter
Saskatchewan’s environment minister hoped to sign off on a federal deal outlining the future of coal power in March, but that likely will be pushed back to spring. Continue reading
Sask. environment minister introduces climate change plan legislation
By David Baxter Reporter
The government of Saskatchewan has taken an important step in putting their climate change plan into action next year. Environment Minister Dustin Duncan tabled necessary legislation to implement industry performance standards. Continue reading
Sask. expects to hear carbon tax court ruling in 2019
By David Baxter Reporter
Environment Minister Dustin Duncan says the result of Saskatchewan’s court challenge on the federal carbon tax is expected in the spring. Continue reading
Small portion of diesel fuel spill enters Thames River: City of London
The City of London says cleanup work is underway following a diesel fuel spill southeast of the Blackfriars Bridge. Continue reading
Suzuki doubles down on criticisms of federal environment minister
The prominent environmentalist repeated the call for McKenna to quit Friday in Moncton, N.B., while helping to campaign for the Green Party in next week’s provincial election. Continue reading