Environment
Georgina Council calls on province not to fast-track Bradford Bypass
By Mike Anderson
Georgina Council is calling on the province not to fast-track the Bradford Bypass by exempting it from key environmental legislation.
The proposed...
Province transfers Maple Lake Estate lands to LSRCA
By: Mike Anderson
A decades-long dispute over the future of 360 hectares of the North Gwillimbury Forest, known as the Maple Lake Estates lands, was...
North Durham Nature’s April 27 webinar showcases Algonquin wildlife
By Jay Thibert
North Durham Nature is excited to feature the highly respected naturalist, natural history author and nature photographer, Michael Runtz, on our April...
Local environmental groups say provincial projects threaten Lake Simcoe’s health
By Sarah Grishpul
Local environmental groups are concerned that the province is overlooking the impact its major infrastructure projects, like the Bradford Bypass, will have...
Stormy Weather May Cause Lake Simcoe Shoreline Flooding
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LSRCA Issues First Shoreline Hazard Watch Today
Lake Simcoe watershed – March 26, 2021 - Within two days of launching its new shoreline flood-watch system,...
Bald eagles sighted in Jackson’s Point
By: Mike Anderson
A pair of bald eagles were recently spotted enjoying a shore lunch near Lake Dr. East and Courting House Place in Jackson's...
Feds unveil more funding for dairy, poultry and egg farmers hurt by free trade...
OTTAWA — Canadian egg and poultry farmers who've lost domestic market share due to two recent free trade agreements will soon have access to...
LSRCA postpones public consultations on Pefferlaw Dam
By: Mike Anderson
The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) will postpone public consultations on the future of the Pefferlaw Dam, citing uncertainty over the...
Shades of Hope Wildlife Refuge seeks donations to fund much-needed expansions
By: Michelle Poirier
Work is underway at Shades of Hope Wildlife Refuge in Pefferlaw to expand the critical care unit and indoor pens.
But, while...
Feds reluctantly approve Ontario carbon price for big industrial emitters
OTTAWA — Ontario will be able to use its own carbon-pricing system for big industrial emitters after getting a green light from the federal...
