Energy Minister Bob Chiarelli expands programs to reduce power costs for companies that are 'expanding their operations, investing in the local economy and creating jobs.' ...
Category: Energy and the Environment
Province to announce end to debt retirement charge
Province to eliminate debt retirement charge for residential ratepayers by 2016. ...
Seen: Health Ministry funds new environmental sciences fellowships
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Heard: Ontario wants steel mills to burn less coal
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Wildlife groups sue government over bear hunt
Two animal-rights groups say the new hunting policy is cruel because it will lead to orphaned bear cubs starving to death. ...
OPG strikes partnership with nuclear giant Westinghouse
Ontario Power Generation has signed a deal with Japanese-owned Westinghouse Electric to partner on various nuclear projects. ...
OEB approves electricity rate hikes for May 1
Ontario Energy Board says price of power will rise by about 5 per cent during peak periods starting next month, increasing the average consumer's bill by about $2.83 a month. ...
New diesel rules not green enough, biofuel producers say
Producers group says Ontario losing "an opportunity to be a national leader in renewable fuels policy" under "weak regulations" coming into effect. ...
Purchase: In politics, the long run is for losers
Columnist Bryne Purchase says short-term politics are ruining Ontario's chance to make a long-term plan. ...
Seen: Pembroke mill to restart with reduced power rates
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