Grassy Narrows First Nation declared a state of emergency over unsafe drinking water Thursday. ...
Category: Energy and the Environment
Happening: First Nations sign power transmission deal in northern Ontario
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Purchase: Gas tax hikes better way to cut greenhouse gas emissions
Columnist Bryne Purchase says had the Liberal government raised the gas tax this year, Ontario would be well on its way to reducing GHG emissions as billions flow into the treasury. ...
Province proposes hiking commercial fishing royalties
The province is trying to reverse a decline in non-tax revenue for fish and wildlife management programs, but an industry representative said the proposal to raise royalties is a "disaster" and "unwarranted." ...
Happening: Powerstream to begin work on microgrid project
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Chiarelli: First Nations ‘want some of the action’ of Hydro One
The Energy Minister is scheduled to meet with Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day in Thunder Bay this week, with the partial privatization of Hydro One slated to be on the agenda. ...
Seen: 119 projects qualify for large renewable energy procurement process
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TransCanada strikes deal with gas distributors on Energy East
Deal with Gaz Métro, Enbridge Gas Distribution and Union Gas will see TransCanada add from 250 to 300 kilometres of new natural gas pipeline for project’s Eastern Mainline Project. ...
Chambers of commerce call for ‘concrete evidence’ Hydro One IPO won’t hike electricity prices
A letter endorsed by chambers of commerce across Ontario suggests the Liberal government make the Hydro One IPO process more transparent ...
Seen: Nuclear power companies tout latest safety ratings
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