The breeding and acquisition of orca whales will be immediately banned should the bill pass, but the regulations on areas such as enclosure size will come later this year. ...
Category: Energy and the Environment
Heard: IESO’s 18-month power outlook forecasts enough supply
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Ontario stays course on Energy East despite TransCanada probe
Ontario Energy Board review will consider safety and environment issues, natural gas supply and the project’s future economic benefits, government official says. ...
Biodiversity top of mind for retiring environmental commissioner
Having served during both Conservative and Liberal governments, Gord Miller says environmental action 'isn't a party thing or even a government thing ... it really depends on the initiative of people.' ...
Heard: Ottawa invests $92,000 into Toronto solar tech firm
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Gord Miller to step down in May as environmental commissioner
Miller, who has been on the job for 15 years, says he made the decision little earlier than planned after the Liberal government dragged its feet on committing to an extension. ...
LDCs: Let us buy Hydro One distribution assets. Province: No, thanks.
A letter by the energy minister says the Electricity Distributors Association's proposal falls short on minimizing ratepayer impact and transparency. ...
Bruce Power and union reach tentative agreement
In the meantime, Bruce Power and the Independent Electricity System Operator are continuing negotiations on a $15-billion nuclear refurbishment. ...
Seen: Environment ministry proposes exemptions for permits for taking groundwater
The province is looking to exempt certain water-diverting projects from having to obtain a water-taking permit. A technical paper was posted on the environmental registry last week, and the environment ministry is ...
Seen: Unifor local goes to court to stop pollution hike at B.C. smelter
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