Navigating the Greenbelt Ontario: From McGuinty’s Vision to Today’s Housing Crisis August 26, 2023 In 2005, under the leadership of Premier Dalton McGuinty, the Ontario government passed legislation that created the world’s largest Greenbelt, a vast area of…
What is the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve? July 29, 2023 The Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve: A Harmony of Nature and Agriculture The Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve (DRAP) holds a vital position, nestled harmoniously between…
Heaven and Earth may pass away but will we care? April 11, 2012 No I am not trying to be overbearing on the environmental front, but more and more I see a trend towards the self in our…
Election Day in Canada – May 2, 2011 May 3, 2011 Well a historic election has just taken place in Canada. The Bloc was decimated in Quebec, and almost wiped off the map. Newfoundland told Conservatives what…
The Worst Environmental Disaster in a Century? April 30, 2010 As we watch the effects of the inevitable oil spill transpire in the Gulf Coast we have to ask ourselves yet again, is it…
The deadly asbestos trade October 27, 2008 Asbestos is a mineral with long, thin fibrous crystals. The word asbestos (῾ἀσβεστος) is derived from a Greek adjective meaning inextinguishable. The Greeks termed…
Revolutionary plastic e-paper set to hit the high street October 19, 2008 By Chris Laker Last updated at 4:43 PM on 15th October 2008 The era of the traditional newspaper could soon be over as scientists…
Carbon tax: a conservative concept, not the Liberals October 13, 2008 By: Werner Patels Jonathan Kay raises interesting points about the carbon tax and posits that it’s actually quite a “conservative” tax. I’d like to…
Enjoying the benefits! Now pay the price! October 13, 2008 Canadians wake up! We are loosing jobs and manufacturing jobs. However, we have more and more box stores. We want cheaper goods and prices….
Liberal Party of Canada – Carbon Tax Plan October 12, 2008 By Mike Moffatt, About.com For a plan put together for political, rather than environmental or economic purposes it is rather strong. Overly timid and…
