Descrease article font size Increase article font size From heatwaves to blizzards to wildfires and floods, some billion-dollar disasters dominate Environment and Climate Change Canada’s […]
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‘Near blizzard conditions’: Ontario braces for more lake-effect snow squalls
Ontarians seeking reprieve from a weekend blast of wintry weather will have to wait as another system is threatening “near blizzard conditions” for some parts. […]
Parts of Ontario hit by weekend storm bracing for even more snow
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Environment Canada has issued a weather advisory for parts of Ontario, saying some areas in cottage country could […]
Toronto’s ability to handle landfill garbage nearing capacity, city warns
The City of Toronto is warning its ability to handle garbage at its landfill is nearing capacity. It says the Green Lane Landfill, which the […]
Hamilton scrap metal recycling company fined $85g for Ontario EPA violations
A Hamilton scrap metal recycling and recovery services company has been fined $85,000 for failing to comply with a provincial order related to explosions during […]
Ontario’s top court to release decision in landmark youth-led climate case
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 17, 2024 6:28 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario’s top court […]
Ontario electricity demand to soar due to EV manufacturing and AI: system operator
Demand for electricity in Ontario is set to soar by 75 per cent in the next couple of decades, far higher than was projected just […]
Duller fall colours in Ontario after warmer than normal temperatures
An especially warm fall in Ontario means the province may not get the colourful array of fall foliage that usually transforms treetops this time of […]
‘Unprecedented’ destruction: Ontario sees $1B in insured damage from summer floods
Summer 2024 will go down as one of the costliest summers for flooding in Ontario’s history. In fact, this past summer sits just behind 2013 […]
Imperial Oil to pay hefty fine for 2021 oil spill that sickened residents
One of Canada’s largest oil companies, Imperial Oil Ltd., has been ordered by Ontario to pay $1.125 million for a slop oil spill at its […]