Climate change

Sixteen years ago, Nancy Vidler had a problem. No, she had a challenge. The cottage community where Nancy has a property overlooking Sunfish Bay in Port Franks, Ont., on the … Continued

The post How do you get community buy-in on environmental issues at the lake? appeared first on Cottage Life.

Geoengineering may be our only hope to limit dangerous feedbacks

HURON – Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a special air quality statement as smoke from wildfires in the west begins clouding the Huron County area. The June 5  statement encompasses southern Huron County, Bluewater, Goderich, northern Huron County, Wingham and Blyth. According to a press release from Huron Perth public health, wildfire smoke […]

City politicians are now open to hearing about more potential service cuts to bring down next year’s tax hike – a partial reversal from a committee decision to reject many of the ideas. Council voted Tuesday to ask city staff to report back on three cost-saving measures: reducing road repairs, stopping the green bin pilot […]

A Free Press reader says there is no sense of priority at any level of Canadian governments.

In 2013, when Stephen Harper was prime minister, his government put a muzzle on what scientists could reveal to the public.

A series of severe wildfires in Manitoba are forcing both seasonal and permanent residents to abandon their properties. As of May 15, eight provincial parks, three local authorities, three Northern … Continued

The post Manitoba cottagers have been forced to flee their properties as provincial wildfires rage appeared first on Cottage Life.

The price of these rapid transit bus shelters is staggering: $500,000 for a two-bay and $800,000 for a three-bay shelter.

I appreciate efforts to build more homes, yet, the environment needs to be safe for the new residents.

London’s turn to show support amid tragedy

Submission to erratic U.S. president may not work, since he lies. A lot.

We're using more power, some of the electric grid is a century old, and severe storms caused by climate change are battering the distribution system, all while trying to make the transition to renewable power and clean energy.