Ontario defends major shakeup of conservation authorities amid NDP alarm

Ontario defends major shakeup of conservation authorities amid NDP alarm
London Free Press
The province is proposing to consolidate its 36 conservation authorities into seven under a new agency.
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Ontario still hasn’t acted on advice to toughen rules around lead in drinking water

Ontario still hasn’t acted on advice to toughen rules around lead in drinking water
London Free Press
'It's painful to see our authorities not following the evidence when people's health is at risk.' Internal documents show experts supported adopting Health Canada's more stringent guidelines for the toxic chemical back in 2021.
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