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Federal review underway on emergency protection for Wasaga Piping Plovers
Environmental advocates have urged the federal government to step in as mechanical beach raking plans threaten the survival of the endangered Piping…
Feb 10
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January 2026
Birds, Bylaws, & Blue Bins: January 2026
From a rare western visitor in Halton, to a landmark victory for pollinator gardens, we look at the latest on Highway 413, the Wasaga Beach land…
Jan 31
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Photographing Halton's urban nature
A photo essay of a year spent documenting the nature of an urban park in Halton Hills that proved great images can be found anywhere.
Jan 30
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Greg Noakes
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Ontario court victory lets gardens grow wild
A Mississauga man’s legal victory over the city’s lawn bylaws sets an important precedent for Canadians looking to replace their grass lawns with…
Jan 20
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‘People just love it’: Winter hiking a popular pastime along trails in Halton Hills
While many residents prefer to stay indoors during the colder months, the Halton Hills chapter of the Toronto Bruce Trail Club experiences its largest…
Jan 7
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Ford government failed to disclose environmental and Greenbelt risks of Highway 413, says Auditor General
Ontario’s Auditor General found that the public consultation process for Highway 413 did not provide sufficient information to understand impacts on the…
Jan 2
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Greg Noakes
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December 2025
Happy Holidays, Highlights, and Headlines: December 2025
Reflecting on a year of evolving content, developments at Queen’s Park, and local environmental decisions as we head into 2026
Dec 30, 2025
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‘We’ve never surrendered the land’: Treaty 9 First Nations back in court
Eleven First Nations from across Treaty 9 territory are back in court this week as the lawyer leading their case says the province is trying to “snuff…
Dec 18, 2025
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Young people will speak up in court after leaders stayed silent about Ontario development bill
By Sonal Gupta, a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter with Canada’s National Observer.
Dec 15, 2025
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Ford Government passes Bill 46: forest protections cut, alcohol allowed in Ontario Parks
Bill pairs new provincial park drinking rules with Crown Forest Sustainability Act changes, allowing forest removal without standard oversight.
Dec 11, 2025
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Greg Noakes
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Losing the field, finding my voice
A chronic injury sidelined this photographer, but the unexpected forced absence led to the launch of an independent publication dedicated to…
Dec 9, 2025
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Greg Noakes
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Ford Government "Eroding Ontarians’ EBR Rights," says Ontario Auditor General
Through legislative exemptions for projects like Highway 413 and Ontario Place, incomplete consultations, and an 80% decline in public outreach, the…
Dec 3, 2025
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Greg Noakes
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