Syrup, Salamanders, and Seasonal Shifts: March 2026

Migration, maple syrup, and major policy moves mark the turning of the season as Ontario welcomes the return of spring!

Mar 31 • Greg Noakes

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Environmental group gives Doug Ford ‘Don’t Bulldoze Our Future’ award

Group presents symbolic award criticizing the Ford government’s environmental policies

Mar 17 • Greg Noakes

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Why a tiny salamander is shutting down a Burlington road

City officials and Conservation Halton team up for the annual spring tradition of protecting a rare species as it moves to its breeding ponds along the…

Mar 10 • Greg Noakes

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February 2026

Plovers, Petitions, and Coyotes: February 2026

Deadlines loom for Wasaga’s plovers, coyote mating season safety, and a record-breaking climate forecast.

Feb 28 • Greg Noakes

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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 • Greg Noakes

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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 • Greg Noakes

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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 • 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 • Field & Shutter Press

‘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 • Field & Shutter Press

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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 • 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 • Greg Noakes

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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 • Field & Shutter Press

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