Features & Investigations

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…

2 hrs ago • Greg Noakes

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 • Field & Shutter Press

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 • Greg Noakes

Let’s Talk Turkey: The Untold Story of Ontario’s Wild Bird Comeback

It started off with a trade. Ontario agreed to provide moose to Michigan, river otters to Missouri and Nebraska, and gray partridge to New York. In…

Oct 21, 2025 • Greg Noakes

Parks & Risks: PC plans for three provincial parks could set ‘dangerous precedent’

By Anushka Yadav, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Pointer

Aug 31, 2025 • Field & Shutter Press

Wasaga Beach Transfer Raises Alarms for Endangered Piping Plover Habitat

Environmental groups warn that the proposed land transfer and recent changes to the Endangered Species Act threaten recovery efforts. The Town of Wasaga…

Jul 28, 2025 • Greg Noakes

Mike Schreiner Sounds Alarm: Bill 5's "Unprecedented Power Grab" Threatens Ontario's Environment, Democracy

Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner warns against "authoritarian" powers granted by Bill 5, detailing risks to the Ring of Fire and the rule of law.

Jun 20, 2025 • Greg Noakes

Is Toronto’s Coyote Problem Actually a Human Problem?

A look at Liberty Village's rising coyote encounters, outdated city strategies, and the role of human behaviour in escalating urban wildlife conflict.

May 13, 2025 • Greg Noakes

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