ENVIRONMENT

MEC Community Grants Announced

Posted on December 12, 2011 by nedmorgan

Mountain Equipment Co-op recently announced the recipients of its Community Grants program, which is geared toward environmental and outdoor recreation projects.

Foodstock’s Message? To Hell with the Mega Quarry!

Posted on October 19, 2011 by cfield

While it didn’t get the press of the 1000 people that showed up at Occupy Bay Street, Foodstock was an amazing success. An estimated 30,000 people showed up just outside… Read More

Another Reason to Stop the Mega Quarry: Save Our Water!

Posted on September 23, 2011 by cfield

Yet another plea to help stop the Mega Quarry. Food stock is coming up, let’s show the Ontario government where they can stick this mega hole in the ground!

Protected Planet

Posted on July 31, 2011 by nedmorgan

Here’s a new way to plan a trip. Surf on over to Protectedplanet.net and you can view protected areas — parks, nature reserves, conservation areas — anywhere in the world.… Read More

Brake for Snakes

Posted on July 12, 2011 by cfield

When it comes to conserving Ontario’s endangered reptile species, there’s a long road ahead. By Leslie Anthony Though it’s unlikely to replace listening to the Jays on the radio, let’s… Read More

Alternative Energy in Clearview Township: Battling Against the Wind

Posted on July 5, 2011 by cfield

What’s the big deal with wind power? How come people in Clearview Township are so upset about it? Find out next Tuesday in Stayner when the community centre plays Windfall… Read More

Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) has announced the latest recipients of its community grants program. One local recipient is environmental charity Ontario Nature and its campaign to protect Malcolm Bluffs near… Read More

What is this?

Posted on June 9, 2011 by cfield

We just did a trip on the Madawaska River up near Bancroft, and I have to say, what a blast. Two days of whitewater, with amazing campsites in between. Definitely… Read More

Spring Refresher

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Kate Fox

As rivers swell and churn, a paddler rediscovers perfection By Tim Shuff I rushed with youthful, flood-like urgency, listening to REM’s “Superman” on the tape deck and burning with the… Read More