Innisfil Council insulted by Greenbelt Study
Town Council is not impressed with noticed it received in December from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs about expanding the Greenbelt into Innisfil. Full story…
Changes Proposed To Source Water Protection Plan
The Ausable Bayfield and Maitland Valley Conservation Authorities are proposing some changes to their Source Water Protection Plan. Huron County Planning Director Sandra Weber says the Authorities were asking for municipal endorsement to changes that include maps to incorporate both new and revised […] Click here to view original web page at blackburnnews.com
Can PM Trudeau keep drinkable water promise to First Nations?
Since forming government, the Liberals have lifted 32 drinking water advisories. However, 22 new advisories have been added in that time. OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has pledged to eradicate all drinking water advisories in First Nations communities by March 2021. With three years left and more than […] Click here to view original […]
Partnership for improved water service
Partnership between all three levels of government means clean drinking water and improved wastewater treatment will be flowing in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. Mike Bossio, MP for Hastings—Lennox and Addington, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Bob Chiarelli, Ontario Minister of Infrastructure; […] Click here to view original […]
Well, septic workshop on tap
The Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority and the Lennox and Addington Stewardship Council are teaming up to run a well and septic workshop next month in Napanee. The event will feature speakers from a variety of organizations who will talk about the importance of groundwater quality and vulnerability in eastern […] Click here to view original […]
Sisters of St. Joseph join global push to create Blue planet
Left: The Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto participating in a water ritual as part of the Blue Communities initiative. Right: Leah Watkiss, Program Director for the Ministry for Social Justice, Peace, and Care of Earth at The Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto gives the Sisters more information […] Click here to view original […]
Water rate increases right thing to do for city’s future
Re: Article titled “ City taxes to rise 4.52% ”, published Dec. 21. Raising water rates is the way to fund infrastructure. Cambridge should be commended for moving to raise its water rates to cover its infrastructure costs. The increase is consistent with the best practices for municipal water […] Click here to view original […]
Long-term drinking water advisories lifted in two First Nation communities
Upon Health Canada’s recommendation, Kahkewistahaw First Nation in Saskatchewan lifted the drinking water advisory on October 31, which had been in effect since June 3, 2015. The drinking water advisory at Serpent River First Nation in Ontario, which was in effect since September 1, 2015, was lifted on November […] Click here to view original […]
13-year-old Anishinaabe water advocate to speak at United Nations
Autumn Peltier, a 13-year-old Anishinaabe water advocate from Wikwemikong First Nation, will be speaking at the UN General Assembly as they declare 2018-2028 the International Decade for Action on Water for Sustainable Development. (Linda Roy/Irevaphotography) Rhiannon Johnson Rhiannon Johnson is an Anishnaabe journalist from Hiawatha First Nation in South-Central […] Click here to view original […]
Durham sewer and water rate to increase by 4%
DURHAM — Despite one councillor’s strong opposition to the increase, water and sewer rates will go up a combined four per cent in 2018. For a typical customer using 49,200 gallons (223.6 cubic metres), the increase is $9.02 a quarter (water and sewer bills are issued quarterly) or an […] Click here to view original […]