Population and the Environment
Getting to Know Ontario’s Wildlife: The Coyote
Submitted by Julia Kole on Wed, 2013-03-20 11:25
By Julia Kole
Sneaky suburban invader? Pesky predator? Mangy mutt? Wile E. Coyote?
Are any of these the taglines that come to mind when you think of the Canis latrans? Many people are familiar with this clever wild canine; however, there are many misconceptions out there that give these creatures a bad name. I hope that this small article will help bring coyotes out of the shifty shadows of misunderstanding and into the light of respect.
The Fast Facts:
Type: Mammal
Size: length, 120-150 cm; tail, 40 cm; height, 50-66 cm
Weight: 9-18 kg
Lifespan: up to 14 years... Read more »
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MEC Bikefest Toronto
Submitted by Shaima Al-Khalili on Fri, 2012-06-22 13:21
June 23, 2012 at the Distillery Historic District
11:00am to 5:30pm
About MEC Bikefest
MEC Bikefest is a daylong community celebration of all things bicycle related. Our goal is to bring together Toronto’s bicycle community and those new to bikes, to celebrate the wonders of cycling. Come join us and make it the best bicycle bash in Toronto.
Registration
This free event has something for everyone, so bring the whole family down to the sweetest cycling celebration of the summer. Workshops and clinics are $5 each with proceeds being donated to our community partner, Cycle Toronto (formerly the Toronto Cyclists Union). Group Rides are free, however registration is required as space is limited.... Read more »
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Sierra Club Canada - Submission to the Senate Committee on Energy (Re: C-38)
May 31, 2012
Submission to the Senate Committee on Energy
Re: Bill C-38
John Bennett, Executive Director
Sierra Club Canada
Thursday, May 31 201
... Read more »
- Alberta Tar Sands and Mackenzie River Delta
- Biotechnology
- Challenging Unsustainable Aquaculture
- Clean Up Chalk River!
- Climate Change
- Climate Summits
- Ecological Fiscal Reform
- Ecosystems
- Forests
- Forests and Climate Change
- Green Budget Coalition
- Municipal Pesticide-Free Campaign
- People Trade & the Environment News Digest
- Population and the Environment
- Right to Water
- The Boreal Forest
- Toxic Sludge
- Water
- A Park as Tribute to Andy Russell
- Alberta Tar Sands Pipelines
- CAFE Canada
- Energy Onslaught
- Fair Trade
- Forests and Biodiversity
- General - No issue selected
- International Program
- Nuclear Phaseout
- Pesticide Awareness
- Poverty Reduction for Environmental Conservation
- Safe Food and Sustainable Agriculture
- Sustainable Fisheries
- Toxics Awareness and Education
- Water Quality
- Wilderness and Species Conservation
- Alberta Centennial Wilds
- Ban Asbestos
- Food Irradiation
- National Forest Strategy
- Nuclear Subsidies
- Oceans
- Protecting Marine Areas from the Threat of Oil and Gas Development
- Renewable Energy
- Toxics
- Trade and Environment
- Waste Diversion
- Water Conservation
- Alberta Grizzlies
- Caribou - Endangered
- Food Miles
- Government
- Industrial Water Consumption
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Pesticides
- Radioactive Waste
- Sydney Tar Ponds
- Andy Russell – I’tai sah kòp (Castle)
- Great Lakes
- Nuclear-Free Canada
- Toxins In Food Consumables and Packaging
- Bighorn Country
- Intensive Livestock Operations
- National Water Strategy
- Endangered Species
- Mussel / Shrimp / Salmon Aquaculture
- Water Exports
- Flathead Valley
- Virtual Water Exports
- Mountain Park - Cheviot
- Indigenous Sovereignty
- Atmosphere & Energy
- Health & Environment
- Protecting Biodiversity
- Transition to Sustainable Economy
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UPDATE: #BlackOutSpeakOut Events
Media Release, May 29, 2012
#BlackOutSpeakOut Update
We are just a week away from #BlackOutSpeakOut day (June 4th). I can tell you the campaign momentum is building! The list of participating organizations is over 100 and growing! Maude Barlow just told me The Council of Canadians is also joining the protest. All across the country Canadians are recognizing that silence is not an option in face of the war on nature and democracy.
This week here in Ottawa we have two events:
Event #1:... Read more »
- Alberta Tar Sands and Mackenzie River Delta
- Biotechnology
- Challenging Unsustainable Aquaculture
- Clean Up Chalk River!
- Climate Change
- Climate Summits
- Ecological Fiscal Reform
- Ecosystems
- Forests
- Forests and Climate Change
- Green Budget Coalition
- Municipal Pesticide-Free Campaign
- People Trade & the Environment News Digest
- Population and the Environment
- Right to Water
- The Boreal Forest
- Toxic Sludge
- Water
- A Park as Tribute to Andy Russell
- Alberta Tar Sands Pipelines
- CAFE Canada
- Energy Onslaught
- Fair Trade
- Forests and Biodiversity
- General - No issue selected
- International Program
- Nuclear Phaseout
- Pesticide Awareness
- Poverty Reduction for Environmental Conservation
- Safe Food and Sustainable Agriculture
- Sustainable Fisheries
- Toxics Awareness and Education
- Water Quality
- Wilderness and Species Conservation
- Alberta Centennial Wilds
- Ban Asbestos
- Food Irradiation
- National Forest Strategy
- Nuclear Subsidies
- Oceans
- Protecting Marine Areas from the Threat of Oil and Gas Development
- Renewable Energy
- Toxics
- Trade and Environment
- Waste Diversion
- Water Conservation
- Alberta Grizzlies
- Caribou - Endangered
- Food Miles
- Government
- Industrial Water Consumption
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Pesticides
- Radioactive Waste
- Sydney Tar Ponds
- Andy Russell – I’tai sah kòp (Castle)
- Great Lakes
- Nuclear-Free Canada
- Toxins In Food Consumables and Packaging
- Bighorn Country
- Intensive Livestock Operations
- National Water Strategy
- Endangered Species
- Mussel / Shrimp / Salmon Aquaculture
- Water Exports
- Flathead Valley
- Virtual Water Exports
- Mountain Park - Cheviot
- Indigenous Sovereignty
- Atmosphere & Energy
- Health & Environment
- Protecting Biodiversity
- Transition to Sustainable Economy
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#BlackOutSpeakOut Ottawa Teach-in May 30th
Dear Friends,
It has been a busy few weeks here in Ottawa and across the country. People everywhere are talking about devastating changes to environmental law and regulation (Canadian Environmental Assessment Act and Fisheries Act) undemocratically crammed into the federal budget.... Read more »
- Alberta Tar Sands and Mackenzie River Delta
- Biotechnology
- Challenging Unsustainable Aquaculture
- Clean Up Chalk River!
- Climate Change
- Climate Summits
- Ecological Fiscal Reform
- Ecosystems
- Forests
- Forests and Climate Change
- Green Budget Coalition
- Municipal Pesticide-Free Campaign
- People Trade & the Environment News Digest
- Population and the Environment
- Right to Water
- The Boreal Forest
- Toxic Sludge
- Water
- A Park as Tribute to Andy Russell
- Alberta Tar Sands Pipelines
- CAFE Canada
- Energy Onslaught
- Fair Trade
- Forests and Biodiversity
- General - No issue selected
- International Program
- Nuclear Phaseout
- Pesticide Awareness
- Poverty Reduction for Environmental Conservation
- Safe Food and Sustainable Agriculture
- Sustainable Fisheries
- Toxics Awareness and Education
- Water Quality
- Wilderness and Species Conservation
- Alberta Centennial Wilds
- Ban Asbestos
- Food Irradiation
- National Forest Strategy
- Nuclear Subsidies
- Oceans
- Protecting Marine Areas from the Threat of Oil and Gas Development
- Renewable Energy
- Toxics
- Trade and Environment
- Waste Diversion
- Water Conservation
- Alberta Grizzlies
- Caribou - Endangered
- Food Miles
- Government
- Industrial Water Consumption
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Pesticides
- Radioactive Waste
- Sydney Tar Ponds
- Andy Russell – I’tai sah kòp (Castle)
- Great Lakes
- Nuclear-Free Canada
- Toxins In Food Consumables and Packaging
- Bighorn Country
- Intensive Livestock Operations
- National Water Strategy
- Endangered Species
- Mussel / Shrimp / Salmon Aquaculture
- Water Exports
- Flathead Valley
- Virtual Water Exports
- Mountain Park - Cheviot
- Indigenous Sovereignty
- Atmosphere & Energy
- Health & Environment
- Protecting Biodiversity
- Transition to Sustainable Economy
