Tag
23 storiesnewest firstlatest August 19, 2026page 1 of 2
Volunteers with the Chicago Bird Collision Monitors reported dead ducks and fish at DuSable Harbor on August 19, prompting Illinois wildlife officials to launch an investigation into the cause. The joint effort aims to assess environmental conditions and address potential threats to the harbor’s ecosystem.
Quebec's Ministry of Environment announced a tenfold increase in fines for violations of the Environment Quality Act, aiming to strengthen deterrence against environmental offences.
Quebec announced that fines for breaches of its Environmental Quality Act will increase up to ten times, aiming to strengthen enforcement and deter violations.
Ontario has committed $1.2 million to restore Heart Lake Conservation Park in Brampton, targeting habitat rehabilitation, shoreline stabilization and invasive‑species control. The project, slated to start later this year, aims to preserve the park’s natural environment and enhance its use for residents.
Morissete launched a 16‑day shoreline cleanup on the St. Lawrence River on 9 August 2026, aiming to remove waste that threatens whales, turtles and other wildlife.
Morissette’s Quebec group has started a 16‑day shoreline cleanup of the St. Lawrence River in Montreal to combat pollution harming whales, turtles, and other wildlife.
The Port of Quebec will conduct the environmental assessment for a planned container terminal after the federal Impact Assessment Agency declined to do so, ensuring the project proceeds under regulatory guidelines.
Morissette, a Quebec environmental group, launched a 16‑day shoreline cleanup of the St. Lawrence River in Montreal to remove pollution threatening whales, turtles and other wildlife.
Morissette, a Quebec environmental group, launched a 16‑day shoreline cleanup of the St. Lawrence River in Montreal to remove pollution harming whales, turtles and other wildlife. The effort reflects local concerns over river contamination and its impact on marine animals.
Quebec environmental group Morissete launched a 16‑day shoreline cleanup on the St. Lawrence River in Montreal to reduce pollution harming whales, turtles and other wildlife. The effort aims to improve water quality and protect riverbank ecosystems.
In July 2026 the federal government turned down a plan to expand Billy Bishop Airport on Toronto Island, citing concerns about increased pollution, traffic and damage to the waterfront. Advocates for the airport were disappointed, while waterfront supporters praised the move as a protection of the area’s environment.
Expédition Saint‑Laurent is calling Quebec volunteers to clean the Saint Lawrence Riverbanks from August 6‑21, covering sites from Montreal to Baie‑Comeau. The third edition aims to remove litter and improve the river’s environmental health.
Quebec and the federal government have agreed to accelerate environmental assessments for large projects, aiming to cut approval delays amid criticism of lengthy review processes.
Quebec and the federal government signed a July 20 agreement to fast‑track environmental assessments for major projects, aiming to reduce delays while maintaining protection standards. The deal aligns provincial and federal review processes to accelerate infrastructure and resource development.
Quebec and the Canadian federal government signed an agreement on July 20, 2026 to speed up environmental assessments for major infrastructure and resource projects. The deal aims to reduce review times while preserving environmental safeguards through coordinated procedures.
An anti‑mining coalition launched an education campaign on July 16, 2026, to inform Lanaudière residents about possible environmental damage from a proposed mining site, highlighting concerns in a region famed for tourism and outdoor recreation.
Quebec’s government will dismantle nine obsolete dams to restore rivers to a natural state, joining a global trend of dam removal aimed at improving ecosystems.
A city report warns that the province’s plan to widen Billy Bishop Airport’s runway could reduce water circulation in Toronto’s Inner Harbour, limiting its ability to flush sewage and pollutants.
Les Cèdres and Quebec’s Environment Ministry have agreed on emergency measures to stop six months of untreated sewage discharges into a local stream, following a La Presse report that exposed the issue.
Les Cédres municipality began emergency measures on July 4, 2026 to stop untreated sewage from flowing into a local stream, after a La Presse report exposed six months of discharges affecting about 500 residents.
