Quebec Redirects $100 Million Federal Environmental Grant
Quebec shifted a $100 million federal environmental grant to other uses, contrary to the purpose agreed with Ottawa.
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CN declines to reveal herbicide spray details
CN declined to disclose the date and product name of a herbicide spray after Montreal boroughs asked for that information.
CN Declines to Reveal Herbicide Spray Date, Product in Montreal
CN declined to provide the date and product name of its herbicide spraying after Montreal boroughs requested the information.
Toronto, Ontario crews clean second West Highland Creek spill
Toronto and Ontario crews cleared a second spill in West Highland Creek caused by Scarborough subway construction, adding to earlier environmental incidents from the project.
CN refuses to disclose herbicide spray details in Montreal
CN declined to reveal the date and product name of its herbicide application after multiple boroughs requested the information.
Montreal Airport Launches Canada’s First Eco‑Certified Parking Lot
Montréal‑Trudeau International Airport’s P4 parking structure received Canada’s first eco‑certification, featuring a green roof, white roofing and hundreds of solar panels as part of a broader airport sustainability trend.
Montreal Cuts Tree‑Planting Funds Amid 500,000‑Tree Goal
Montreal reduced its tree‑planting and ash‑borer control budget despite keeping a 500,000‑tree goal for 2030.
Montreal Cuts Tree‑Planting Budget Amid 500,000‑Tree Goal
Montreal reduced funding for tree planting and emerald ash borer control, despite its commitment to plant 500,000 trees by 2030.
Montreal Cuts Tree‑Planting Budget Amid 500,000‑Tree Goal
Montreal reduced funding for tree planting and emerald ash borer control, while still aiming to plant 500,000 trees by 2030.
Montreal Urges Quebec to Address Sanimax Plant Odor
Montreal has asked the Quebec government to take over handling odor complaints from the Sanimax plant, which has processed pork and chicken carcasses since 1957. The city hopes provincial oversight will improve emission controls and address resident concerns.
Goats Employed to Trim Invasive Plants Across Montreal
Amitonte is testing a goat‑grazing program in Montreal to control invasive plants, offering a chemical‑free and equipment‑light alternative that follows successful use in other parts of the world.
Lake Tahoe Offers $147,000 Reward for Tree Poisoner Info
Lake Tahoe law enforcement has announced a $147,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the individual accused of poisoning trees on the North Shore, an issue that has troubled the area for years.
Newsom signs bill expanding smog exemptions for collector cars
Governor Gavin Newsom signed State Bill 1392 in Burbank, expanding smog‑check exemptions for a wider range of collector cars, easing the testing requirements for owners while preserving California’s emissions goals.
Activists Schedule Rally to Push Data Center Moratorium in Philadelphia
Philadelphia activists will hold a press conference and rally on September 14 at City Hall, urging the City Council to impose a moratorium on new data centers due to environmental and infrastructure concerns.
Biologists Pull Water Chestnut from Ottawa River and Lake
Biologists and the Vaudreuil‑Soulanges Watershed Council began hand‑pulling water chestnut from the Ottawa River and Lake of Two Mountains to stop the invasive plant’s dense mats from blocking sunlight needed by native species.
Rouyn‑Noranda Marks 100‑Year Smelter Milestone Amid Pollution Concerns
Residents of Rouyn‑Noranda raised pollution concerns about the century‑old copper smelter, prompting talks with the city, the smelting company and the Quebec National Assembly as both celebrate the 100‑year milestone.
Quebec Reviews Three-Year Bottle Deposit Program
Quebec’s government is reviewing and overhauling the Consignaction bottle deposit‑refund program launched in 2023, responding to mixed feedback from residents.
Quebec Government Declines SNAP Québec's Protected‑Area Targets
On September 1, 2026, Quebec’s government announced it will not adopt the regional protected‑area targets proposed by SNAP Québec, despite ongoing collaboration on expanding protected natural areas.
Quebec Government Declines SNAP Québec Protected‑Area Targets
On September 1, 2026, Quebec's provincial government announced it would not adopt the regional protected‑area targets proposed by SNAP Québec, opting instead to ignore the group's recommendations.
Environmental group blocks Shein pop‑up with garbage truck
On August 28, 2026, Équiterre parked a garbage truck outside Shein’s Montreal pop‑up store to protest fast‑fashion waste, citing a 2023 report that clothing landfill waste in Quebec has more than doubled in ten years.
