The idea of nationalizing Ojibway Park draws mixed feelings from visitors and environmentalists. Visitor Sarah Woolson said variety is what draws her to Ojibway Park. “Compared to the other parks around here, it definitely has the most diversity and the animals here are definitely more comfortable with people,”
Business owners are pivoting to sustainable practices amid environmental concerns. Consumers are interested in buying from environmentally friendly companies, with a Harvard Business Review survey finding 65 per cent of people want to buy from sustainable brands. Klaus Dohring is the president of Green Sun Rising, a local solar panel
University of Windsor’s Shkawbewisag Student Law Society and other student activist groups left their classes to march on the Ontario Court of Justice in an act of solidarity for Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs. Indigenous and non-Indigenous faculty members were among the
The Windsor Utilities Commission (WUC) announced that the city’s drinking water system had received the best rating available from Ontario’s Environment Ministry this Wednesday. According to media release, the WUC and ENWIN were evaluated for compliance with regulated water
The Essex Region Conservation Authority passed their 2020 budget and environmental programs for the year. The budget is set at $10.5 million, an increase of 36 per cent compared to last year. Accompanying the increase in budget is an increase
Local business owners and directors see future growth in environment-based industries. Global clean energy, electric bike and agriculture markets are predicted to be worth $2 to $31 billion in the next two to five years and opportunities are developing for
Many people use the autumn months to prepare their houses for the harsher winter season. Heating cost comprises a majority of household budgets. Paul Wilson is the owner of Kenwil Services Ltd in Windsor. His company repairs the heating,
Environmentalists are trying to make people aware of the negative impact of plastic bags on the environment and human beings. According to research, Canadians are using between nine and fifteen billion plastic bags per year. The plastic bags often
By Matt Flood The City of Windsor’s activity in Black Oak Heritage Park is causing concern for park goers. Recent work, including prescribed burns and cutting of invasive species of trees over restricted trails, has community members growing concerned. For
By Emma Butler The Little River Corridor has 300 more native trees thanks to TD members and volunteers. On Oct. 20 about 100 people participated in TD’s fall tree planting. TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (FEF) is a national
By Jiaqian Ren Point Pelee National Park is closing for the next two weeks. From Jan. 12 to Jan. 26, staff from Parks Canada and Caldwell First Nation will be performing a cull to reduce the number of white-tailed deer
Frigid weather is keeping people inside their homes. Extreme cold warnings are issued when low temperatures create elevated health risks from symptoms such as frostbite and hypothermia. Often, these warnings are issued when conditions reach levels ranging from minus
By Kaitlynn Kenney The Essex Region Conservation Authority is aiming to cover 12 per cent of natural land in Essex County with greenery. ERCA, along with Forests Ontario, share a goal of restoring Ontario’s natural land and watershed to
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