Lake Ontario Waterkeeper

Ontario spent $9.93M on push to Protect Ontario ads hyping nuclear energy. Without independent, fact-based investigation into the real consequences, this isn't public education—it's just government propaganda.

‘Protect Ontario’ ads cost one ministry nearly $10M last year: records Ontario taxpayers were on the hook for millions last year to watch the provincial government promote its own initiatives

Toronto is growing out of its past as an industrial port & realizing it is the freshwater capital of the world and wants a harbour that reflects that fact.

The Waterfront Question The Toronto Billy Bishop Airport Debate Has Grown Up

Slow down. Some journeys matter more than the destination. Another guardian of our watersheds reminding us who we’re really working for. Clean, swimmable, fishable water — for every creature that calls it home.

There’s a generation of Canadians who remember the ParticipACTION campaigns — the simple message that staying healthy requires showing up. No one can do it for you. This is the same idea, applied to public decision-making. Take a few minutes. Be intentional. Say what matters. Because if we don’t use the tools available to us, we shouldn’t be surprised when decisions move on without us.

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The future of Toronto Harbour is being decided right now. Federal consultation closes July 24. Takes 8 minutes. The lake can’t speak for itself. You can.

Toronto Harbour Needs Your Voice. And It Can’t Wait. Billy Bishop Airport Consultation

Important Federal Government notice to residents of Toronto to get opinion of expanding airport service and runway in Toronto Harbour.

Public consultation on the future of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Consultation collecting feedback on the future of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

The debate over Billy Bishop Airport isn't just about jets vs. noise, it's about future of Toronto’s waterfront. For many, the harbour is cottage country. Do we take that away for increased flights? Or continue to restore the connection to Lake Ontario?

The Cottage Blind Spot: The Real Question Behind Billy Bishop Expansion The debate over expanding Billy Bishop Airport has become a political football.

Enjoy the first week of June

20% of world’s surface fresh water is flowing by the Island but taking water for granted turned this privilege into a crisis. Lack of investment in proper sewage treatment was a red flag. Montreal warning residents of water shortages this summer.

Montreal urges 1.2 million residents to limit water use, warns of summer shortage | CBC News Montreal is asking people to reduce water use in a major way. Officials said new restrictive measures are necessary as it carries out repairs on a key water main.

Great night for water.