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Province News
Massive water crisis looming
Standard Freeholder (3/11)
Barring a huge worldwide reduction in fossil fuel use, global warming could pose massive environmental challenges on the St. Lawrence River ecosystem within 50 years or less.
Ontario bolsters green support as Europe backs off
Reuters (3/9)
The Canadian province of Ontario is becoming a magnet for global heavy hitters in the green energy sector, drawn by alluring subsidies at a time when incentives are being scaled back elsewhere.
Ont. poised to hand Ipperwash park back
CTV, Toronto (2/28)
More than 14 years after native protester Dudley George was killed during a confrontation over disputed land, Ontario is poised to take the final step in relinquishing control of Ipperwash Provincial Park, the 40-hectare park along the shores of Lake Huron.
Don, Humber river valleys to get greenbelt protection
The Toronto Star (2/27)
Two of Toronto's most treasured corridors of natural habitat – the Don and Humber river valleys which stretch about from the Oak Ridges Moraine to Lake Ontario – are on their way to being permanently protected under the province's greenbelt plan.
Scientist promises urgent quest for methods to prevent Asian carp from overrunning Great Lakes
Canadian Business (2/26)
Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey are stepping up the quest for short- and long-term methods of reining in the invasive fish, including new poisons and other tools, that could prevent Asian carp from gaining a foothold in the Great Lakes.
$5 million stimulus money for tourist attractions caps long campaign
Soo News (2/26)
Long campaigns by municipalities, residents and Sault MP Tony Martin paid off with the Canadian federal government investing $2.6 million on the Sault Ste. Marie canal for draining, repairing, maintaining and upgrading the recreational lock.
Province Beach Resources
Sauble Beach
Sauble Beach Chamber of Commerce
Overlooking Lake Huron, the beach is a perfect summer vacation spot.
Surf the Beaches
Beach Magazine
Provides a map of beaches in Toronto and other related information.
Toronto and Region Conservation - Lake Ontario Waterfront
Toronto and Region Conservation
Lake Ontario waterfront information.
Wasaga Beach
Located at the southern tip of Georgian Bay, it is the longest fresh water beach in the world.
Windsor/Essex Beach Information
Windsor-Essex County Health Unit
Current beach information for the Windsor/Essex region of Ontario.
Province Beaches
Great Lakes Information Network
Last updated: July 12, 2006
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