2007 News Releases and Media Backgrounders

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December 2007 December 19 Husky Oil Limited Fined $110,000 For Failing To Comply With Its Certificate Of Approval December 17 Nova Chemicals (Canada) Ltd. Fined $550,000 For Contaminant Discharge To The Air December 13 McGuinty Government’s Approach To Climate Change Demonstrates Leadership: Environment Minister Speaks At State Leadership Roundtable On Climate Change December 12 Ontario Commits Climate Change Funding For Adaptation: Province Working To Mitigate Impacts Of Global Warming Backgrounder: Expert Panel On Climate Change Adaptation December 10 Fazal Raja And Waste Liquid Hauling Inc. Fined $13,000 For Illegal Dumping Of Liquid Waste December 6 McGuinty Government Acts To Protect Lake Simcoe: Immediate Steps Will Address Phosphorus Discharge; Consultation Key In Development Of Legislation To Protect Lake Simcoe Backgrounder: Protecting Lake Simcoe December 5 Ontario Calls For Community Go Green Fund Applications: Program Promotes Public Education And Community Action On Climate Change December 3 McGuinty Government Helps Communities Protect Their Drinking Water Sources: Funding for drinking water stewardship enshrined in legislation Backgrounder: Financial Assistance For Rural Source Protection Efforts Backgrounder: Funding For Early Action And Education And Outreach November 2007 November 27 City Of Guelph Fined $40,000 For Discharging Odours November 26 Clean Harbors Canada, Inc. Fined $42,500 For Operating Vehicles That Are Not Leakproof November 20 Reducing Environmental Toxics: The McGuinty Government Commitment November 16 D. Crupi & Sons Ltd. Fined $50,000 For Diesel Fuel Spill November 14 Teresa Silva Fined $15,000 For Submitting False Information To The Ministry Of The Environment November 5 Ron Carter and Quinte-Eco Consultants Inc. Fined $84,000 For Submitting False Information To The Ministry Of The Environment October 2007 October 6 Smog Advisory Lifted October 5 Smog Advisory Partially Lifted October 4 Notice of Smog Advisory September 2007 September 19 Smog Advisory Lifted September 18 Notice of Smog Advisory September 14 Verabay Investments Inc. Fined $20,000 After Allowing Water System To Deteriorate September 7 Government Of Ontario Calls On U.S. Environmental Protection Agency To Strengthen Rules For Smog-Causing Ozone; Reducing Ozone Levels Will Help Protect Province’s Health and Environment Fact Sheet: Ozone in Ontario September 7 Smog Advisory Lifted September 6 Notice of Expanded Smog Advisory September 5 Government Delivers On Commitment To Clean, Safe Water For All Ontarians: All Recommendations In Walkerton Report Implemented Backgrounder: Implementing The Recommendations Of The Walkerton Inquiry Backgrounder: Support For Ontario’s Implementation Of The Walkerton Inquiry Recommendations September 5 Notice of Smog Advisory September 5 Ontario Working To Ensure Efficent Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading; Carbon Offsets Work To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions August 2007 August 31 Ontario’s New Air Standards Among The Toughest In The World; New Air Standards Will Better Protect Ontario Communities Fact Sheet: McGuinty Government Introduces New Standards For Local Air Quality August 29 Smog Advisory Lifted Notice of Expanded Smog Advisory August 28 Notice of Smog Advisory August 27 Imperial Oil Limited Fined $100,000 For Discharging Sulphur Dioxide August 24 Ontario Appoints New Independent Board Members To Clean Water Agency; Implementation Meets Walkerton Recommendation August 22 Ontario Government Helps Cities Plant Trees To Fight Climate Change; Cleaner Air And Water, Energy Conservation Among Benefits $20,000 Fine For Falsifying Vehicle Emissions Information August 21 McGuinty Government Invests In Clean Up Of St. Lawrence River; Funding Will Help Remove Designation As Environmentally Degraded Backgrounder: Strategy In Place To Complete St. Lawrence Cleanup August 20 Ontario Helps Safeguard Rural Drinking Water Supplies Funding Expands Education Program For Private Well Owners Backgrounder: What The Mcguinty Government Has Done To Protect Ontario’s Drinking Water August 16 Municipalities Given Clear Rules On Water System Financial Planning: Set Out Standard Framework, Can Be Customized To Meet Local Needs Backgrounder: Planning Financially Sustainable Drinking Water Systems August 16 Canada And Ontario Announce Agreement To Improve And Protect The Great Lakes Backgrounder: The Canada-Ontario Agreement Respecting the Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem August 16 New Funding Program Will Help Small Municipalities Keep Drinking Water Safe; Assistance Crucial To Rural And Northern Ontario Backgrounder: What The Mcguinty Government Has Done To Protect Ontario’s Drinking Water August 15 McGuinty Government Moves To Clean Up Randle Reef; Ontario Provides $30 Million To Improve Quality Of Life And Strengthen Economy In Hamilton Media Backgrounder: The Clean-Up Of Randle Reef In Hamilton Harbour August 14 Ontario Charging Commercial, Industrial Users For Water; Water Charge Will Help Fund Water Resource Management; Encourage Conservation Backgrounder: Ontario’s New Water Charge For Commercial And Industrial Users: Why We Need It, How It Will Work August 13 United Nations Declares Ontario’s 50 Million Tree Planting Program The Largest In North AmericaUN Recognizes Ontario’s Leadership In Fight Against Climate Change August 10 McGuinty Government Investing In Local Climate Change Projects; Community Go Green Promotes Public Education And Community Action August 9 Ontario Proposes To Harness The Value In Methane Gas Produced By Landfills; New Proposal Will Help Fight Global Warming August 8 McGuinty Government Helps Ontario Drivers Go Green August 8 Ontario Calls On U.S. Environmental Protection Agency To Protect Air Quality; Second Set of Comments in 18 Months Aimed at Reducing Air Pollution and Protecting Health Media Backgrounder: Members of the Advisory Committee on Transboundary Science Supporting Ontario’s Comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Backgrounder: The Government of Ontario’s Environmental Accomplishments and Commitments Backgrounder: Support for Ontario Filing Comments with the United States Government of Ontario Comments to the U.S. EPA for Proposed Supplemental Changes to the News Source Review Program August 3 Navan Road Landfill Gets Environmental Assessment Approval; Province Adds Conditions to Ensure Protection of Environment & Community Smog Advisory Lifted Smog Advisory Partially Lifted August 2 Notice of Expanded Smog Advisory August 1 Notice of Expanded Smog Advisory July 2007 July 31 Notice of Smog Advisory July 27 McGuinty Government Protecting Drinking Water Introduces Stronger Rules For Well Construction And Maintenance Backgrounder: Ontario Improves Requirements For Constructing, Maintaining And Disinfecting Wells July 26 McGuinty Government Invests In Renewable Energy - New Program Turns Greenhouse Gases From Farms Into Clean Energy Backgrounder: New Regulatory Requirements for Anaerobic Digestion Facilities and Vegetated Filter Strip Systems July 23 Maple Leaf Foods Fined $20,000 For Failing To Notify Ministry Of Spill July 19 Mcguinty Government Helping Ontarians Understand The Potential Impacts Of Climate Change - Invests In Interactive Website, Polar Bear Research Backgrounder: Expert Panel On Climate Change Adaptation: Co-Chairs July 13 Waste Company Fined $100,000 For Failing To Submit Financial Assurance And Annual Reports Failure To Clean Up Diesel Fuel Spill After A Tractor Trailer Collision Results In $25,000 Fine July 12 Minister Expanding Inspection Force To Ensure Industry Recycles - Part Of The McGuinty Government’s Initiatives For A Greener, Healthier Ontario July 11 McGuinty Government Supporting Green Research At Trent University: Better Water And Air Quality Means A Healthier Ontario July 11 Smog Advisory Lifted Smog Advisory Partially Lifted July 10 Notice of Expanded Smog Advisory July 9 Notice of Expanded Smog Advisory July 8 Notice of Smog Advisory June 2007 June 29 Ontario Government Stops Burning Of Used Oil In Space Heaters - Ban Will Protect Health, Improve Air Quality, Encourage Recycling Backgrounder: Stakeholder Support for Ban June 28 General Electric Canada Company Fined $25,000 For Permitting Oil Spill June 27 Smog Advisory Lifted Smog Advisory Partially Lifted Province Greening Ontario Schools; Renewable Energy Pilot Projects Latest Initiative To Strengthen Student’s Environmental Awareness Shell’s Proposed Refinery To Undergo Environmental Assessment; EA Will Study Potential Impacts on Environment Tractor Trailer Operator Fined $25,000 For Diesel Spill Donald McDonald Fined $13,500 For Improper Pesticide Use June 26 McGuinty Government Reports On Water Protection; Release Of First-Ever Minister’s Drinking Water Report Meets Walkerton Recommendation Backgrounder: What The McGuinty Government Has Done To Protect Ontario’s Drinking Water June 25 Notice of Smog Advisory June 22 Ontario Putting Environmental Education Back Into The Curriculum; Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders To Tackle Environmental Issues Backgrounder: Stakeholder Support For Ontario’s Plans For Putting Environmental Education Back Into The Curriculum; Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders To Tackle Environmental Issues June 21 Ontario’s Drinking Water Quality “Top-Notch”; Chief Drinking Water Inspector Issues 2005-06 Annual Report Backgrounder: Ontario’s Chief Drinking Water Inspector’s 2005-06 Annual Report Highlights of the Chief Drinking Water Inspector Annual Report 2005-06 June 19 Smog Advisory Lifted June 18 McGuinty Government Sets Ambitious, Realistic Greenhouse Gas Targets Ontario And New Brunswick Pledge To Work Together To Fight Climate Change, Improve Air Quality; Agreement Displays Strong Leadership and Makes for Greener, Healthier Provinces Agreement to Reduce Transboundary Air Pollution, Improve Regional Air Quality and Address Climate Change Operators Of Illegal Tire Site Fined $46,000 Corporation Of The City Of Timmins Fined $84,000 For Violations Found In The City’s Drinking Water System Town Of Perth Fined $10,000 For Sewage Discharge Notice of Expanded Smog Advisory June 17 Smog Advisory Partially Lifted June 15 Young Ontarians Show McGuinty Government Their Ideas About How To Tackle Climate Change; Students Across Ontario Win Prizes For Art, Essays And Videos On How To Stop Climate Change Backgrounder: Climate Change Contest Winners June 13 Notice of Expanded Smog Advisory June 12 E-Waste Plan Will Divert Computers, TVs From Landfills: Study Shows Less Than Two Percent Of Computers And Other IT Waste Are Properly Recycled Notice of Expanded Smog Advisory June 11 Notice of Smog Advisory June 8 Ontario Sets Toughest Penalties in Canada for Industries that Pollute Water; Part of McGuinty Government’s Initiatives For a Greener, Healthier Ontario Backgrounder: Environmental Penalties Regulations Help To Protect Ontario’s Water Sources June 7 Ontario Takes Action To Address Lead In Water; Acting On Expert Advice Will Keep Ontario Families Safe Backgrounder: Supportive Statements For The McGuinty Government's Actions On Lead And Water Notice of Smog Advisory Smog Advisory Lifted June 4 Drinking Water Experts Report Back To Government On How To Address Lead In Water; Minister Welcomes Recommendations to Extend Monitoring and Testing, Implement Corrosion Control Programs and Adopt Immediate Measures to Protect Ontarians from Source to Tap June 3 Smog Advisory Lifted June 1 Province’s Water Further Protected; New Law Bans Water Diversions, Implements Conservation Charges To Strengthen Protection Of Great Lakes And Water Resources Province-wide Backgrounder: New Legislation Provides Stronger Protection For Great Lakes And Ontario’s Water Resources Province Embraces Low-Energy Design Standard And Launches Green Roof Pilot To Help Fight Climate Change Part Of The McGuinty Government’s Initiatives For A Greener, Healthier Ontario May 2007 May 30 Notice of Expanded Smog Advisory May 29 Notice of Expanded Smog Advisory Sault Ste. Marie Company And Director Fined $55,000 For Discharging Sewage Waste Transfer Site Fined $12,000 For Waste Disposal Violations Vehicle Owner Fined $2,500 For Environmental Protection Act Violation Owner Of K.C.R. Camp Limited Fined $11,000 For Operation Of Illegal Sewage System May 28 Notice of Smog Advisory May 25 Chief Drinking Water Inspector Issues Municipalities Orders To Do Lead Testing Letter issued by the Chief Drinking Water Inspector Template Order Smog Advisory Partially Lifted Smog Advisory Partially Lifted Smog Advisory Lifted May 23 Notice of Expanded Smog Advisory May 22 Notice of Smog Advisory May 17 Chinook Global Limited Fined $760,000 For Impairing Local Water Quality And Failing To Comply With Its Certificate Of Approval May 16 Company Fined $2,500 For Sediment Runoff From Subdivision Development New Era In Apartment Recycling Kicks Off With Toronto Pilot Project; Part Of McGuinty Government’s Initiatives For A Greener, Healthier Ontario D & L Metals Fined An Additional $7,500 For Environmental Violations May 15 Smog Advisory Lifted Railway Employees Fined $17,500 For Rail Collision That Caused State Of Emergency In The Township Of North Glengarry Notice of Smog Advisory May 10 Smog Advisory Lifted May 9 McGuinty Government Targets 50 Per Cent Reduction In Plastic Bag Use By 2012; Part Of McGuinty Government's Initiatives For A Greener, Healthier Ontario Backgrounder: Government And Industry Seal Deal On Comprehensive Plan On Plastic Bags May 8 Notice of Smog Advisory Government Switching To Clean Energy To Fight Climate Change; Part Of The McGuinty Government’s Initiatives For A Greener, Healthier Ontario Backgrounder: Energy Conservation In The Government Of Ontario; Part Of The McGuinty Government’s Initiatives For A Greener, Healthier Ontario Backgrounder: Ontario Phasing Out Use Of Potent Ozone Depleting Substance; Part Of The McGuinty Government’s Initiatives For A Greener, Healthier Ontario Backgrounder: Bringing Clean, Renewable Energy To The Ministry Of The Environment; Part Of The McGuinty Government’s Initiatives For A Greener, Healthier Ontario May 2 Allen Tree Service Limited Fined $15,000 For Releasing Transformer Oil On To Roadways May 1 Province Strengthening Environmental Education; Part Of McGuinty Government's Initiatives For A Greener, Healthier Ontario April 2007 April 30 Kerr Construction Convicted Under The Environmental Protection Act And Fined $16,000 Waste Disposal Site And Company President Fined Total Of $50,000 For Violations Of Environmental Protection Act Regional Municipality Of Niagara Fined $25,000 For Discharging Odours From A Compost Operation April 23 Reducing Packaging Part Of Solution On Waste Diversion: Government Funding Waste-Free Lunch Challenge Backgrounder: Government Salutes Waste-Free Lunch Challenge Fact Sheet: Consumer Product Packaging in Ontario April 17 Dutch Products Inc And Construction Distribution And Supply Co Inc Fined $50,000; Companies Found to Have Caused Adverse Effect to Surrounding Environment April 17 City Of Ottawa Fined $65,000 For Violation Of Environmental Protection Act April 17 Court Sentences Large Fines And Probation Following Obstruction Of Provincial Inspection April 12 Proposed Regulations Will Help Communities Develop Water Protection Plans Public Input Is Essential To Protecting Local Drinking Water Sources Backgrounder: Implementing Source Protection Planning April 11 RDW Contracting Convicted Under The Environmental Protection Act And Fined $15,000 April 11 B-N-E Contractors Fined $25,000 For Depositing 7,000 Litres Of Cement Waste Without Approval April 3 McGuinty Government Takes Action To Protect Province’s Water; Introduces Legislation That Would Ban Water Diversions; Implement Conservation Charges Fact Sheet: Proposed Legislation Provides Stronger Protection For Great Lakes And Ontario’s Water Resources Backgrounder: Charging Commercial And Industrial Users For Water And Why It Makes Sense For Ontario Backgrounder: Stakeholder Support for Legislation Backgrounder: The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Sustainable Water Resources Agreement March 2007 March 30 Ontario To Explore Joining Forces With U.S. States On Climate Change Initiative; Premier McGuinty and U.S. Governors Discuss Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets March 27 McGuinty Government Supports Local Solutions To Waste Management March 23 Province’s New Rules Help Municipalities Manage Waste Better; Small Communities, New Technologies and Recycling Projects to Benefit   Fact Sheet: Regulatory Amendments To Facilitate Waste Diversion, Use Of Alternative Fuels And New And Emerging Waste Management Technologies   Fact Sheet: Improving The Environmental Assessment Process March 22 Crompton Co./Cie Fined $90,000 Under The Environmental Protection Act March 16 Mcguinty Government Delivering Cleaner, Greener Ontario; Protecting Ontario’s Air, Water And Land A Top Priority March 15 Canada And Ontario Continue To Improve The Great Lakes Backgrounder: Canada-Ontario Agreement Shows Renewed Commitment To The Health Of The Great Lakes Basin March 2 Ontario Encourages High School Students To Consider Careers In Drinking Water Industry Demand Expected For Professionals Due To Expansion Of Industry; Retirements. March 1 Province Looking At New Ways To Teach Students About The Environment Roberta Bondar Appointed To Lead Review Of Environmental Education Backgrounder: Community Leaders Head Up New Curriculum Review February 2007 February 28 6393179 Canada Inc Convicted Under The Environmental Protection Act And Fined $30,000; Company Found to Have Caused Adverse Effect to Surrounding Environment February 23 Operator Of Illegal Tire Site Given Jail Time And Fined $12,000 For Failing To Comply With A Court Order February 15 McGuinty Government Committed To Safe Drinking Water : Provides Further Funding To Help Communities Move Ahead With Source Protection Plans Backgrounder: How The McGuinty Government Funds Local Source Water Protection Planning Backgrounder: Funding Helps Protect Local Drinking Water Sources February 14 First Hospital Recognized For Environmental Action Trillium Health Centre Shows Leadership Through Progressive Waste Reduction February 5 Ontario Goes Greener By Bagging It Back: Deposit Return Program For Beverage Alcohol Containers Starts Today Backgrounder: Reducing Landfill Waste In Ontario Backgrounder: Support For Ontario’s Deposit Return Program Fact Sheet: Ontario Deposit Return Program January 2007 January 19 Ontario Seeks Public Input On Restoring And Protecting The Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem; Climate Change, Biodiversity Conservation, Drinking Water Are Provincial Priorities January 16 Imperial Oil Limited Fined $100,000 For Contaminating Homes And Cars In Nearby Residential Area January 16 Warwick Landfill To Expand Under Strict Environmental Conditions January 15 'Bag it back' Changes The Way Ontario Recycles; Public education campaign explaining new Deposit Return Program starts today January 11 Province Set To Ban Burning Of Used Oil In Space Heaters; Ban Will Protect Health, Improve Air Quality, Encourage Recycling January 11 Fact Sheet: Ban On Burning Used Oil In Space Heaters January 5 Operator Of Illegal Waste Disposal Site Given Jail Time And Probation For Failing To Comply With A Court Order January 5 Janes Family Foods Ltd. Fined $35,000 For Waste Diversion Act Violation

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