Update on BPA
As promised, the federal government published its final decision on the screening level risk assessment of BPA on October 18, in the Canada Gazette, Part 1. Regulations that prohibit the import, sale and advertising of polycarbonate baby bottles containing BPA should come into effect during …
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November’s Popular Science has listed neurobiologist Rebecca Saxe, Ph.D. as one of the “Brilliant 10 – Young Geniuses who are Shaking up Science”, for her work on the biological basis of Theory of Mind. Congratulations, Rebecca!
Continue reading the post titled We can't resistMagnificent Polar Bears
The shorter ice season is having a significant impact on these magnificent bears.
Continue reading the post titled Magnificent Polar BearsEnvironmental Law for Road Builders
Road construction presents numerous environmental challenges, including noise, dust, salt, storm runoff, etc. Earlier this year, we gave road builders a summary of the environmental laws that apply to them, how to exercise due diligence, and what penalties they could face if things go wrong.…
Continue reading the post titled Environmental Law for Road BuildersEnvironmental Rights Enshrined
Nature's right to exist an astonishing new legal right.
Continue reading the post titled Environmental Rights EnshrinedNew Zero Waste Policy
Major changes coming for waste management in Ontario- blue box to change to 100% producer funding?
Continue reading the post titled New Zero Waste Policy$450,000 fine for City of Ottawa sewage spill
One of the highest environmental fines ever imposed upon a municipality.
Continue reading the post titled $450,000 fine for City of Ottawa sewage spillImportant changes re brownfields
Many sites that now count as "clean" will no longer be "clean"; a few that now count as contaminated will now be considered clean.
Continue reading the post titled Important changes re brownfieldsImportant brownfield reforms
The Ontario government has today posted significant proposed changes to its brownfield regulation and standards. The complete package has been posted on the EBR and can be found at www.ontario.ca/brownfields under the “Protecting the Environment” link. Also attached is an unoffic…
Continue reading the post titled Important brownfield reformsKipfinch – latest Ontario contaminated site decision
Ontario’s latest contaminated site decision is Kipfinch v. Westwood Mall (Mississauga) Limited. The intended purchaser of a $25 million shopping mall was unable to obtain financing after the vendor refused to allow invasive testing in an area formerly occupied by a dry cleaner. The …
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