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Ontario is subsidizing an energy project in Georgian Bay despite expert advice
An internal memo from Ontario’s electricity system operator outlines concerns with TC Energy’s large pumped storage proposal in Meaford, including cost overruns and an inability to meet short-term energy needs.
What’s going on in Wasaga Beach? Profit, piping plovers and an Ontario town’s complicated future
The Ontario government is handing provincial parklands over to the town in hopes of boosting the local economy. Residents wonder whether the beach will still be welcoming to the endangered birds — and the public.
Why we don’t bike like the Dutch — yet
From the greenways of Detroit to recent court battles in Toronto, cities across North America are trying to become more bike-friendly. What will it take to catch up to Amsterdam?
How Ontario could have cracked down on Chemical Valley pollution — but chose not to
Toxic emissions from plants in Sarnia have harmed Aamjiwnaang First Nation for decades. Documents obtained by The Narwhal show how Ontario abandoned plans that could have helped.
Why we don’t bike like the Dutch — yet
From the greenways of Detroit to recent court battles in Toronto, cities across North America are trying to become more bike-friendly. What will it take to catch up to Amsterdam?
How Ontario could have cracked down on Chemical Valley pollution — but chose not to
Toxic emissions from plants in Sarnia have harmed Aamjiwnaang First Nation for decades. Documents obtained by The Narwhal show how Ontario abandoned plans that could have helped.
The smoke from Canada’s wildfires may be even more toxic than usual
A legacy of mining means that toxic metals could be carried along plumes of smoke.
Thunder Bay is bringing its Great Lake shoreline back
Decades of industrial pollution on Lake Superior has seen stretches of its shore deemed areas of environmental concern for both Canada and the U.S. A massive investment of time and money is letting nature return.
Buses vs. Trains: The Future of Public Transit in the Great Lakes Region
As cities invest in greener, more accessible transit, a key debate emerges: sleek light rail or cost-effective bus rapid transit? The answer may depend more on perception than performance.
Meet the people trying to keep a prehistoric fish alive
Lake sturgeon have long been culturally significant and nutritionally important to First Nations in Ontario, but dams and commercial fishing have put them at risk.
Can these invasive reeds be stopped?
Invasive phragmites are taking over Ontario’s wetlands, choking out native plants and wildlife. But a team of dedicated experts and community members are fighting back.
Fish, mines and Indigenous Rights ensnared in court case in northern Ontario
Establishing the Robinson Treaties, covering land around Lake Huron and Lake Superior, created a mess of jurisdiction and rights for First Nations — both signed and unsigned.
What would the Great Lakes region be like with bullet trains?
Exploring how high speed rail could transform the Great Lakes region.
Trump threatens Great Lakes agreements between U.S. and Canada
The Great Lakes Compact, along with other binational agreements that protect the lakes, are at risk as Trump expands pressure on Canada beyond tariffs.
How Trump’s trade war could impact US electricity prices — and state climate plans
Northern states are depending on imported Canadian hydropower to clean up their grids. What happens now?
Nibi Chronicles: Invisible Borders
Learn about how the creation of the U.S.-Canada border divided Ojibwe communities, creating issues around citizenship and land rights.