environment

The Canada Goose

CANADA GOOSE aka Branta canadensis The Giant Canada Goose is one of the most common…

The Biggest March On Climate Change Ever

Way back in 2014, our community decided on a crazy goal - the largest mobilization…

Ministers Call On More Countries To Put Forward Stepped-Up Climate Crisis Education Plan

Madrid, December 2019--Two pioneering countries this week committed to stepped-up climate and environmental education in…

When Planting Native Ontario Trees Use This Tree Atlas

There are many reasons to plant a tree – to shade your home, help the…

Why A College Of Kinesiology For Ontario?

Toronto, Ontario  – The numbers are well-known - regular exercise can reduce the risk of…

Ontario Can’t Afford To Not Win War On Phragmites

Phragmites is likely the largest invasive plant threat facing Ontario today. It has taken over…

The Consolidation Of North American Food

Adam Jacob sent in this tell-all graphic that is pretty shocking. If these statistics are…

Can Another Ottawa Residence Win Canada’s Best Garden Street?

Toronto, ON Garden Days – The month of June hosts Canada’s three-day celebration of gardens…

Places To Pick Provincial White Trillium In Ontario

The white trillium is a spring wildflower with 3 distinct leaves and petals.  It has…

Acupuncture Found Everywhere In Nature

Acupuncture, a word that literally means, “puncture with needle”, has been practiced around the world…

Pull On Blundstone Boots Style Every Season

A pair of Blundstone boots has a way of replacing a big chunk of your…

Novel Warns North Americans Of Corrupt Bankers And Valueless Dollar

Back in 2012 The Silo reported on a dark novel titled Zurabia. That book held…

How Your Startup Company Will Benefit From Energy Consultant

If you’re just starting your own company, then it’s understandable that you’ll be very busy…

Canadian Garden Days Is Annual Event Celebrating Vital Role Of Gardening

DO YOU LIVE ON CANADA'S BEST GARDEN STREET? Canada is a country made up of…

Ontario Law Protects Bees By Reducing Neonicotinoid Corn And Soybean Crops

On July 1, 2015, Ontario was the first jurisdiction in North America to protect bees…

Funding Announced To Help Ontarians Save Energy And Money In Homes And Businesses

I'm sure we all read the distressing poll that about a third of Canadians still…

The Fuss About Archaeology Conducted On Ontario Farmlands

Farmland development throughout wind-powered Ontario has resulted in the hiring of many consulting archaeologists by…

Roadside Memorials Of Loss Are On The Rise

Indeed, the prevalence of roadside memorials has increased significantly over the past several decades and…

Canada Methane Emissions Not Properly Regulated

We need to take steps NOW to make sure Canada’s methane (aka Hydrogen Sulfide gas…

IDA Challenges Airlines To Cut Environmental Baggage And Save Animals

Air India announced that it has made one simple change that will save the airline…

Lake Erie Fisheries At Risk Or Set For Bolstering From Invading Fish

No perch or pickerel in Lake Erie’s fisheries future? The tasty fish our Great Lakes…

It Will Cost Over $45 Billion To Clean Up Alberta Toxic Tailings Ponds

The numbers are staggering. For over 50 years, the tars sands industry in Alberta has…

Winners Of Earth Day Canada Hometown Heroes Awards

Earth Day Canada is thrilled to announce the five winners of our Hometown Heroes Award…

Come On Summer! We’ve Got Your List Of Canada’s Cleanest, Greenest Beaches

More Blue Flags will fly in Canada this year Canadians will be able to visit…

Greenbelt Is Not Reason Housing Prices Are High In Greater Toronto Hamilton Area

Dear Silo, Right now, greedy developers are gearing up for a lobbying day they've organized…

Ontario Building About 500 Electric Vehicle EV Charging Stations- Here’s Where

Ontario is building almost 500 electric vehicle EV charging stations at over 250 convenient locations across…

Chinese Newspaper Baskets

Okay I admit it, newspapers are dead. But maybe in China they aren't. Or are.…

Ontario Passes Landmark Climate Change Legislation

Today, Ontario passed landmark climate change legislation that lays a foundation for the province to…

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