Lachute and partners making plans to conserve local stream
Plans are being made to better protect a stream that flows into Rivière-de-l’Ouest in Lachute. A committee of citizens and
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MRC d’Argenteuil approves talks to create regional park on the Rouge
The Municipalité Régional de Comté (MRC) d’Argenteuil Council recently approved a motion that is a significant step towards the possible
Read moreOntario government takes action to reduce electronic waste
The Ontario government has introduced a new regulation that will require producers to collect and safely manage the full life-cycle
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Lachute switching streetlights to LED
Lachute is making the switch to LED lighting. At the August 3 council meeting, it was announced that work to
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Ontario Launches First-Ever Climate Change Impact Assessment
The Ontario government has selected a consulting team led by the Climate Risk Institute to conduct the province’s first-ever multi-sector
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Level I Low Water Condition declared in South Nation watershed
Due to a drier than usual spring, persistent hot temperatures, and lack of precipitation, South Nation Conservation (SNC) has declared
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Court ruling gives green light to Nation Rise Wind Farm, for now
Will Nation Rise, rise again? On December 4, 2019, the Ontario Minister of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks revoked a
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Number of trees planted in Larose Forest grows this spring
A lot of new growth is taking root in the Larose Forest this spring. The United Counties of Prescott and
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Environment and logistics are factors in using salt or sand on local roads
The debate over winter road maintenance and whether to use salt or sand to make icy roads safer usually recurs
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Lachute, Brownsburg-Chatham make updates to new Québec flood zoning map
Municipal staff in Lachute and Brownsburg-Chatham have submitted changes to the Québec government about a map designating new flood zoning
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