With the passage of Bill 5, the Ford government slashed the requirement to develop recovery plans for at-risk species. Now, internal documents reveal Ontario will not publish a handful of plans that were underway when the bill passed. thenarwhal.ca/ontario-enda...

Environmental group GASP presents Premier Doug Ford with a symbolic "Don't Bulldoze Our Future" award, criticizing Ontario's current land and water policies. The government maintains these changes are necessary for growth. Full story: www.fieldandshutterpress.ca/p/environmen... #OnPoli #Ontario

The Ford government has named a third mine for fast-tracking, but downstream, Grassy Narrows First Nation has already challenged a water permit for the gold mine, and has a pending court challenge against Ontario’s Mining Act. thenarwhal.ca/grassy-narro...

Why did the salamander cross the road? 🦎 To reach the exact pond where it was born! King Road in Burlington will be closed from March 11 to April 8 to provide the endangered Jefferson Salamander with a safe spring migration! www.fieldandshutterpress.ca/p/why-tiny-s... #BurlOn #Halton #Burlington

Despite a March 1 deadline, an emergency protection order still hasn't been issued for Wasaga's Piping Plovers Full details in our February edition! www.fieldandshutterpress.ca/p/plovers-pe... #pipingplover #coyote #wildlife #halton #haltonhills #Ontario #OnPoli #birds #birding #substack

Federal officials are reviewing an emergency order to protect endangered Piping Plovers at Wasaga Beach as environmental groups warn planned mechanical raking could devastate Ontario’s most vital nesting site. Full Story: www.fieldandshutterpress.ca/p/federal-re... #PipingPlover #Plovers #Birds

Don't miss our latest issue! We have bird sightings in Halton, a new nature photo essay, a court win for wild gardens, recycling changes, Highway 413 concerns, and the Wasaga Beach debate. www.fieldandshutterpress.ca/p/birds-byla... #OnPoli #Ontario #Birds #Wildlife #Hwy413 #gardens #Halton

In his latest photo essay, Greg @randomphotoadv.bsky.social captures warblers, swallows, frogs, butterflies and more in a Halton Hills park across a year of observation. Read it here: www.fieldandshutterpress.ca/p/photograph... #PhotoEssay #UrbanNature #Wildlife #HaltonHills #Birds #Warblers

A woman will head to court in March after the City of Burlington fined her for letting her garden grow wild — and other Ontario municipalities have taken similar measures. @elaineanselmi.bsky.social asks: What exactly are we protecting here? thenarwhal.ca/opinion-burl...

A Mississauga man beat the city over lawn bylaws, with the court ruling naturalized gardens are protected expression under the Charter, a decision with major implications for Burlington and municipalities across Ontario www.fieldandshutterpress.ca/p/ontario-co... #Ontario #BurlON #Halton #Climate

Why is winter hiking so popular? This story examines the surprising surge, why snowy trails are appealing, and tips for staying safe and upright on slippery trails. www.fieldandshutterpress.ca/p/people-jus... #HaltonHills #Halton #HaltonRegion #BruceTrail #WinterHiking #Ontario #Winter #Hiking

“Keep removing them. Eventually, that tower will collapse.” Ontario Nature's Tony Morris, comparing biodiversity loss to pulling pieces from a game of Jenga, making Ontario more vulnerable to climate change. Read the full article below 👇

Auditor General finds Ontarians weren’t told the full environmental and Greenbelt risks of Highway 413 before public consultations were cut out. Endangered species, lost farmland, and unanswered questions. Read the full story: www.fieldandshutterpress.ca/p/auditor-ge... #OnPoli #Hwy413 #DougFord

As we wrap up the year, don't miss our final issue of 2025, out now! www.fieldandshutterpress.ca/p/happy-holi... #onpoli #QueensPark #Halton #HaltonHills #SubStack #newsletter

Today is the last day for Ontarians to weigh in on the Doug Ford government's plan to consolidate 36 conservations authorities into seven regional ones. Here's everything you need to know about it: thenarwhal.ca/ontario-cons...

Waterloo Region and Guelph are holding out on renewing contracts that allow Enbridge Gas to build pipelines on public land for free. Toronto and Ottawa are also pushing back, and more Ontario municipalities could follow: thenarwhal.ca/ontario-enbr...

Eleven Treaty 9 First Nations are back in court, challenging Ontario and Canada over far north resource development. Lawyers say the province is trying to shut down the case before evidence is heard. Full Story: www.fieldandshutterpress.ca/p/weve-never... #OnPoli #FirstNations #Treaty9 #RingOfFire

Ramon Kataquapit and Michel Koostachin of Attawapiskat First Nation are intervening in a lawsuit against Ontario's Bill 5 to stop fast-tracked land development in Treaty 9. www.fieldandshutterpress.ca/p/young-peop... #OnPoli #Mining #Environment #TreatyRights #FirstNations #DougFord #Ontario #News

The Ford Government passed an omnibus bill that amended the Crown Forest Sustainability Act to permit forest removal for non-forestry uses while also permitting alcohol consumption in designated areas of Provincial Parks Read the latest: www.fieldandshutterpress.ca/p/ford-gover... #onpoli #dougford

Another auditor general’s report is out in Ontario, and this one highlights the ways the Ford government has eroded the Environmental Bill of Rights. Here’s our story on the bill’s power, and what’s left of it: thenarwhal.ca/environmenta...

Ontario’s Auditor General warns the government is eroding Ontarians’ Environmental Bill of Rights, cutting consultations, ignoring feedback, and expanding exemptions. Read the full breakdown: www.fieldandshutterpress.ca/p/ford-gover... #OnPoli #DougFord #Environment #Ontario #AuditorGeneral

Our latest monthly issue is out! We're talking about the fight for Ontario’s watersheds, Bill 60, Piping Plover protections, meeting Halton’s bushy-tailed residents and Grassy Narrows First Nation’s new legal challenge www.fieldandshutterpress.ca/p/floodplain... #Ontario #GrassyNarrows #OnPoli

Hey Ontario, meet the American Red Squirrel! Learn how these fiery little mammals stay active all winter, from stashing cones to sounding alarms, in our latest article. www.fieldandshutterpress.ca/p/meet-ontar... #Squirrel #Nature #Wildlife #HaltonHills #Halton

We've got a new look! Introducing our new logo for The Field & Shutter Press! Let us know what you think! #newlogo #logo #substack #turkeyVulture #Niagaraescarpment #haltonhills #halton #haltonregion

The Carney government wants to pare back aspects of Canada’s anti-greenwashing law, telling @meyer.bsky.social it prevents the fossil fuel industry and other groups from sharing their environmental claims. Critics say the law might be working as intended. thenarwhal.ca/greenwashing...

Halton Hills is heating up, and trees may be one of the simplest ways to cool it down. We look at how expanding the canopy can protect our neighbourhoods in a changing climate: www.fieldandshutterpress.ca/p/why-trees-... #climateadaptation #climatechange #halton #haltonhills #ontario #journalism

The Doug Ford government is setting its sites on conservation authorities for the fifth time, merging the watershed protection agencies. Staff tell @fatimabsyed.bsky.social it may ‘slow approvals, create confusion’ — not to mention it's leaving them with ‘whiplash.’ thenarwhal.ca/ontario-cons...

“Death knell for watersheds.” Doug Ford’s plan to shrink Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities into seven could erase decades of flood protection & local expertise. Full Story: www.fieldandshutterpress.ca/p/death-knel... #Ontario #Environment #Watersheds #DougFord #ONPoli

Those Ring of Fire ads during World Series broadcasts might have you thinking mines are up and running in the remote region in northern Ontario, but that's not the case and the Ford government should be upfront about it, writes @elaineanselmi.bsky.social thenarwhal.ca/opinion-blue...

Did you know Ontario has an Environmental Bill of Rights? We talk Turkey, Special Economic Zones, the Ring of Fire and photo essays make a colourful return in our latest issue, out now! www.fieldandshutterpress.ca/p/talking-tu... #wildlife #birds #nature #conservation #ontario #substack

Did you know Ontario has an Environmental Bill of Rights? If you didn't you're not alone, the Ford government has been neglecting its legal duty to educate the public. Learn about the bill and what remains in this article by Greg in @thenarwhal.ca #Environment #conservation #onpoli #DougFord

The Ontario government plans to change the Clean Water Act, put in place after contaminated water in Walkerton killed seven people in 2000. It says the goal is to support “housing and infrastructure development” while keeping “strong protections" for drinking water. thenarwhal.ca/ontario-bill...

Ontario Nature is in @thenarwhalca! We break down Bill 5's "special economic zones" and look at global examples of how SEZ have destroyed ecosystems, displaced communities and weakened protections. 🔗: thenarwhal.ca/ontario-spec... #onpoli #repealbill5

Did you know wild turkeys nearly vanished from Ontario? A trade helped bring them back: Ontario sent moose, otters & partridge to US states, and received wild turkeys in return. Read the full story www.fieldandshutterpress.ca/p/lets-talk-... #Ontario #Conservation #Wildlife #Birds #Turkey

Polar bears lost its last line of legal defence the day Bill 5 became law. Now, Ontario's polar bears could be extinct in 45 years. More here: thepointer.com/article/2025... #RepealBill5 #PolarBears

📢 PUBLISHING TOMORROW! 🦃 From extinction to abundance: Discover the untold story of the Eastern Wild Turkey's successful comeback in Ontario. www.fieldandshutterpress.ca/p/lets-talk-... #Turkey #Ontario #Conservation #Wildlife #WildTurkey #Longform #journalism #substack

Did you know that wild turkeys almost disappeared from Ontario’s landscape? 🦃 If you didn't you're not alone! Next week, we'll be exploring the history of the wild turkey in Ontario. Make sure to subscribe! www.fieldandshutterpress.ca #Ontario #Conservation #Turkey #History #Wildlife

Ontario's Auditor General confirms: The province will miss its 2030 emissions target. The cost of inaction is too high. Read the latest: www.fieldandshutterpress.ca/p/ontarios-f... #ONpoli #ClimateCrisis #Ontario #AGReport #Conservation #ClimateAction #FossilFuels #Highway413 #EnvironmentalJustice

Today, the Doug Ford government announced some of the details regarding the proposed Special Economic Zones. The Narwhal has a great article on it! #Ontario #Bill5 #DougFord #ONpoli

New Edition Out Now! 📢 In the September issue of The Field & Shutter Press, we cover 'Draw the Line' a climate rally protesting Bill C5. Plus, leaked texts hint at cuts to water protection agencies. Read it here: www.fieldandshutterpress.ca/p/new-season... #ClimateAction #Halton #Ontario #BillC5

Georgetown's "Draw the Line" rally brought together a coalition of activists, from climate groups to student leaders, to demand an end to new fossil fuel projects. We were there to report on the local voices pushing for change: www.fieldandshutterpress.ca/p/halton-hil... #HaltonHills #Ontario

Notice leaves changing earlier than usual? 🍂 Trees "drop their leaves early in response to prolonged drought conditions..." explains Ontario Nature's Marcus Maddalena, who says climate change makes extreme weather more frequent, less predictable and more intense. 🔗: www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/arti...

Environmental advocates are bringing the 'Draw the Line' climate action event to Georgetown. Read the full story: www.fieldandshutterpress.ca/p/environmen... #ClimateAction #HaltonHills #Highway413 #GeorgetownON #Ontario #DrawTheLine

Students from @uofguelph.bsky.social are fighting to save Ontario's iconic American chestnut trees from a devastating blight. Check out the full article to find out how! www.fieldandshutterpress.ca/p/students-l... #Conservation #AmericanChestnut #Ontario #Guelph #UofGuelph

What’s going on at Wasaga Beach? It’s a question our readers have been asking us to look into for months. So we sent @fatimabsyed.bsky.social and @a1please.bsky.social to Wasaga to document a town — and an ecosystem — at a crossroads. thenarwhal.ca/wasaga-beach... (1/6)

What's the cost of fiscal discipline? A leaked memo suggests the Canada Water Agency could be a target for federal budget cuts, putting the health of our lakes & rivers in jeopardy. www.fieldandshutterpress.ca/p/cuts-would... #CdnPoli #Freshwater #Conservation #LakeSimcoe #Ontario #MarkCarney

A proposed PC plan to cut protected sections of Wasaga Beach & French River provincial parks could set a "dangerous precedent" in Ontario. Full story: www.fieldandshutterpress.ca/p/parks-and-... #onpoli #cdnpoli #OntarioParks #Conservation #Environment #WasagaBeach #Journalism #Ontario #DougFord

📣 Our monthly issue is out! This month, we continue to bring you coverage of the threats facing our provincial parks, along with updates on a federal investigation in Burlington. Check it out here! www.fieldandshutterpress.ca/p/partnershi... #HaltonHills #ONPoli #Ontario #HaltonRegion #Burlington

With Bill 5 weakening endangered species protections, Wasaga Beach, the most important nesting site for Ontario’s piping plovers, faces an uncertain future and has the potential to impact the population as a whole. Must read 🔗: thenarwhal.ca/wasaga-beach-ontario-park-plan #pipingplovers

The Ontario government is giving a portion of Wasaga Beach Provincial Park to the town to boost the local economy. @fatimabsyed.bsky.social visited on a late August weekend to understand the precedent this sets and how the piping plover and its summer home might fare. thenarwhal.ca/wasaga-beach...