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Grandmother Josephine Mandamin and the For Earth & Water Walk 2017 Reach Kingston
Anishinawbe Grandmother Josephine Mandamin has walked the perimeter of every great lake since 2003. This year will be her final walk. A celebration to welcome the Water Walkers in Kingston is planned for Lake Ontario Park at 5pm July 7th.
The Lake Ontario Explore Challenge!
From June 30 - August 12 we challenge you to get out and visit 10 select spots on Lake Ontario near Kingston and Wolfe Island. Snap your selfie at that location, and share it on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. For each LOExplore site you share online you’ll be entered for a chance to win one of our #LOExplore prizes.
Updated: Heavy rains cause overflow of untreated water at Port Hope and Port Granby
CNSC conducts field inspection following the overflow of untreated water at Port Hope waste management facility—identifies deficiencies in emergency preparedness and contingency planning for storing untreated water.
Government responds to Parliamentary Committee report on the Fisheries Act
Sweeping changes made to the Fisheries Act in 2012 radically reduced protections for fish, fish habitat, and water across Canada. The federal government initiated a review of the act in 2016, including online consultations and a Standing Committee hearing. The Government of Canada released its official report in June 2017, promising more consultation and changes to the legislation.
Ground breaks on $5.4 million waterfront park upgrade - Kingston Whig-Standard - June 28, 2017
While work on Breakwater Park began earlier this week, local politicians picked up their ceremonial shovels for the official start of construction Wednesday.
Swim Drink Fish Canada Celebrates the Groundbreaking of the Breakwater Park redevelopment
KINGSTON — Today the City of Kingston along with their project partners officially broke ground on the redevelopment of Breakwater Park, a part of the Kingston Waterfront Master Plan.
The W. Garfield Weston Foundation generously provided a $500,000 donation to Swim Drink Fish Canada to support renovations, that will include: a new park promenade, a pedestrian bridge, pier upgrades, steps and seating, shoreline works – including water access – landscaping and tree planting.
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