Citizen groups demand Quebec shale gas moratorium, petition numbers rise

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Citizen groups in Quebec are disturbed by the provincial government’s gung-ho approach to shale gas development. “With shale gas the government refuses to say, ‘Maybe it’s not a good idea,’ and it’s distressing because there are a lot of citizens saying, ‘Stop it!’” said Kim Cornelissen, vice-president of the Quebec Association Against Atmospheric Pollution (AQLPA), …

Citizen groups demand Quebec shale gas moratorium, petition numbers rise

Compost Montreal: Helping Montrealers feel good about themselves, five bucks at a time

By Posted in Archive, Business, Environment, Livable cities, Montreal, Radio/Audio

“We’ve cut down to one a month, with the compost,” says Isabelle Moncion, proudly stating how many garbage bags she and her boyfriend are producing, thanks to Compost Montreal.  While many now take recycling for granted in Montreal, composting is still in its early stages.  More and more, however, people are taking responsibility for the …

Compost Montreal: Helping Montrealers feel good about themselves, five bucks at a time

Close Saint-Laurent More Often, Montrealers say

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As the late summer sun went down on Saint-Laurent Boulevard, the crowds came out to enjoy the Mix’ Arts street festival, which had the bustling boulevard closed to cars and open to pedestrians from August 26-29 between Sherbrooke Street and Mont-Royal Avenue.  Full of music, food, art, drinks, and especially people, the four-day festival is …

Close Saint-Laurent More Often, Montrealers say