Compo-Haut-Richelieu inaugurates its regional composting centre
Citizens in the Jardins-de-Napierville region will soon be able to benefit from the first fully...
Environment
Huntingdon is ranked second worst in the province for untreated wastewater spills
The town of Huntingdon has been ranked in second position in terms of untreated wastewater...
Havelock loses bid to appeal asphalt factory ruling
The municipality of Havelock is facing a setback in its bid to stop an asphalt...
Invasive fish species found in Lake Saint-François
A new invasive species of fish has been discovered in Lake Saint-François. The Ministère de...
MRC du Haut-Saint-Laurent establishes a freeze on dumping
The MRC du Haut-Saint-Laurent is moving to place a temporary freeze on dumping practices within...
An aquifer lesson
In a temperate region like eastern Canada, people tend to take the blessing of abundant...
UPA and MRC join forces to control dumping
The MRC du Haut-Saint-Laurent and both the Fédération de l’Union des Producteurs Agricoles de la...
Franklin adopts bolstered bylaw to control backfilling
The municipality of Franklin has adopted an amended version of its permit and certificate bylaw...
Crivert celebrates 40 years of environmental action
Over 60 people gathered on June 9 at the Club Nautique in Valleyfield to celebrate...
Spot a turtle on the road? Here’s how you can help
June is the time of year when turtles lay their eggs. Turtles can travel over...
Ormstown gardeners plant patches for pollinators
“I knew about the monarch, but thought that was special,” said Lesle-Ann Hine of the...
Local UPA to meet with MRC; clarifies stance on dumping
Members of the Haut-Saint-Laurent syndicate of the Union des Producteurs Agricoles (UPA) will be meeting...
To mow or not to mow
Just like dandelions, the concept of “No Mow May” came from across the ocean. Dandelions...
Lots of learning and listening during Valley’s first Earth Day Forum
Around 250 people gathered at the recreation centre in Ormstown on Earth Day, April 22,...
Area farmers demand better control and supervision of backfill operations
Five directors from the Haut-Saint-Laurent syndicate of the Union des Producteurs Agricole (UPA) called on...
Franklin freezes all dumping
As of its monthly council meeting on April 3, Franklin has banned the dumping of...
Upcycling and restoring old computers at HAECC
With Earth Day approaching on April 22, teachers Michael Werenchuck and Kathleen Hackett want to...
Genie in a Bottle Project prepares for Earth Day
With Earth Day around the corner, it’s important to highlight some of the environmental organizations...
Leave the leaves for the butterflies and the bees
As much as hubby loves a good leaf blower, I think I’ve finally convinced him...
Efforts are ongoing in the Haut-Saint-Laurent to control illegal dumping
Local concern over the importation and illegal dumping of contaminated soils has continued to escalate,...
