Compo-Haut-Richelieu inaugurates its regional composting centreSarah Rennie2023-11-012023-10-31 by Sarah Rennie2023-11-012023-10-310 Citizens in the Jardins-de-Napierville region will soon be able to benefit from the first fully...
Huntingdon is ranked second worst in the province for untreated wastewater spillsSarah Rennie - LJI Reporter2023-11-012023-10-31 by Sarah Rennie - LJI Reporter2023-11-012023-10-310 The town of Huntingdon has been ranked in second position in terms of untreated wastewater...
Havelock loses bid to appeal asphalt factory rulingSarah Rennie - LJI Reporter2023-08-232023-08-22 by Sarah Rennie - LJI Reporter2023-08-232023-08-220 The municipality of Havelock is facing a setback in its bid to stop an asphalt...
Invasive fish species found in Lake Saint-FrançoisThe Gleaner2023-07-262023-07-25 by The Gleaner2023-07-262023-07-250 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 dumpingSarah Rennie - LJI Reporter2023-07-122023-07-11 by Sarah Rennie - LJI Reporter2023-07-122023-07-110 The MRC du Haut-Saint-Laurent is moving to place a temporary freeze on dumping practices within...
An aquifer lessonHolly Dressel - Alex De Pani2023-07-122023-07-11 by Holly Dressel - Alex De Pani2023-07-122023-07-110 In a temperate region like eastern Canada, people tend to take the blessing of abundant...
UPA and MRC join forces to control dumpingSarah Rennie - LJI Reporter2023-06-282023-06-27 by Sarah Rennie - LJI Reporter2023-06-282023-06-270 The MRC du Haut-Saint-Laurent and both the Fédération de l’Union des Producteurs Agricoles de la...
Franklin adopts bolstered bylaw to control backfillingSarah Rennie2023-06-142023-06-14 by Sarah Rennie2023-06-142023-06-140 The municipality of Franklin has adopted an amended version of its permit and certificate bylaw...
Crivert celebrates 40 years of environmental actionSarah Rennie2023-06-142023-06-13 by Sarah Rennie2023-06-142023-06-130 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 helpSarah Rennie2023-06-142023-06-13 by Sarah Rennie2023-06-142023-06-130 June is the time of year when turtles lay their eggs. Turtles can travel over...
Ormstown gardeners plant patches for pollinatorsLorelei Muller2023-06-142023-06-13 by Lorelei Muller2023-06-142023-06-130 “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 dumpingSarah Rennie - LJI Reporter2023-05-172023-05-16 by Sarah Rennie - LJI Reporter2023-05-172023-05-161 Members of the Haut-Saint-Laurent syndicate of the Union des Producteurs Agricoles (UPA) will be meeting...
To mow or not to mowLorelei Muller2023-05-172023-05-16 by Lorelei Muller2023-05-172023-05-160 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 ForumSarah Rennie2023-05-032023-05-02 by Sarah Rennie2023-05-032023-05-020 Around 250 people gathered at the recreation centre in Ormstown on Earth Day, April 22,...
Area farmers demand better control and supervision of backfill operationsSarah Rennie - LJI Reporter2023-05-032023-05-02 by Sarah Rennie - LJI Reporter2023-05-032023-05-020 Five directors from the Haut-Saint-Laurent syndicate of the Union des Producteurs Agricole (UPA) called on...
Franklin freezes all dumpingHolly Dressel - LJI Reporter2023-04-192023-04-18 by Holly Dressel - LJI Reporter2023-04-192023-04-180 As of its monthly council meeting on April 3, Franklin has banned the dumping of...
Upcycling and restoring old computers at HAECCJulie Elder2023-04-192023-04-18 by Julie Elder2023-04-192023-04-180 With Earth Day approaching on April 22, teachers Michael Werenchuck and Kathleen Hackett want to...
Genie in a Bottle Project prepares for Earth DayCallan Forrester2023-04-192023-04-18 by Callan Forrester2023-04-192023-04-180 With Earth Day around the corner, it’s important to highlight some of the environmental organizations...
Leave the leaves for the butterflies and the beesLorelei Muller2023-04-192023-05-16 by Lorelei Muller2023-04-192023-05-160 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 dumpingSarah Rennie - LJI Reporter2023-03-222023-04-18 by Sarah Rennie - LJI Reporter2023-03-222023-04-180 Local concern over the importation and illegal dumping of contaminated soils has continued to escalate,...