Recent Releases from Conservation Council of Ontario
Ontario voters back conservation!
Published Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:39:36 EST Read More
Poll shows strong support for taxes and leadership in troubled times Media Release A poll commissioned by the Conservation Council of Ontario has turned up some interesting results: voters back conservation as a solution to our economic and financial woes. "Not only are voters personally committed to living better while using less, they also understand how conservation can help solve economic, health and social concerns, and th...... Click here to read this release
Provincial Energy Plan lacks solid conservation strategy says leading conservationist
Published Fri, 26 Nov 2010 11:31:29 EST Read More
Media Release (Toronto, ON, November 25, 2010) Ontario has failed to deliver a comprehensive strategy to support its goal of “a culture of conservation”, according to Chris Winter, a leading conservationist in the Province of Ontario. Chris Winter is the Executive Director of the Conservation Council of Ontario, a provincial charity with a membership of over 40 organizations and a mandate to promote a united conservation movement across Ontario. His family’s monthly ...... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunity - Toronto businesses keeping cool during the heat wave
Published Wed, 4 Aug 2010 13:00:39 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity Toronto businesses keeping cool during the heat wave -teams on the street today in Corso Italia (St. Clair and Dufferin) and Korea Town (Christie and Bloor) As Toronto sizzles through another heat wave, businesses are turning up the air conditioning to keep their employees and customers comfortable. The Conservation Council of Ontario (CCO) is reminding business owners to keep their doors closed while they cool down. While an open door might look inviting, it a...... Click here to read this release
Retailers close doors to conserve electricity related to air conditioning
Published Tue, 3 Aug 2010 13:35:07 EST Read More
Retailers close doors to conserve electricity related to air conditioning (Toronto, August 3, 2010) Doors Closed, the Conservation Council of Ontario's campaign to stop air-conditioned sidewalks, is back. Street teams are being deployed around Toronto again this week to hand out posters and to encourage business owners to save electricity. The message is clear: Ontarians don't like to witness stores wasting electricity. A recent survey, conducted by Toronto Hydro, showed that 40 ...... Click here to read this release
Conservation Council of Ontario calls Green Energy Act a step towards the conserver society
Published Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:46:30 EST Read More
Power to the People Green Energy Act a step towards the conserver society (Toronto, Ontario, February 23, 2009) - Ontario's new Green Energy Act will help people across Ontario become more actively involved in the de-centralized production of green power and it will help them save money on their energy bills. "It's power to the people" says Chris Winter, the Executive Director of the Conservation Council of Ontario. "Right on!" For the first time since the first energ...... Click here to read this release
Help Celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the Big Blackout
Published Fri, 1 Aug 2008 10:46:58 EST Read More
Power Down for Conservation! Help Celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the Big Blackout Can you hand out 20 posters to local stores, restaurants and offices? The Conservation Council of Ontario needs volunteers across Ontario to enlist the support of stores, restaurants and offices for a “Power Down” day to promote conservation and celebrate the August 14th anniversary of the blackout of 2003. “August 14, 2003 changed Ontario overnight”, said Chris Winter, the Counc...... Click here to read this release
Conservation Council of Ontario and Ontario’s Chief Energy Conservation Officer unveil multilingual ‘Doors Closed’ posters
Published Tue, 27 May 2008 12:51:14 EST Read More
Media Advisory
Attention: News, Energy, Business
Conservation Council of Ontario and Ontario’s Chief Energy Conservation Officer unveil multilingual ‘Doors Closed’ posters in time for air conditioner season
Posters available in 9 different languages to reflect the diverse make-up of city
WHAT:
Witness the unveiling of new multilingual ‘Doors Closed’ posters for restaurants and retail stores in Toronto. By placing a poster on the front door, businesses......
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Going Green Was Never Easier!
Published Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:39:32 EST Read More
Going Green Was Never Easier! Interview Opportunity: Chris Winter, the Executive Director of the Conservation Council of Ontario is available to speak about how the new, community-based, “Conservation Action Network” will bring together a variety of groups and businesses offering green solutions to help Torontonians achieve their environmental goals. WHAT: To launch the Toronto Conservation Action Network, the Council is co-hosting five community conservation fai...... Click here to read this release
Clothesline policy change in Ontario
Published Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:25:58 EST Read More
Attention: News/Assignment/Energy/Environment Reporters and Editors Ontario Clothesline policy change : Interview Opportunity: Province of Ontario to designate clotheslines under the Conservation Leadership Act WHO: Chris Winter, Executive Director, The Conservation Council of Ontario WHEN: Monday, January 21, 2008 WHAT: Mr. Winter is available for comment on the Provincial initiative to remove municipal bans and developer covenants against ...... Click here to read this release
Ontario charity launches “Second Front” on Climate Change
Published Fri, 28 Dec 2007 12:58:06 EST Read More
For Immediate Release Bali shows we cannot afford to wait for government to lead (Toronto, December 27, 2007) The failure of the Bali conference to show leadership on climate change has forced an Ontario charity to establish its own five year plan on climate change. Beginning today, the Conservation Council of Ontario wants all Ontarians to join their “We Conserve” campaign and make a personal effort to conserve more beginning in 2008. “From all accounts, Bali was a ...... Click here to read this release
Conservation Council of Ontario supports sales tax exemption on bikes and helmets
Published Thu, 20 Sep 2007 13:01:37 EST Read More
Conservation Council supports sales tax exemption on bikes and helmets Public Demands Safe Cycling (Toronto, Ontario, September 20, 2007) The Conservation Council of Ontario supports the recent call for a sales tax exemption on bikes and helmets proposed today by the Bicycling Trade Association of Canada (BTAC) and the Think First Foundation of Canada. Incentives for the proper equipment are an important part of a provincial safe cycling strategy. “Cycling is becoming a pre...... Click here to read this release