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York researchers work with National Research Council and Ontario Centres of Excellence to protect provincial forests

Posted on 24 August 2010

For the past century, the Aviation &Forest Fire Management branch of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has kept watch over the province’s forests, trying to keep them safe, wrote The Sault Star Aug. 21: About two years ago, fire staff in Dryden tested night-vision technology and how these goggles could help detect forest […]

South Simcoe Green Economy Transition Centre officially launches; York University among partners

Posted on 9 April 2010

The South Simcoe Green Economy Transition Centre officially launched Mar. 26 in Bond Head, ON. The centre will include up-to-date virtual databases on best practices for reducing energy costs, education and training opportunities through online programs and videoconferencing, and access to government grants. York University announced its involvement, along with partner organizations Nottawasaga Futures and […]