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Publication Date: May 17, 2026 - 05:00
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What about endangered turtles? As Ontario fast-tracks transmission line, environmental questions emerge
May 17, 2026
Ontario's plans to fast-track a major new transmission line between Barrie and Sudbury is raising eyebrows about the possible impact on the environment. Advocates are questioning how the project — a 500-kilovolt line by Hydro One — could affect wetlands, lakes, wildlife habitat and species at risk.
In a letter sent to the environment minister, the 12 municipalities and nine environmental organizations say the province is consuming more groundwater than is being replenished.
June 8, 2026 - 22:28 | Alessia Simona Maratta | Global News - Canada
A source with knowledge of the plan, who is not authorized to speak about it publicly, said the event is tentatively scheduled for Friday.
June 8, 2026 - 22:06 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
A source with knowledge of the plan, who is not authorized to speak about it publicly, said the event is tentatively scheduled for Friday.
June 8, 2026 - 22:06 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Ottawa





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