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Death scare How antibiotic-resistant bacteria closed Norfolk hospital ward … Losing patience over Greenwich-Mohawk brownfields site ... Saving $27M at Brantford sewage plant ... Why Norfolk mayor wants to muzzle wind turbines critic ... Toxic turtles ... and other news you may have missed this week in the Southern Ontario green hub.
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posted on February 21, 2012 10:50 AM
Dropping the ozone ball Scientists warn that Canada’s cuts to its ozone monitoring program are already having effects on the world’s ability to monitor air quality and ozone depletion ... Is local food always ethical food? ... Does Greenpeace pose a threat to Canadians? ... And other green news you may have missed in Canada this week (VIDEO).
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posted on February 17, 2012 10:28 AM
Demise of ecoENERGY program in Canada Ontario homeowners hardest hit by end of federal retrofit cash incentives and supporting businesses feel trickle-down effect. But Energuy Canada, a Brantford-based energy auditing company, said his firm will continue to help clients think green, live green and save green. Plus more on ambitious community art project for Eagle Place.
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posted on February 16, 2012 10:26 AM
Double thumbs up Kudos to a group of local farmers who want to take solar-energy production to a new level. Returning to old-time community in Langford? Healthier eating, horned owls, milder winters and what's that smell in St. George? Plus, more on sudden passing of green innovator Michael Clawsie.
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posted on February 14, 2012 10:49 AM
Wind power Why it's is picking up steam in Canada and elsewhere around the world. All this despite critical buffeting ... Heads shaking over Conservatives' cancelling of $400-million ecoENERGY Retrofit program ... plus why Google invests heavily in green ... And other green things you may have missed in Canada this week
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posted on February 13, 2012 10:51 AM
Retro, vintage, antique It's often worth taking a second look at what people toss in the trash. You just never know what many will decide to get rid of. It harkens back to that age-old idiom: ‘One man's trash is another man's treasure.’ Plus Green Matters looks at the end of ecoENERGY Retrofit program, and more on a proposed new 'gateway' to Eagle Place.
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posted on February 11, 2012 7:16 AM
Seed swap Success of third annual event sign of the times … and other things you may have missed this week in Southern Ontario green hub, including wind turbine moratorium, biofuels, ennvironmental farm, logging cut back, recycled tobacco kilns, restored farmland and water woes ...
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posted on February 7, 2012 1:07 PM
Weekly Roundup More bad news for green energy infrastructure in Ontario. Now it's recycling ... The case is made for switch to biofuels … Green prescriptions … Canadian auto-parts makers eye green opportunities in India … Super Bowl’s green impact?
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posted on February 3, 2012 1:13 PM
Green materials for art Green Matters / How Habitat for Humanity Brant ReStore is leading the way with Arts After School Kids program partnership in Brantford, and Irena Zenewych is doing her part. Plus talking green hub with Ward 5 councillor David Neumann. And how about the city selling of brownfields for tax dollars?
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posted on February 3, 2012 1:03 PM
PSSSST: Did you know this? How schools are on green bandwagon … bucks for Brantford brownfields? … solar CTV News series (VIDEO) … Political Roundable goes green (sort of) and 21st Century City suggestions ... January 28, 2012 / Green Matters column
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posted on January 27, 2012 12:36 PM
The greening of schools in The Green Hub Since the Ontario Ministry of Education instituted its environmental education curriculum in 2008, school boards across the province – and that includes the Grand Erie District School Board – have jumped on the bandwagon in a big way.
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posted on January 26, 2012 11:39 AM
In the loop Oil sands go global and Conservatives getting more than they bargained for ... Pedal power cargo couriers in Victoria, B.C. are on to something good ... 19,000 wind turbine jobs coming to Hamilton? Let's just wait a minute ... And an impactive video reinforces the idea of reuse, recycle, reduce and repair.
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posted on January 23, 2012 10:23 AM
Ready, set, go No red flags found at former Harding Carpets’ brownfield property in Brantford's Holmedale neighbourhood, says MOE ... and there’s probably a reasonable explanation as to why more hydroelectric projects utilizing small streams and rivers in the local green hub area aren’t being undertaken. Red tape? Bureaucracy? Take your pick.
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posted on January 20, 2012 6:09 AM
Business on a shoestring It’s always nice to return to one’s roots … again and again, if possible. That was the case recently when I submitted an article to the Globe and Mail, a top-end international newspaper where I enjoyed 10 working years, as an editor, graphics editor, art director and writer. My piece was featured in the Small Business section entitled The Top Tens.
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posted on January 17, 2012 9:53 AM
Going national in Canada Why there’s a changing face [and branding] for TheGreenHub.ca Due to changing times, as well as visitor and business requests, the focus has now been expanded, to include both regional and national interests in the Canadian market. Hence, the repositioning as Canada's green news and information web portal. (VIDEO)
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posted on January 16, 2012 6:09 AM
Where the sun shines It was the sunniest day we've experienced thus far in 2012; downright balmy, in fact. And that was a good thing as Ken Burns was being interviewed about Ontario's solar industry by CTV News. A Green Matters column.
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posted on January 13, 2012 6:33 AM
Are 1,000 new jobs coming? Why we shouldn’t get too excited about plans for $550M wind farm in Haldimand. It has nothing to do with the 77 turbines that would be built, nor the potential electricity for up to 57,000 homes … and news roundup in The Green Hub
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posted on January 9, 2012 11:13 AM
Holmedale brownfield update ROB MULTANI, president of the Multani Group of Companies, was quick to respond to questions about what’s going to happen next at the former Harding Carpets’ site in Brantford’s Holmedale neighbourhood. But for more detailed information he referred Green Matters to King and Benton Redevelopment Corp., the company he said ‘performed’ the cleanup.
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posted on January 7, 2012 9:26 AM
Whither 2012? Will politicians tackle the green energy hub idea in 2012? In 2011, what happened to all the smiling faces and back slappers who originally jumped on the green energy hub bandwagon? Where had they gone? Why had they seemingly been replaced by a big, fat question mark? As we embark on a new year, we simply have to ask: Why?
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posted on December 31, 2011 8:26 AM
Crunching, grinding, levelling and mounding In our weekly GREEN MATTERS column, we take a look at the former Harding Carpets brownfield site in Brantford. Lots of work has been going on over the past few weeks. But what's going to happen next and when?
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posted on December 22, 2011 12:04 PM
Business sense What's the difference between marketing to people and simply connecting with them on a personal level? If you are a business owner, that is a question you have been asking yourself more and more these days. We explain, at TheGreenHub.ca Communications, why they are worlds apart.
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posted on December 20, 2011 9:00 AM
Brownfield no-brainer for Brantford City councillors should make the deal with Dutch company for a pilot project to ‘wash’ contaminated soil at Greenwich-Mohawk site. They should step back and look at the big picture, and there are many valid reasons why.
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posted on December 17, 2011 9:29 AM
Durban climate deal Now that the dust has mostly settled on climate change talks held in Durban, South Africa, media reaction has been wide-ranging from around the world. Was it landmark or disaster? Also, The Green Hub weekly news wrap and McGuinty defends his green energy stand
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posted on December 16, 2011 11:30 AM
Brant Green Drinks More often than not, it seems these days, the promotion of an event bears little resemblance to what actually transpires. Overhype is a word that comes to mind.
But that wasn’t the case with the most recent gathering of the Brant Green Drinks group at the Canadian Restaurant and Bar in Paris, Ontario.
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posted on December 14, 2011 9:51 AM
Insider tips Paving the way for new business – there are strategies galore. Marketing experts agree that growing a business, and attracting new customers or clients, is an ongoing process that needs constant stoking and tweaking to maintain momentum.
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posted on December 13, 2011 9:52 AM
Heating and cooling challenge How the straw didn’t break the back of A&R Heating & Cooling, of Scotland, Ontario. The HVAC company was up to the task with a green heritage renovation project in The Green Hub
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posted on December 11, 2011 9:49 PM
National attention for The Green Hub Ken Burns of Solar Team quoted in the Globe and Mail in article about Ontario's review of its two-year-old feed-in-tariff (FIT) program … weekly news roundup in The Green Hub .... and green building industry's switch from new building design and construction to greening of existing buildings
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on December 10, 2011 9:49 AM
E Volve opening in Brantford When it comes to sustainable living, Melissa Pappas is taking the bull by the horn.
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posted on December 9, 2011 4:57 PM
Bartering Is this a legitimate way to bolster your business? You might be surprised at all the in and outs that are above board. But to many, bartering still remains a murky, gray area.
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on December 6, 2011 5:45 AM
Raising the bar How TheGreenHub.ca web portal is gaining more exposure with newspaper features ... weekly news roundup from around the Southern Ontario green hub … and a look at green cars of future, with article, photos and VIDEO from Toyota Motor Show in Tokyo
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posted on December 3, 2011 11:27 AM
Community gardening Brant/Brantford Community Garden Project had lots to celebrate at its 2nd Annual Garden Meeting at the Friendship House ... they've come a long, long way since a beginning back in 2009.
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posted on December 1, 2011 10:04 AM
Decisions, decisions Going into business with your spouse: Is it the right thing to do? There are pros, and there are definitely cons, say those who have done it.
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on November 28, 2011 3:24 PM
The Weekender Moot court throws students into the deep end in The Green Hub … the openness is indeed cause for hope ... and how clean energy takes over from fossil fuels for investors
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posted on November 26, 2011 10:23 AM
Greenwashing We are bombarded each and every day by companies touting their wares – from outright branding to more subtle green colour-coordinated marketing techniques. How to separate the wheat from the chaff
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posted on November 22, 2011 9:02 AM
The Weekender Spreading the word about sustainable lifestyle trends in The Green Hub … how social media networking helps (VIDEO) ... More on The Green Hubsters, community gardens and weekly news wrapup
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posted on November 19, 2011 9:51 AM
TROHGG Blog Week 54 Representatives from the TROHGG team were front and centre at the Greenbuild Expo 2011 in Toronto … Tweets and Facebook posts .... two video shoots .... business partner sought for TheGreenHub.ca (VIDEO)
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posted on November 14, 2011 10:10 AM
The Weekender Video about TheGreenHub.ca unveiled on 55-foot screen at Tweetstock6 social media networking event at Brantford Galaxy Cinemas … green web portal flooded with responses ... news from around The Green Hub ... birth of green energy movement
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posted on November 13, 2011 7:38 AM
How community gardens can grow and heal Opinion / Six Nations and Brantford continue to collaborate to grow their community gardens. They overcame earlier setbacks and have made tremendous strides.
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posted on November 9, 2011 7:20 AM
The Weekender It makes perfect sense to create an innovation centre for The Green Hub, and the $75,000 needed would be money well spent. Michael St. Amant is leading the charge. Elected officials need to heed the call ... and how clean energy, public transit and local food make 10 big cities in the U.S. the greenest of them all
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posted on November 5, 2011 10:22 AM
The TROHGG Blog Week 53 / Gossip and tidbits … TROHGG team members front and centre for Tweetstock6 … middle school teacher in California uses TheGreenHub.ca research for student projects ...
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posted on November 4, 2011 9:01 AM
The TROHGG Blog Week 52 TROHGG Blog / Gossip and tidbits from Brant ReStore, e-waste collection at Home Depot … Facebook and Twitter posts from team members
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posted on October 31, 2011 7:30 AM
The Weekender Norfolk County says goodbye to Dave Reid, environmentalist and conservation leader … feted by ag federation ... news items from around The Green Hub ... and how to have an eco-friendly Halloween
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posted on October 30, 2011 8:19 AM
The Weekender Wind turbine boss from Germany tells Norfolk councillors that he blames internet for misinformation. Residents near Port Ryerse not listening … and what’s up next for green building trends (VIDEO)
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on October 22, 2011 12:47 PM
The TROHGG Blog Gossip & tidbits from Week 50 of the This Really Old House Goes Green project ... reminder that Investor/partner sought for TheGreenHub.ca ... Twitter, Facebook posts ... brownfield forum and photo exhibit
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posted on October 17, 2011 7:45 AM
The Weekender Things looking up for boost in bounty from Bountiful Brant as outgoing Brant County Federation of Agriculture president Sandra Vos freed up for more participation … news updates from The Green Hub ... and ever wonder exactly what are the top green jobs?
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posted on October 15, 2011 9:16 AM
Realizing potential With a Liberal minority government scenario in place, the door is now wide open to draw attention to what individuals, businesses and schools are doing to power progressive, sustainable lifestyles in The Green Hub
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posted on October 12, 2011 8:12 AM
The TROHGG Blog Gossip & tidbits from Week 49 of the This Really Old House Goes Green project ... Investor/partner sought for TheGreenHub.ca ... Twitter, Facebook posts ... legal advice in the works ...
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posted on October 8, 2011 9:46 AM
The TROHGG Blog Gossip & tidbits from Week 48 of the This Really Old House Goes Green project (VIDEO) ... Solar think tank in Brant ... gearing up for Tweetstock 6 ... Disney Earth at Harmony Square with The TROHGGers ..
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on October 3, 2011 8:56 AM
The Weekender It's election time, Silly Season, all rolled into one … ‘Thanks to Dave’ [Levac] for referring to our Silicon Valley analogy … and how to prepare to cast your vote for the environment?
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on October 2, 2011 7:42 AM
TheGreenHub.ca Election Challenge / Full 10-day wrapup Candidates from Brant and Haldimand-Norfolk answer green-specific questions, all through social media, the internet, via e-mail. This is the final installment and compilation of all 10 days of this series. Plus election-based links, charts, video and news stories. TODAY / The $1M-dollar question
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on September 27, 2011 10:16 AM
The TROHGG Blog Plus Two weeks of gossip and tidbits from behind the scenes at the This Really Old House Goes Green project, the green reno of a war-time house in Brantford
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posted on September 26, 2011 6:52 AM
The Weekender Should superbugs and potential health risks be taken seriously? Taking a closer look at the findings at Brantford General Hospital ... And kudos to CAA for free recycling of batteries, tires and oil
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posted on September 24, 2011 8:00 AM
Press release Thousands of new home buyers in Ontario have been affected by the installation of substandard heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems – and the Ministry of Consumer Services has not dealt with concerns or conducted a provincial probe, according to an industry HVAC expert.
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posted on September 22, 2011 10:03 AM
Brant candidates clash over solar issues In an innovative forum, featuring four Brant candidates in the upcoming provincial election, plus representatives from the burgeoning solar energy industry, brickbats were tossed back and forth at Hampton Inn ... but there was common ground to be found, as well.
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on September 22, 2011 8:26 AM
The Weekender And now for something completely different from solar industry in Brant riding … And Green Prosperity’s election questionnaire ... and weekly news updates from around The Green Hub
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on September 17, 2011 9:48 AM
Practising What They Preach Part 3 in an occasional series about how team members from the This Really Old House Goes Green project blend green, or sustainable, practises into their lifestyles: Linda Moyer's bathroom / Plus bonus Q&A
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posted on September 15, 2011 6:53 AM
The Weekender Who has confirmed participation in TheGreenHub.ca Election Challenge … Home Depot stocking up on green inventions ... plus green news wrapup from around The Green Hub
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on September 10, 2011 10:51 AM
TheGreenHub.ca Election Challenge NEWS FLASH: TheGreenHub.ca will run an election series for Brant and Haldimand-Norfolk based on candidates’ answers.They all have a few days to submit answers to green-specific questions ...
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on September 7, 2011 3:47 PM
Practising What They Preach Part 1 in an occasional series about how team members from the This Really Old House Goes Green project blend green, or sustainable, practises into their lifestyles: D'Arcy McNeil's garden
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on September 5, 2011 8:19 AM
The [Long] Weekender Why TheGreenHub.ca takes a non-partisan editorial stance. For starters, it allows for unbiased reporting ... And how one farming operation is blazing a green path (VIDEO)
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on September 2, 2011 5:53 PM
TheGreenHub.ca sponsoring Disney Earth movie event at Harmony Square TheGreenHub.ca will also be offering cookie sales, with proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity Brant. In keeping with a green theme, the City of Brantford has agreed to supply recycling bins for the occasion.
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posted on September 1, 2011 7:29 AM
The TROHGG Blog / Gossip and other tidbits from Week 43 About wastewater, TROHGG team members on Twitter and Facebook, D'Arcy McNeil of Empirical Photographic Arts, and Frugal Homesteads ... not just for hippies anymore.
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on August 30, 2011 8:14 AM
Weekly Roundup Fueling green future of cars [and jobs] ... Feds and province investing in development of hybrid and electric vehicles … And are the most recent anti-wind turbine protests much ado about nothing?
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on August 29, 2011 7:21 AM
The Weekender Jobs and future of Nanticoke’s coal-fired generating station … And clearing out the hot air over land-based wind farms. How did we let ourselves get into this situation in the first place?
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on August 19, 2011 1:40 PM
Showing leadership Testimonials from team members with the This Really Old House Goes Green (TROHGG) project ... they share the vision and want to tell others why other like-minded individuals and businesses should come on board.
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on August 18, 2011 10:22 AM
Squaring off Two Brant candidates are at it again and this time the bone of contention is energy costs. And did you know that an Italian heritage group says tourists are contributing to ‘destruction of Venice ecosystem’
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on August 12, 2011 10:15 PM
The TROHGG Timeline An abbreviated month-by-month breakdown of the project called This Really Old House Goes Green. Quickly catch up on the green reno thus far, with photos, graphics, links and more ...
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on August 10, 2011 7:12 AM
The Weekender Who to believe about the 'sweetened' Samsung green energy deal? Tories or Grits? Or will you pay attention to NDPers …. And a study shows how green-certified homes sell for more … and more quickly
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on August 5, 2011 9:17 AM
The TROHGG brochure Sponsorship packages are available for the This Really Old House Goes Green project. And here’s how you can join the team. And why you should. It's all there in a detailed outline for prospective team members for the green reno of the war-time house in Brantford.
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on August 3, 2011 5:02 AM
Something to think about GRCA puts some buzz into watershed forum … And how sustainability factors are key components for home businesses
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on July 27, 2011 8:50 AM
The TROHGG Blog / Profiling Bryan Ozoria, one of the TROHGGers. The last in a series of profiles of the TROHGGers, plus part one of the 'Join the Team' brochure, also available in PDF format at TheGreenHub.ca
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on July 26, 2011 8:34 AM
Putting green into barbecued ribs Organizers of Brantford’s Own Annual Ribfest want to talk green; in fact they tend to insist on it. … Is that a good thing? And will the green economy slide if Tories take over? There's more than meets the eye to that question.
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on July 22, 2011 8:06 AM
Dumping on the MOE over dumping Shouldn't Ontario's Ministry of Environment be keeping a closer eye on quality of dirt that trucks are dumping in The Green Hub? … And are onions deserving of ‘superfood’ tag?
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on July 20, 2011 9:49 AM
The TROHGG Blog / Gossip from Week 37 We continue our four-part series called Profiling the TROHGGers, plus Twitter and Facebook insiders, plus issues about signage at the TROHGG house, plus Help Wanted section ...
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on July 18, 2011 6:44 AM
The Weekender Why aren't we thinking and talking green amidst Brantford brownfield cleanups? And, a video about one million pounds of food on three acres .... and a wrapup of news from around The Green Hub
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on July 16, 2011 1:18 PM
What’s lost in the shuffle of the GO/VIA train outcry in Brantford? Missing from the media mix is the environmental aspect of the protest ... and how about those green social get-togethers in Paris?
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on July 12, 2011 10:00 AM
The TROHGG Blog / Gossip from Week 36 We continue our four-part series called Profiling the TROHGGers, plus Twitter and Facebook insiders, plus son of TROHGG team member heads eco-schools certification bid, plus Help Wanted section
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on July 10, 2011 8:56 AM
An outbreak of bed bugs? Report on how bed bugs are biting in Norfolk and Haldimand and … Swedish family reduces carbon footprint by over 75% in energy experiment (VIDEO)
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on July 6, 2011 9:42 AM
Buy Local, Buy Fresh initiative gets big boost in The Green Hub A new tourism booklet maintains the momentum ... and kudos to Google for looking into the future with its green energy wish list
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on June 30, 2011 8:29 AM
Who is the turtle warrior of Long Point? Gregor Beck looking after turtles trying to cross the roads and ... scientists have new clues into why Arctic sea ice melting faster than expected
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on June 28, 2011 10:25 AM
Shot in the arm coming for 'Buy Local' in The Green Hub? Can a new pilot program in Norfolk County could rejuvenate the entire agricultural industry? And who said organic beer can't compete with the big boys?
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on June 24, 2011 7:16 AM
The TROHGG Blog / Gossip from Week 34 Flying Camel's Sweet 16 bash, AdVENTURE in Business Trade Show, Tweetstock V, Taste of Glenhyrst, Twitter and Facebook posts and much, more more
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on June 22, 2011 6:05 PM
How green is Brantford? It's one thing to enjoy the trail systems along the Grand River, but it's something else altogether when flying overhead and seeing the view from above.
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on June 20, 2011 12:09 PM
The TROHGG Blog / Gossip from Week 33 IT WAS encouraging to see the interest shown in TheGreenHub.ca and the TROHGG project when Adam Hislop and I made a presentation before the City of Brantford’s environmental policy advisory committee (EPAC).
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on June 17, 2011 9:05 PM
Changing of agricultural guard in The Green Hub continues With another winery opening, transition away from tobacco in full swing ... and Google makes a $280M case for solar over coal (VIDEO)
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on June 15, 2011 9:14 AM
Good news for Habitat for Humanity Brant TROHGG team member gets financial boost in form of $68,000 grant and … examining all sides of wind farms’ debate in The Green Hub and beyond ... a bit of an eye-opener
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on June 13, 2011 9:35 AM
The TROHGG Blog / Week 32 Gossip and tidbits, and much, much more, about the green reno of a average war-time house in The Green Hub. We also talk about EPAC, and updates on Twitter and Facebook posts by TROHGG team members
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on June 11, 2011 2:05 PM
Better safe than sorry How the Brant County Health Unit showed good judgment in turning off taps at two schools ... and Wal-Mart's sustainable business plan
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on June 9, 2011 10:22 AM
What gardening and railroading have in common And how much for that railroad in the garden? Plus, green news from around The Green Hub and ... when is an eco-terrorist not an eco-terrorist? Best to ask Paul Watson
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on June 7, 2011 9:40 AM
The TROHGG Blog / Gossip from Week 31 Welcoming Lucas Duguid, Rotary's Clowns for Kids, The Green Hubsters, insider tips from Dara Bowser and top team Tweets and Facebook posts ... and more
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on June 6, 2011 7:39 AM
Youth team created for TheGreenHub.ca With a working title of The Green Hubsters, they will produce videos and articles on green community initiatives and themes.
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on June 3, 2011 7:29 AM
How Nanticoke takes another major jobs’ hit Largest coal-fired power plant in North America loses nearly 300 jobs ... and another surreal time-lapse video from Norwegian photographer.
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on June 2, 2011 8:37 AM
Why not take the bugs out of water testing? There's apparently more than one way to check if too much untreated waste is going into rivers in The Green Hub.
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on June 1, 2011 8:45 AM
Why Brant County Power customers could get a break on hydro rates The CEO of Brant County Power pledges to continue to look for ways to improve the cost-effective delivery of electricity ... and environmentalist killed in Brazil
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on May 30, 2011 8:15 AM
The TROHGG Blog This & that behind the scenes for Week 30 ... Adam Hislop and Tae (Tiff) McIntosh of the TROHGG team have been spreading their wings beyond The Green Hub
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on May 28, 2011 8:27 AM
How much is that doggie in the SPCA window? This might be the perfect time to adopt a pet in Brant County. And did you know that 'The World's Weatherman' is Canadian?
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on May 26, 2011 9:18 AM
Why a deer had to die What other options were there at Brantford General Hospital? And the brownfield mess in Brantford is continuing, with several new developments at the Greenwich-Mohawk site
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on May 24, 2011 9:46 AM
Update / Tim Hudak avoids 'FIT' issue in Brantford Ontario PC Party leader stopped into Brantford Friday, however he did not touch on some of his more controversial comments - specifically his plan to kill the province's feed-in tariff (FIT) program.
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on May 18, 2011 10:03 AM
Mary Ellen Kaye continues her passionate environmental legacy in Brantford Former Ward 1 councillor back with a vengeance this week ... and we introduce the really odd relationship between Fum the Cat and Gebra the Barn Owl. (VIDEO)
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on May 17, 2011 8:55 AM
Canadian reaction to thousands of dead walleye on Lake Erie beaches in U.S.? Mixed messages from both sides of the border about walleye situation in Lake Erie. What to believe? And world's first electric trash carts up and running in Paris, France. (VIDEO)
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on May 16, 2011 8:31 AM
The TROHGG Blog We bring you a Special Edition featuring images, news, gossip, updates and info-graphics about the This Really Old House Goes Green renovation project. And there are also multiple links, providing easy access to all that TROHGG offers
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posted on May 13, 2011 10:38 AM
Is Brantford mayor biting off more than he can chew? Chris Friel is saying the kinds of things these days that any progressive community would want to hear from its top elected official. But naysayers would be quick to dismiss many of his optimistic comments as pie-in-the-sky musings
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on May 12, 2011 9:39 AM
How Hudak’s about-face energy policy would scrap Samsung deal and axe feed-in tariffs (VIDEO) Why would Ontario residents be left scratching their heads today? It couldn't have anything to do with energy could it?
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posted on May 11, 2011 9:44 AM
Chamber of Commerce Brantford-Brant’s green energy hub award and … 80 per cent solution The news just keeps getting better for The Green Hub. And UN panel says that renewable energy could account for 80 per cent of the world's needs by 2050.
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posted on May 10, 2011 9:38 AM
Green tide swamps job fair and … secret backyard chickens Over 1,500 people turned out at a job fair held at Tillsonburg Community Centre. Sponsored by Siemens Canada, it was a precursor for a new plant which will manufacture blades for wind turbines.
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posted on May 9, 2011 9:22 AM
The TROHGG Blog / Week 27 The two Adams ... greenhubvideo has some fun with Linda Moyer at the Habitat Brant ReStore Brant and ... St. John’s College student award for TROHGGer Bryan
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posted on May 7, 2011 7:50 AM
Taking action on brownfields Find out how Brantford Ward 1 councillors Larry Kings and Jan Vanderstelt are taking the bull by the horns regarding the remediation and redevelopment of the Sydenham-Pearl brownfield area.
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posted on May 6, 2011 8:44 AM
Death of geese in Simcoe? And giant panda kills peacock There is a movement afoot to get rid of the Canada Geese at Wellington Park in Simcoe. Why? ... And giant panda kills peacock in Chinese zoo
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posted on May 5, 2011 10:02 AM
Norfolk’s NatureFest and … a non-toxic place to lay your head The first NatureFest in Norfolk County could be the start of something big. The three-day event slated for later in May will be showcasing the wildlife and landscape right in our own backyard in The Green Hub.
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posted on May 4, 2011 8:56 AM
What a Conservative majority means to The Green Hub Phil McColeman and Diane Finley now have a mandate to broker change and make the kinds of things happen that will chart the economic course in The Green Hub for years to come.
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posted on May 3, 2011 9:43 AM
Enviro-scouts and … solar power breakthrough? 'Scouters' in Norfolk continue an enviro-tradition started back in 1972 ... and scientists believe they have made a discovery that could lead to solar power without traditional semiconductor solar cells.
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posted on May 2, 2011 9:46 AM
The TROHGG Blog / Week 26 Greg McMillan of TheGreenHub.ca takes a break from scouring the internet for a weekend blog about This Really Old House Goes Green project, which features the green renovation of a war-time house in Brantford, Ontario.
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posted on April 30, 2011 9:12 AM
How bikes can save economy and… storm aftermath (VIDEO) As more and more people living in The Green Hub get their bikes out after a long winter of storage, perhaps it’s time to take a look at how they use them and why.
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posted on April 29, 2011 9:11 AM
Healing herb gardens and … pedaling for power Why could Jan Longboat of Six Nations be called a genuine keeper of the faith? And pedaling for power in gyms catching on.
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posted on April 28, 2011 9:13 AM
Power play in Port Dover and … the ants are swimming, one by one The Friends of Silver Lake need help from Norfolk County to kickstart a waterpower project that could generate $90,000 annually ... An insect credo: Leave no ant behind.
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posted on April 27, 2011 9:20 AM
‘Green teen’ jobs and … skunks as house pets? Hard to believe, but skunks are catching on as house pets. And environmentally-conscious teens in The Green Hub can take advantage of a 'green teen' summer jobs program launched by the Ministry of Natural Resources.
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posted on April 26, 2011 9:19 AM
The TROHGG Blog / This and that behind the scenes Week 25 / TheGreenHub.ca was well represented at the recent Green Living Show held at the Direct Energy Centre at Exhibition Place in Toronto with videographer Adam Hislop, photographer Tae McIntosh, myself and the rest of the TROHGGers
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posted on April 22, 2011 8:18 AM
Earth Week springs into action and … Is world’s greatest green roof in Poland? Daily update of news and trends from around The Green Hub, plus other quirky tidbits from elsewhere around the world
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posted on April 21, 2011 8:49 AM
500 at Stedman Hospice …. and Charles Manson on global warming There are many factors that should be considered for a sustainable lifestyle categorization. And in a supportive, nurturing manner, it’s apparent that the Stedman Hospice in Brantford falls into that grouping.
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posted on April 20, 2011 9:33 AM
Sustainable food flap and ... mind-blowing Milky Way video With the federal election campaign front and centre, the fact that agriculture leaders met last week to debate the key farm issues probably slipped under the radar.
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on April 19, 2011 9:13 AM
Straight goods on solar and …. Green living, green dying Plain talk about solar power: That’s exactly what attendees at an Earth Week event in Brantford got from Grant Flint of Halton Enablers of Renewable Energy.
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on April 18, 2011 10:26 AM
The TROHGG Blog / This and that behind the scenes Week 24 / Greg McMillan of TheGreenHub.ca takes a break from scouring the internet for a weekend blog about This Really Old House Goes Green project, which features the green renovation of a war-time house in Brantford, Ontario.
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on April 15, 2011 6:41 PM
Much more for ReStore and …. Fore! Matey Daily update of news and trends from around The Green Hub, plus other quirky tidbits from elsewhere around the world.
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posted on April 15, 2011 9:22 AM
Earth Day at Six Nations ... and robots on the farm Daily update of news and trends from around The Green Hub, plus other quirky tidbits from elsewhere around the world.
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posted on April 14, 2011 9:20 AM
Fast-tracking Terry Fox Run …. and the disappearing bees How is Brantford getting a head start planning for the Terry Fox Run in September? And how wildflowers help create a 'bee road' to boost declining numbers.
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posted on April 13, 2011 8:49 AM
The Green Ticker Daily update of news plus quirky tidbits and trends from around The Green Hub. Today: The E-bike option and the world's number one health threat.
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on April 12, 2011 9:26 AM
Earth Week / Lots to do locally Activities coming hot and heavy, with community events kicking off April 15. Videographer Adam Charleau of TheGreenHub.ca will be out and about all week long, providing an inside view.
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posted on April 12, 2011 6:56 AM
The Green Ticker Greg McMillan of TheGreenHub.ca scours the internet daily for up-to-the-minute green stories that are important to you. His compilation of news items from around The Green Hub plus quirky tidbits and trends makes sure you are in the loop …. without doing the time-consuming legwork. Today: 'Green' ice cream in Simcoe? And a shell-shaped solar retreat.
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posted on April 11, 2011 9:17 AM
The TROHGG Blog Greg McMillan of TheGreenHub.ca takes a break from scouring the internet for a weekend blog about This Really Old House Goes Green project, which features the green renovation of a war-time house in Brantford, Ontario. Today: Week 23
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posted on April 9, 2011 8:07 AM
The Green Ticker Greg McMillan of TheGreenHub.ca scours the internet daily for up-to-the-minute green stories that are important to you. His compilation of news items from around The Green Hub plus quirky tidbits and trends makes sure you are in the loop …. without doing the time-consuming legwork. Today: What's that smell in Port Rowan? And, where are all the green consumers?
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posted on April 8, 2011 8:28 AM
The Green Ticker Greg McMillan of TheGreenHub.ca scours the internet daily for up-to-the-minute green stories that are important to you. His compilation of news items from around The Green Hub plus quirky tidbits and trends makes sure you are in the loop …. without doing the time-consuming legwork ... From Thursday: Deano's back! and rooftop organic veggies
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posted on April 7, 2011 9:18 AM
The Green Ticker Greg McMillan of TheGreenHub.ca scours the internet daily for up-to-the-minute green stories that are important to you. His compilation of news items from around The Green Hub plus quirky tidbits and trends makes sure you are in the loop …. without doing the time-consuming legwork. Today: You're fired! You're hired! ... and Branson's bold sub adventure
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posted on April 6, 2011 9:47 AM
The Green Ticker Greg McMillan of TheGreenHub.ca scours the internet daily for up-to-the-minute green stories that are important to you. His compilation of news items from around The Green Hub plus quirky tidbits and trends makes sure you are in the loop …. without doing the time-consuming legwork. Today: Must-see CBC report on power ... Japan crossing the line?
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posted on April 5, 2011 9:43 AM
Learning about solar power The Brant Community Foundation will be hosting a solar power seminar, in part to teach about environmentally-friendly alternative energy sources. The three-hour session April 17 will feature a panel presentation and vendor fair.
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posted on April 5, 2011 8:28 AM
The Green Ticker Greg McMillan of TheGreenHub.ca scours the internet daily for up-to-the-minute green stories that are important to you. His compilation of news items from around The Green Hub plus quirky tidbits and trends makes sure you are in the loop …. without doing the time-consuming legwork. Today ... Granny gives Liberals fits over wind turbines and spiders flee floods ...
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posted on April 4, 2011 8:57 AM
The TROHGG Blog / This and that behind the scenes Greg McMillan of TheGreenHub.ca takes a break from scouring the internet for a weekend blog about This Really Old House Goes Green project, which features the green renovation of a war-time house in Brantford, Ontario.
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on April 2, 2011 8:28 AM
The Green Ticker Greg McMillan of TheGreenHub.ca scours the internet daily for up-to-the-minute green stories that are important to you. His compilation of news items from around The Green Hub plus quirky tidbits and trends makes sure you are in the loop …. Today: Bell Homestead sliding away? … plus, an enviro ferris wheel
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posted on April 1, 2011 6:36 AM
The Green Ticker Greg McMillan of TheGreenHub.ca scours the internet daily for up-to-the-minute green stories that are important to you. His compilation of news items from around The Green Hub plus quirky tidbits and trends makes sure you are in the loop …. Today: Lake Erie walleye rebound and … Tarzan would be jealous
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on March 30, 2011 9:06 AM
The Green Ticker Greg McMillan of TheGreenHub.ca scours the internet daily for up-to-the-minute green stories that are important to you. His compilation of news items from around The Green Hub plus quirky tidbits and trends makes sure you are in the loop …. without doing the time-consuming legwork.
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on March 29, 2011 10:28 AM
The Green Ticker Greg McMillan of TheGreenHub.ca scours the internet daily for up-to-the-minute green stories that are important to you. His compilation of news items from around The Green Hub plus quirky tidbits and trends makes sure you are in the loop …. without doing the time-consuming legwork.
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on March 28, 2011 11:06 AM
The TROHGG Blog Greg McMillan of TheGreenHub.ca takes a break from scouring the internet for a weekend blog about This Really Old House Goes Green project, which features the green renovation of a war-time house in Brantford, Ontario.
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on March 26, 2011 8:22 AM
The Green Ticker Greg McMillan of TheGreenHub.ca scours the internet daily for up-to-the-minute green stories that are important to you. His compilation of news items from around The Green Hub plus quirky tidbits and trends makes sure you are in the loop …. without doing the time-consuming legwork.
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on March 25, 2011 11:50 AM
The Green Ticker Greg McMillan of TheGreenHub.ca scours the internet daily for up-to-the-minute green stories that are important to you. His compilation of news items from around The Green Hub plus quirky tidbits and trends makes sure you are in the loop …. without doing the time-consuming legwork.
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on March 24, 2011 10:10 AM
The Green Ticker Greg McMillan of TheGreenHub.ca scours the internet daily for up-to-the-minute green stories that are important to you. His compilation of news items from around The Green Hub plus quirky tidbits and trends makes sure you are in the loop …. without doing the time-consuming legwork.
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by Greg McMillan /
posted on March 23, 2011 8:37 AM
Pee Power There’s no real way to sugarcoat this: Pee power may be a fuel of the future. In short, a technology has been developed to generate hydrogen power from urine … both from humans and animals.
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posted on March 22, 2011 1:34 PM
The TROHGG Blog Greg McMillan of TheGreenHub.ca takes a break from scouring the internet for a weekend blog about This Really Old House Goes Green project, which features the green renovation of a war-time house in Brantford, Ontario.
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posted on March 22, 2011 1:12 PM
The Green Ticker Greg McMillan of TheGreenHub.ca scours the internet daily for up-to-the-minute green stories that are important to you. His compilation of news items from around The Green Hub plus quirky tidbits and trends makes sure you are in the loop …. without doing the time-consuming legwork.
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posted on March 22, 2011 12:00 PM
How Ottawa helped geothermal company in Brant It’s one thing to talk about green energy and technology, it’s another thing to actually see the initiatives in action. Such was the case at a house on Six Concession in the County of Brant, where Corey Paterak of Contract Drilling Professionals was giving a demonstration.
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posted on February 25, 2011 6:12 AM
Branlyn youth group sparks TROHGG 8-hour blackout Ciara Antoski is the kind of go-getter who galvanizes passionate people. And her involvement in the planning for Earth Hour 2011 in Brantford has sparked a reaction from the TROHGG project at TheGreenHub.ca
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posted on February 23, 2011 4:50 AM
Making your own bio-diesel in eco-friendly way Dunnville hosting workshop where participants will be taught how to start a small-scale bio-diesel production site, says an article in the Dunnville Chronicle
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posted on February 9, 2011 7:26 AM
Opinion / Electricity experiments put rates through the roof It's so critical when it comes to electricity for government to get it right, and – by contrast – so devastating when government gets it wrong, says Toby Barrett, Conservative MPP for Haldimand-Norfolk in a column in the Tillsonburg News
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posted on February 9, 2011 7:13 AM
Battle lines drawn in green space standoff City of Brantford and developers are at loggerheads over 277 Hardy Rd., owned by Sifton Properties Ltd., and 125 Golf Rd., owned by Grandview Ravines Ltd. The two sides are locked in a complex array of skirmishes at the Ontario Municipal Board. A public information meeting will be held at St. John's College this week, says an article in the Brantford Expositor
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posted on February 8, 2011 8:11 AM
Energuy contest winner from County of Brant Paul Carney picked up a free energy evaluation valued at $350 and conducted by Energuy Canada Ltd., after entering contest sponsored by Energuy, TheGreenHub.ca and the This Really Old House Goes Green (TROHGG) project.
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posted on February 8, 2011 6:52 AM
Simcoe homebuilder receives green recognition Prominent Homes, of Simcoe, was named the EnerGuide Rating Service Builder of the Year and recognized at the annual EnerQuality Awards of Excellence ceremony in Collingwood, says an article in the Simcoe Reformer
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posted on February 8, 2011 6:43 AM
Misner Dam repairs still up in air But Port Dover Coun. John Wells has expressed confidence that the $1.1 million needed to repair the Misner Dam will survive Norfolk's 2011 budget deliberations, says an article in the Simcoe Reformer
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posted on February 7, 2011 8:18 AM
Rendering plant turning into political fodder? The Liberals took advantage on the weekend of yet another public meeting in St. George with MP Gerard Kennedy over a controversial fat rendering plant to score points over the Brant MP Phil McColeman's Conservative government's economic agenda machinery, says an article in the Brantford Expositor
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posted on February 7, 2011 7:46 AM
Single trail seen for along Lake Erie's north shore "It means linking existing trails plus creating new trails," said Mark Boerkamp, Norfolk's parkland and trail development project manager, in an article in the Simcoe Refomer
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posted on February 7, 2011 7:36 AM
Turning sewage lagoons into wetlands Plans have been tabled to turn the Port Rowan sewage lagoons into a mini-wetland area with prairie grasses, trees, ponds, swampy areas and a stream, says an article in the Simcoe Reformer
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posted on February 7, 2011 7:26 AM
Editorial / Al Gore's climate snow job Al Gore has whipped up another blizzard of controversy by arguing global warming -- climate change, if you prefer -- causes more snow, says an editorial by Lorrie Goldstein published in the Brantford Expositor
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posted on February 4, 2011 7:46 AM
Experts featured at provincial hearing over medical impact of wind turbines Day 1 / Ontario Environmental Review Tribunal will call 10 experts from around the world — Canada, United States, United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia — to give evidence about the effects turbines have on humans, says an article in the London Free Press
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posted on February 3, 2011 7:25 AM
Residents question proposed rendering plant Public meeting in St. George airs pros and cons as more than 200 people turned out to hear more about the company's plans to run an operation that would render animal fat trimmings into edible oils, says an article in the Brantford Expositor
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posted on February 3, 2011 7:09 AM
Reaction mixed to wind turbines in Haldimand, Norfolk Public meeting airs concerns about proposed 58-turbine project east of Port Dover as developer reveals that the wind farm that would straddle both counties could end up closer to homes than the 550-metre setback mandated by the province, according to an article in the Simcoe Reformer
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posted on February 3, 2011 7:02 AM
Nearly $1M for Grand River landowners to protect municipal water sources The Ontario government is making $802,000 available to landowners in four watersheds, including the Grand River, to help them undertake projects to protect municipal drinking water sources, says an article in the Simcoe Reformer
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posted on February 2, 2011 7:38 AM
One last chance for Norfolk utility to partner on solar project Council in Norfolk is giving its municipally-owned utility one last shot to partner on a county solar project, says an article in the Simcoe Reformer
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posted on February 2, 2011 7:24 AM
New plan needed to clean up Sydenham brownfields, councillors say Brantford Ward 1 councillors Jan Vanderstelt and Larry Kings say it's time to consider alternative ways of redeveloping a pair of brownfield sites on Sydenham Street, says an article in the Brantford Expositor
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posted on February 2, 2011 6:45 AM
Events galore for Habitat for Humanity Brant ReStore February is turning into a busy month for the Habitat for Humanity Brant ReStore with several money-saving activities on tap for the conscientious green homeowner.
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posted on February 1, 2011 8:26 AM
Counterpoint / TimCo Foods Inc. explains its side of the controversy in St. George A company press release, published verbatim on TheGreenHub.ca, says that the very nature of the processes involved has been misunderstood.
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posted on January 31, 2011 8:50 AM
Commentary / Working together for a sustainable, profitable future for farmers Says Bette Jean Crews, president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, in the Simcoe Reformer: "We are passionate about agriculture. That's why we've worked to find new ways to secure a successful future for the agriculture industry."
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posted on January 31, 2011 8:24 AM
Extinction of Norfolk County flower a possibility, says MNR Slowly but surely, the eastern dogwood in Norfolk appears to be losing its battle with the fungus anthracnose, says an article in the Simcoe Reformer
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posted on January 31, 2011 8:13 AM
Residents get another chance for more details about St. George rendering plant The St. George Citizen's Association will hold a second public meeting on Wednesday in the South Dumfries Community Centre about a company's controversial plan to establish a plant that will render animal fats into edible and inedible oils, says the Brantford Expositor
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posted on January 31, 2011 7:34 AM
More slowdowns for Greenwich-Mohawk brownfield fix An 18-month-old attempt by the city of Brantford to conclude an agreement with developer Terrasan Corp. to remediate and revitalize the Greenwich-Mohawk brownfield area is facing another delay, says an article in the Brantford Expositor
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posted on January 31, 2011 7:23 AM
Farming poised for dynamic comeback, says business consultant Social media tagged as key to rebirth. And Norfolk County businesses need to prepare for the resurgence in the agriculture industry, Brock Dickinson said in an article in the Simcoe Reformer.
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posted on January 29, 2011 7:31 AM
Six Nations' council walks away from tentative Samsung deal Band officials announced this week that the memorandum of understanding that was signed a year ago won't be renewed because the two sides couldn't agree on how to proceed
with a planned massive wind and solar energy project, according to the Simcoe Reformer
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posted on January 29, 2011 7:22 AM
Haldimand to shift gears as green energy player Vacant factories in cities such as Brantford offer more attractive sites for investors than industrial land in Haldimand, where businesses will have to build new, said Haldimand CAO Don Boyle in the Simcoe Reformer
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posted on January 27, 2011 8:05 AM
Opinion / Turbine issue could hurt Liberals The Green Energy Act could end up being the provincial Liberal government's worst boondoggle since the scandal surrounding its eHealth program, said Welland MPP Peter Kormos in the Dunnville Chronicle
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posted on January 26, 2011 7:23 AM
Commentary / How Ontario blew it on energy Having sold us on their new, clean, green energy, and having hiked our bills to the stratosphere, the province is now in a situation where we have so much wind power, we had to pay Quebec and U.S. states more than $1 million to take it off our hands, says Christina Blizzard in the Brantford Expositor
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posted on January 26, 2011 7:14 AM
Public asked to help after bats threatened by killer fungus The fungus doesn't kill bats directly. Rather, it irritates them while they hibernate. Affected bats wake up in the middle of winter and begin flying around. In doing so, they use up their winter store of fat and die of malnutrition, says an article in the Simcoe Reformer
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posted on January 26, 2011 7:08 AM
Tug-of-war over natural gas pipeline in Haldimand A private American company and Ontario Power Generation are competing against each other to get access to a natural gas pipeline planned to run into Haldimand County, says an article in the Simcoe Reformer
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posted on January 26, 2011 7:00 AM
National exposure helps raise Norfolk's tourist profile Canadian Living magazine recently published three articles on its website touting the county's culinary charms and eco-adventures, says an article in the Simcoe Reformer
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posted on January 26, 2011 6:51 AM
Norfolk nixes Ontario-to-Ohio freight ferry idea Up to 300 transport trucks a day would have used the service, it was estimated, but councillors said they couldn't see how Norfolk would benefit from the ferry, says an article in the Simcoe Reformer
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posted on January 26, 2011 6:46 AM
Province mum on details of $7B green energy deal with Samsung
Some details of Ontario’s $7 billion green energy agreement with Samsung have been made public, but the government still won’t say exactly how much the Korean company will be paid, says an article by Canadian Press on GlobalToronto.com
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posted on January 25, 2011 8:08 AM
Wind power opponents await court ruling They are trying to overcome procedural hurdles, arguing a divisional court should strike down a key provision of Ontario's Green Energy Act, says an article in the Simcoe Reformer. They want to challenge whether human health might be harmed by wind turbines.
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posted on January 25, 2011 7:30 AM
Flak over plans for microbrewery on farmland Three provincial ministries have expressed reservations about a plan to establish a microbrewery on Picard Foods farm near La Salette, says an article in the Simcoe Reformer
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posted on January 25, 2011 7:25 AM
Five nesting Bald Eagle pairs reported near Long Point "That's a very satisfying thing to see species that are recovering," says an employee at Bird Studies Canada, who has been part of the Southern Ontario Bald Eagle Monitoring Project, in an article in the Simcoe Reformer
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posted on January 25, 2011 7:18 AM
Top health official takes jab at green group over wind turbines Dr. Hazel Lynn, chief medical officer of health in Huron and Bruce counties, was outraged when the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment sent out a media release contradicting her statement that she suspected a link between ill health and wind turbines, says an article in the Simcoe Reformer
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posted on January 24, 2011 9:50 AM
Simcoe woodlot in middle of housing development snarl Activa Holdings of Waterloo plans to buy the 5.7-acre woodlot from the Norfolk Golf & Country Club if it can get the property rezoned from open parks and open space to urban residentia, says an article in the Simcoe Reformer
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posted on January 24, 2011 9:44 AM
Taking anti-smoking message to another level Sports teams at Brantford Collegiate Institute getting pro-active about keeping tobacco-free, says an article in the Brantford Expositor
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posted on January 21, 2011 7:23 AM
Search on for new chief engineer in Brantford Abrupt departure of Sandra Lawson as the city's general manager of engineering and operational services comes after more than a year of problems surrounding several municipal projects that suffered an embarrassing combination of cost overruns and delays, says an article in the Brantford Expositor.
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posted on January 20, 2011 7:21 AM
Commentary / How can 'woosh' of wind turbines bother anybody? 'I never made the connection between the pounding rhythm of a dance band and the low frequency noise of giant turbines,' says Ross Andrews in the Tillsonburg News
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posted on January 20, 2011 7:06 AM
Ferry operator a booster for Port Burwell-to-U.S. service There is still a ferry operator very much on board with the idea of running a service between Port Burwell and the U.S., says an article in the Tillsonburg News
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posted on January 20, 2011 7:03 AM
Cayuga residents raise landfill stink over lack of public meetings Some of the other complaints include foul odour coming from the Edwards Landfill site and daily cover not being done properly, thus causing litter blowing around, smell and attraction to pests, says an article in the Dunnville Chronicle
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posted on January 19, 2011 7:38 AM
Wainfleet could join bandwagon fighting wind farms About 200 residents turned out to discuss a farm proposed by Wainfleet Wind Energy Inc., says an article in the Dunnville Chronicle.
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posted on January 19, 2011 7:33 AM
Aflockalypse Now: Mass animal die-offs and the ongoing extinction crisis David Suzuki comments in the Delhi News-Record on the recent phenomenon and says there are many factors to consider when analyzing the sudden death of great numbers of wildlife.
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posted on January 19, 2011 7:25 AM
Commentary / The great ferry chase Daryl Smart, in the Tillsonburg News, wonders if Port Burwell is missing the boat when it comes to pursuit of a $200-million harbour facility.
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posted on January 19, 2011 7:21 AM
Opinion / The nuking of Ontario's energy plans News that both SNC Lavalin and Bruce Power may have dropped out of the bidding for troubled Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) leaves a gaping hole in the province's energy plans, says an editorial by Christina Blizzard in the Brantford Expositor
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posted on January 19, 2011 7:17 AM
Norfolk puts wind farm developers on hot seat Elected officials raising questions about the impact the turbines at the proposed farm east of Port Dover will have on the environment and the people who live nearby, says an article in the Simcoe Reformer.
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posted on January 19, 2011 7:06 AM
And the survey says .... rising optimism among farmers Opportunities abound in the area of bio-industry as farming no longer just about food production, says an article in the Simcoe Reformer.
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posted on January 19, 2011 7:03 AM
'Green' option for south side of Colborne in Brantford? Public to be given an opportunity to give input into what should happen with the redevelopment of the former Brantford eyesore, says an article in the Brantford Expositor
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posted on January 18, 2011 7:20 AM
OMB hearing into Long Point condos to resume in February The development is sponsored by Jeff Bouck of AtPlay Adventures in Long Point. The building is being challenged by Claudia Unterstab, owner of a cottage next door to the proposed development, with support from the Long Point Ratepayers Association, says an article in the Simcoe Reformer
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posted on January 18, 2011 7:12 AM
Critics say feds killing Ontario nuclear industry Stakeholders say Ottawa's handling of negotiations to sell Atomic Energy Canada Limited is threatening jobs and frustrating Ontario's multibillion dollar plan to refurbish its nuclear plants and purchase two new reactors, says an article in the Simcoe Reformer
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posted on January 18, 2011 7:09 AM
Thumbs down to requests for wind farms' payout Norfolk council decided not to ask wind farm developers to compensate homeowners for drop in property values, says an article in the Simcoe Reformer
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posted on January 18, 2011 7:04 AM
Decision made: Only limited tree cutting along Long Point causeway Norfolk County inspected the 161 trees that line the 3.6-kilometre route between Port Rowan and Long Point. Of these, 13 will be removed, nine will be pruned and five will be monitored for further evidence of decline, says an article in the Simcoe Reformer
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posted on January 18, 2011 7:01 AM
Calling all young gardeners Horticultural societies are in danger of withering if they don't come up with innovative ways of attracting new members, said Dawn Suter of Hagersville, the keynote speaker at the recent annual general meeting of the Simcoe & District Horticultural Society, in an article in the Simcoe Reformer
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posted on January 17, 2011 7:20 AM
Shuffling the deck at the LPRCA? The Long Point Region Conservation Authority board of directors is seeking additional information prior to moving forward with restructuring, says an article at the Brantford Expositor
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posted on January 17, 2011 7:15 AM
New chair named to GRCA Waterloo regional councillor Jane Mitchell has been elected to chair the Grand River Conservation Authority, defeating Vic Prendergast of Brantford and Lorne Boyko of Haldimand County, says an article in the Brantford Expositor
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posted on January 17, 2011 7:08 AM
In the dark / Fourth annual Earth Day The Branlyn Neighbourhood Youth Association wants to again shed light on the importance of energy conservation and Harmony Square in Brantford will be the place to be March 26, says an article in the Brantford Expositor
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posted on January 17, 2011 7:02 AM
Sackrider acclaimed as head of conservation authority Incoming chair with the Long Point Region Conservation Authority promises to serve the board to the best of his ability, says an article in the Tillsonburg News.
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posted on January 15, 2011 8:46 AM
Deal anticipated for Brantford brownfield site City officials are working on a timetable to conclude negotiations with Terrasan Corp. on the remediation and redevelopment of the Greenwich-Mohawk brownfield site by the end of the month, with a possible agreement to take to council, says an article in the Brantford Expositor.
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posted on January 15, 2011 8:32 AM
Pinehurst Conservation Area open for winter business With ice skating being a new addition this year, many other winter classics are available throughout the four-month long season, says an article in the Paris Star
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posted on January 14, 2011 7:43 AM
Natural gas or biomass? A decision on whether to use biomass fuel at the Nanticoke Generating Station will have to wait until Ontario Power Generation decides whether to convert the plant to natural gas, says an article in the Simcoe Reformer
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posted on January 14, 2011 7:36 AM
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