Monthly Archives: October 2011

Week 52 TROHGG Blog / Gossip and tidbits from Brant ReStore, e-waste … Facebook and Twitter posts from team members

By GREG McMILLAN TheGreenHub.ca WE CHECKED out the big 50 per cent discount sale at the Brant ReStore, then we headed to Home Depot in Brantford where an e-waste dropoff station had been set up. While there, ReStore manager Linda … Continue reading

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Norfolk says goodbye to environmentalist, conservation leader … and how to have an eco-friendly Halloween

By GREG McMILLAN TheGreenHub.ca OVER THE years, it’s been hard to argue with the fact that goings-on in Norfolk County tend to fly under the radar. Perhaps that is slowly changing, perhaps not. Case in point … the recent retirement … Continue reading

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Wind turbine boss blames internet for misinformation … and what’s up next for green building trends (VIDEO)

By GREG McMILLAN TheGreenHub.ca THEY CAME, they complained, they left. That, in a nutshell, is what Norfolk council was told, following the appearance of the president of a company set to build four wind turbines east of Port Ryerse. German-born … Continue reading

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The TROHGG Blog / Gossip and tidbit from Week 50

Photo by D’Arcy McNeil, Empirical Photographic Arts A REMINDER from Dara Bowser of Bowser Technical Inc. about the fourth annual brownfield forum coming up Wednesday, November 9 … The free event at the Brantford Polish Hall will feature three speakers … Continue reading

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Things looking up for boost in bounty from Bountiful Brant … and ever wonder exactly what are the top green jobs?

WITH THE recent changing of the guard at the Brant County Federation of Agriculture – Steve Sickle has taken over as president from the outgoing Sandra Vos – we will likely be hearing much more from the grassroots organization called … Continue reading

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Why Liberal minority should spark explosive boost for The Green Hub with common vision and renewed teamwork

> It was all smiles back in September 2010 when municipal, regional, provincial and federal politicians trumpeted the creation of The Green Energy Hub on a boat cruise. > Photo by Greg McMillan of TheGreenHub.ca By GREG McMILLAN TheGreenHub.ca THE … Continue reading

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The TROHGG Blog / Gossip and tidbits from Week 49

A REMINDER that Greg McMillan and Adam Hislop of TheGreenHub.ca are now seeking a business partner to expand their new media operation. This is separate from TROHGG, which is a project from TheGreenHub.ca, the parent website. For a meeting, where … Continue reading

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The TROHGG Blog / Gossip & tidbits from Week 48 (VIDEO)

Trevor Cherewka of TiK ToK Media gearing up for Tweetstock 6. (Photo by Tae McIntosh / Tae Photography) By GREG McMILLAN TheGreenHub.ca IT CERTAINLY lived up to its advance billing as being something out of the ordinary. At the Hampton … Continue reading

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Election time, Silly Season, all rolled into one … ‘Thanks Dave’ [Levac] … and how to cast your vote for the environment?

Journalist Greg McMillan of TheGreenHub.ca scours the internet 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 …. … Continue reading

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