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Success of seed swap a sign of the times … and other things you may have missed this week in Southern Ontario green hub

IT’S MOST definitely no accident that gardeners turned out in droves – more than 200, organizers estimated – at the third annual Seedy Saturday event in Brantford, Ontario. Times are changing … quickly. Not only are more people looking for … Continue reading

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Why we shouldn’t get too excited about plans for $550M wind farm in Haldimand … and news roundup in The Green Hub

THESE DAYS, just about any announcement about potential job creation in The Green Hub is cause for celebration. And the most recent news coming out of Haldimand – that a massive $550-million wind farm in that area could lead to … Continue reading

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Will politicians tackle the green energy hub idea in 2012?

Caption: In top photo, Brant MPP Dave Levac and former Ontario Energy Minister Brad Duguid at announcement of formation of Ontario’s green energy hub. Bottom, the accompanying photo-op on a Grand River cruise boat. (Graphic by TheGreenHub.ca ) By GREG … Continue reading

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Durban climate deal: Landmark or disaster? The Green Hub news wrap and McGuinty defends his green energy stand

By GREG McMILLAN TheGreenHub.ca 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. Some analysts are quick to opine that polluters around the world … Continue reading

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Video about TheGreenHub.ca unveiled on 55-foot screen at Tweetstock6 … green web portal flooded with responses

(Greg McMillan of TheGreenHub.ca on 50-foot screen at Galaxy Cinemas. Note person at bottom left. Tremendous buzz generated about green web portal at Tweetstock6) THE QUESTIONS are ongoing, actually. What is TheGreenHub.ca? How long has the website been going? What … Continue reading

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It makes perfect sense to create an innovation centre for The Green Hub, and the $75,000 needed would be money well spent

By GREG McMILLAN TheGreenHub.ca GIVE CREDIT where credit is due: Michael St. Amant has shot out of the gate in a big way since narrowly losing the Brant riding seat to Dave Levac in the recent Ontario municipal election. In … 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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TheGreenHub.ca Election Challenge / Day 10: The $1M-dollar question

TheGreenHub.ca is publishing articles about green issues affecting the upcoming provincial election in Ontario, concentrating on candidates from Brant and Haldimand-Norfolk ridings. Candidates have been asked to answer 10 green-specific questions. This is all being done through social media, through … Continue reading

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The TROHGG Blog + / Two weeks of gossip and tidbits

Behind the scenes at the This Really Old House Goes Green project, which is following the green reno of a war-time house in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. Week 47 SAM TAVERNESE of PQI Canada Ltd. has been here, there and everywhere … Continue reading

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Should superbugs and potential health risks be taken seriously? And kudos to CAA for free recycling of batteries, tires and oil

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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