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Environmental Group of the Week: ACER

May 22, 2013 No Comments by

The Association for Canadian Educational Resources, ACER, is a charitable community education organization. ACER works with leaders in education, media, and business who initiate and facilitate development, production, and promotion of Canadian materials to meet the needs of today’s …

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Residents Near the Burlington Skyway Pleading to Keep their Homes

May 21, 2013 No Comments by

Residents near the Burlington Skyway are pleading to keep their homes, threatened to be demolished under the new Burlington Beach Regional Waterfront Park Master Plan.

One of me major factors that will determine if residents are allowed to stay is human …

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The Region’s First Prescription Drug Drop Off Day a Success

May 21, 2013 No Comments by

While medications can help heal, if disposed of improperly they can damage the environment and/or human health. Over 100 kg of prescription and non-prescription drugs were collected by police at various locations across the Region during a one-day drop-off event …

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Potential Gypsy Moth Outbreak in Oakville and Surrounding Areas

May 21, 2013 No Comments by

Oakville and surrounding municipalities are at the onset of a potential Gypsy Moth outbreak. Oakville will begin treating municipal oak trees this month to protect them against Gypsy Moth infestations. The town’s Forestry Services section will oversee injections of town-owned …

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FORCE Wins the Hamilton Environmentalist of the Year Award!

May 21, 2013 No Comments by

Congratulations to HEN member group FORCE on winning a Hamilton Environmentalist of the Year Award for its decade-long battle to stop a quarry.

Friends of Rural Communities and the Environment (FORCE) is being recognized for their decade-long battle to stop the …

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HEN Bulletin May 15, 2013

May 15, 2013 No Comments by

Click here for the May 15, 2013 edition of our bulletin.Have a great long weekend!

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Environmental Group of the Week: Burlington Horticultural Society

May 15, 2013 No Comments

The Burlington Horticultural Society (BHS) is a volunteer, non-profit, organization whose mission is to beautify the Burlington community. It is a place for those who love gardening to learn and grow.

Money raised goes back to the community through support …

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Oakville Land Development Meeting on Merton Lands Study May 15 & 16

May 14, 2013 No Comments

One of Oakville’s largest undeveloped areas of land south of Dundas is being studied for future development. The “Merton Lands” comprise more than half the land located between Third Line and Bronte from the QEW to Upper Middle Road and a …

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Concern over Dumping as Burlington Airpark Expands

May 12, 2013 No Comments

The Burlington Airpark is building approximately 20 New Hangars suitable for most single and light twin general aviation aircraft and will start being available as early as the spring. The airport will be expanding and emerging as Halton's Regional Airport.

There …

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Burlington’s Sleek New Bus Shelters

May 12, 2013 No Comments

Burlington Transit is updating some of its bus shelters across the city. There are 24 new shelters in total, some of which will replace older shelters while others will be installed along routes with increased ridership. All of the new …

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