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HEN Bulletin May 15, 2013

lisa — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:00:35 +0000

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

Environmental Group of the Week: Burlington Horticultural Society

lisa — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:30:26 +0000

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 ...

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

Danielle — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:59:34 +0000

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 ...

Concern over Dumping as Burlington Airpark Expands

Danielle — Mon, 13 May 2013 00:53:34 +0000

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 ...

Burlington’s Sleek New Bus Shelters

Danielle — Mon, 13 May 2013 00:37:13 +0000

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 ...

Networking Dinner & HEN AGM Mon. June 3

lisa — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:52:39 +0000

We are pleased to announce that our Networking Dinner and Annual General Meeting will be held at The Water Street Cooker, right on the lake in downtown ...

HEN Bulletin May 8, 2013

lisa — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:33:47 +0000

Click here for the May 8, 2013 edition of our bulletin.

Environmental Group of the Week: Oakville Horticultural Society

lisa — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:17:36 +0000

The Oakville Horticultural Society (OHS) has been celebrating horticulture in Oakville since 1957. The OHS aims to further the knowledge of horticulture, stimulating an interest in gardening in our community’s youth and encouraging the beautification of both public and ...

Oakvillegreen Offering Native Trees for Sale

Danielle — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:06:03 +0000

Oakvillegreen is offering a variety of native trees for sale, grown from locally gathered seed. Orders are due by Thurs. May 9. Trees will be delivered to Oakville on Sat. May 11. Look through their brochure to find a tree ...

GO Train Service to Niagara

Danielle — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:52:28 +0000

GO Transit has announced the return of seasonal weekend GO Train service to Niagara, which will run June 29 to Labour Day plus Victoria Day and Thanksgiving weekends. The trains will stop at Union Station, Exhibition GO Station, Port Credit ...

HEN Bulletin May 1, 2013

lisa — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:27:47 +0000

Click here for the May 1, 2013 edition of our bulletin.

Environmental Group of the Week: Oakville-Mississauga KAIROS

lisa — Wed, 01 May 2013 18:27:40 +0000

KAIROS unites Canadian churches and religious organizations in a faithful ecumenical response to the call to “do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God” (Micah 6:8).

Inspired by a vision of God’s compassionate justice, KAIROS ...

Halton Farmers’ Markets starting to open

Catherine — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:25:09 +0000

The first of Halton's farmer's markets open at the beginning of May. Support your local farmers and get fresh seasonal local produce at:

Now open:

Burlington Mall Farmers' Market Prospect St. east of Guelph Line, Burlington Wednesdays 8am – 2pm, Fridays 8am – ...

The Centre for Education and Training

lisa — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 02:02:52 +0000

The Centre for Education and Training is a not for profit corporation located in Mississauga. TCET enhances the self sufficiency and effectiveness of individuals and organizations by offering customized education, training, and career resource solutions. With a number of locations ...

HEN Bulletin April 24, 2013

Dana — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:08:05 +0000

Click here for the April 24, 2013 edition of our bulletin.

Environmental Group of the Week – South Peel Naturalists’ Club

Dana — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:42:10 +0000

South Peel Naturalists’ Club, SPNC, encourages the enjoyment and study of nature and the environment, promotes the preservation and conservation of flora and fauna, land and water and fosters awareness and education of our natural surroundings.

Through various activities and ...

Residents encouraged to drop off hazardous and electronic waste

Dana — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:12:19 +0000

Halton Region is encouraging residents to do their part in safely disposing household hazardous waste and recycling unwanted electronic items.

It will start its Special Waste Drop-off Days event tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Halton Regional Centre ...

Burlington Transit service improvements and fare changes

Dana — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:11:14 +0000

Burlington Transit will be increasing fares, effective Wednesday, May 1, 2013. The increased fares will lead to extended services for transit users across the city.

The increase, approved by council on March 18, 2013, will affect all transit fares.

“We will continue ...

Enhanced GO service helps bring GTA into the 21st century

Dana — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:08:33 +0000

The earth might not have moved, but the landscape of the GTA has changed forever. When Ontario Transportation Minister Glen Murray announced last Friday that GO service will be expanded in both directions along its busy Lakeshore route, he quietly ...

Halton Region Passes on ENvironmentally Friendly Improvements

Dana — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:07:20 +0000

Despite spending over $150 million on renovations, wastewater facilities go without green roofs, cogeneration technology

Halton is spending more than $150 million on what the region’s Manager of Wastewater Treatment calls environmentally sustainable renovations to its wastewater facilities, however it has ...