Archive for January, 2011

Conservation Halton Public Accountability Report

Jan 27, 2011 No Comments by

Conservation Halton has released its 2010 Public Accountability Report. The annual Report is a snapshot of the environmental agency’s programs and services over three years (2007 to 2009) and how these services are funded. See www.conservationhalton.ca.

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Artificial grass on front lawns

Jan 26, 2011 No Comments by

The City of Burlington is considering applications from homeowners regarding the installation of artificial grass on residential front lawns. Visit cms.burlington.ca/Page6729.aspx for feedback opportunities.

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Weekly Bulletin Jan. 26, 2011

Jan 26, 2011 No Comments by

Click here for the January 26, 2011 bulletin.

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HERE! Update Jan. 26, 2011

Jan 26, 2011 No Comments by

Click here for the January 26, 2011 update from HERE! Halton Enablers of Renewable Energy.

In this update:

Renewable energy news for 2011
Solar energy information

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Apply for a Regional Advisory Committee

Jan 23, 2011 No Comments by

Applications are being accepted for citizen representative positions on Halton Region advisory committees. These committees provide input to Regional Council. The committee appointments coincide with the four-year term of Council.

Committee openings include:

Ecological and Environmental Advisory Committee (EEAC) – 14 citizens 
Halton …

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Halton Region Strategic Work Plan 2011-2014

Jan 22, 2011 No Comments by

Halton Region Council's 2011-2014 Strategic Work Plan will establish its priorities for its four-year term. Over the next few months, the recently elected Halton Regional Council will develop a new strategic work plan with the help of the

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Halton Hills Transportation Master Plan

Jan 22, 2011 No Comments

The Town of Halton Hills wants your input to assist in the development of the 2031 Transportation Master Plan (TMP). You can voice your thoughts through the public opinion survey and get involved by attending the upcoming Public Information …

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PERL selling limited edition prints

Jan 20, 2011 No Comments

Protecting Escarpment Rural Land (PERL) is raising funds by selling limited edition prints of Canadian artist Stewart Jones’ oil painting entitled Mount Nemo. Proceeds will be used to fund experts for their ongoing OMB fight. See www.perlofburlington.org.

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Phthalates regulated

Jan 20, 2011 No Comments

The federal government has moved to limit phthalates in children’s toys. See environmentaldefence.ca/blog/canada-limits-phthalates-in-kids-products-less-01.

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Reducing Demand for Oil and Gas

Jan 20, 2011 No Comments

HEN member group SUDA — Sustainable Urban Development Association — has written a report on Our Constrained Energy Future – Reducing Demand for Oil and Gas in Our Cities. See www.suda.ca/f/018_-_Oil_Crunch_part_2.pdf.

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