Archive for July, 2011

Statistics Canada Report on Human Activity and the Environment

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Statistics Canada has produced a report on Human Activity and the Environment 2011: Economy and the environment. Statistics on Canada’s environment are first looked at from an international perspective and are then presented for the following main themes: natural wealth, natural …

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Halton Region Best Sustainability Practices Report

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Halton Region and its Inter Municipal Advisory Committee on Sustainability have produced a report on 2010 Best Sustainability Practices: Halton Municipalities and Elsewhere. 

See http://www.halton.ca/planning_sustainability.

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Fifth Anniversary of Place to Grow

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2011 marks the fifth anniversary of Places to Grow – the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. A five year progress update has been produced. 

See https://www.placestogrow.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=254&Itemid=84.

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Coyote Encounter Tips

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Coyotes are top of mind with many North Oakville residents as sightings of the animals have increased in recent years. This article at http://www.insidehalton.com/news/article/1039679 includes tips on what to do if you encounter a coyote.

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Bruce Trail Reminder

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The Bruce Trail Conservancy is reminding those who use the Bruce Trail that it is a footpath — not meant for bicycles and motorized vehicles. This is due to landowner permissions, safety, and ecology. 

See article at http://www.insidehalton.com/community/environment/article/1043609.

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The Value of Natural Features

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According to a recent report submitted to the Ministry of Transportation, the value of the natural features of the Flamborough-Burlington area is over $900 million. This is the area the MTO is proposing to pave as part of the Niagara-to-GTA corridor. 

See …

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Burlington City Hall Moving Towards Zero Waste

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Burlington City Hall is moving toward zero waste after a dumpster diving expedition to determine the potential for more waste diversion. 

See article at http://www.insidehalton.com/news/article/1041297.

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Refill Your Water Bottle in Oakville

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Refilling your water bottle in Oakville just got easier. The Town of Oakville has partnered with Blue W, a national not-for-profit organization that promotes drinking tap water and reducing the amount of plastic bottles that go into landfills. Look for the Blue …

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EcoENERGY Home Retrofit Grants are Back

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ecoENERGY home retrofit grants are back until March 31, 2012. New and past participants must obtain a registration number to be eligible. 

Visit http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/residential/personal/grants.cfm.

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Proposal to Make the Polar Bear a Species at Risk

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The federal government is proposing that the polar bear be designated a species at risk. The deadline for comment on this proposal is Monday, August 1. 

Visit http://supporter.naturecanada.ca/site/PageServer?pagename=ActionAlert_PolarBearListing.

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