Archive for April, 2012

Weekly Bulletin April 25, 2012

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Click here for the April 25, 2012 edition of our bulletin.

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Whole Foods Market will no longer carry Red-Rated Wild-Caught Fish

Apr 25, 2012 No Comments by

 For Earth Day this year, Whole Foods Market has announced that they will no longer carry red-rated wild-caught fish in their seafood departments. A red rating indicates that a species is suffering from overfishing or that current fishing methods harm other marine life or …

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HEN Networking Dinner and Annual General Meeting

Apr 25, 2012 No Comments by

Announcing HEN's Networking Dinner & Annual General Meeting, taking place on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 in Milton.

This is our annual opportunity to get together with our member groups and others interested in Halton's environmental scene and includes social time, business, …

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Halton Region is Selling Rain Barrels

Apr 24, 2012 No Comments by

Halton Region will again be selling rain barrels this year.

Cost is $40, cash only. One per household. Proof of Halton residency required.

Dates and Locations of 2012 Rain Barrel Sales:

Saturday May 12, 2012
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Robert C. Austin Operations Centre
11620 …

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Weekly Bulletin April 18, 2012

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Oakville Sustainable Food Partnership forms Relationship with Whole Foods Market

Apr 18, 2012 No Comments by

Oakville Sustainable Food Partnership to Benefit from Relationship with Whole Foods Market Oakville

Whole Foods Market Oakville is pleased to announce an ongoing partnership with Oakville Sustainable Food Partnership (OSFP), founders of the Harbourside Organic Farmers' Market. …

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Oakville is Reviewing its Transportation Master Plan

Apr 18, 2012 No Comments

The Town of Oakville is reviewing its Transportation Master Plan and has a short online survey.  https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/switchinggears

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Hamilton Harbour Area Receives Funding

Apr 18, 2012 No Comments

The federal government is providing $374,000 in funding through the Great Lakes Sustainability Fund (GLSF) to the Hamilton Harbour Area of Concern, including the Royal Botanical Gardens, the Bay Area Restoration Council, Conservation Halton and the Hamilton Conservation Authority. 

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Check Out the Jefferson Salamander’s Home

Apr 18, 2012 No Comments

Check out Jeff’s Home: A Virtual Exhibition of the Niagara Escarpment in Halton. It's an interactive site where you can view the habitat of the endangered Jefferson Salamander that is being protected all across Halton. 

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CONE Rain Barrel Sales

Apr 18, 2012 No Comments

What can you do with these barrels?

·         get a great recycled rain barrel for your home and garden;

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