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Vote for BurlingtonGreen Youth Network!

Stephanie — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:29:29 +0000

Voting is now open for the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s People’s Choice Award, and the BurlingtonGreen Youth Network (BGYN) is in the running.

Voting closes Wednesday, February 29.

http://www.burlingtongreen.org/latest-news/1-latest-news/346-get-ready-to-vote-for-burlingtongreen-.html

Burlington Transit creates a Transit Master Plan

Stephanie — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:26:53 +0000

Help Burlington Transit create a better system by participating in the Transit Master Plan review.

Public consultation meetings will take place on February 22, March 1, and March 5.

http://cms.burlington.ca/Page7311.aspx

Ontario Clean Air Alliance criticizes the Ontario Power Authority

Stephanie — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:20:36 +0000

The Ontario Clean Air Alliance is criticizing the Ontario Power Authority’s low targets for combined heat and power (CHP) plants. These plants efficiently use the same molecules of natural gas to produce both heat and electricity. They are asking people ...

Oakville’s Special Committee on Trails

Stephanie — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:14:21 +0000

Oakvillegreen would like to thank everyone who came out to Oakville’s Special Committee on Trails last week. The committee clearly got the message that residents do not want wide paved, lit and de-iced trails in the Natural Heritage System.

The ...

Section of Burlington Road may Close for Salamander Migration

Stephanie — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:08:36 +0000

As quietly as the amphibians move in the night, Burlington’s community services committee passed a report to close a northern portion of King Road for up to three weeks this March/April to protect the endangered Jefferson salamander.

http://www.insidehalton.com/community/burlington/article/1296093

Oakville’s Green Building Initiatives Recognized

Stephanie — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:00:55 +0000

The Town of Oakville’s green building initiatives were recognized with a 2012 Sustainable Communities Award.

http://www.insidehalton.com/community/environment/article/1296245

The First Electric Vehicle in Canada comes with Emissions-free, Renewable Electricity

Stephanie — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:54:27 +0000

Bullfrog Power and Chevrolet Canada have just launched the Chevrolet Volt Bullfrog Power Edition—the first electric vehicle (EV) in Canada to come with emissions-free, renewable electricity.

For each Edition sold, Bullfrog Power will inject onto the electricity grid as much clean, ...

Is Canada jeopardizing the Scientific Community’s ability to monitor the Ozone?

Stephanie — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:41:17 +0000

Five scientists from high-profile U.S. universities and NASA say in a recently-released paper that Canada is jeopardizing the scientific community's ability to monitor for holes in the ozone, especially over the Arctic. They point out that monitoring has already stopped ...

Giving Away Ontario’s Excess Electricity

Stephanie — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:35:05 +0000

Ontario might have to perform temporary shutdowns of nuclear reactors to avoid having to give away our excess electricity production.

In the first six months of 2011, Ontario electricity producers shelled out $35 million to get neighbouring jurisdictions to take surplus ...

New Provincial Waste Diversion System

Stephanie — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:24:51 +0000

The provincial government is creating a Waste Diversion System that will protect consumers. For full article visit:

http://news.ontario.ca/ene/en/2012/02/preserving-our-land-our-water-our-health.html

UN Conference on Sustainable Development marks 20th Anniversary

Stephanie — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:11:26 +0000

The UN Conference on Sustainable Development, Rio+20, marks the 20th anniversary of the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, and will take place June 20-22, 2012 at the same location. This conference has two over-arching themes:

1. A green economy in ...

Greenpeace is looking for an Assistant Frontline Manager

Stephanie — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:53:40 +0000

Greenpeace is looking for a full-time Assistant Frontline Manager for the Toronto office. Application deadline is Wednesday, February 29.

http://www.greenpeace.org/canada/Employment/Assistant-Front-line-Manager/

Organic Market Garden Intern Wanted

Stephanie — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:51:02 +0000

Heart’s Content Organic Farmstead in Jerseyville is looking for an Organic Market Garden Intern.

This is a full-time position with housing, shared meals, and a monthly stipend.

http://heartscontentfarm.blogspot.com/

Planet in Focus is looking for an Executive Director

Stephanie — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:41:25 +0000

The Planet in Focus Environmental Film Festival (PIF) is looking for an energetic person with strong fundraising, administrative, and budgeting skills to fill the role of Executive Director.

Application deadline is Friday, March 2.

http://www.goodworkcanada.ca/greenjobs.php?id=16556

Earth Hour!

Stephanie — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:32:20 +0000

Hundreds of millions of people, businesses and governments around the world unite each year to support the largest environmental event in history – Earth Hour.

More than 5,200 cities and towns in 135 countries worldwide switched off their lights for Earth ...

HHEAT Introductory Presentation

Stephanie — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:30:41 +0000

In this HHEAT presentation you can gain an overview of the HHEAT project's goals, learn more about renewable energy in Ontario and it's relation to community power and the co-operative business model. You will also be exposed to the basics ...

Weekly Bulletin Feb. 15, 2012

lisa — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:10:12 +0000

Click here for the February 15, 2012 edition of our bulletin.

March Break Discovery Day Camps

lisa — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:22:42 +0000

The Royal Botanical Gardens hosts day camps for children aged 4 to 13 (JK to Grade 8). Register for any number of days during the week of March 12-16. Programs are age-appropriate.

Cost is $50/day if you register before February ...

Mount Nemo Proposed Quarry Hearings are Ending

Stephanie — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:27:16 +0000

The end of the Nelson Aggregate Hearings for the proposed quarry on Mount Nemo is fast approaching. February 27, 28 and 29 are the scheduled final days for Joint Board Hearing Arguments and Reply.

PERL invites you to join them ...

Grants for Schoolyard Greening Projects

Stephanie — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:16:54 +0000

Oakvillegreen is pleased to announce that it will make four grants of $250 each available for schools in Oakville that are doing schoolyard greening projects with native flowers, shrubs, and trees. Application deadline is March 31. http://www.insidehalton.com/community/environment/

Protecting the Greenbelt Wetlands

Stephanie — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:07:45 +0000

Ontario Nature, Ecojustice, Earthroots, and Ducks Unlimited Canada have released Protecting Greenbelt Wetlands: How Effective is Policy? This is their report on a collaborative research project to measure the extent to which wetlands are protected by government policies and identify ...

Summer Jobs!

Stephanie — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:58:12 +0000

The Royal Botanical Gardens has postings for March Break camp counsellors (due Friday, February 24) as well as summer positions. http://www.rbg.ca/ Credit Valley Conservation has postings for a summer Terrestrial Monitoring Assistant. Application deadline is Friday, February 24. http://www.creditvalleyca.ca/ Conservation ...

Passive House Saves Energy

Stephanie — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:14:43 +0000

An Oakville-based general contractor and trained Passive House specialist has slashed his energy consumption by more than two-thirds. http://www.insidehalton.com/news/article/1293132–passive-house-saves-on-energy

Weekly Bulletin Feb. 8, 2012

lisa — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:37:02 +0000

Click here for the February 8, 2012 edition of our bulletin.

Weekly Bulletin Feb. 1, 2012

lisa — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:04:54 +0000

Click here for the February 1, 2012 edition of our bulletin.

Weekly Bulletin Jan. 25, 2012

lisa — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:00:26 +0000

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

Water Fluoridation Meeting Made Public

Melissa Carter — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:52:28 +0000

Oakvillegreen recently held a public meeting on Water Fluoridation. This issue will be coming back to the Regional Councillors on January 31st (deferred from January 10th).

Coverage of the public meeting can be found at: http://www.insidehalton.com/news/article/1259802

For updates, check www.fluoridationfreehalton.ca/events1.html

Take Action Burlington

Asifa — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:12:37 +0000

The October – December 2011 edition of the City of Burlington’s Take Action Burlington – Environment Update is now available. This publication outlines environmental activities taken over the past three months. http://cms.burlington.ca/AssetFactory.aspx?did=19724

Oakville 2011 Environmental Strategic Plan

Asifa — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:08:55 +0000

The Town of Oakville is pleased to report that it has implemented or at least initiated almost 100% of the actions in its 2005 Environmental Strategic Plan, and has now released its 2011 Environmental Strategic Plan. http://www.oakville.ca/nr-11dec20.htm

ECO Report on BioDiversity

Asifa — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:30:41 +0000

Ontario’s Environmental Commissioner, Gord Miller, has released his latest report, Biodiversity: A Nation’s Commitment, an Obligation for Ontario. In it, he says that it is the provinces’ responsibility to implement the agreements made by Canada in Nagoya in 2010, but ...

A Farewell to Featherwagons Translated

Asifa — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:28:21 +0000

Halton Region has posted e-book translations in French, Spanish, Polish, and Cantonese on the Region’s website of the popular children’s picture book on air quality for children aged four to eight, A Farewell to Featherwagons. http://www.halton.ca/cms/One.aspx?portalId=8310&pageId=60999

BurlingtonGreen’s winter newsletter

Asifa — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:21:59 +0000

BurlingtonGreen’s winter newsletter is now available at http://www.burlingtongreen.org/images/downloads/winter%202011%20newsletter.pdf

Northern Owls Exhibit

Asifa — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:17:34 +0000

Mountsberg Conservation Area is hosting the Royal Ontario Museum’s travelling Northern Owls exhibit from January 1 to February 23, 2012. A guided tour of this spectacular display will be included with all Owl Prowl evenings on Jan. 13, 14, 27, ...

Halton Hills Transportation Master Plan

Asifa — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:08:10 +0000

The Town of Halton Hills has completed is Transportation Master Plan. The document is available for public review at www.haltonhills.ca/tmp. Comments must be received by Wed. Feb. 15.

Conservation Halton Works in Partnership with Landowners to Plant Trees

MattG — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:58:39 +0000

Conservation Halton works in partnership with landowners to plant trees on either private or publically owned lands. Here are two forestry programs for landowners who have land they are interested in planting. Contact the forestry department at 905-336-1158 if interested. o ...

Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program

Asifa — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:55:40 +0000

Graduating high school students can win one of 20 $5,000 scholarships from the Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program. Deadline is January 31. http://www.earthday.ca/scholarship/about.php

Eco-mentor Training

Asifa — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:53:03 +0000

Earth Day Canada is hosting free Ecomentor training in Burlington on Saturday, January 28. Application deadline is Thursday, January 26. http://www.ecomentors.ca

Solar Bonds

Asifa — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:44:11 +0000

SolarShare is a Toronto-based non-profit organization offering $1,000 solar bonds at 5% interest with a 5-year term. SolarShare is associated with the Toronto Renewable Energy Co-op (TREC) and owns a number of solar PV facilities operating under Ontario’s FIT (feed-in ...

Vote for Songbird Meadows

Asifa — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:38:09 +0000

Voting Ends April 30th, 2012

Vote for Conservation Halton’s Songbird Meadows project in Shell Canada’s Fuelling Change contest. The project at the new Glenorchy Conservation Area is currently in 3rd place and could win $50,000. http://www.fuellingchange.com/main/project/233/

Conservation Halton YouTube Channel

Asifa — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:33:49 +0000

Conservation Halton has its own YouTube channel. See videos from Glen Eden plus conservation minutes on various topics at http://www.youtube.com/user/conservationhalton

Website experiencing growing pains

lisa — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:43:46 +0000

Some of our functionality is currently unavailable, but we’re working on it! We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to have our site back to full functionality shortly.

Community Power workshop series

lisa — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:31:02 +0000

Are you interested in renewable energy but don’t have a good roof for solar panels? Our winter workshop series will help you find out how you can participate in the Feed-In Tariff (FIT) program through community power projects. Community sustainable ...

Weekly Bulletin Jan. 18, 2012

lisa — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:20:06 +0000

Click here for the January 18, 2012 edition of our bulletin.

Weekly Bulletin Jan. 11, 2012

lisa — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:20:52 +0000

Happy New Year! Click here for the January 11, 2012 edition of our bulletin.

Canada Pulls out of Kyoto

Melissa Carter — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 16:35:20 +0000

After the Durban climate talks had finished, the most important note was that "countries have not yet succeeded in moving the world away from a dangerous trajectory towards well above two degrees of global warming." The Canadian government has been ...

Municipal Budget Processes

Melissa Carter — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 16:18:09 +0000

Each of the municipalities are in the process of preparing their budgets for next year.

You can have your say in the Oakville budged before it is prepared by completing a questionnaire before December 18th at: http://www.oakville.ca/2012budget.htm.

Burlington's formal budget process begins ...

CELA Supports Declaration to Eliminate Asbestos-Related Diseases

Melissa Carter — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 16:09:51 +0000

The Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA) is asking for support for the North American Declaration to eliminate asbestos-related diseases. The declaration and list of supporters will be given to Prime Minister Harper and President Obama in February of 2012.

For more ...

Ongoing Study Concerning Transportation Corridors

Melissa Carter — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 16:01:06 +0000

The GTA West Corridor Study is "examining the benefits and impacts of both a potential new transportation corridor through Halton Hills and potential improvements to the Highway 401 corridor".

Comments from the public are being accepted, and more information can be ...

PERL Asks for Help Protecting Mount Nemo

Melissa Carter — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 15:47:41 +0000

HEN member group PERL (Protecting Escarpment Rural Lands) invites you to attend the OMB summations to be held January 3-5 and January 9-12 at the Quality Suites Hotel, 754 Bronte Road, Oakville, just south of the QEW. The sessions are held ...

Holiday bulletin – Dec. 14, 2011

lisa — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:18:43 +0000

Click here for the December 14, 2011 edition of our bulletin. This is our holiday edition, which contains lots of seasonal suggestions and events for you and your family.

Happy holidays!

Everyday Heroes film submissions due March 1

lisa — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:15:14 +0000

For Canadian youth aged 13-24:

The Everyday Heroes Film Festival celebrates important acts of eco-heroism, both large and small, happening every day across Canada. Winners and finalists will have their silent one-minute film, video, or animation seen by over two million ...

Family Holiday Events

lisa — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 03:40:10 +0000

Bronte Creek Provincial Park is offering a Homestead Christmas, weekends in December plus Dec. 19-23. Reservations are required. Call 905-827-6911 ext. 228 or register online at www.brontecreek.org/brontecreekhomesteadchristmas.htm.

The Royal Botanical Gardens has Santa and his Reindeer weekends from 10:00 to ...

Skiing and Snowboarding at Glen Eden

lisa — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 03:34:05 +0000

Discover skiing and snowboarding at Glen Eden. Bookings for individual lessons are now open. See www.gleneden.on.ca.

Winter Holiday Discovery Camp

lisa — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 03:30:44 +0000

The Royal Botanical Gardens is offering its Winter Holiday Discovery Camp the week of January 2-6 for ages 4-12.

Fees are $50/day or $230/week until December 9 then $4 more per day. Click here for more information.

Questions to ask yourself when buying gifts

lisa — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 03:27:54 +0000

Holiday gift suggestion from Equiterre – Ask yourself these questions before buying any gift:

Is this present useful? Is it made locally? In Canada? Is it made by an independent craftsperson? Could you have made it yourself? Does it encourage ...

Directors, advisors, office volunteers wanted

lisa — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 23:29:13 +0000

The Halton Environmental Network (HEN) would like to increase the engagement of volunteers in its operations, and currently has openings for board members, advisors, and office volunteers.

HEN is a network of the environmental non-profit groups operating in Halton. HEN’s mission ...

Weekly bulletin Dec. 7, 2011

lisa — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:58:51 +0000

Click here for the December 7, 2011 edition of our bulletin.

HEN Board openings

lisa — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:53:29 +0000

HEN has two openings on its Board of Directors, one to represent Halton Hills and one at large, to start in January 2012. The Board meets monthly. If interested, click here for a job description and Board member application ...

Office Volunteer needed

lisa — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:45:56 +0000

HEN is looking for an office volunteer to work a half day per week at its new office in downtown Oakville. Duties will be administrative in nature, including computer work. If interested, please click here to fill out a ...

HEN receives major grant from Ontario Trillium Foundation

lisa — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:40:11 +0000

We are thrilled to announce that we are the recipients of a core funding grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. The grant is for a total of $170,000 over three years (approximately $55,000 per year), and will contribute to rent, ...

2012 Halton Enviro Guide now available

lisa — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:59:14 +0000

The 2012 Halton Enviro Guides have arrived! Over 50 people attended our Enviro Guide release and networking event on Thursday, November 24.

The guides are being delivered to town halls, libraries, and schools throughout Halton. If you would like a bunch ...

Weekly Bulletin Nov. 30, 2011

lisa — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:08:32 +0000

Click here for the November 30, 2011 edition of our bulletin.

Weekly Bulletin Nov. 23, 2011

lisa — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:08:40 +0000

Click here for the November 23, 2011 edition of our bulletin.

Enviro Guide release and networking event

lisa — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:41:37 +0000

Come out and celebrate with us on Thurs. Nov. 24 as we release the 2012 Halton Enviro Guide and make a special announcement! All welcome.

Click here for details.

FIT Review for Renewable Energy

MattG — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:03:38 +0000

To comment on the FIT review for renewable energy, take the survey at http://www.energy.gov.on.ca/en/fit-and-microfit-program/2-year-fit-review/.

Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program

MattG — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:01:53 +0000

Graduating high school students can win one of 20 $5,000 scholarships from Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program. Deadline is January 31.

See http://www.earthday.ca/scholarship/about.php.

Friends of the Credit Conservation Awards Accepting Nominations

MattG — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:00:10 +0000

Credit Valley Conservation is now accepting nominations for the annual Friends of the Credit Conservation Awards. The nomination deadline is Thursday, December 1. For information, visit http://www.creditvalleyca.ca/conservationawards.

Free Environmental Programs Connected to the Ontario Science Curriculum

MattG — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:58:40 +0000

Teachers interested in free environmental programs connected to the Ontario Science Curriculum for Grades K to 8, or help with renaturalization, tree planting and outdoor classroom projects, should contact Liz Benneian, Manager of Public Education and Communications at Oakvillegreen Conservation Association, by ...

Go Green Workshops for Kids

MattG — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:57:13 +0000

BurlingtonGreen offers Go Green Workshops for Kids to groups and classes of children age 4-11.

See http://www.burlingtongreen.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=213&Itemid=117 for information.

BARC Fall Newsletter Now Posted

MattG — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:55:29 +0000

BARC’s fall newsletter, including a farewell to Executive Director Jim Hudson, is at http://www.hamiltonharbour.ca/documents/BARC_Fall2011newsletter.pdf.

Oakville Has Endorsed New Lighting Standards

MattG — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:54:04 +0000

Oakville Town Council has endorsed new Municipal Outdoor Lighting and Street Lighting Standards that will address safety, energy conservation and cost efficiencies.

See http://www.oakville.ca/nr-11nov08.htm.

Weekly Bulletin Nov. 16, 2011

lisa — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:04:25 +0000

Click here for the November 16, 2011 edition of our bulletin.

A Farewell to Featherwagons– Children’s Book

Annie — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:38:11 +0000

A Farewell to Featherwagons is an illustrated children’s picture book (for ages 4-8) that introduces issues associated with air quality and climate change. The book includes facts on Barn Owls, air quality, and climate change, in addition to 3 story-related ...

October Wetter than Usual

Melissa Carter — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 03:53:35 +0000

This October has been twice as wet as usual and has restored local creek water levels after July was one of the driest in almost ten years.

For more information go to: http://www.conservationhalton.on.ca/uploads/Media%20Releases/2011%20Media%20Releases/CH%20announces%20water%20levels%20back%20to%20normal.pdf

Severn Cullis-Suzuki joins BurlingtonGreen Youth Conference

Melissa Carter — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 03:39:43 +0000

Canadian environmental activist Severn Cullis-Suzuki sent a video message to Imprints, the Burlington Green youth conference. She spoke about ways to make a difference in the environment, such as taking a stand in your own personal life, and being a ...

RBG Successfully Hatches Saved Turtle Eggs

Melissa Carter — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 03:22:30 +0000

In June the Royal Botanical Gardens covered 76 turtles nests with wire mesh to protect them from predators. In September, many of these newly hatched turtles will be migrating through the RBG gardens from upland nesting areas back to the ...

Eastern Loggerhead Shrike Breeding Facility

Melissa Carter — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 03:09:56 +0000

Conservation Halton is partnering with the Canadian Wildlife Service and Wildlife Preservation Canada to house and help stabilize the population of Eastern Loggerhead Shrikes and bring them back from the brink of extinction.

For more information go to: http://www.conservationhalton.ca/ShowCategory.cfm?subCatID=1613

FIT and microFIT review

dave patterson — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 02:01:54 +0000

Ontario is reviewing the Feed-In Tariff (FIT and microFIT) programs for renewable energy, in accordance with its stated two year review cycle. MicroFIT applications submitted by August 31, 2011 will be eligible for the old rates, but applications submitted ...

Mayor Burton appointed to Tree Canada board

dave patterson — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 01:58:00 +0000

Oakville Mayor Rob Burton has been appointed to the board of directors of Tree Canada, a national non-profit tree organization. See http://www.insidehalton.com/news/article/1236255.

Georgetown GO line to use Tier 4-compliant locomotives

dave patterson — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 01:54:04 +0000

The Ministry of the Environment has approved the Metrolinx/GO Transit plan to use Tier 4-compliant locomotives on the Georgetown South GO line, including the link to the Pearson Airport. Tier 4 is a stringent new US Environmental Protection Agency emissions ...

Alton community complex

dave patterson — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 01:17:12 +0000

The City of Burlington has broken ground on a new joint community project which will house a high school, library, and community centre. The facilities will operate in an environmentally sensitive way. See http://cms.burlington.ca/Page7584.aspx.

Burlington Baptist Church installs solar panels

dave patterson — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 01:06:02 +0000

Burlington Baptist Church is the first church in the area to install solar panels. See http://www.insidehalton.com/community/environment/article/1234120.

Transition Town Movement

MattG — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:09:14 +0000

A good description of the Transition Town movement can be found at http://transitionculture.org/2011/10/21/does-transition-build-happiness-an-article-from-the-latest-resurgence-magazine/.

Thanks to Go Local Oakville for forwarding this.

Burlington Ribfest Achieves 88% Waste Diversion Rate

MattG — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:08:07 +0000

Congratulations to Canada’s Largest Ribfest, including BurlingtonGreen volunteers, who achieved an 88% waste diversion rate at from this year’s festival, held in Burlington on Labour Day weekend. It’s good to see these efforts to prevent Halton’s landfill from closing!

See http://www.insidehalton.com/news/article/1229396.

Oakville Transit Ridership is Rising

MattG — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:06:17 +0000

Oakville Transit is thrilled to report that ridership has continued to increase steadily since the introduction of grid service two years ago.

See http://www.oakville.ca/nr-11oct19.htm.

Fall Colours of Halton Contest

MattG — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:05:07 +0000

Capture the fall colours of Halton and send your best photo to Halton Region for a chance to be entered into a draw to win a great prize courtesy Conservation Halton. Deadline is Friday, November 11.

See http://webaps.halton.ca/forms/halton_tourism_contest_form.cfm.

Make Leaf Mulch

MattG — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:01:07 +0000

Instead of blowing and bagging your leaves this fall, be good to your garden and make leaf mulch.

Find out how by reading the tips and watching the video at http://greengta.ca/green-tips/how-compost-leaves-create-leaf-mulch-easily.

Weekly Bulletin Nov. 9, 2011

lisa — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:48:00 +0000

Click here for the November 9, 2011 edition of our bulletin.

Weekly Bulletin Nov. 2, 2011

lisa — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:15:56 +0000

Click here for the November 2, 2011 edition of our bulletin.

Weekly Bulletin Oct. 26, 2011

lisa — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:21:02 +0000

Click here for the October 26, 2011 edition of our bulletin.

Halton Farmers’ Markets wrapping up

lisa — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:44:09 +0000

Some of the local farmers’ markets have closed for the season. The Aldershot, Burlington, and Harbourside markets will be closing this Saturday, October 29. The Hopedale Mall market in Oakville will remain open until the end of November.

Get your seasonal ...

Schools use energy-saving software

dave patterson — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 22:46:25 +0000

The Halton Catholic District School Board is using Toronto-based Zerofootprint Software Inc.’s online energy-saving software to track school energy consumption. This will enable students, teachers, administrators and the community to better understand their energy usage.See http://www.insidehalton.com/community/education/article/1226232.

Burlington has a heritage tree

dave patterson — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 22:41:56 +0000

The Ontario Heritage Tree Program has recently recognized Burlington’s Allview Ave. white oak as an Ontario Heritage Tree. There will be a brief ceremony this Friday, October 21 at 2:00 p.m. See http://www.burlingtonhistoricalsociety.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=28&Itemid=27

§ .The Ontario Heritage Tree Program has recently ...

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plan

dave patterson — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 22:36:33 +0000

The Sustainable Halton Water and Wastewater Master Plan is open for public review until Sunday, November 13. This plan ensures that Halton continues to provide a safe and uninterrupted water supply for all Halton residents and businesses that receive Regional ...

Ontario Energy Productivity

MattG — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:32:03 +0000

Ontario can lower residential and industrial energy bills, reduce the provincial deficit, and create jobs by increasing its energy productivity, according to a new report by the Ontario Clean Air Alliance.

See http://www.cleanairalliance.org/energy_efficiency.

OakvilleGreen’s Urban Forest Awards Night

MattG — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:28:27 +0000

Oakvillegreen’s annual Urban Forest Awards Night, held last week, was covered by the Oakville Beaver.

See http://www.insidehalton.com/community/environment/article/1222219.

Halton’s First Dual Lane Roundabout

MattG — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:23:23 +0000

Halton’s first regional dual lane roundabout is now open to traffic in Milton on Tremaine Road.

See http://halton.ca/cms/one.aspx?objectId=58870 for information on roundabouts.

Burlington Environmental Initiatives Quarterly Report

MattG — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:20:20 +0000

The City of Burlington’s Environmental Initiatives Quarterly Report is now available at http://cms.burlington.ca/AssetFactory.aspx?did=18800.

New Halton Transportation Master Plan

MattG — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:15:14 +0000

Halton Region has approved its new transportation master plan, The Road to Change, a sustainable, integrated transportation plan and associated strategies that consider all modes of travel (automobiles, transit, cycling, walking) to the year 2031.

See http://www.halton.ca/htmp for the final ...

Help Support the Burlington BlueCreeks Project

MattG — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:10:56 +0000

Your votes can help support the Burlington BlueCreeks Project and improve our local waterways through Shell Canada's Fuelling Change initiative. The project is guaranteed to receive a grant of $10,000 from Shell Canada, but there is the chance to increase ...

Weekly Bulletin Oct. 19, 2011

lisa — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:18:12 +0000

Click here for the October 19, 2011 edition of our bulletin.

Federal Government cuts environmental network funding

lisa — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:36:04 +0000

Bad news for the environmental sector in Canada. The federal government announced that it is cutting the $547,000 per year funding that it provides to the Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN). The RCEN parents and funds provincial networks including the OEN ...

Milton business center to be energy positive

dave patterson — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:03:37 +0000

Milton Business Centre, to be built next year in Milton by Del Ridge Homes, was highlighted in a recent issue of The Globe & Mail. It is expected that the building will produce more energy than it consumes. See http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/property-report/is-canada-getting-left-behind-when-it-comes-to-green-buildings/article2171722/

Region to review fluoridation

dave patterson — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:59:15 +0000

Oakvillegreen and others made presentations to the Region’s Health and Social Services Committee on September 27 to oppose the continued addition of fluoride to our municipal water. The committee passed a motion “THAT the Medical Officer of Health prepare ...

Participate in Ontario’s solar energy economy

dave patterson — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:52:26 +0000

TREC/SolarShare is a new co-op that currently owns 18 solar PV installations across Ontario. (TREC helped HEN start its Halton Residential Solar Project in 2008.) All sites are generating power and revenue from solar electricity fed-into the grid. SolarShare offers the ...

International Walk to School Month

dave patterson — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:36:48 +0000

October is International Walk to School Month, a mass celebration of active transportation and its related issues. This week is International Walk to School Week. Schools may register and order materials at http://asrts.gccserver.ca/registration/.

Weekly Bulletin Oct. 12, 2011

lisa — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:12:27 +0000

Click here for the October 12, 2011 edition of our bulletin.

Corporations Taking Steps to Combat Climate Change

MattG — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 20:26:45 +0000

A new survey finds that, for the first time, a majority of the world’s largest public corporations are including steps to combat climate change as part of their business strategies.

See http://e360.yale.edu/digest/majority_of_big_companies_adopt_climate_strategies_survey_finds/3121/.

BurlingtonGreen’s Fall Newsletter Available

MattG — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 20:21:31 +0000

BurlingtonGreen’s fall newsletter can be found at http://www.burlingtongreen.org/images/downloads/fall%202011%20newsletter.pdf. This edition includes information on their Go Local Food Network, youth network, community power, and more.

Halton Waste Management Uses Social Media

MattG — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 20:19:15 +0000

Halton residents can now get the latest news about Regional waste management programs with the launch of two new social media tools, including a Twitter account (@HaltonRecycles) and a blog site (http://www.haltonrecycles.ca).

Coyotes are here to Stay

MattG — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 20:15:04 +0000

The Town of Oakville hosted a public meeting on coyotes last week.

See Oakville Beaver article “Coyote is here to stay” at http://www.insidehalton.com/news/article/1108031.

Earthday Canada Grant Recipiants

MattG — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:55:58 +0000

Earth Day Canada has announced their most recent grant recipients, and three of the 18 Ontario projects are in Halton. Congratulations to the following HEN member groups! - Conservation Halton has received funding for its Mountsberg Shrike Recovery Project. - Oakvillegreen’s Growing the Urban ...

Halton Hills Releases Proposed Visions for its Sustainability Strategy

MattG — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:54:20 +0000

The Town of Halton Hills has released its proposed visions for its Community Sustainability Strategy. The vision for environmental health is "A community where residents are actively engaged in shaping the quality of community life for the present and the future; ...

Métis to Build Upland Forest in Glenorchy

MattG — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:45:24 +0000

The Métis Nation of Ontario and Conservation Halton will build an upland forest in Glenorchy Conservation Area in Oakville. This is part of Hydro One’s Bruce to Milton Biodiversity Initiative.

See article at http://www.insidehalton.com/community/environment/article/1077443.

Full EA Required for Melancthon Quarry

MattG — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:44:03 +0000

The provincial government has announced that they will be requiring a full Environmental Assessment for the proposed mega quarry in Melancthon Township.

See http://www.ndact.com/ or http://stopthemelancthonquarry.ca/2011/09/full-environmental-assessment-required/.

Halton Provincial Election Results

lisa — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:11:53 +0000

Halton has elected incumbents and Conservatives. The NDP were third and the Green Party fourth in all four ridings, with other parties receiving a much smaller number of votes.Voter turnout was substantially less than in the recent federal election. The ...

Burlington’s Environmental Initiatives Quarterly: Latest Edition Now available

Melissa Carter — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 22:08:11 +0000

The July-September Issue of Burlington's Environmental Initiatives Quarterly is now available. It addresses things such as:

- Active and Sustainable Transportation

- Air Quality and Climate Change

- Energy

- Green Buildings

- Healthy Green ...

Federal Environment Commissioner doubts meeting GHG targets

Melissa Carter — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 21:56:35 +0000

Canada's Environment and Sustainable Development Commissioner Scott Vaughan recently released a report casting doubt on whether the government will meet is greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.

He labels weaknesses in the governments plans such as the Kyoto Protocol Implementation Act, ...

Economic Impacts of Climate Change for Canada

Melissa Carter — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 21:46:49 +0000

The National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy has created a report called "Paying the Price: The economic impacts of climate change for Canada". It explains that if green house gas emissions continue to rise, the impacts of ...

HHEAT Update Oct. 5, 2011

lisa — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:14:23 +0000

Click here for the October 5, 2011 update from HHEAT (Hamilton Halton Energy Awareness Team).

In this update:

HHEAT project updates TREC investment opportunity analysis of Ontario’s political platforms HHEAT appearances in Halton region

Weekly Bulletin Oct. 4, 2011

lisa — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 19:56:26 +0000

Click here for the October 4, 2011 edition of our bulletin. The next bulletin will be published on Wednesday, October 12, returning to our regular weekly Wednesday schedule.

Transit subsidies for low income riders

dave patterson — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 22:24:49 +0000

Regional Council has endorsed a 12 month pilot project to provide subsidized passes for low income transit (SPLIT). The SPLIT pilot project is available on a first come, first serve basis and is open to people whose income is below ...

BARC looking for Executive Director

lisa — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 13:10:36 +0000

Bay Area Restoration Council is looking for an Executive Director. The job is located at McMaster University. Application deadline is Friday, October 7 to barcsearch@cogeco.ca. See www.hamiltonharbour.ca.

Voters back conservation

lisa — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 12:23:00 +0000

A poll by the Conservation Council of Ontario shows that voters back conservation as a solution to our economic and financial woes. See www.weconserve.ca.

Energy platforms for provincial election

lisa — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 12:21:27 +0000

The Pembina Institute has prepared an analysis of where the parties stand on issues such as investing in renewable power generation, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, creating incentives for energy conservation and expanding transit systems.

See www.pembina.org/pub/2268.

Water and Growth Workshop for Young Leaders

dave patterson — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 22:44:38 +0000

Young leaders age 18-35 who are interested in a balanced conversation around water and growth in Ontario are invited to a weekend residential workshop. The workshop is in Guelph and north Halton on the weekend of Oct. 28-30. Cost is ...

Be a WILD Class of the Year

dave patterson — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 22:35:34 +0000

Canadian Wildlife Federation’s WILD Magazine is offering classes from Grade K-8 the opportunity to make a submission to an upcoming issue of the magazine and be a Wild Class of the Year. Deadline is October 31. See http://www.cwf-fcf.org/en/resources/magazines/wild/wild-classes/

Whole Kids Grant Opportunity for schools

dave patterson — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 22:30:12 +0000

The Whole Kids Foundation and FoodCorp are offering a unique grant opportunity to school communities, to combat childhood obesity by engaging children in physical and academic school garden activities. The opportunity includes a $2,000 grant plus support and resources. Application ...

Environmental topics at candidates debate

lisa — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:17:13 +0000

The Oakville Beaver attended HEN's candidates debate for Halton riding, held at St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre in Oakville on September 14, 2011. The candidates participating in the debate were Ted Chudleigh (Progressive Conservative), Karen Fraser (Green Party), Indira Naidoo-Harris (Liberal ...

Climate Change Champion Contest Winner Announced

Melissa Carter — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:56:32 +0000

In February Halton Region began their air quality health promotion program for 2011 with a contest. They asked residents to submit entries on why they are climate change champions. Brenda and Blake Poland have now been announced as the grand ...

Weekly Bulletin Sept. 21, 2011

lisa — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 01:38:50 +0000

Click here for the September 21, 2011 edition of our bulletin. The next bulletin will be published on Tuesday, October 4.

HERE! Update Sept. 16, 2011

lisa — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:20:13 +0000

Click here for the September 16, 2011 update from HERE! Halton Enablers of Renewable Energy.

In this update:

Introducing HHEAT Building Community Power Co-operatively — Tues. Sept. 20 Green Energy Field Day — Sat. Sept. 24

Launch of HHEAT Project

lisa — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 02:57:29 +0000

Are you interested in investing in renewable energy but don’t have the money or space to put up solar panels?

Across Ontario, renewable energy co-operatives and other investment vehicles are being set up to allow anyone to participate in the Green ...

Weekly Bulletin Sept. 14, 2011

lisa — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 19:34:56 +0000

Click here for the September 14, 2011 edition of our bulletin.

Get to Worship Without Your Car

lisa — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:17:40 +0000

September 22 is International Car-Free Day. The event is marked by holding cycling and walking events in communities around the world on a day close to the international date. The reason for the event is to promote reducing our dependence ...

Weekly Bulletin Sept. 7, 2011

lisa — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:58:08 +0000

Click here for the September 7, 2011 edition of our bulletin.

Participate in the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement

Melissa Carter — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:28:02 +0000

The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA) is an agreement between Canada and the United States to make an effort to restore and protect the Great Lakes. First signed in 1972, it is revised every six years, and its revision ...

BARC’s Summer 2011 Newsletter Arrives

Melissa Carter — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:39:36 +0000

The Bay Area Restoration Council's Summer 2011 Newsletter "Bringing Back the Bay" is now available. It includes stories of their 20th anniversary, and updates on events, concerns, and new members. It also contains information on BARC's Second Annual Multicultural Waterfest ...

BurlingtonGreen Receives Healthy Communities Fund Grant

Melissa Carter — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:22:13 +0000

On May 27th 2011, Burlington Green was awarded the Healthy Communities Fund Grant by the Government of Ontario's Ministry of Health Promotion and Support. The grant will be used to establish a Local Food Resource Network and a Community Garden ...

Be a Part of Burlington’s Future

Melissa Carter — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:09:39 +0000

Burlington’s City Council is creating the Strategic Plan, a plan that will decide what direction the city will follow in the next four years, and what objectives it will try to achieve. Burlington Green will be expressing the importance of implementing ...

Halton riding Candidates Meeting

lisa — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:59:19 +0000

Everyone in the Halton Riding is invited to meet their Provincial candidates from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at an all candidates event on Wednesday, September, 14 at St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre 1280 Dundas St. W., Oakville (just East of Proudfoot ...

Places to return unwanted items

dave patterson — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:19:58 +0000

w ww.halton.ca/takeitback.ca for materials to go to local businesses. www.makethedrop.ca for solvent take-backs. www.takebackthelight.ca for lights to retail take-back program. www.ontarioTS.ca Tire Stewardship for old tires into Green Products

Halton region art contest

dave patterson — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:07:55 +0000

Halton region art contest for the Cover of the 2012 Waste Management Guide and Collection Calendar. Halton students Gr. K-8 submit at www.halton.ca/waste. Deadline Oct. 14, 2011.

Miltongreen seeking website developer

dave patterson — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:49:31 +0000

Contract Position. Deadline Oct. 14/11. Estimated launch- Dec. 31/11. Job description at w ww.miltongreen.info. Send applications to miltongreen.ontario@gmail.com, Subject – Website Contract.

Halton landfill toured by Miltongreen

dave patterson — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:36:31 +0000

Members of Miltongreen toured the Halton Waste Management Site on Saturday, August 20, 2011 and learned a lot of interesting facts The ~300 acre site (131 acres for 5 landfill cells) receives the residential litter of the ~450,000 people in Halton ...

Environment Canada Proposes Reduced Electricity Sector Emissions

Melissa Carter — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:05:22 +0000

On August 19th Canada's Environment Minister Peter Kent announced that the Government of Canada are taking steps to reduce emissions from the countries coal-fired electricity sector. They "recognize the potential for significant emissions reductions", and created new regulations applying to ...

HEN welcomes Food for Life

lisa — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:32:09 +0000

HEN is pleased to announce that Food for Life is now a HEN member group.

Food for Life’s mission is to collect good, safe and nutritious food and give it to those in need in our community. Food for Life partners ...

Employer Registry

dave patterson — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:12:41 +0000

Employerregistry.ca is the free, easy to use, on-line connection between the community and educators. Teachers use the registry to find opportunities for their students such as: speakers for their classes, coop placements for students, and site visits for students ...

Ontario report on drinking water

dave patterson — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:09:53 +0000

The Ontario Ministry of the Environment has released its Annual Report on Drinking Water 2011. See http://www.news.ontario.ca/ene/en/2011/07/ontario-leading-north-america—clean-safe-reliable-drinking-water.html

Health Impacts of Pollution

dave patterson — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:06:24 +0000

The national Air Health Indicator (AHI) provides a view of the public health impacts attributable to outdoor air pollution in Canada. A new report shows increasing cardiopulmonary deaths due to ozone exposure. See http://www.ec.gc.ca/indicateurs-indicators/default.asp?lang=En&n=CB7B92BA-1.

Local Industries Complying with Air Quality Bylaw

MattG — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 17:35:55 +0000

The Town of Oakville is pleased that local industries are complying with the new air quality bylaw.

See http://www.insidehalton.com/news/article/1059322.

Burlington Working on Transit Master Plan

MattG — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 17:19:49 +0000

Burlington is working on a Transit Master Plan. Although the recommendations from the 2005 review were not implemented, Burlington Transit sees strong commitment from the current council to fund transit.

See http://cms.burlington.ca/Page7311.aspx.

St. Marys Cement has Filed a NAFTA Suit

MattG — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 17:13:39 +0000

Friends of Rural Communities and the Environment (FORCE) has learned that St. Marys Cement has filed a NAFTA suit, taking the Flamborough Quarry fight against the provincial government to the next level.

See http://stopthequarry.ca/.

The History of Kelso Quarry Park

MattG — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 17:02:45 +0000

The Canadian Champion has written about the history of Kelso Quarry Park, a Conservation Halton property which is undergoing rehabilitation and is not yet open to the public.

See http://www.insidehalton.com/community/article/1069542.

Kerncliff Park in Burlington is also a rehabilitated quarry.

Oakville-Clarkson Airshed Pilot Being Launched

MattG — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 16:53:03 +0000

Ontario is launching a pilot project within the Oakville-Clarkson airshed which builds on the recommendations of the Southwest GTA Air Quality Task Force. The new pilot project will help develop a new and innovative national Air Quality Management System to ...

Emerald ash borer treatment deadline

lisa — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 12:34:31 +0000

The Town of Oakville is reminding residents that the deadline to treat ash trees from the threat of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is August 31. After that, residents will have to wait until spring. See www.oakville.ca/nr-11aug19.htm.

Local environmentalist lives the talk

lisa — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 12:07:17 +0000

Blake Poland is a co-founder of Halton Green Screens and Go Local Oakville (Transition Oakville). He and his wife Brenda have undertaken extensive home and garden renovations over the past year. The Oakville Beaver has done a nice job of covering ...

Natural Connections Staff Coordinator

lisa — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 11:58:47 +0000

FutureWatch Environment and Development Education Partners is hiring a part-time coordinator for their Natural Connections project.

Natural Connections is a collaborative program between FutureWatch EDEP and Conservation Halton seeking to respond to growing population diversity trends in South-Western Ontario. It takes ...

Late August Bulletin Aug. 24, 2011

lisa — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 22:27:20 +0000

Click here for the August 24, 2011 late August edition of our bulletin. The next bulletin will be published on September 7. Have a great Labour Day weekend!

Oakvillegreen names new President

MattG — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:19:47 +0000

Letter from Oakvillegreen:

Oakvillegreen Conservation Association is pleased to announce that board member Karen Brock has become the organization’s new president.

Karen brings a wealth of experience and passion to the position. With 14 years of experience in schoolyard greening with Sunningdale Public ...

July Minimum Temperature Rising as Environment Canada Cuts Jobs

MattG — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:11:53 +0000

Over the past five decades, the average minimum temperature in July has gone up from 13.7°C to 16.4°C, according to Environment Canada’s Dave Phillips.

For Toronto statistics and related health concerns, see the article at http://www.thestar.com/news/article/1034725.

Environment Canada will be cutting ...

Poll Shows Ontarians Support Green Energy

MattG — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:09:23 +0000

A recent poll commissioned by the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association in the lead-up to the provincial election shows that over 7 out of 10 Ontarians support green energy initiatives. The data is broken down by political party support and area of ...

The Ontario Clean Air Alliance has Asked the Provincial Leaders to Respond to a Questionnaire on Nuclear Power.

MattG — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:08:25 +0000

The Ontario Clean Air Alliance has asked the leaders of the provincial political parties to respond to a questionnaire on nuclear power.

See http://www.cleanairalliance.org/node/997.

Whole Foods Opening at Square One

MattG — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:05:56 +0000

Whole Foods Market is excited to announce the official opening today of Whole Foods Market Square One, at 155 Square One Drive in Mississauga.

See http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/.

Conservation Halton will Receive Grant for Eco-Recreation and Community Stewardship Activities

MattG — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:57:25 +0000

Conservation Halton and FutureWatch will receive $238,000 to implement eco-recreation and community stewardship activities including the development of a Halton Forest Festival. Children, youth and new Canadians will gain a better understanding of benefits of preserving nature and the connections ...

Halton Social Enterprise Centre Receives Grant

MattG — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:55:38 +0000

Halton Social Enterprise Centre and the Burlington Community Foundation will receive $37,500 to support the project management functions associated with establishing a collaborative shared office and meeting place for community and social mission organizations in Halton.

Dads Against Dirty Air will Receive Grant For Education

MattG — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:47:50 +0000

Dads Against Dirty Air (DADA) will receive $107,500 to educate and encourage parents, students and school-bus drivers to reduce idling and localized pollution in the Peel school community. Funding will also help the organization promote its work in other areas ...

Oakvillegreen to Receive Grant for Environmental Awareness Program

MattG — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:45:15 +0000

Oakvillegreen will receive $61,800 to implement an environmental awareness program for local youth and the broader community in Oakville. Funding will also enhance member and community engagement in local environmental initiatives including naturalization projects and urban forest initiatives.

Protect Our Water and Environmental Resources (P.O.W.E.R.) Receives Grant

MattG — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:43:53 +0000

Protect Our Water and Environmental Resources (P.O.W.E.R.) will receive $300,000 to develop a BioDiversity Network in Halton-Peel. The network will promote understanding, provide a forum, and support efforts to make people more aware of the value of biodiversity and the ...

GTA West Corridor Strategy Delayed

MattG — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:06:23 +0000

The Town of Halton Hills is pleased to report that the GTA West Corridor strategy is being delayed for further study, based on strong local opposition to the proposal. See http://www.haltonhills.ca/media/2011/1313001330.pdf.

Miltongreen reports that the Town of Milton has joined ...

A Strong Halton for a Strong Ontario

MattG — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:58:21 +0000

Halton Region has produced an advocacy platform for the upcoming provincial election, entitled “A Strong Halton for a Strong Ontario – Partners for the Future”. A portion of the platform is on Halton’s natural environment.

See http://www.halton.ca/ontarioelection2011.

Niagara to GTA Corridor Through Burlington Will Not Proceed

MattG — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:50:59 +0000

Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr is pleased that the Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Ontario Minister of Transportation has promised that the Province will not proceed with the Niagara to GTA Corridor through Burlington.

See http://webaps.halton.ca/news/mediashow.cfm?MediaID=2011-07-26-11-08-31.

Update on the Nelson Aggregate Application on Mount Nemo

MattG — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:48:06 +0000

Update from Protecting Escarpment Rural Land (PERL) on the Nelson Aggregate application on Mount Nemo: OMB hearings have broken for the summer and will start up on Monday, August 22. Hearings are at the Quality Inn on Bronte Road in Oakville, generally ...

Stop the Fluoridation of Halton’s Water

MattG — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:46:26 +0000

Oakvillegreen, BurlingtonGreen, Miltongreen and P.O.W.E.R. are calling on our Regional politicians to stop the fluoridation of Halton’s water and want your support.

To hear the debate on CBC's Ontario Today from Thursday, August 18, 2011, click here.

If your children have ...

Water Wise Gardening Tips

MattG — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:44:31 +0000

For water-wise gardening tips, visit http://www.cwf-fcf.org/en/resources/online-articles/news/habitat/water-wise-gardening.html.

Burlington Ribfest volunteers needed

lisa — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:49:34 +0000

Volunteers are needed for waste diversion at Burlington Ribfest, Thursday, September 1 to Tuesday, September 6 at Spencer Smith Park. BurlingtonGreen is helping with this event.

Mid-August Bulletin August 10, 2011

lisa — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 02:49:07 +0000

Click here for the August 10, 2011 mid-August edition of our bulletin. The next bulletin will be published on August 24.

Water quality at Halton area beaches

lisa — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:25:10 +0000

During the summer months, the Halton Region Health Department monitors water quality at selected recreational beaches in Halton. The results are posted at www.halton.ca/beaches. Beaches are selected for testing based on their use for swimming and other water sports. ...

Statistics Canada Report on Human Activity and the Environment

MattG — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:28:29 +0000

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 ...

Halton Region Best Sustainability Practices Report

MattG — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:27:19 +0000

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.

Fifth Anniversary of Place to Grow

MattG — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:26:01 +0000

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.

Coyote Encounter Tips

MattG — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:24:58 +0000

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.

Bruce Trail Reminder

MattG — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:24:02 +0000

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.

The Value of Natural Features

MattG — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:22:59 +0000

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 ...

Burlington City Hall Moving Towards Zero Waste

MattG — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:21:36 +0000

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.

Refill Your Water Bottle in Oakville

MattG — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:19:22 +0000

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 ...

EcoENERGY Home Retrofit Grants are Back

MattG — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:18:13 +0000

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.

Proposal to Make the Polar Bear a Species at Risk

MattG — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:17:02 +0000

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.

Coalition Against the GTA West Corridor

MattG — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:15:57 +0000

Sustainable Vaughan is launching a coalition against the GTA West corridor, a proposed new highway linking Highway 400 to Guelph and/or Halton, cutting through north Halton.

Visit http://sustainablevaughan.com/ for information.

Listings being accepted for 2012 Halton Enviro Guide

lisa — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 12:43:52 +0000

Business listings are now being accepted for the 2012 Halton Enviro Guide. Click here for information and forms. The submission deadline is Wednesday, September 21.

Mid-Summer Bulletin July 20, 2011

lisa — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 21:27:43 +0000

Click here for the July 20, 2011 mid-summer edition of our bulletin. The next bulletin will be published on August 10.

Become a Locavore

MattG — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:55:05 +0000

The Four Locavore Lessons

Lesson 1: Be aware of your choices

Lesson 2: Start small

Lesson 3: Plan how you'll feed yourself over the long term

Lesson 4: Collaborate with others

Read about the four locavore ways to escape ...

Brownfield Redevelopment Issues still Remain

MattG — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:51:55 +0000

Despite recent legislative and regulatory reforms to encourage redevelopment of brownfield sites in Ontario, a number of policy obstacles remain. CIELAP's new report, Policy Obstacles to Brownfield Redevelopment in Ontario, identifies and discusses six of these common concerns.

See http://cielap.org/pub/pub_brownfieldobstacles.php.

Environment Canada Report on Sustainable Development Strategy Released

MattG — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:48:35 +0000

Environment Canada has released its Progress Report on the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy 2010-2013.

See http://www.ec.gc.ca/dd-sd/default.asp?lang=en&n=917F8B09-1.

DVRs Use Billions in Energy

MattG — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:43:49 +0000

The National Resources Defense Council reports that digital video recorders (DVRs) and digital cable boxes consume $3 billion in electricity per year in the United States, the majority of which is wasted when nobody is watching. One solution is to use a ...

Canadians Sending Harmful Substances Through Storm Sewers

MattG — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:40:01 +0000

According to a recent survey by RBC and Unilever, most Canadians consider themselves to be loyal recyclers, composters and energy savers; however they are sending harmful substances into neighbourhood storm sewers although this discharge often goes into our waterways untreated.

See ...

Ontario Consumers May See No Relief From Energy Prices

MattG — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:37:17 +0000

Ontario consumers would see virtually no relief from high electricity prices if the province cancelled its support for renewable energy under the Green Energy Act, according to a report by the Pembina Institute.

See http://www.pembina.org/media-release/2237.

Halton Action Plan Available

MattG — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:33:36 +0000

On June 22, Regional Council approved The Citizens’ Priorities: Halton Region's 2011-2014 Action Plan, and it is now available at http://www.halton.ca/actionplan.

‘Green’ Parking Lot

MattG — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:32:47 +0000

The Town of Halton Hills officially opened its first ‘green’ parking lot. See http://www.haltonhills.ca/media/2011/1309194315.pdf.

BurlingtonGreen’s Summer Newsletter is Available

MattG — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:31:49 +0000

BurlingtonGreen’s summer newsletter is available at http://www.burlingtongreen.org/images/downloads/summer%202011%20newsletter.pdf. This newsletter includes announcement of the BurlingtonGreen Go Local Food Network, a report on the Niagara-to-GTA corridor, cool summer tips, and more.

Plastic Pot Recycling

MattG — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:29:49 +0000

Halton Region launched a pilot project early this summer to allow residents to recycle plastic plant pots and trays at the Halton Waste Management Site. The Region has already diverted 1.5 tonnes of plastic plant pots and trays for recycling. The ...

Fuelling Change Vote

MattG — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:28:34 +0000

Conservation Halton would like you to vote for the Burlington BlueCreeks Project on Shell Canada’s FuellingChange.

See http://www.fuellingchange.com/.

HEN gets CEPP Education Grant

lisa — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 13:27:08 +0000

We are excited to announce the receipt of an Education Grant from the Community Energy Partnerships Project, to do education on community power in Halton and Hamilton, in conjunction with Environment Hamilton. CEPP’s education grants will help build ...

Early Summer Bulletin July 6, 2011

lisa — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 03:22:03 +0000

Click here for the July 6, 2011 early summer edition of our bulletin. The next bulletin will be published on July 20.

GSS Steering Committee

lisa — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:04:21 +0000

The steering committee for the Halton chapter of Greening Sacred Spaces was set up in February 2011. The committee meets monthly at rotating locations. If you are interested in joining the group, please email halton@greeningsacredspaces.net.

The current members are:

Lisa Seiler ...

Green Budget Coalition’s Assessment of the 2011 Federal Budget

MattG — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 14:38:58 +0000

The Green Budget Coalition’s assessment of the 2011 federal budget is posted at http://www.greenbudget.ca/. The coalition is made up of 21 of Canada’s leading environmental organizations.

Chrysotile Asbestos Debate

MattG — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 14:32:40 +0000

Debate about whether to label chrysotile asbestos as a hazardous material under the United Nations' Rotterdam Convention kicked off yesterday, and is now scheduled to continue tomorrow (Thursday, June 23) after consensus among more than 100 countries did not emerge. Canada ...

Health of the World’s Oceans Declining Faster then Thought

MattG — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 14:29:52 +0000

The International Program on the State of the Ocean has produced a report which says that the health of the world’s oceans is declining much faster than originally thought. Pollution, overfishing, and other man-made problems could lead to ecosystem extinction within ...

Halton White-tailed Deer Population

MattG — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 14:25:31 +0000

The white-tailed deer population in Halton is at a historically high level according to Conservation Halton.

See story at http://www.insidehalton.com/news/article/1028906.

Everpure Biodiesel Cooperative

MattG — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 14:21:59 +0000

The Everpure Biodiesel Cooperative produces environmentally sustainable biodiesel fuel that can be used in diesel cars, trucks, generators, farm equipment and home heating furnaces. The cooperative has 50 restaurants on board and filling stations in Acton, Erin, Orangeville, and Guelph.

See story ...

Environmentally-Friendly Fire Stations

MattG — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 14:18:01 +0000

The Town of Halton Hills has received a Stewardship Award from Conservation Halton for the development of two environmentally-friendly fire stations. Both fire stations were designed to LEED Silver Standard, with a focus on water and energy conservation.

See http://www.haltonhills.ca/media/2011/1308316832.pdf for ...

BurlingtonGreen Receives Grant

MattG — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 14:15:25 +0000

Congratulations to BurlingtonGreen on receiving a $74,650 grant from the Ontario Healthy Communities Fund to establish a new community garden program in Burlington.

See http://www.mhp.gov.on.ca/en/healthy-communities/hcf/2011-ApprovedGrants-Local.pdf for a complete list of grant recipients.

Conservation Halton is Looking for Your Observations of Two Distinctive Birds

MattG — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 13:54:05 +0000

Conservation Halton is looking for your observations of two distinctive birds throughout the Conservation Halton Watershed. Both species, Bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus) (http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/stdprodconsume/groups/lr/@mnr/@species/documents/document/stdprod_085029.pdf) and Eastern Meadowlark (Sturnella magna) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Meadowlark) have recently been listed as a species at risk.

If you ...

Crop Mob Network

MattG — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 13:52:46 +0000

Many farm jobs get done faster and are more fun with a large group – carrot weeding, garlic harvesting, strawberry mulching. The FarmON Alliance is piloting a Crop Mob Network this year.

If you know about a farm in Ontario that ...

Reduce Outdoor Water Use This Summer

MattG — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 13:49:35 +0000

Halton Region and Sheridan Nurseries invite residents to pledge their commitment to reduce outdoor water use this summer for a chance to win one of three Wise Outdoor Water Use prize packages.

See http://webaps.halton.ca/news/mediashow.cfm?mediaid=2011-06-16-09-41-44.

Oakville Canopy Club

MattG — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 13:45:31 +0000

The Town of Oakville has launched the Oakville Canopy Club with Eco Club students from River Oaks Public School. The club is part of a campaign to battle the Emerald Ash Borer.

See http://www.oakville.ca/eab.htm to find out more and join ...

Great White Oak Saplings Available

MattG — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 13:42:26 +0000

Oakvillegreen is selling saplings of the great white oak tree which is now in the middle of Bronte Road near the Halton Regional Centre. Oakvillegreen has been nurturing the seedlings for the past two year. Cost is $50/sapling, with a 10% discount ...

Art in the Garden

MattG — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 13:40:06 +0000

Wednesdays 3:30-5:00 p.m. in July and August at the Clearview Church community garden, 2300 Sheridan Garden Drive, Oakville. Children age 7-11 will learn about different types of plants and animals that rely on gardens and do hands-on art activities.

Free.

Email Elizabeth@oakvillegalleries.com.

Best Sunscreens

MattG — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 13:29:03 +0000

The U.S. Environmental Working Group has produced a resource on the best sunscreens. Its first recommendation is to wear a hat and shirt.

Beyond that, check their website at http://breakingnews.ewg.org/2011sunscreen/best-sunscreens/best-beach-sport-sunscreens/.

Low Impact Summer Events

MattG — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 13:27:44 +0000

Bullfrog Power lists tips for low-impact summer events from its subscribers at http://www.bullfrogpower.com/summer/index.cfm.

Sustainable Summer Outdoor Projects

MattG — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 13:26:56 +0000

Credit Valley Conservation has produced a list of ways to incorporate sustainable practices into your summer outdoor projects.

See http://www.creditvalleyca.ca/source/20107/greencities.html#students.

HEN Executive Director wins Community Spirit Award

lisa — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 20:16:10 +0000

The Town of Oakville's Community Spirit Awards were given out at a ceremony on Wednesday, June 22, 2011. This year's recipient of the Environmental Award was HEN's Executive Director, Lisa Seiler. Lisa is honoured to join previous recipients in ...

Weekly Bulletin June 22, 2011

lisa — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:41:04 +0000

Click here for the June 22, 2011 edition of our bulletin. There will not be a bulletin on June 29. Have a happy Canada Day weekend!

Weekly Bulletin June 15, 2011

lisa — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 19:52:57 +0000

Click here for the June 15, 2011 edition of our bulletin.

Sustainable Seafood

MattG — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:36:33 +0000

Recent polling by WWF and EKOS shows that 91 per cent of Canadians feel sustainable seafood is important for protecting the future of the world’s oceans and fish stocks. Unfortunately, only 8 per cent feel they have all the information ...

Darkwoods Carbon Pilot Project

MattG — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:35:09 +0000

The Nature Conservancy of Canada has announced the Darkwoods Carbon pilot project. By assessing and validating the potential of the Darkwoods conservation area to sequester carbon dioxide, NCC has been able to offer an initial sale of high quality carbon credits, ...

2010 Annual Energy Conservation Progress Report

MattG — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:33:48 +0000

The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario has released Volume 1 of his 2010 Annual Energy Conservation Progress Report. The report says that the province's energy regulator (OEB) is putting up barriers to increased energy conservation by limiting Union Gas and Enbridge conservation ...

BARC receives 2011 Earth Day Hometown Hero Award

MattG — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:27:51 +0000

Congratulations to HEN member group, the Bay Area Restoration Council (BARC), for receiving the 2011 Earth Day Canada Hometown Hero award for demonstrating outstanding environmental leadership in the community. BARC looks forward to using these funds to continue the great effort ...

All local farmers’ markets now open

Annie — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:25:31 +0000

All the local farmers’ markets are now open. Taste the fruits and vegetables of the season and support local farmers at:

Acton Farmers’ Market, downtown Acton, Willow St. between Mill and Church Sts. – Thursdays 3-7

Potential Risk of Brain Cancer for Cell Phone Users

MattG — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:03:13 +0000

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified radiofrequency electromagnetic fields as potentially carcinogenic to humans, i.e. there is a potential risk of brain cancer for cell phone users.

See http://www.iarc.fr/en/media-centre/pr/2011/pdfs/pr208_E.pdf.

Canada reports GHG Emmisions to UN

MattG — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:01:47 +0000

Canada has reported its greenhouse gas emissions for 2009 to the United Nations. The opening statement from Environment Canada is, “Warming of the climate system is unequivocal.” Although partly due to the recession, the closing of coal fired electricity plants ...

ECO Greenhouse Gas Report

MattG — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:00:00 +0000

The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario (ECO) has released his 2011 greenhouse gas progress report. The ECO says climate change is here, and wants a carbon tax and road tolls. The report references Dr. Seuss’s ‘The Lorax’.

See http://www.eco.on.ca/.

Region backs Report Against Niagara-to-GTA Highway

MattG — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:58:15 +0000

The Region’s planning and public works committee has approved a staff report that takes a strong stance against the Niagara-to-GTA highway.

See http://www.insidehalton.com/article/1016310.

Halton Children’s Water Festival Registration

MattG — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:53:19 +0000

Registration is now open for the Halton Children’s Water Festival, taking place September 27-30. The festival, held at Kelso Conservation Area, is a field trip destination for Grades 2-5 and educates children about water, one of the world's most precious resources.

See ...

Farms, Farmers and Agriculture in Ontario

lisa — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 14:20:57 +0000

The National Farmers Union has produced a report on "Farms, Farmers and Agriculture in Ontario: an overview of the situation in 2011".

This report provides numerous graphs as evidence that only a few large farms are benefiting significantly within the current ...

A Farewell to Featherwagons

lisa — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 14:18:01 +0000

Halton Region Health Department is pleased to release a new resource. "A Farewell to Featherwagons" is an illustrated children’s picture book (for ages 4 – that introduces issues associated with air quality and climate change.

Correcting Anti-Wind Myths

lisa — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 14:05:15 +0000

Environmental Defence has released a report entitled "Blowing Smoke: Correcting Anti-Wind Myths in Ontario". This report gives communities the information they need to be more involved in the benefits and management of wind power projects.

See environmentaldefence.ca/reports/blowing-smoke-correcting-anti-wind-myths-in-ontario.

Meatless Mondays

lisa — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 14:03:21 +0000

Meatless Mondays are spreading across the U.S. Sodexo is promoting vegetarian options every Monday to Toyota and other clients. This started out as a health promotion but is recognized as a susutainability initiative. See www.greenbiz.com.

Milton Transit youth initiatives

lisa — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 14:01:40 +0000

Milton Transit is offering special promotions this summer for children and youth aged 18 and under. See www.milton.ca/news/pdfs/Poster_Read_and_Ride_May-11.pdf.

Oakville-Mississauga KAIROS

lisa — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:26:17 +0000

Oakville-Mississauga KAIROS

This KAIROS chapter is a HEN member group. See the complete listing in our directory.

Solar Tour Sun. June 12

lisa — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:23:20 +0000

Click here for the June 9, 2011 update from HERE! Halton Enablers of Renewable Energy.

In this update:

Solar tour — June 12 Greening Your Sacred Space — June 9 Stand Up For Solar

HEN focus group – waste management

lisa — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 03:15:42 +0000

HEN's Environment & Diversity Committee held a focus group on April 11, 2011 with 40 members of diverse communities in Halton attending. The focus group was asked to identify good environmental practices from their ...

Weekly Bulletin June 8, 2011

lisa — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 18:56:55 +0000

Click here for the June 8, 2011 Clean Air Day edition of our bulletin.

Toronto District School Board to Install Solar Panels

MattG — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:45:41 +0000

The Toronto District School Board has announced a plan to install over 300,000 solar panels on the roofs of schools across Toronto, at no cost to taxpayers. The installer will replace old roofs and give the school board a share in ...

Emerald Ash Borer

MattG — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:43:45 +0000

The City of Burlington has found early evidence of the emerald ash borer. The beetle is expected to spread across the city. City Council has approved an aggressive action plan for 2011, including treating larger ash trees with TreeAzin.

See

Time-of-use Hydro Rates

MattG — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:42:02 +0000

Time-of-use hydro rates are being implemented across the region. Summer peak hours are 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and mid-peak hours are 7:00-11:00 a.m. and 5:00-7:00 p.m. The lowest rates are from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

See http://www.oakvillehydro.com/ohedi/rates_time_of_use.aspx.

BGYN Promote Public Transportation Youth Program

MattG — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:37:49 +0000

Burlington Transit has been working with the BGYN (BurlingtonGreen Youth Network) to introduce a new innovative program designed to promote public transportation to Burlington Youth in our High schools.

If you are or know of a Burlington student that will ...

Growing & Sharing Food in Halton

MattG — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:35:50 +0000

Under the new 'Growing & Sharing Food in Halton' initiative, a new fruit tree project will begin this year across Halton. This program needs 2 things: fruit trees and volunteers!

Once a network of property owners with fruit trees is established, ...

Weekly Bulletin June 1, 2011

lisa — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 14:30:34 +0000

Click here for the June 1, 2011 edition of our bulletin.

Halton Waste Management Strategy

lisa — Fri, 27 May 2011 19:21:27 +0000

Halton Region is beginning a month long public engagement process to ask residents for their feedback on proposed waste diversion initiatives included in the Region’s Draft Solid Waste Management Strategy. The process includes four open houses and a phone and ...

HERE! Update May 26, 2011

lisa — Thu, 26 May 2011 13:42:01 +0000

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

In this update:

Oakville Conserves Energy Fair — May 28 Solar tour — June 12 HEN Board opening HEN Dinner & Annual General Meeting — June 1 Greening Your ...

Weekly Bulletin May 25, 2011

lisa — Wed, 25 May 2011 19:50:26 +0000

Click here for the May 25, 2011 edition of our bulletin.

Arctic Ice is Melting Faster than Expected

MattG — Wed, 25 May 2011 18:56:14 +0000

Arctic ice is melting faster than expected, according to the international Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Program (AMAP). A full report will be delivered to the heads of the eight Arctic nations next week.

See http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/05/03/science-arctic-ice-melt-sea-level.html.

Nuclear Industry in Decline

MattG — Wed, 25 May 2011 18:53:54 +0000

Even before the disaster in Fukushima, the world’s nuclear industry was in clear decline, according to a report from the Worldwatch Institute. See http://www.worldwatch.org/end-nuclear. Based on the Fukushima and Chernobyl nuclear disasters, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called for “deep reflection” ...

Tunnel Under Niagara Falls Complete

MattG — Wed, 25 May 2011 18:52:36 +0000

Drilling is complete on the new tunnel under Niagara Falls. The hydro energy project is expected to start producing power in 2013.

See http://www.news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2011/05/drilling-completed-on-niagara-tunnel-project.html for videos, maps, etc.

Heavy Metal Content in Cosmetics

MattG — Wed, 25 May 2011 17:51:16 +0000

Environmental Defence has issued a report on heavy metal content in cosmetics. The report calls on Health Canada to improve its cosmetics regulation and make companies list all metals on their product labels.

See http://environmentaldefence.ca or article at http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/05/16/cosmetic-heavy-metal.html.

Go Rail Service Through Acton

MattG — Wed, 25 May 2011 17:39:38 +0000

GO Transit’s latest news release includes an announcement of GO rail service through Acton to Guelph and Kitchener-Waterloo this year as well as Presto fare card service at all GO stations later this spring.

See http://www.news.ontario.ca/mto/en/2011/05/making-it-easier-for-commuters-to-get-on-the-go.html.

Mountsberg Conservation Area’s Osprey Camera

MattG — Wed, 25 May 2011 17:23:48 +0000

Mountsberg Conservation Area’s osprey camera is now up at http://www.conservationhalton.on.ca/ShowCategory.cfm?subCatID=1599. A pair of osprey have laid three eggs, which are expected to hatch May 24-29.

Summer Discovery Day Camps

MattG — Wed, 25 May 2011 17:01:23 +0000

The Royal Botanical Gardens offers Summer Discovery Day Camps for ages 3 to 12 from July 4 to September 2.

See http://www.rbg.ca/Page.aspx?pid=457.

Ways of the Woods Day Camp

MattG — Wed, 25 May 2011 16:59:39 +0000

Conservation Halton offers Ways of the Woods for ages 6 to 14, at Mountsberg Conservation Area from July 4 to August 26. Campers may also visit other parks during the week.

See http://www.conservationhalton.ca/ShowCategory.cfm?subCatID=1096.

Time to Remove Giant Hogweed

MattG — Wed, 25 May 2011 16:57:46 +0000

Now is the time to remove giant hogweed, when the plants are just starting to grow. Do you remember where you saw it last year?

For more information, see http://www.conservationhalton.on.ca/ShowCategory.cfm?itemid=10227&subcatId=1423.

Proposed Mega-quarry for Melancthon Township Comment Period Extended

MattG — Wed, 25 May 2011 16:56:33 +0000

The comment period has been extended for the mega-quarry proposed for Melancthon Township, north of Halton. The proposal is to build a quarry deeper than Niagara Falls covering 2,000 acres. It is one of the largest aggregate quarry applications in Ontario’s history.

To ...

Smart Commute Halton

MattG — Wed, 25 May 2011 16:53:26 +0000

The Town of Halton Hills has joined Smart Commute Halton, a transportation demand management program which encourages more sustainable travel options. Members of the public can also access free Smart Commute services, especially the Carpool Zone – an online ride-matching ...

Earth Day Clean-up Event Results

MattG — Wed, 25 May 2011 16:51:55 +0000

BurlingtonGreen is pleased to report that more than 5000 participants registered for this year's Earth Day Clean-up event on Saturday, April 30 and hundreds attended the special thank you celebration held at Civic Square.

See http://www.burlingtongreen.org for photos from the event.

Giving Our River its Credit

MattG — Wed, 25 May 2011 16:50:29 +0000

Credit Valley Conservation has posted a report that came out of its April consultation, “Giving Our River its Credit”. CVC is looking for additional input and will be creating an advisory team, as part of working towards having the Credit River ...

Fighting Fluoridated Water In Halton Website

MattG — Wed, 25 May 2011 16:49:14 +0000

A website has been created for fighting fluoridated water in Halton.

Visit http://www.fluoridationfreehalton.ca/.

Niagara-to-GTA Corridor

MattG — Wed, 25 May 2011 16:48:00 +0000

The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is moving ahead with the Niagara-to-GTA Corridor. The most recent report includes cutting through Flamborough on the way to toll highway 407 in North Burlington. The newly formed Stop Escarpment Highway Coalition (SEHC) maintains that the ...

Green builders

lisa — Sun, 22 May 2011 15:29:54 +0000

"Health and environmentalism go hand in glove," says an Energy Star builder about building tight, energy efficient homes and then ventilating them properly. Read about a group of builders who are leading the way in energy efficiency, at http://www.yourhome.ca/homes/green/article/986437.

Local food in North America

lisa — Sun, 22 May 2011 15:28:02 +0000

More Ontario food will be served to children and students in daycares and schools, thanks to funding from the Ontario Government. See http://ontarioculinary.com/?p=5462.

According to Mintel Foodservice, the local food movement in U.S. restaurants has grown by 13% in the ...

Priorities for Halton Regional Council

lisa — Sun, 22 May 2011 15:05:14 +0000

Halton Citizens’ Reference Panel has reported their 22 priorities to Regional Council. The comment period is open until Friday, June 10. See www.halton.ca/actionplan.

It was reported in the Oakville Beaver that regional transportation is number four on the list of ...

The Centre for Skills Development & Training

lisa — Sun, 22 May 2011 14:16:55 +0000

The Centre has offices in Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Georgetown, and Clarkson, and provides:

language training and newcomer services employment services employer services general interest courses

See http://www.thecentre.on.ca/.

The Centre is a partner in HEN's Environment & Diversity project.

FutureWatch EDEP

lisa — Sun, 22 May 2011 14:09:02 +0000

FutureWatch Environment & Development Education Partners aims to connect people living in a diverse and mulitcultural society to experience their local (mostly urban) natural environment as a starting point to address pressing environmental issues. FutureWatch works with communities and ...

Electrofishing Volunteers

lisa — Sun, 22 May 2011 12:47:06 +0000

Help monitor the health of the Credit River by volunteering at an electrofishing station near you. This monitoring technique is used to inventory fish species and populations. Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) depends on volunteers to help carry out this type ...

Weekly Bulletin May 18, 2011

lisa — Wed, 18 May 2011 19:44:06 +0000

Click here for the May 18, 2011 edition of our bulletin.

HEN Dinner & Annual General Meeting

lisa — Sun, 15 May 2011 00:34:16 +0000

HEN's annual social event and business meeting takes place on Wednesday, June 1, 2011. The topic for our guest presentation is 'Sustainable Gardening'. Click here for more information.

Weekly Bulletin May 11, 2011

lisa — Wed, 11 May 2011 19:33:57 +0000

Click here for the May 11, 2011 edition of our bulletin.

Imagine Halton Hills – 5 minute survey

MattG — Wed, 11 May 2011 16:21:48 +0000

Imagine Halton Hills

Our path to a better place to live, work and play

Get involved! Shape the future! Take 5 minutes to tell us your hopes and dreams for Halton Hills over the next 25 to 50 years. Visit: www.SurveyMonkey.com/s/ImagineHaltonHills

Halton ...

2011 Trees for Watershed Health Tree Planting

MattG — Wed, 11 May 2011 16:19:12 +0000

MILTON – Over 300 community volunteers helped to plant nearly 4,000 trees and shrubs at the Sixth Annual Trees for Watershed Health Earth Day Tree Planting. The event took place this past weekend on Saturday, April 30 at Kelso Quarry Park.

This year's event ...

Hilton Falls and local recreational groups partner to protect Species at Risk

MattG — Wed, 11 May 2011 16:16:46 +0000

CAMPBELLVILLE – Conservation Halton (CH), Guelph Off-Road Bicycling Association (GORBA) and Campbellville Dundas Mountain Bike (MTB-C) Group are working together to protect the habitat of rare species and reducing trail impacts, such as erosion and runoff, to protect a coldwater stream at Hilton Falls ...

MOE Climate Change Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan

MattG — Wed, 11 May 2011 16:13:57 +0000

The Ontario Ministry of the Environment has recently released its Climate Change Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan. The plan will help communities and ecosystems adjust to the realities of a changing climate such as more frequent severe storms, droughts, heat ...

Volunteers DESPERATELY needed for Earth Day Eco Festival!

MattG — Wed, 11 May 2011 13:42:53 +0000

Please consider volunteering at the 15th annual Tim Hortons Earth Day Hamilton educational Eco-Festival at the Royal Botanical Gardens (May 18, 19, or 20) It is a fun job as you get to lead a class of grade 5’s from workshop ...

Environmental Beliefs Survey

lisa — Sun, 08 May 2011 20:17:40 +0000

Do you believe in climate change? Do you think eating locally-grown organic carrots will make a difference? Take the survey at www.surveymonkey.com/s/BCRLLM5 and tell us what you think.

The Halton Environmental Network is developing a model for environmental program ...

Students can now earn Volunteer Hours Before they Begin High School

MattG — Fri, 06 May 2011 15:33:58 +0000

Starting this summer, high school students will be able to start earning volunteer hours the summer before they start high school.

See http://www.volunteerhalton.ca/agencies/resources/graduation-requirement/.

Boulevard Gardening in Toronto

MattG — Fri, 06 May 2011 15:23:15 +0000

The City of Toronto is allowing boulevard gardening, including “soft landscaping” such as fruits and vegetables.

See http://www.thestar.com/News/GTA/article/973178.

The first home in Halton Region to be GreenHouse certified.

MattG — Fri, 06 May 2011 15:22:02 +0000

The first home in Halton Region to be GreenHouse certified by EnerQuality Corporation has now won an award from OntarioGreenSpec.ca. The home is located in Bronte and was completed in 2010.

See article at http://www.insidehalton.com/news/business/article/997081.

Halton Regional Chair Award Winners

MattG — Fri, 06 May 2011 15:20:29 +0000

Winners of the Regional Chair’s Environmental Awards were announced at the annual breakfast last week.

See http://webaps.halton.ca/news/mediashow.cfm?MediaID=2011-04-21-12-25-25.

Weekly Bulletin May 4, 2011

lisa — Wed, 04 May 2011 21:13:14 +0000

Click here for the May 4, 2011 edition of our bulletin.

HEN Board openings

lisa — Wed, 04 May 2011 19:09:33 +0000

The Board of Directors of the Halton Environmental Network is looking to fill vacancies which will be left as some of the directors step down at the Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, June 1, 2011.

The Board consists of nine directors ...

Federal Election Results

lisa — Tue, 03 May 2011 02:59:36 +0000

Halton has re-elected all its incumbents. The Conservatives received over 50% of the vote in all four ridings. The Liberals were second, the NDP third, and the Green Party received over 3% of the vote in all four ridings.The results of ...

Annual PV Production

lisa — Sun, 01 May 2011 22:08:16 +0000

HERE! Project Coordinator, Lisa Seiler, has tallied the production for the first year of her PV system. The 2.89 kW system was connected to the grid on April 7, 2010. It is on a south-east facing roof with a 30 ...

Regional Chair’s Election Survey

lisa — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:07:07 +0000

The results of Halton regional chair Gary Carr’s questionnaire to federal candidates running in the region are available at www.halton.ca/2011election.

April 30 Solar Tour

lisa — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 23:58:57 +0000

As part of the Town of Halton Hills Earth Day activities on Saturday, April 30, we will be holding a solar tour.

Three homes in Halton Hills will be on the tour. Solar Direct Canada will be showing a ...

Weekly Bulletin April 27, 2011

lisa — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 22:00:04 +0000

Click here for the April 27, 2011 edition of our bulletin.

May is the beginning of farmers' market season. Scroll through the events calendar or check our website calendar for opening dates.

CIELAP Report “A Green Economy for Canada: Consulting with Canadians”

MattG — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:12:48 +0000

CIELAP's new report, “A Green Economy for Canada: Consulting with Canadians”, sought the perspectives of diverse government and non-governmental organizations and thought leaders across Canada on what a Green Economy could mean for Canada in the lead-up to the Rio+20 ...

People’s Food Policy Project

MattG — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:11:30 +0000

The People’s Food Policy Project has spent the past two years gathering research about what kind of food system Canadians want. Find out more at http://peoplefoodpolicy.ca.

Sierra Club Canada election report card

MattG — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:10:24 +0000

Environmental Defence and other Canadian environmental groups asked the main political parties for their stance on key environmental issues. The responses are tabulated at http://environmentaldefence.ca/election-2011-where-do-parties-stand-environmental-issues.

The Conservative party did not respond.

Sierra Club Canada has issued an election report card ...

Halton included in areas regulated for the Emerald Ash Borer

MattG — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:07:03 +0000

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has expanded and amalgamated regulated areas where the emerald ash borer has been discovered. Halton is within one of the regulated areas.

See http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/newcom/2011/20110325e.shtml.

OSFP and Go Local Oakville to Receive Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant

MattG — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:05:25 +0000

The Ontario Trillium Foundation has announced that the Oakville Sustainable Food Partnership and Go Local Oakville (formerly Transition Oakville) will receive $128,900 over three years to support the Urban Fruit Gleaning, Garden Sharing and Community Orchard initiatives. HEN ...

BurlingtonGreen to Receive Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant

MattG — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:03:33 +0000

Ontario Trillium Foundation announced that BurlingtonGreen will receive a three-year grant for $225,000. The grant is to enhance current programs and services and introduce new initiatives.

For a complete list of grants, see http://www.trilliumfoundation.org/cms/en/2010_2011_HP.aspx.

Petition to stop Burnhamthorpe road extension.

MattG — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:00:05 +0000

Oakvillegreen and Friends of Glenorchy are asking people to send a letter to politicians asking them to stop the extension of Burnhamthorpe Road through sensitive areas in the new Glenorchy Conservation Area.

See http://fog-friendsofglenorchy.blogspot.com/.

HERE! Update April 25, 2011

lisa — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:49:28 +0000

Click here for the April 25, 2011 update from HERE! Halton Enablers of Renewable Energy.

In this update:

Upcoming solar event FIT and MicroFIT updates Solar PV systems: Talk to your LDC Upcoming conferences

Weekly Bulletin April 20, 2011

lisa — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:58:59 +0000

Click here for the April 20, 2011 Earth Day edition of our bulletin.

Paradoxes of Water Conservation

MattG — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:42:53 +0000

A series of articles by James G. Workman present the paradoxes of water conservation and a new way to promote conservation in cities.

See http://www.iucn.org/about/union/secretariat/offices/europe/?7128/Conserving-water-in-cities-special-series-on-the-three-paradoxes-of-water-and-how-to-solve-them.

International Greenbelt Network

MattG — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:41:34 +0000

One result of the Global Greenbelt Conference held in Toronto in late March is the establishment of an International Greenbelt Network.

See http://www.globalgreenbeltsconference.ca/.

BurlingtonGreen’s Spring Newsletter

MattG — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:24:37 +0000

BurlingtonGreen’s spring newsletter is now available at http://www.burlingtongreen.org/images/downloads/spring%202011%20newsletter.pdf.

Bald Eagles Have Returned to Nest

MattG — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:23:19 +0000

The bald eagle has returned to nest again around Lake Ontario’s shores thanks to efforts from the Royal Botanical Gardens. Two young bald eagles have settled down at a nesting site inside Cootes Paradise Marsh.

See story at http://www.insidehalton.com/community/article/973589.

Also see

King Road to be closed nightly until April 22nd

MattG — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:19:11 +0000

King Road in Burlington is being closed nightly until April 22 to protect the Jefferson salamanders. Salamanders migrate at night in spring.

See http://www.insidehalton.com/news/article/975384.

New Jefferson Salamander Viewing Platform

MattG — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:16:44 +0000

Conservation Halton has installed a viewing platform to protect a vernal pool breeding area for the Jefferson Salamander. The pool was previously threatened by visitors trampling the site alongside a high-traffic trail at Hilton Falls.

See http://www.conservationhalton.ca/ShowCategory.cfm?itemid=10306&subCatID=832.

Conservation Halton Master Plans

MattG — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:14:54 +0000

Final Stage 3 Master Plans have now been completed for Crawford Lake, Hilton Falls, Mount Nemo, and Rattlesnake Point. The plans will be discussed at the CH Board meeting on April 28 then submitted to the NEC and MNR for final ...

Royal Botanical Gardens Sow & Grow

MattG — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:13:01 +0000

The Royal Botanical Gardens is offering Sow & Grow, a series of workshops for 5-7 year-olds. Participants learn how to grow, care for and harvest their own vegetables and flowers. Saturday afternoons from May 14 to June 25. $85.

See http://www.rbg.ca.

CIELAP Information on Drinking Water Source Protection

MattG — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:11:02 +0000

CIELAP, in partnership with BurlingtonGreen and the Halton-Hamilton Source Protection Region, have developed Urban Burlington specific maps and information on drinking water source protection pertinent to small businesses and residents.

Find out how clean water gets to your tap beginning with the ...

Seven Questions You Should Ask Your Candidates

MattG — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:08:10 +0000

Nature Canada has created a list of seven questions you should ask your candidates in the federal election.

See http://naturecanada.ca/election2011_candidatequestions.asp

Halton Multicultural Council

lisa — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 20:14:52 +0000

Halton Multicultural Council (HMC) is a community-based settlement agency that provides a variety of programs and services to immigrant and refugee communities. HMC has offices in Oakville, Burlington, Milton, and Mississauga.

See http://www.halton-multicultural.org/.

HMC is a partner in HEN's Environment & ...

Earth Day 2011

lisa — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:36:29 +0000

Earth Day is April 22 every year. It is a reminder that it is our responsibility to take care of the earth.

Organized activities are taking place around the world. Click on the links below for activities in your municipality or ...

GSS Launch Event

lisa — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 01:53:48 +0000

The Greening Sacred Spaces Halton steering committee is pleased to announce that its official launch event will be held on Thursday, June 9 at Maple Grove United Church in Oakville.

See our event posting for details.

Halton Eco Festival tomorrow

lisa — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 20:28:02 +0000

The 11th annual Halton Eco Festival takes place on Saturday, April 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Glen Abbey Community Centre, 1415 Third Line, Oakville.

Among the 65 exhibitors are four solar installers as well as Halton Environmental ...

Weekly Bulletin April 6, 2011

lisa — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:13:37 +0000

Click here for the April 6, 2011 bulletin.

HEN announcement

lisa — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 20:40:02 +0000

The Halton Environmental Network (HEN) is excited to announce the start of two new parallel programs — reaching out to faith communities and cultural groups across Halton.

The main goals of these outreach programs are to build environmental connections in our ...

Visit us at the Halton Eco Festival

lisa — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 22:26:58 +0000

HEN will have a booth at the Halton Eco Festival on Saturday, April 9. Visit us to pick up your copy of the 2011 Halton Enviro Guide, talk about Greening Sacred Spaces, or find out more about renewable energy options.

The ...

Miltongreen gets grant

lisa — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 22:17:48 +0000

HEN is pleased to announce the receipt of a two-year grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to support the development of Miltongreen. See article at www.insidehalton.com/community/environment/article/971325. The complete list of grants is posted at www.trilliumfoundation.org.

Miltongreen’s launch event was ...

Rise of the Food Movement

lisa — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 22:11:19 +0000

As traditional environmentalism struggles, another movement is rising in its place, aligning consumers, producers, the media and even politicians. It’s the food movement, and if it continues to grow it may be able to create just the sort of political ...

FORCE heads to OMB

lisa — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 22:03:40 +0000

HEN member group Friends of Rural Communities and the Environment (FORCE) is heading to the OMB next week as St. Marys Cement has applied to have the Ministerial Zoning Order revoked. St. Marys Cement intends to dig a 164 acre ...

BurlingtonGreen to organize clean-up

lisa — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:55:30 +0000

Burlington City Council has transferred the lead for the Burlington Community Cleanup Green Up Day to BurlingtonGreen, which will host and organize the cleanup on Saturday, April 30. This was formerly the Mayor and Councillors’ Cleanup Day. See www.burlington.ca ...

Conservation Halton Awards of Excellence

lisa — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:51:11 +0000

Do you know someone who has worked hard to protect, preserve or enhance the environment? Has an individual, business or organization shown leadership in reducing their impact on the environment? Does a local youth or a school group deserve special ...

Moratorium on Nuclear

lisa — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:49:25 +0000

The Ontario Clean Air Alliance is asking you to sign a petition in support of a moratorium on new nuclear projects until the province has fully explored the potential to meet Ontario’s electricity needs using a mix of lower cost ...

Declaration of Interdependence

lisa — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:46:46 +0000

The David Suzuki Foundation has written a Declaration of Interdependence. The declaration is a heartfelt prayer to preserve the Earth, and act on the understanding that we are completely dependent on and interconnected with nature. See action.davidsuzuki.org/declaration to sign ...

Welcome Migrating Birds!

lisa — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:44:47 +0000

One of the first signs of spring is the return of birds to our backyards. Make your yard an inviting place for migrating birds to visit by following the easy tips at www.naturecanada.ca/bird_cons_involved_10ways.asp.

Election Information

lisa — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:15:50 +0000

Check out our Election Information page for voter information, links to the major political parties, etc.

Weekly Bulletin March 30, 2011

lisa — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:57:41 +0000

Click here for the March 30, 2011 bulletin.

Which political party are you?

lisa — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:12:32 +0000

Check out this website to see which political party's views are most like yours:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canadavotes2011/votecompass/.

Permaculture Design course

lisa — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 01:57:29 +0000

HEN member group Whole Village Ecovillage is offering a two-week permaculture design course from July 17 to 30, 2011.

The instructor is Gregoire Lamoureux, of the Kootenay Permaculture Institute. Cost is $988 before June 10. Contact bdolling@wholevillage.org, call 519-942-4010 or ...

Second “Mainstream Biodiversity” Newsletter

lisa — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 01:49:15 +0000

HEN member group P.O.W.E.R. has produced its second Mainstream Biodiversity newsletter.

Healthy Retrofits & Children

lisa — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 01:46:35 +0000

The Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA) has released a report entitled, “Healthy Retrofits: The case for better integration of children’s environmental health protection into energy efficiency programs”. See www.cela.ca/publications/healthy-retrofits-full-report.

Aggregate Extraction in Ontario

lisa — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 01:45:07 +0000

The Canadian Institute for Environmental Law and Policy (CIELAP) has produced a new report entitled, “Aggregate Extraction in Ontario: A Strategy for the Future”. See cielap.org/pub/pub_aggregatestrategy.php.

Environmental Justice & Cumulative Impacts

lisa — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 01:42:26 +0000

The State of California has released a report entitled “Cumulative Impacts, Building a Scientific Foundation”, as part of its environmental justice law. Two excerpts are posted at www.sehn.org/Volume_16-2.html. They are “A screening method to compare cumulative impact among communities” ...

BrightSky Power

lisa — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 01:37:35 +0000

BrightSky Power, a project of BurlingtonGreen, recently made a presentation to Burlington Council about the possibility of installing solar panels on a municipally owned building. See article at www.insidehalton.com/community/environment/article/970487.

International Year of Forests (IYF) 2011

lisa — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 01:32:09 +0000

Conservation Halton is pleased to announce a free speakers’ series for the International Year of Forests (IYF) 2011, starting with Wednesday, April 6.

Registration for their popular Earth Day tree planting on Saturday, April 30 is now open. See

Beavers at Willow Park

lisa — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 01:27:14 +0000

Willow Park Ecology Centre has reported some beaver damage this year. The article at www.insidehalton.com/opinion/columns/article/964802 includes resources for living with and controlling beaver activity.

Conservation Awards of Excellence

lisa — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 01:25:11 +0000

Oakvillegreen garage sale

lisa — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 01:20:06 +0000

Oakvillegreen is looking for volunteers to prepare for and staff their Annual Community Garage and Plant Sale, to be held at the end of May. Email mkirwin@247post.com if interested.

Royal Botanical Gardens job postings

lisa — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 01:14:49 +0000

For the Royal Botanical Gardens’ seasonal and permanent openings, see www.rbg.ca/Page.aspx?pid=309.

Conservation Halton seasonal job postings

lisa — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 01:13:18 +0000

Conservation Halton has a number of seasonal positions open. See www.conservationhalton.ca/ShowCategory.cfm?subCatID=1255.

Credit Valley Conservation job openings

lisa — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 01:11:41 +0000

Credit Valley Conservation Area has a number of job postings. See www.creditvalleyca.ca/bulletin/employment.htm. Send resume to hrcvc@creditvalleyca.ca.

Fisheries Technician for one year contract. Deadline Friday, April 8. Summer position as Study Assistant for Lake Ontario Integrated Shoreline Strategy, July 4 to ...

Weekly Bulletin March 23, 2011

lisa — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 20:34:43 +0000

Click here for the March 23, 2011 bulletin.

Conservation Halton Has Huge Increased in Visitors

MattG — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:24:39 +0000

Conservation Halton reported a huge increase in the number of visitors to its parks last year.

See http://www.insidehalton.com/news/article/964356.

GTA West transportation corridor

MattG — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:23:03 +0000

The draft Transportation Development Strategy Report for the GTA West transportation corridor (through Halton Hills) is available for review and comment until Thursday, June 30. Go to http://www.gta-west.com/reports.html and scroll down to the bottom for the new reports.

Transportation Development Study for the Niagara-to-GTA corridor

MattG — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:21:49 +0000

The draft Transportation Development Study for the Niagara-to-GTA corridor study is now available for review and comment until Monday, June 6 at http://www.niagara-gta.com/reports.html. The following elements are included: 1. Optimizing the existing transportation network and expanding transportation demand management (TDM). 2. Improving non-road infrastructure ...

CREDIT VALLEY CONSERVATION VOLUNTEER POSTING

MattG — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:17:54 +0000

CREDIT VALLEY CONSERVATION VOLUNTEER POSTING Position Title: Volunteer Leader Organization: Credit Valley Conservation Location: Credit Valley Watershed – In-class training will take place in Mississauga. Events will take place in Mississauga, Brampton, Orangeville, Halton Hills and Caledon. Job Description: Volunteer Leaders are critical to providing leadership ...

HERE! Update March 10, 2011

lisa — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:00:54 +0000

Click here for the March 10, 2011 update from HERE! Halton Enablers of Renewable Energy.

In this update:

Statistics from HERE! report to government Solar PV systems: Where do I start? 2011 solar tours

Weekly Bulletin March 9, 2011

lisa — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 01:17:45 +0000

Click here for the March 9, 2011 bulletin. There will not be a bulletin next week because of March Break.

Maple Syrup Festival

Pedro — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 20:39:00 +0000

Date: Every weekend in March – Daily during March Break

Time: 9:30am to 3:00pm

Location: 1219 Burloak Drive, Oakville – Parking lot F

We specialize in heritage interpretation up to 1900. Tour guides dress in turn-of-the-century clothing. Attractions include: Pancake house, candy shanty, guided tours ...

It’s Maple Syrup Time at Mountsberg

Pedro — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 20:27:32 +0000

See how sap is magically transformed into sweet, sticky syrup and smell the fragrant steam rising from simmering kettles Learn the secrets of Maple Candy making and taste FREE candy samples Enjoy piping hot pancakes smothered in fresh maple syrup outdoors ...

It’s Maple Syrup Time at Crawford Lake

Pedro — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 20:24:04 +0000

February 26 to April 3, 2011

Weekends, Holidays and Daily during March Break (March 14-18)

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Native Style Sweet Water Presentations 12pm & 3pm Sappy Strolls! Guided hike with Maple tree tapping fun 11am & 2pm Taste complimentary samples of cornbread dripping with ...

Volunteer Halton Cheers to Volunteers and Community Volunteer Award Nominations Open

MattG — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:38:23 +0000

Nominations are open for Volunteer Halton’s Cheers to Volunteers and Community Volunteer Awards from March 3 to March 18.

See http://www.volunteerhalton.ca/volunteer-celebrations/nvw-2011/.

Earth Day Hamilton-Burlington – Volunteer Opportunities

MattG — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:33:46 +0000

Do you like to hike? Are you interested in passing your love of the outdoors down to a new generation? For the fourth year, the Hamilton-Burlington Earth Day Eco-festival is offering guided nature walks for grade 4, 5, and 6 ...

OCCPEHR – Volunteer Opportunities

MattG — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:32:09 +0000

The Oakville Community Centre for Peace, Ecology and Human Rights is gearing up for its two big spring events – the Halton Eco Festival on Sat. Apr. 9 and Oakville’s Earth Week Clean-up on Sat. Apr. 16. To volunteer in advance ...

Intelligent Roadways

MattG — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:30:03 +0000

What do you think of intelligent roadways powered by solar cells?

See video at http://www.wimp.com/solarhighways/.

Fresh Ontario Food to be Made More Available to Patients

MattG — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:29:07 +0000

More fresh Ontario food will be provided to patients in hospitals and provincial long-term care facilities thanks to the new Greenbelt Fund via its program, the Broader Public Sector Investment Fund: Promoting Ontario Food.

See press release at http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/February2011/17/c3479.html.

Former HEN co-op in the TD Go Green Challenge

MattG — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:27:52 +0000

Former HEN co-op student Tasha Barzso has an entry in the TD Go Green Challenge. See their video and vote online by Friday, March 11 at http://www.tdgogreenchallenge.com/video/id/27/playid/27.

The Healthy Neighbour Project

MattG — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:26:21 +0000

Join the Healthy Neighbour Project. Goal? Grow one ton of tomatoes! Build community, increase resilience, grow healthy! To find out more on this project about food security and community solidarity, visit http://reyouzd.com/healthyneighbour.html.

Come Clean

MattG — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:24:52 +0000

Environmental Defence, the Ontario chapter of the Sierra Club, and others have launched a Come Clean campaign, to get straight answers from politicians on where they stand on key issues. The issues included in this campaign are clean water, dirty coal, ...

Coyote Safety

MattG — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:17:57 +0000

The Ministry of Natural Resources has issued a coyote warning as the weather turns nicer.

For safety tips, see http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/FW/2ColumnSubPage/271326.html.

Conservation Halton Inaugural Board of Directors Meeting

MattG — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:16:15 +0000

Conservation Halton held the inaugural meeting of its new Board of Directors last week. John Vice, citizen appointee from Burlington, is the new Chair. Keith Bird, Councillor from Oakville is Vice-Chair.

For more information, visit the Media Room at http://www.conservationhalton.ca.

Hydro bills will jump with introduction of Time-of-Use-Rates

MattG — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:14:58 +0000

Time-of-use rates for hydro usage are to take effect April 15.

Read the Town of Oakville and Oakville Hydro’s comments at http://www.insidehalton.com/news/article/959726.

Bike Racks

MattG — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:12:57 +0000

Burlington Transit has produced a brief video on how to load your bike onto the bike racks on buses.

See http://cms.burlington.ca/Page6041.aspx.

Quarry Proposal Concerns Residents

MattG — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:11:10 +0000

Limehouse Clay has plans to deepen its existing quarry on 22 Sideroad at Highway 7 by five metres. This is causing concern with local residents on well and spring water.

See article at http://www.insidehalton.com/news/article/960509.

Region considers ‘Big Pipe’ for Halton Hills

MattG — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:09:11 +0000

Halton Region is eyeing a “Big Pipe” to bring lake water to Georgetown up Trafalgar Road. This was presented at the recent public meetings on the Sustainable Halton Water & Wastewater Master Plan.

See http://www.insidehalton.com/news/article/961412.

Weekly Bulletin March 2, 2011

lisa — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 03:22:12 +0000

Click here for the March 2, 2011 bulletin.

Greening Sacred Spaces Halton

lisa — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 11:57:32 +0000

HEN is bringing Greening Sacred Spaces to Halton. This national program supports and connects faith communities who are interested in greening initiatives for their congregation and⁄or their building.

If you or someone from your place of worship are interested in joining ...

Willow Park gets grant

lisa — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 11:50:34 +0000

HEN member group Willow Park Ecology Centre has received a grant of $19,995 from Sobeys Earth Day Canada Community Environment Fund for a Renewable Energy Education Station to be set up at the park in Norval. The station will provide ...

RBC Blue Water Project grants

lisa — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 11:48:47 +0000

The RBC Blue Water Project® is a grant program supporting not-for-profit organizations that protect watersheds and provide or ensure access to clean drinking water. Applications are due Friday, March 4.

bluewater.rbc.com/grants.php

Arctic sea ice at new low

lisa — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 11:46:56 +0000

Arctic sea ice extent in January 2011 averaged its lowest recorded levels since satellite records began in 1979.

www.grist.org/article/2011-02-08-costs-of-inaction-the-price-of-ice

Bill C-474 on GMO seeds voted down

lisa — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 11:45:32 +0000

Bill C-474 called for an amendment to the federal Seeds Regulations Act that requires "an analysis of potential harm to export markets" before federal permission can grant the sale of a new GM seed. On February 9, 2011, Bill C-474 ...

Ontario rules out offshore wind projects

lisa — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 11:43:16 +0000

Ontario is not proceeding with proposed offshore wind projects while further scientific research is conducted. See the province’s press release at www.news.ontario.ca/ene/en/2011/02/ontario-rules-out-offshore-wind-projects.html.

Transit-Supportive Guidelines

lisa — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 11:40:58 +0000

The Ministry of Transportation is updating the Province’s Transit-Supportive Guidelines. The draft Guidelines provide municipalities with ideas, tools and best practices to consider transportation and land use planning simultaneously in order to develop more transit-supportive communities.

Visit www.ebr.gov.on.ca and enter ...

Rain Barrel Art Auction

lisa — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 11:38:31 +0000

RainBarrel.ca in partnership with Earth Day Hamilton-Burlington invites local artists, schools and organizations to participate in their first Annual Rain Barrel Art Auction. All finished rain barrels will be included in an online silent auction beginning Saturday, March 26. Participating ...

Weekly Bulletin Feb. 16, 2011

lisa — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 21:38:14 +0000

Click here for the February 16, 2011 bulletin. The next bulletin will be published on March 2.

HERE! Update Feb. 16, 2011

lisa — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 16:24:57 +0000

Click here for the February 16, 2011 update from HERE! Halton Enablers of Renewable Energy. This update is a request for information from those who have installed a renewable energy system.

Challenges and Choices for Global Sustainability

lisa — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 03:00:57 +0000

The UK Government Office for Science has issued a report entitled "The Future of Food and Farming: Challenges and choices for global sustainability". This massive report addresses the major challenges and issues priorities for action, including reducing waste and changing ...

Water Conservation resources

lisa — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 02:58:46 +0000

Nature Canada has launched a water conservation campaign. Visit www.naturecanada.ca/water.html for tips and information.

Ontario’s Biodiversity Strategy

lisa — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 02:24:23 +0000

The Ontario Biodiversity Council is working on renewing Ontario’s Biodiversity Strategy. An e-consultation workbook and other information have been posted to obsrenewal.cenet.ca. Comments are due by Friday, March 4.

How to unpave your driveway

lisa — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 02:15:43 +0000

Find step by step instructions on how to unpave your driveway, by a homeowner in North York, at www.frankejames.com.

Guide to Brownfield Redevelopment

lisa — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 02:13:31 +0000

CIELAP (Canadian Institute for Environmental Law and Policy) has just released a Guide to Brownfield Redevelopment. See cielap.org/brownfields.

Obama calls for end to oil subsidies

lisa — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 02:03:03 +0000

U.S. President Barack Obama called for increased investment in clean energy and an end to oil subsidies in his State of the Union address. Obama set a target of 80% of U.S. energy from clean sources by 2035. His list ...

Oakville State of the Environment Report

lisa — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 02:00:13 +0000

Oakville’s third State of the Environment Report (SOER) is now available, with topic areas featuring natural resources, resource and material use, transportation, healthy neighbourhoods, community engagement, and best practices. This program utilizes a series of indicators to track Oakville’s environment ...

Electrification of GO lines

lisa — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 01:48:26 +0000

Metrolinx is recommending electrifying the tracks on the Lakeshore and Georgetown GO train lines, to enable the provision of more frequent service in the future. The first part of the project, the airport to Union Station link, is scheduled to ...

CONE raising funds for research

lisa — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 01:44:33 +0000

Coalition on the Niagara Escarpment (CONE) is raising funds to obtain water quantity and quality data on the water courses that start in the Niagara Escarpment Plan. See www.niagaraescarpment.org.

Biodiversity Charter

lisa — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 01:18:17 +0000

Ontario Nature would like you to sign their Biodiversity Charter. On May 22, 2011, the International Day of Biodiversity, they will submit this charter with signatures to the Premier of Ontario and the Ministers of Natural Resources, Environment and Northern ...

Resources to limit food waste

lisa — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 01:14:05 +0000

Recent estimates show that Canadians throw away or compost 40% of our edible food. An article in The Star at http://www.thestar.com/living/food/article/920197 calls the green bin "a guilt eraser".

The UK has created resources to limit food waste. For tips on portion ...

Reversal on Niagara-to-GTA corridor

lisa — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 17:06:26 +0000

The province has backed down on its requirement for Halton Region to include a controversial proposed transportation corridor in its regional official plan. Seven community and environmental groups have formed a coalition to fight the proposed Niagara-to-GTA corridor, including HEN ...

Regional Chair’s Environmental Youth Awards

lisa — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 17:03:37 +0000

Applications are now being accepted for the Regional Chair’s Environmental Youth Awards. Application deadline is Thursday, March 10.

Categories include the new Halton Environmental Leadership Award for a graduating high school student, the Halton Environmental Scholarship supporting post-secondary students, and the Halton Youth Awards for Environmental ...

Environmental Education Volunteer

lisa — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 16:39:53 +0000

Credit Valley Conservation is looking for an Environmental Education Volunteer to lead or assist in implementing Saturday education family programming at Terra Cotta Conservation Area. Send resume to Annabel Krupp at akrupp@creditvalleyca.ca.

Position Title: Environmental Education Volunteer Organization: Credit Valley Conservation Location: Terra ...

Presto passes two million mark

lisa — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 16:20:11 +0000

Ontario’s first-ever regional fare card, Presto, passed the two million taps mark early this month. Presto was launched in May 2010 and is usable on GO trains and local transit in Halton. The system is still being rolled out across ...

Air Quality Health Promotion

lisa — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 16:14:07 +0000

Halton Region has kicked off its air quality health promotion program for 2011 with the help of Daily WebTV. The campaign aims to educate Halton residents about the links between air quality, climate change and human health, and the steps ...

Growing Up Green

lisa — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 16:10:00 +0000

The Royal Botanical Gardens has launched a new fundraising initiative focusing on health, education and environmental sustainability for Ontario’s children called "Growing Up Green". With your investment in Growing up Green, Royal Botanical Gardens can ensure an active, vibrant and ...

Glen Eden Ski and Snowboard Camps

lisa — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 15:55:37 +0000

Glen Eden, on the edge of the Niagara Escarpment in Milton, offers ski and snowboard camps for March Break, March 14-18. For the most part, these are half-day programs.

Click on any of the following links and scroll down to find ...

HEN welcomes Eat Local Burlington

lisa — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 21:01:23 +0000

HEN welcomes new member group, Eat Local Burlington. The focus of Eat Local Burlington is on eating organic foods grown or raised within 250 km of Burlington.

The group organizes events through the social media tool, Meetup.com.

Weekly Bulletin Feb. 9, 2011

lisa — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 20:53:08 +0000

Click here for the February 9, 2011 bulletin.

U.S. decreases fluoride in drinking water

lisa — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 02:37:08 +0000

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are lowering the amount of fluoride recommended for drinking water from 0.7 -1.2 mg per liter to 0.7 mg per liter. The change in policy ...

U.S. deregulates GMO alfalfa

lisa — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 02:31:20 +0000

The USDA has ruled that farmers are free to plant genetically modified alfalfa without any restrictions. Alfalfa is a main food for dairy and beef cattle. This could have a big impact on organic beef, dairy, and more.

See www.alternet.org/health/149716.

Sewage sludge on farmland

lisa — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 02:28:55 +0000

Should sewage sludge be spread on local farms? Find out about this issue at www.yourhome.ca/homes/green/article/928653.

Weekly Bulletin Feb. 2, 2011

lisa — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 01:52:02 +0000

Click here for the February 2, 2011 bulletin.

Conservation Halton Public Accountability Report

lisa — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 01:53:57 +0000

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.

Artificial grass on front lawns

lisa — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 01:34:47 +0000

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.

Weekly Bulletin Jan. 26, 2011

lisa — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 20:57:21 +0000

Click here for the January 26, 2011 bulletin.

HERE! Update Jan. 26, 2011

lisa — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 12:27:10 +0000

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

Apply for a Regional Advisory Committee

lisa — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 14:08:35 +0000

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 ...

Halton Region Strategic Work Plan 2011-2014

lisa — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 19:41:56 +0000

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

Halton Hills Transportation Master Plan

lisa — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 18:33:41 +0000

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 ...

PERL selling limited edition prints

lisa — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 01:30:16 +0000

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.

Phthalates regulated

lisa — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 01:11:24 +0000

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

Reducing Demand for Oil and Gas

lisa — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 01:08:28 +0000

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.

Leak at carbon sequestration site

lisa — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 01:00:29 +0000

Carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) has received a blow. A family in Saskatchewan whose property sits over a permanent storage site released a consultant’s report earlier this month that their property was being contaminated with CO2, causing animal deaths and ...

2010 hottest year on record in Canada

lisa — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:55:53 +0000

2010 was the hottest year on record in Canada, exceeding average values by 3°C. See www.canada.com/technology/2010+hottest+year+Canada+record/4088214/story.html.

Oakville cat bylaw

lisa — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:54:03 +0000

Recent changes to the Town of Oakville’s animal bylaws state that allowing a cat to roam at large is now a ticketable offense punishable by a fine of $105 plus a $30 surcharge. The cat overpopulation crisis is having an ...

C4CA to continue advocacy

lisa — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:50:13 +0000

Although the power plant is no longer an issue in Oakville, HEN member group C4CA plans to continue working to help protect other communities. C4CA intends to get the provincial government to adopt regulations restricting how close a power plant ...

Oakville’s Air Quality

lisa — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:45:25 +0000

On January 14, 2011, Hon. John Wilkinson, Ontario’s Minister of the Environment, spoke to a large gathering in Oakville and focused on air quality. A newly released provincial report indicates that air quality is improving provincially and locally. Because of its recent work ...

Weekly Bulletin Jan. 19, 2011

lisa — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 03:15:02 +0000

Click here for the January 19, 2011 bulletin.

Carolinian Canada Coalition

lisa — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 20:22:40 +0000

Carolinian Canada is a non-profit coalition of over 40 government and non-government conservation groups and many individuals working to conserve the ecological diversity of Canada's most threatened natural region — the Carolinian Zone. In Canada, this zone is only found ...

Community Development Halton

lisa — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 20:18:00 +0000

Community Development Halton is an agency located in Burlington that runs Volunteer Halton and also provides social planning activities for Halton.

See http://www.cdhalton.ca/.

Burlington Sustainable Development Committee

lisa — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 20:09:52 +0000

BSDC is a committee of the City of Burlington. The members of the Committee are volunteer citizens who have been appointed by City Council to advise on issues that relate to sustainable development. Their role in the community is to ...

Pedometer fitness challenge

MattG — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 20:16:22 +0000

CBC’s recent series explores the significant health benefits of regular walking.

See video at http://www.cbc.ca/video/#/News/TV_Shows/The_National/1233408557/ID=1720245139.

Top 5 Eco Vehicles From the Detroit Auto Show

MattG — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 20:12:15 +0000

Electric vehicles are so prominently featured at this week’s Detroit Auto Show that they prompted the convention to open Electric Avenue. For a list of the top 5 electric and hybrid vehicles at the show.

See http://inhabitat.com/top-5-eco-vehicles-from-the-detroit-auto-show/2011-ford-focus/.

Weekly Bulletin Jan. 12, 2011

lisa — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 20:09:19 +0000

Click here for the January 12, 2011 bulletin.

Green Buildings That Pay Off

MattG — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 20:09:07 +0000

Monte Paulsen, lead reporter for the Tyee Solution Society's Carbon Shift Hub, investigates a new generation in green building that pays off in financial and energy savings, improved living, and new jobs in a strengthened economy.

See http://thetyee.ca/Series/2011/01/06/GreenBuildings/.

Ontario burned more coal in 2010 than it did in 2009

MattG — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 20:06:56 +0000

Ontario burned more coal in 2010 than it did in 2009, but less than in 2008. Low water levels resulted in reduced hydro-electric output. Output from Ontario's wind generators continued to grow as more industrial turbine units came online.

See http://www.cleanairalliance.org/node/920.

Hospital wins award for waste diversion initiatives

MattG — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 20:05:17 +0000

The Georgetown, Milton, and Oakville Hospitals recently received awards during the 2010 Recycling Council of Ontario’s Annual Awards Gala. These awards recognized Halton Healthcare Services (HHS) for minimizing its impact on the environment by increasing energy efficiency and waste diversion. HHS’s ...

TransCanada formally withdraws power plant application

MattG — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 20:03:52 +0000

TransCanada Energy Ltd. has requested that the town close all of its planning and development applications related to its proposal to build the Oakville Generating Station. TransCanada and Ford Motor Company of Canada have also withdrawn all of their appeals to ...

Guidelines for Halton Region to Provide Waste Diversion Services to Community Events

MattG — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 17:18:23 +0000

Planning for 2011 Events All community events generate waste. Preparation and resource allocation will help ensure your event is as “green” as possible. Please read “Guidelines for Halton Region to Provide Waste Diversion Services to Community Events.” A copy of the ...

Scotiabank EcoLiving Awards

lisa — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 01:08:59 +0000

Scotiabank EcoLiving Awards recognize Canadian businesses, innovators, and students dedicated to improving energy efficiency in the home. Winners will take home awards ranging from $10,000 to $50,000. Application deadline is January 31. Award categories are:

Business Leadership Award — $50,000 for ...

Weekly Bulletin Jan. 5, 2011

lisa — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 21:41:23 +0000

Happy New Year from the Halton Environmental Network!

Click here for the January 5, 2011 bulletin.

Foods that contribute the most to deforestation

MattG — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 20:28:29 +0000

For a list of foods that contribute the most to deforestation (beef, soy, rice, corn, sugarcane, shrimp, and palm oil) and a description of the effects they are having.

See http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/foods-destroying-worlds-forest.html.

“Mainstream Biodiversity” newsletters now available

MattG — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 20:25:36 +0000

HEN member group, P.O.W.E.R., has received a federal EcoAction grant to “mainstream biodiversity”.

Their first newsletter, full of international, national, provincial, and local information about biodiversity, can be found by going to http://www.powerhalton.ca/ProjectsPrograms/MainstreamingBioDiversity/tabid/144/Default.aspx.

Businesses get more time to deal with air quality bylaw

MattG — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 20:23:43 +0000

The Town of Oakville’s Health Protection Air Quality Bylaw was amended in late December to give businesses more time to comply. Emission level reports are now due by May 1, 2011, while rquirements for facilities affected by the provincial review of ...

Top priority for Region: transportation

MattG — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 20:21:50 +0000

Transportation is Halton’s top priority for the next decade, according to the Region’s 2011 business plan. Nine out of the top 10 capital expenditures for the next year are road-widening projects, and that trend is expected to continue to 2020. The 2011 ...

Action on Fluoridation in Halton’s Water

lisa — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 18:07:18 +0000

Getting Fluoride Out of Our Water

All four major environmental groups from Halton Region (Oakvillegreen, BurlingtonGreen, Miltongreen, and P.O.W.E.R.) have collaborated on letters sent to all members of Regional Council notifying them that they will be working to have fluoride removed ...

2011 Municipal Budgets

lisa — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:52:38 +0000

With the start of the new year comes time for the new councils to decide how your property tax dollars will be spent. This is your opportunity to have a say.

Halton Region — subcommittees Tues. Jan. 11 – Thurs. Jan.13 ...

Youth Opportunities Program

MattG — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 13:54:54 +0000

The Youth Opportunities Program (YOP) is a new initiative that will fund projects that engage Ontario’s immigrant/newcomer youth in their local communities. Up to $40,000 is available for each eligible project. The new deadline to submit a letter of intent is Monday, ...

Rainwater Harvesting Study

MattG — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 13:51:52 +0000

Research conducted by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority showed rainwater harvesting systems in commercial and industrial buildings can lower annual water use for toilet flushing and grounds irrigation by 59-76%, while reducing stormwater runoff from roofs by up to ...

City of Burlington Has Annouced New Public Art Bike Racks

MattG — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 13:50:10 +0000

The City of Burlington has announced the upcoming installation of 24 new public art bike racks throughout the downtown core. Beyond providing additional bike parking, the new racks will act as an urban art gallery that citizens can enjoy year ...

Oakville’s First Stand-alone Heritage Tree

MattG — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 13:48:25 +0000

The famous white oak tree on Bronte Road by the Halton Regional Centre has officially been designated by Oakville Town Council as Oakville’s first stand-alone heritage tree. For a history of the tree, see article at http://www.insidehalton.com/news/article/917269.

Niagara to GTA Corridor

MattG — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 13:46:49 +0000

On Monday, December 13, 2010, a meeting organized by Burlington councillors to talk about the Niagara to GTA Corridor (formerly the Mid-Peninsula Highway) was attended by over 1,200 people! Public opposition to directing this road corridor, which is proposed to run ...

Happy Holidays from HERE!

lisa — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:33:28 +0000

Click here for our December 2010 HERE! update.

In this update:

Solar thermal⁄geothermal rebates available until March 2011 Solar photovoltaic changes in store for 2011 Energy conservation tips for the new year

Happy holidays from HERE! Halton Enablers of Renewable Energy!

HEN bulletin Dec. 15, 2010

lisa — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 02:04:13 +0000

Click here for the December 15, 2010 bulletin. We will be taking time off for the holiday season. The next bulletin will be published on January 5, 2011.

Happy holidays!

Switching to Safer Household Products

lisa — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 19:51:08 +0000

This list was compiled by Oakvillegreen after their public meeting with guest speaker Dr. Rick Smith, Executive Director of Environmental Defence and co-author of "Slow Death by Rubber Duck".

Live Clean: www.live-clean.com – shampoo, conditioner, hand soaps, body wash and ...

Hometown Heroes Award

MattG — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 16:02:52 +0000

For environmental leaders:

The Hometown Heroes Award Program recognizes environmental leaders, whether an individual, group, or small business, who foster meaningful, long–term community awareness and action. Heroes can win one of three Hometown Heroes Awards and a $10,000 cash prize. Nominate ...

Community Environment Fund applications due February 28.

MattG — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 16:00:54 +0000

For schools and community organizations:

The Earth Day Canada Community Environment Fund, in partnership with Sobeys Inc., provides financial grants of up to $20 000 to support local not-for-profit organizations, charities and schools in the development and delivery of environmental initiatives ...

Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program Applications are due January 31.

MattG — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 15:59:52 +0000

For students:

The Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program awards twenty $5 000 scholarships to graduating Canadian high school and CEGEP students entering their first year of post-secondary studies, regardless of their chosen field of study. Students must apply by January 31st, ...

Is your School as Green as it Could be?

MattG — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 15:53:41 +0000

Is your school as green as it could be? How would you deal with your school’s biggest sustainability challenge? Tackle that topic on video and submit it by Friday,January 21, and your team could win up to $140,000 in the TD ...

CIELAP is Conducting a National Research Study into what a Green Economy Could Mean for Canada

MattG — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 15:29:56 +0000

CIELAP is conducting a national research study to seek the perspectives of diverse stakeholders into what a Green Economy could mean for Canada. This study will be used as input for Rio+20, the UN Conference on Sustainable Development. The survey and background ...

Voice Your Objections to a Proposed Quarry

MattG — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 15:28:19 +0000

Sierra Peel Club is asking you to voice your objections to a proposed quarry in the northwest corner of Brampton near Halton Hills. The site contains a cold water fish habitat, a wildlife movement corridor, and a Provincially Significant Wetland. The ...

Ontario’s Water Opportunities and Water Conservation Act (Bill 72) Passed

MattG — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 15:27:04 +0000

Ontario’s Water Opportunities and Water Conservation Act (Bill 72) passed late last month. The hope is to make Ontario a global leader by tapping into a US$400-billion water industry and bolstering homegrown technology in the province and worldwide. The Act will ...

Re-thinking Energy Conservation in Ontario – Results

MattG — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 15:25:39 +0000

In his report Re-thinking Energy Conservation in Ontario – Results, Ontario’s Environmental Commissioner says the government needs to make improvements to its energy conservation programs, if it hopes to meet its tough new electricity reduction targets. Visit http://eco.on.ca/eng/index.php/environmental-bill-of-rights/energy-conservation/cdm-09-v2.php

Canada’s Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development Points out Weaknesses in the Federal Government’s Handling of Environmental Issues.

MattG — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 15:04:08 +0000

A report from Canada’s Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development points out weaknesses in the federal government’s handling of environmental issues. The report studied oil spills from ships, monitoring water resources, and adapting to climate impacts. The report is available at ...

2011 TD Green Streets Program

MattG — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 15:01:30 +0000

TD Friends of the Environment Foundation and Tree Canada are now accepting applications for the 2011 TD Green Streets program, a national tree program that partners with communities who are working to make a tangible improvement to urban environments. Grants ...

Supply Mix Directive

MattG — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 14:59:45 +0000

The Ontario Ministry of Energy’s draft Supply Mix Directive, with targets for conservation, renewables, nuclear, etc., has been posted to the EBR for comment until Friday, January 7, 2011. Go to http://www.ebr.gov.on.ca and enter #011-1701. Visit http://cleanairalliance.org/node/902 to see the ...

RBG Day Camps

MattG — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 14:54:18 +0000

The Royal Botanical Gardens is offering day camps for children age 4 to 12 from December 20 to 31. Registrations are accepted for one or more days. See http://www.rbg.ca/Page.aspx?pid=364.

30 Ways in 30 Days

MattG — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 14:53:01 +0000

30 Ways in 30 Days. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is releasing one case study each day for 30 days to prove that solutions to combat climate change are available, accessible and replicable. Visit http://www.unep.org/unite/30ways/.

HOV Lane Now Open

MattG — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 14:52:05 +0000

The high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes on the QEW between Guelph Line in Burlington and Trafalgar Road in Oakville are now open. See http://www.680news.com/news/local/article/150195.

Nelson Aggregate Quarry License Application

MattG — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 14:50:17 +0000

At the opening of the Nelson Aggregate quarry license application in mid-November, the Ministry of Natural Resources withdrew from the hearing, in a dramatic and surprising statement, declaring their position “not in opposition” to the Nelson quarry on the Mount ...

The Royal Botanical Gardens is Lead Organization on Two New OTF Grants

MattG — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 14:47:09 +0000

The Royal Botanical Gardens is lead organization on two new OTF grants: 1) a two-year grant to develop and implement a governance structure, lands protection strategy and a marketing plan to consolidate organizational and public support for the development of ...

PERL successful in receiving one-year OTF grant

MattG — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 14:45:46 +0000

Protecting Escarpment Rural Land (PERL) has been successful in receiving a one-year OTF grant to create an ecologically sustainable long-term vision and plan for the Mount Nemo plateau on the Niagara Escarpment in Burlington. The plan will guide the community ...

Grant to Support Miltongreen

MattG — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 14:43:01 +0000

We are excited to announce that HEN will be a partner in a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to support Miltongreen in its efforts to grow and engage citizens in waste management issues in Milton. The grant is for ...

Weekly Bulletin Dec. 8, 2010

lisa — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 03:38:48 +0000

Click here for the December 8, 2010 weekly bulletin.

Glen Eden scheduled to open in mid-December

MattG — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:30:09 +0000

The team at the Glen Eden Ski & Snowboard Centre is eagerly awaiting the arrival of cooler weather and the opportunity to begin preparing the slopes for the upcoming ski and snowboard season. Depending on the weather ...

Burlington BlueCreeks Project

MattG — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:17:52 +0000

The Burlington BlueCreeks Project has been selected as one of five projects across Canada being profiled on Mountain Equipment Co-op's Big Wild website. The Burlington BlueCreeks Project is a partnership inspired by the Burlington ...

Weekly Bulletin Dec. 1, 2010

lisa — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 04:35:56 +0000

Click here for the December 1, 2010 weekly bulletin. This issue includes holiday gift suggestions.

Board member search

lisa — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:46:49 +0000

Halton Environmental Network is interested in qualified applicants who can meet about once a month to serve as a Director or advisor to the Board. Duties vary but key responsibility is to ensure best practices while helping HEN achieve both ...

 Integrated Community Energy Solutions (ICES) Municipal Policy Toolkit

MattG — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 14:15:27 +0000

Integrated Community Energy Solutions (ICES) Municipal Policy Toolkit taps into cross-sectoral opportunities in the areas of land use, infrastructure, building, water and sanitation, transportation, and waste. Developed by Canadian Environmental Law Association, Ontario Power Authority, Canadian Urban Institute and Quality ...

Ontario Trillium Foundation Volunteers

MattG — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 14:13:34 +0000

The Ontario Trillium Foundation is looking for young people of all backgrounds for its Grant Review Team. Make a real difference and help local change happen by helping decide which initiatives and which organizations get funding. Visit http://www.grtrecruit.com.

Halton Hills Green Plan Progress Report Card

MattG — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 14:11:46 +0000

The Town of Halton Hills has launched its first Green Plan Progress Report Card, which shows that 87% of the recommendations in their Green Plan have at least been started. See http://www.haltonhills.ca/sustainability/newsletters/October2010.pdf.

Expansion of the Go Transit Rail Service on the Georgetown GO Line to Acton

MattG — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 14:09:14 +0000

Metrolinx has announced the expansion of the Go Transit rail service on the Georgetown GO line to Acton. The two morning and two evening trains are scheduled to begin service by the end of 2011. See http://www.insidehalton.com/news/article/903306.

“From Land to Plate: The dilemmas and victories of alternative food distribution in Ontario”

MattG — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 13:57:54 +0000

A new report, “From Land to Plate: The dilemmas and victories of alternative food distribution in Ontario”, has been released by Sustain Ontario and the Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance.

See http://ontarioculinary.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/From-Land-to-Plate_Sml.pdf

Air Quality & Climate Change Tools for Schools

MattG — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 13:55:47 +0000

Air Quality & Climate Change Tools for Schools is a one-stop-shop to help teachers and students access air quality and climate change data and resources. These pages are intended to increase student awareness and understanding of the impact of air ...

GO Transit’s Passenger Charter

MattG — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 13:49:29 +0000

GO Transit’s Passenger Charter is a set of five promises to the passenger: o We will do our best to be on time. o We will always take your safety seriously. o We will keep you in the know. o We will make your ...

Convention on Biological Diversity

MattG — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 13:45:52 +0000

Results from the Convention on Biological Diversity COP-10 held last month in Nagoya, Japan include a strategic plan for biodiversity for 2011-2020 with five strategic goals and 20 targets. The convention has invited the United Nations to declare 2011-2020 the ...

Whole Village Ecovillage

MattG — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 13:42:44 +0000

New HEN member group, Whole Village Ecovillage, holds monthly orientation meetings and tours for people who are interested in finding out about the farm and ecoresidence.

The City of Burlington is launching its “Thirsty? Try the tap” campaign

MattG — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 13:40:55 +0000

The City of Burlington is launching its “Thirsty? Try the tap” campaign this month, phasing out the sale of bottled water products at most city buildings where drinking water is readily available. This is part of the city’s commitment to ...

Weekly Bulletin Nov. 24, 2010

lisa — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 04:53:56 +0000

Click here for the November 24, 2010 weekly bulletin.

HEN Bulletin Survey

lisa — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 16:59:33 +0000

HEN has produced over 150 weekly bulletins in the past three and a half years and it’s time to review our format. Please fill out this survey whether or not you currently read the bulletin. We would like to make ...

Bay Area Restoration Council’s Newsletter

MattG — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:31:40 +0000

The Bay Area Restoration Council’s fall newsletter can be found at http://www.hamiltonharbour.ca/documents/newsletters/BARC_Fall10.pdf

Halton Ecoschools

MattG — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:29:54 +0000

Halton schools were recognized for their EcoSchools efforts at three events in October. In the 2010, 99 schools in Halton participated in the program, including elementary and secondary school in both major school boards. See http://www.insidehalton.com/community/environment/article/895799.

“Friends of the Credit” Conservation Award nominations

MattG — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:26:17 +0000

“Friends of the Credit” Conservation Award nominations are due by Wednesday, December 1st. For information, visit http://www.creditvalleyca.ca/conservationawards/.

Zerofootprint Challenge

MattG — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:04:49 +0000

Zerofootprint has teamed up with some great partners to help us realize their commitment of getting 50% of North American schools to join the Zerofootprint Challenge by 2015. In Canada, they've joined forces with the TDSB’s EcoSchools Program as ...

Root Cellar

MattG — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:02:56 +0000

There are many ways to get back to your roots. Take the root cellar. It is both traditional and trendy, thanks to the locavore movement. Read about the revival of root cellars at http://www.thestar.com/living/food/article/881605.

Worlds First Commercial Rooftop Greenhouse

MattG — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:00:35 +0000

Lufa Farms, a Montreal company, is planning the world's first commercial-scale rooftop greenhouse atop a two-storey office building. The garden is expected to be ready for planting in January 2011.

http://www.montrealgazette.com/life/Commercial+rooftop+garden+world+first/3737649/story.html

Nature Index of Norway

MattG — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:58:42 +0000

An index to judge the state of Norway’s nature is a world first that may be a step towards valuing “free” services such as insect pollination or forest growth in a radical shift in economics, officials say. The “Nature Index ...

Real Food Calculator

MattG — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:56:40 +0000

The Real Food Calculator is a tool to track institutional food purchasing. Though designed for colleges and universities, this tool can be used by any institution, such as a hospital, corporation, or municipality. See http://realfoodchallenge.org/calculator.

Weekly Bulletin Nov. 17, 2010

lisa — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 20:55:49 +0000

Click here for the November 17, 2010 weekly bulletin.

HERE! Update Nov. 17, 2010

lisa — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 12:37:14 +0000

Click here for the November 17, 2010 update from HERE! Halton Enablers of Renewable Energy. This update gives information about our renewable energy tour on Sunday, November 21.

Weekly Bulletin Nov. 10, 2010

lisa — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:12:29 +0000

Click here for the November 10, 2010 weekly bulletin.