Today is a sad day. Dr. Bob Elgie was an inspiration and when I heard of his passing, three memories came immediately to mind.

Before I actually met Dr. Elgie I was quite intimidated. I had heard so much about him. Like a movie star you admire or an author you adore, you don’t know what to say at first because you’re read all of their books, or seen all of their movies. That’s how I felt when I first met Dr. Elgie – he had such a great reputation. He was a person that I couldn’t possibly keep up with on intellect. He was a lawyer, a neurosurgeon, a cabinet minister, and an MPP – how do you keep up with a man like that?

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March 28, 2013

CVC Study Shows Rural Landowners Recognize the Importance of Wetlands

Nearly half of all rural landowners surveyed in the Credit River watershed have wetlands on their properties and have a strong appreciation for the ecosystem function they provide, according to a new study by Credit Valley Conservation (CVC).

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March 25, 2013

ONTARIO GROUPS SEE PROMISE IN LOCAL FOOD ACT

Guelph, Ontario – Local food gets support from the Government of Ontario today with the announcement of the newLocal Food Act.

The development of a provincial agriculture and food strategy breaks new ground for the Ontario government – intended to create a local food system that supports farmers, increases awareness on the importance of eating local and sets targets for public sector organizations that will be publicly reported and scrutinized.

It happens without monument but its mark is enduring, touching every member of our busy office. The water, it is announced, is off. It is off for the sake of construction, arguably a good reason, but should be restored soon. We process the information then, following the advice of the British government in 1933, we:

Since 2008, FoodShare’s Great Big Crunch has been making noise in classrooms across the province. It is a day of local food education in the classroom ending with the distribution of healthy and delicious local apples and a synchronized ‘Great Big’ classroom ‘Crunch'.

2013 Ontario Greenspaces Map

This funding is approved to support the Big Map Project: Ontario’s Greenspaces. The map will be showcased at this year’s Green Living Show, held in April 12^th -14^th.  The fund goes towards production of the map, printing costs, and any costs associated with acquiring a booth at the Green Living Show.

New report released on expanding Ontario’s Greenbelt through urban river valleys

February 28, 2013 

In honour of the Greenbelt’s eighth birthday, the Ontario Greenbelt Alliance has released a report titled, Good Things Are Growing in Ontario: Expanding Ontario’s Greenbelt Through Urban River Valleys.

Beamsville Bench Winery Trail

The Beamsville Bench Winery Association will develop and launch a low-impact trail for residents and visitors to access seven (7) working vineyards in the heart of Niagara’s Greenbelt and reinforce the importance of viticulture and the value of the Greenbelt.

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February 28^th, 2013 

The Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation Celebrates the Greenbelt’s Anniversary

Today is Greenbelt Day, marking the 8^th anniversary of the Greenbelt. Since 2005, Ontario’s Greenbelt has evolved from an idea into a thriving, vibrant, globally recognized swath of land.