Cornwall ON – The last days of our summer season are upon us. Evidence of this are the bright aromatic blooms of Goldenrod which add their bright sunny yellow to our hedgerows, fields and roadsides throughout Cornwall, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. No doubt welcome havens to the Monarch readying to migrate to warmer temperatures and [...]
Cornwall Transportation company leads the way with Idling Policy. Cornwall ON – There is little doubt that a move by industry and business to incorporate standards and practices that our more respectful to our environment can have a tremendous positive impact for our communities and world. New mindful environmental practices can benefit individuals immediately as [...]
Cornwall ON – Lately I have been inundated with the news of someone’s passing; several people over this last week. This always causes reflection on this final journey that each one of us will eventually take and serves as a reminder to make the most of each day gifted because it could be our last. [...]
Cornwall ON – The Cornwall Carbon Reduction Initiative has recently launched a new project entitled EcoBusiness. The premise behind this new initiative is to help business institute changes to lighten their carbon footprint by providing facts, figures, tools and ideas to incorporate environmentally respectful practices in their day to day operations. Incorporating small changes will [...]
Cornwall ON – Last week we talked about the Wild Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) plant, sometimes referred to as the Poison Parsnip plant because of the painful blistering that can take place on human skin when the sap of this plant comes in contact with the skin in the presence of sunlight. Curiously further research uncovered [...]
Cornwall ON – Giant Hogweed which is big news these days has a relative plant which is prominent in our own backyards. Firstly, it is hoped that this information will help the general public identify the plant, especially the children who may decide it is a nice specimen to bring home for mommy. Secondly, that [...]
Cornall ON – Well the summer flurry of fairs and exhibitions is in full swing. These are wonderful events which offer the opportunity to reconnect with old friends and to meet new ones. Attending these events often includes purchasing a meal on site and everything always tastes better when someone else makes it so support [...]
Cornwall ON – Get W.E.T. with the water efficiency team from the Raisin Region Conservation Authority this summer. The goal of this team is to provide tools and information to make “homeowners in our community aware of water conservation and general environmental stewardship”. Call the Water Efficiency Team at 1-866-3611 or 613-938-3611 to reserve your [...]
Cornwall ON – We are now in the third month of the hemorrhaging of our ocean floor since the initial explosion of The Deepwater Horizon oil rig, April 20, 2010. Why are we facing the results of such an event? In addition to the people and businesses involved not being prepared for such an eventuality [...]
North Americans use over three million miles of it annually…what is it?? Cornwall ON – Dental floss! According to information read in an online Plastics and Resins report, North Americans use over 3 million miles of dental floss annually. Dental floss is made principally from nylon; a synthetic product that is derived from petroleum products. [...]
For all you Earth Matters Aficionados; a little bit of this, a little bit of that! Summerstown ON – I had received some information from a reader about a site which talked about clear cutting. My mind went to the subject of clear cutting when walking my dog this morning. It occurred to me that [...]
Cornwall ON – What will save you time and money and give you a good workout? Get that bike out and be a little kinder to the planet in the process. Bike riding can give your wallet a well deserved holiday from the various parking fees and the rising gas prices presently just under $1.00 [...]
Earth Matters by Jacqueline Milner Cornwall ON – As the growth and renewal of Spring continues our minds drift to the days to come which will be spent outdoors; often including activities in or on the water. Fishing is a pastime that many have enjoyed for generations whether for sustenance or sport. Please do consider [...]
Cornwall ON – The simple white title banner this week is a sign of prayer and hope! Weeks have passed since the April 20th explosion and sinking of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig. The oil has been slow moving so the results of this unfortunate accident are yet to be determined. Thousands of gallons of oil [...]
Cornwall ON – I have begun the plastic-film-less food shopping journey. I said in the last Earth Matters column that I would begin mid-May…well I started early. I was concerned about being able to find a nutritious whole grain bread without plastic to replace a wonderful product that we currently purchase off the shelf in [...]
Do you want a say in how or what garbage is handled in Cornwall? Cornwall ON – Your opportunity has arrived. The City of Cornwall invites and encourages your input on present and future ways to manage the City’s waste production. Your attendance is welcome at a public meeting this Thursday, May 13 th from 3 [...]
What to do in Cornwall as Earth Day celebrates 40 years? Cornwall ON – April 22nd 2010 marks the 40th Anniversary of our celebration of Earth Day. Looking at the www.earthday.org site it asks us to ‘join the more than one billion people in 190 countries that are taking action for Earth Day.’ These actions [...]
What is that slow moving creature on the road? Summerstown ON – That slow moving shelled creature is probably one of the 8 out of 9 species of turtles in Ontario which are on the species at risk of extinction list. Yes Folks….please reread this sentence again. This is due to our own lack of respect [...]
