Cornwall ON – Dans le cadre de la Journée de l’air pur, le 8 juin, les citoyens de Cornwall pourront voyager gratuitement grâce à Cornwall Transit. Ces derniers participent à cet évènement depuis cinq ans. Les autobus écologiques du réseau de transport en commun seront en service de 6h à 23h30.Continue Reading
Cornwall ON – Mark your calendars for the River Institute Open House, Thursday, June 16 from 2 – 6pm. The River Institute invites you to visit and explore the river with us!! On Thursday, June 16, doors will be wide open for everyone to visit and take part in labContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Yes it is possible. I attended a “No Dig Gardening Workshop” this week-end organized by All Things Food Bouffe 360’s own Dana Kittle and presented by Karen Carrière. . Carrière has incorporated real, measurable changes in her life to insure she is making the most of allContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Many exciting things are happening in Cornwall, Ontario. Although the events I will be speaking of are in this neck of the woods I encourage all of our readers to read on as activities like these are available in your community and if you find they areContinue Reading
CFN – Traditional planting time is upon us…usually marked by the first long week-end in May in our parts of the world, being Eastern Ontario, Canada. . I have bought some carrot seed and swiss chard seed to plant this year and it is still my intention to plant aContinue Reading
CFN – Canadians are being empowered to influence Shell Canada on which environmental programs and groups it supports through a new social investment program it launched today called FuellingChange™. The program allows Canadians to vote on environmental programs that help preserve Air, Land and Water. . “As we markContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – The Nanking Cherry is a native of Manchuria and grows naturally in the northern parts of that country where the winter temperatures are close to ours. . Our household purchased a couple of Nanking Cherry bushes locally (Marlin Orchards) about six years ago. The fruit bushes canContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Can you believe it is May already? Time really does not stand still for anyone. One of the things that I like about warmer weather is being able to hang clothes out to dry. Besides the obvious energy and dollar conserving benefits of harnessing the sun andContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Plan to visit the OPG St. Lawrence Power Development Visitor Centre on Saturday, May 7 for a family-oriented workshop about spring wildflowers. Before the leaves come out on the trees, many beautiful flowers like violets and trilliums will take advantage of the spring sunshine. Elizabeth Boileau, fromContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Earth Matters has received a note from a concerned reader who is very concerned about an open pit mine which has been proposed in Melancthon Township on Hwy 124, just north of Shelburne. . The Highland Companies (owned by a Boston Hedge Fund) has filed an applicationContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – CIBC Wood Gundy and the CIBC Children’s Foundation donated $500 to the St. Lawrence River Institute in support of the Eastern Ontario Children’s Water Festival. . Pictured from left, Dean Usher, Branch Manager, CIBC Wood Gundy, Pam Maloney, St. Lawrence River Institute of Environmental Sciences, Tim Bertrand,Continue Reading
Ottawa ON – Approximately 1,400 people gathered on Parliament Hill this Wednesday April 20th, 2011 in support of marijuana legalization, protesting by openly smoking weed. People met under umbrellas and tarps. The weather was hail, wind, rain and finger tip freezing temperatures. A mainly under 25, mainly female, groupContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Spring time is in full swing. The tree leave buds are readying to birth their new growth and Robins, Crackles and crows have been spotted transporting nesting materials getting ready for the new generation of birds. I don’t know if you ever noticed, the Robins seem toContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Show your community pride and join us for the Spring CleanUp Challenge from April 16th to April 26th! Team up with friends, family, or co-workers and help make your neighbourhood litter-free. As the winter snow melts, debris and litter that have collected during the winter months are exposed. EachContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – As there has been much debate lately about wild parsnip and how to control it; it might be helpful to reshare information on what the plant looks like, its challenges and how it can be safely managed. We have discussed management of this plant before however beingContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Elizabeth May took a few moments to visit party faithful in Cornwall Ontario Friday April 8th on her way to her Democracy rally in Montreal. The Greens nationally and locally are facing a slew of challenges included being excluded from the National Televised Candidates debate to Mr.WalshContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – It’s almost time for 4:20 2011. There’s a tradition growing that people go to Parliament Hill to celebrate peacefully and help create debate about the legalization of Marijuana. Last year Spanner McNeil was present and this is a re-publication of his coverage from Cannabis Culture.Continue Reading
Cornwall ON – Les juges du concours Collectivités en fleurs auront un nouvel endroit à visiter cette année – le jardin de Bob et Carol Brown, sur la rue Dundas. Les Brown ont remporté le concours Collectivités en fleurs qui a duré 2 mois l’été dernier. Le grand prix était une sommeContinue Reading