This call for a Day of Action to Stop GM Alfalfa was issued by the National Farmers Union-Ontario. WHEN: Tuesday April 9, 2013, 12 noon (sharp) to 1 pm WHERE: Kingston, Ottawa (details below) and many other sites across eastern Canada Bring your banners. Bring your voices. Together we can stop the releaseContinue Reading
Submitted Media Release…April 4, 2013. Some 65 species have been waiting and waiting for habitat protection – on average for 19 years Sixty-five species slated to receive mandatory habitat protection this summer under Ontario’s Endangered Species Act, 2007 (ESA) may be out of luck if the government proceeds with sweepingContinue Reading
Last spring you attended a showing of “BOTTLED LIFE” at the Erin Legion and I felt you deserved an update. Nestle had applied for a ten year renewal of the existing permit, but also requested a “spike rate” of an additional 10% on the maximum quantity withdrawn. Despite significant publicContinue Reading
Did we (man) ever take into consideration how our own actions would affect our community before proceeding with a project or deed? We seem to be quick to take on a ‘killing’ mentality when we are met with a perceived threat. I see one of the biggest threats toContinue Reading
“Only after the last tree has been cut down; Only after the last fish has been caught; Only after the last river has been poisoned; Only then will you realize that money cannot be eaten.” Cree Indian Proverb CFN – As we drive down the country roads, we seeContinue Reading
Yes today is International Forest Day folks. For those of you able to, get out there and enjoy all that our trees and natural landscapes have to offer. Consider the fresh air, the wonderful movements and sounds of the birds and crawling critters and the symphony of the wind amidstContinue Reading
CFN – Earth Day month is just around the corner, a great time to consider what small change I can incorporate into my day to day to help transform my community and world into a more hospitable, healthy place. We have all heard the expression that “small acts, when multipliedContinue Reading
AMBE March Break Camp Activities BMO Module Summary: (Bank of Montreal Financial Group) Grades KG-3 and 4- 8, Days 1 and 3 BMO Smart Steps for Parents Today’s kids are exposed to more gear, more gadgets, and more high-pressure advertising than ever before. How can today?s parents best prepare their kids toContinue Reading
Are we progressing or regressing? What the heck are we doing folks? I attended a community gathering last week which was organized by one of our local non-profits; what I would describe as an environmental organization which featured speakers from another environmental organization. I knew the talk would touchContinue Reading
CFN – A river of facts and fundamentals – about how to protect and nurture our local waterways – flowed into our thoughts last Wednesday night at the Cornwall Public Library. This second lecture of 2013 – put on by the St. Lawrence River Institute – drew from a wellContinue Reading
I think many of us have heard about the emerald ash borer which arrived in North America from overseas in 2002. This insect thrives on and consequently kills ash trees within 4 years of infestation. We have witnessed the impact this little bug is having on our landscape as onceContinue Reading
CFN – Doesn’t it strike you as odd that someone can make a commercial about egg farmers, talk about their dedication and passion for the job and not once throughout the commercial is there a mention or an image of a chicken shown? After all isn’t that where the eggsContinue Reading
CFN – Yes…not only possible; it is easily doable. We have heard quite a bit about Coyote sightings recently in Eastern Ontario which can incite fear in some as they are completely unaware of the personality and habits of this elusive animal and can get caught up in the falseContinue Reading
CFN – Have you really taken note of the food that is thrown in the garbage or compost pile each week? . One of the things that I hate to waste is food. According some information that I read recently, can’t remember the source exactly, North Americans throw out aboutContinue Reading
CFN – Whether you get your news on line, in print or from televised news reports, no doubt you have heard about the IDLE NO MORE movement. This is an ongoing, grass roots protest movement originating amongst the Aboriginal peoples in Canada. Supporters of this movement include peoples from allContinue Reading
CFN – Have you ever found yourself living in an area that is just not… well… comfortable. I can remember years ago living in an area in Toronto that I absolutely disliked. I didn’t really know why at the time. I have however come to realize that is was quiteContinue Reading
CFN – Local farmers, co-ops, food businesses, distributors and Student Nutrition providers will gather at the first-ever Student Nutrition – Local Food Connections event on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 starting at 9 a.m. at South Nation Conservation, Finch. This free event will kick off with an introduction to Student Nutrition Programming inContinue Reading
CFN – Our world continues to see wars, poverty and starvation. People’s increasing demand and lack of respect for our natural resources, diverse habitats and the creatures we share this planet with is resulting in the destruction of environments and extinction of species which adversely affect our own well being.Continue Reading