Press Releases
CBC and the Hamilton Spectator Announced as Media Partners for the Greenbelt Harvest Picnic
Press Releases | July 16, 2011
Announced today, CBC Radio 2 (94.1FM) and the Hamilton Spectator have joined on to spread the word about the Greenbelt Harvest Picnic. Through various interviews with Daniel Lanois and coverage at the event itself, the Picnic will receive the attention it deserves as a promoter of sustainability and going local. Continue reading
Rooftop Garden at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel Plants New Crops and Plans New Menu
Press Releases | June 15, 2011
World Crops Grown in Ontario’s Greenbelt Attracts Attention in Diverse TorontoPhoto Op: Planting of world crops on rooftop 1:00 pm Royal York Hotel, 19th Floor, Salon 4 Located at 100 Front Street West, Toronto From soil to sky, this season, Ontario’s field to table menu is going global in rural and urban areas alike. Culinary trend setter, Chef David Garcelon of the Fairmont Royal York Hotel,... Continue reading
World Crops at the Top, June 15th
Press Releases | June 14, 2011
Photo Opportunity: The Rooftop Garden at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel Welcomes New CropsFrom bee hives to basil, Chef David Garcelon of the Fairmont Royal York Hotel is seen as an innovator on the Toronto food scene for his rooftop garden. Now Chef Garcelon will be adding to his rooftop oasis by planting crops from around the world. Continue reading
Greenbelt Harvest Picnic: New Artists Announced
Press Releases | June 6, 2011
September Seventh Entertainment and the Hamilton Conservation Authority are pleased to announce the addition of some great new artists and the partnership with the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation for the 2011 Greenbelt Harvest Picnic on August 27 at Christie Lake in Dundas, Ontario -- A part of Ontario's Greenbelt. Continue reading
Greenbelt farmers realizing significant energy savings, survey shows
Press Releases | May 31, 2011
May 26, 2011 Prepared by Lilian Schaer for the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association Guelph ON – A new study shows that energy saving initiatives by farmers in Ontario’s Greenbelt are conserving enough energy to power 1,788 homes annually. And on-farm solar panel installations in the Greenbelt are generating enough electricity for an additional 170 homes, says the report... Continue reading
Ontariofresh.ca Offers Economic Value For Agriculture Business
Press Releases | May 25, 2011
Ontario's freshest website will soon be at your fingertips. This site will focus on growing the business of local food to help meet the demand that many businesses, growers and distributors are facing, as consumers are becoming more aware of the value in sourcing food locally. Continue reading
Ontario’s Local Food Champions: Cultivating Change in the Broader Public Sector
Press Releases | April 4, 2011
Ontario’s Local Food Champions: Cultivating Change in the Broader Public Sector - Report Recognizes Leadership and Innovation in Local Food- (Toronto, Ontario) – Change is in the air and on our plates. Continue reading
The Freshest New Idea: Ontariofresh.ca
Press Releases | April 1, 2011
(Toronto, Ontario) - Great news! Starting today, a groundbreaking online marketplace will be available for registration to help everyone involved in localfood grow their business. Whether a farmer, producer, chef, caterer, buyer or foodservice distributor, Ontariofresh.ca will provide new opportunities to source local food quickly and easily. Continue reading
A New World -Wide Network Emerges from Global Greenbelts Conference in Toronto, Ontario
Press Releases | March 29, 2011
Media Release Attention: Canadian Editors and Reporters/Policy/Foreign Affairs/Planning/Environment A New World -Wide Network Emerges from Global Greenbelts Conference in Toronto, Ontario TORONTO – MARCH 29, 2011 Ontario’s Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation is proud to announce that it will take the lead on facilitating the establishment of a world-wide Greenbelt Network. Continue reading
Media Alert
Press Releases | March 21, 2011
Last Call for Media: International Conference on Greenbelts to find Global Solutions for Environmental/Economic/Social Challenges TORONTO - March 21, 2011 At a time when Canada’s international reputation on the environment is in question, we have a national treasure in our backyard and the world wants to learn from our success. You are invited to attend the first ever International... Continue reading
