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Press Releases

House Statement March 2, 2011

HOUSE STATEMENT  THE HONOURABLE CAROL MITCHELL  MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  MARKING THE SIXTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GREENBELT  WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2011    Mr. Speaker, this week marks the sixth anniversary of Ontario’s Greenbelt.   The Greenbelt is a critical part of our government’s plan for building healthier communities.    It is a... Continue reading

 

A Starry Night For Ontario's Greenbelt

Last week the snow clouds parted and warm starry skies gave us a taste of spring. With the new season quickly approaching, things are heating up for the Greenbelt. We’re celebrating the first day of spring with our international greenbelts conference – bringing the stars out for everyone to see. Continue reading

 

100 MILE MARKET LAUNCHES FRESH@HOME™ FOR HOMEOWNERS

Fresh at Home Press Release         100 Mile Market has been supplying leading chefs, restaurants and caterers with the best available local ingredients for over three years, and apart from our 100 Mile Market retail partners, most of these products are either hard to find or just not available in regular supermarkets. < Continue reading

 

ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE News Release:Six Expansion Initiatives Show Healthy Greenbelt Support in 2010

TORONTO, ON –The Ontario Greenbelt Alliance (OGA) is pleased to announce that six proposals to expand the iconic Ontario Greenbelt have received approval from municipal councils or committees.  The proposals would connect more than 4.5 million additional residents to the world’s largest Greenbelt, now in its fifth year...     Continue reading

 

TD Friends of the Environment Foundation recognizes excellence in environmental non-profit leadership with new grants

TD Friends of the Environment Foundation recognizes excellence in environmental non-profit leadership   The TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (TD FEF) is proudly celebrating 20 years of funding grassroots environment and wildlife projects nationwide. To help mark this milestone anniversary, TD FEF today announced that it will award four special grants of $5,000 each to support... Continue reading

 

Public Poll says 90% of Ontarians Support the Greenbelt

Attention: News/Southern Ontario Reporters/Editors/Food/Environment/ Agriculture/Planning/Policy Nine out of Ten Ontarians Support the Greenbelt TORONTO – November 9, 2010  Support for the Greenbelt has become so great, it is becoming a cherished part of the Ontario identity. A recent study by Environics examines the growing relationship between Ontarians and the Greenbelt. It discovered an... Continue reading

 

Lighting System Upgrade Reduces Energy Costs by Half

Media ReleaseOctober 25, 2010 For immediate release Prepared by Lilian Schaer for the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association Continue reading

 

A Greenbelt Showdown: A Timeless Ontario Rivalry Takes it to the Ice

Attention: Sports, Environment, Lifestyle, Agriculture Reporters and Editors Continue reading