Press Releases
Quilt of Possibilities at Queen's Park - Speaker Unveils Greenbelt Quilt for Public Viewing
Press Releases | June 15, 2010
Toronto, May 3, 2010 – Contributions from over 50 artists have created the Quilt of Possibilities – a dynamic quilt that celebrates the Ontario Greenbelt’s 5th Anniversary. Each square evokes a personal connection that each maker has with this important landscape. Today the Honourable Steve Peters, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, will unveil the Quilt to Members of Provincial Parliament and... Continue reading
Earth Day Celebrated with Greenbelt-Focused Environmental Projects
Press Releases | June 4, 2010
Toronto, April 21, 2010 - On the eve of Earth Day, the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation today announces its most recent grants – projects that focus on one of Ontario’s most prized environmental assets – the 1.8 million acres of protected land that surrounds the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Continue reading
Celebrating St. Paddy's Day? Try a Greenbelt Beer
Press Releases | March 12, 2010
Toronto, March 12, 2010 - Most locavores automatically think of pairing their fresh local food finds with a great Niagara wine, but what about the great microbrews we have right here at home? The Greenbelt and Greater Golden Horseshoe are home to some great microbreweries making some of the tastiest beers in the country. There’s no better time to give them a try than your upcoming St Patrick’s... Continue reading
New exhibition opens in Ajax today - Artists Survey: The Greenbelt explores rural and environmental themes
Press Releases | March 5, 2010
Ajax, March 4, 2010 - Art is often seen as something consumed and produced in the urban environment with little relevance outside the big city. Artists Survey: The Greenbelt is an exhibition that proves this to be wrong. The exhibition opens at the Cultural Expressions Gallery in Ajax today as part of the Greenbelt’s ongoing 5th Anniversary celebrations. The Greenbelt turned... Continue reading
Premiers Davis and Peterson Join Greenbelt 5th Anniversary Celebrations, Award Leaders in Greenbelt Agriculture
Press Releases | March 5, 2010
Toronto, March 3, 2010 - In honour of the Greenbelt’s 5th Anniversary, the annual Friends of the Greenbelt Award today was given to five leaders in Greenbelt agriculture.This week marks five years since the Greenbelt Act was passed into law. In that short time, Ontario’s Greenbelt has risen to first place among Greenbelts worldwide for legal protection. It is both the youngest and... Continue reading
Greenbelt Turns Five on Sunday, Celebrates Birthday Five Great Ways
Press Releases | March 5, 2010
Toronto, February 26, 2010 - This Sunday, February 28th marks five years since the Greenbelt Act was passed into law. In that short time, Ontario’s Greenbelt has risen to first place among Greenbelts worldwide for legal protection. It also happens to be the youngest and the largest Greenbelt in the world. Continue reading
New Research on Value of Holland Marsh to Ontario "Holland Marsh the Goldmine of Ontario Agriculture" - Local Growers, Foundation Celebrates Greenbelt Turning Five
Press Releases | March 5, 2010
Newmarket, January 28, 2010 - The Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation and the Holland Marsh Growers Association today are coming together to celebrate the Greenbelt’s approaching Fifth Anniversary with a new report detailing the economic value of the Marsh to the province’s economy. Continue reading
How do you spell Hockey? Today in Oshawa, it's G-R-E-E-N-B-E-L-T
Press Releases | March 5, 2010
Oshawa, January 24, 2010 - Fans of the Oshawa Generals today will not only get to watch a great hockey game, they’ll also be attending a birthday party. Ontario’s Greenbelt turns five next month, and the celebrations begin tonight at the General Motors Centre as the Generals play the Saginaw Spirit. Continue reading
Greenbelt, like Harper, Gets by with a Little Help From Friends
Press Releases | November 19, 2009
Toronto, November 19, 2009 - We all get by with help from our friends. That's why the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation is privileged to count among its friends two new Board members: Dr. David McKeown, the Medical Officer of Health for the City of Toronto, and Mr. Rod Northey, prominent environmental lawyer and partner at Fogler, Rubinoff, LLP. They join our seven current Board members to help... Continue reading
New Funding for Green Energy Initiatives to Greenbelt Farmers on eve of Copenhagen talks
Press Releases | November 18, 2009
Toronto, November 18, 2009 - Farmers on the Greenbelt can now do more than produce healthy, local food: they can do their part to reduce emissions. Thanks to the Greenbelt Green Energy Program for Agriculture, growers and producers located on the greenbelt will receive financial support for green energy generation and conservation measures, energy audits and more. Continue reading
