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Press Releases

Durham Residents Encouraged to Explore Ontario's Greenbelt on a Bike - Join the 2009 Tour de Greenbelt This September

Durham Region September 9, 2009 – Pair cycling with exploring Durham Region and you have a perfect day for Ajax Mayor Steve Parish. Mayor Parish, an avid cyclist and environmental advocate encourages residents to follow suit by taking part in the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation’s 2009 Tour de Greenbelt cycling extravaganza this September! Continue reading

 

Niagara Residents Encouraged to Explore Ontario's Greenbelt on a Bike Join the 2009 Tour de Greenbelt This September

Niagara Region September 1, 2009 – Three brothers, three bikes and perhaps a little Sibling Rivalry. Join Paul, Matthew and Daniel Speck, owners of Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery, and unwind in Niagara this September and unwind by taking part in the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation’s 2009 Tour de Greenbelt cycling extravaganza! Continue reading

 

Join TVOKids at Country Heritage Park in Milton on July 18, 2009

Toronto, July 7 2009 —TVOKids presents a fun outing for the whole family on Saturday July 18. Spend the afternoon with TVOKids at the All Colour Antique Tractor and Toy Show at Country Heritage Park, 8560 Tremaine Road, in Milton, Ontario. Continue reading

 

Toronto Farmers' Markets Re-open Despite City Strike - Greenbelt Local Food Available Again to Torontonians

Toronto July 1, 2009 - Thanks to the understanding and support of City Councillors and City staff and both CUPE locals involved in the current labour dispute, allowances have been made so that as of Thursday, July 2, Farmers' Markets at Toronto's Civic Centres can resume operations.  Continue reading

 

Niagara Escarpment Legacy Plaques Unveiled Celebrating the Work of the Honourable William G. Davis

Caledon June 25, 2009 - Former Premier William G. Davis is still making news 50 years after his Maiden Speech in the Ontario Legislature. Continue reading

 

Sour Deal for Ontario Grape Farmers

Toronto June 11, 2009 - Ontarians who think they are supporting Ontario farmers by buying wine sold as "Cellared in Canada" are unknowingly supporting foreign grapes or grape products, the Ontario Greenbelt Alliance warned today. Continue reading

 

TVOKids Greenbelt Adventure Day at Whittamore's Farm June 21, 2009

Spend the day with the TVOKids hosts: featuring fun activities for the whole family – and free admission for dads! Continue reading

 

Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation Wins Bronze for Excellence in Communications

Toronto, June 3, 2009 –The Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation is pleased to have received a Bronze Award for excellence in communications by the 2009 Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program. Continue reading

 

Toronto on track to becoming Ontario's Bike Train hub

Toronto May 20, 2009 – The award-winning Bike Train Initiative is announcing ticket sales and new routes for the 2009 season. Get active, travel local and cycle Ontario this summer. Continue reading

 

Robert MacIsaac honoured for leadership in creating the Greenbelt for Ontarians

Toronto May 12, 2009 – The Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation today awarded Robert MacIsaac the 2009 “Friend of the Greenbelt Award” for his inspiring leadership in establishing the Greenbelt in southern Ontario. Continue reading