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Earth Day sale aims to help improve school playground
Environment | Apr 12 |  Recommended (1)

Earth Day sale aims to help improve school playground

BRACEBRIDGE - Students at Monck Public School are hoping a new fundraiser will help to improve their playground and the local environment, one lawn at a time.

Environment | Apr 12

Hybrids really are green

MUSKOKA - When the district fleet came up for discussion at corporate and emergency services, Bracebridge Mayor Graydon Smith queried whether hybrid cars really operate with less fuel.

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Sunday, May, 05, 2013 - 8:45:46 AM
Oh My! "Conservative: Favoring traditional views and values; tending to oppose change. 2. Traditional or..."
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Environment | Apr 12

Free compost giveaway

MUSKOKA - Muskoka residents are invited to help themselves to free garden compost, produced from the curbside green bin material and leaf and yard waste. This nutrient-rich compost is ideal to incorporate into your garden as you prepare your soil this season.

Environment | Apr 12

Yellow fish for storm sewers

Yellow fish for storm sewers

MUSKOKA - Yellow fish will be appearing at a Muskoka storm drain near you.

Environment | Apr 03

Conservancy, roastery team up for nature

Conservancy, roastery team up for nature

MUSKOKA - Muskoka Conservancy is teaming up with the Muskoka Roastery Coffee Co. to steward over 250 acres of nature reserves in Muskoka.

Environment | Mar 15

Shoreline project will help protect lake

HUNTSVILLE - A new project will ask private property owners to take action to protect lake health.

Environment | Mar 15

“I Love My Water Body” the focus of this year’s Canada Water Week

MUSKOKA - What’s your favourite water body in Muskoka? March 18 to 24 marks Canada Water Week and is an ideal opportunity for you to reflect on your favourite body of water in Muskoka.

Environment | Mar 08

Residents tout new conservation committee

HUNTSVILLE - Holding on to natural biodiversity has been labelled one of the province’s greatest challenges, but some Huntsville residents want to help.

Environment | Jan 25

Algonquin Park waste management recognized by commission

Algonquin Park waste management recognized by commission

ALGONQUIN - Every year, the Environmental Commission of Ontario recognizes a government program or project that best meets the goals of the Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993.

Environment | Jan 04

Aspen Valley elects new chair

ROSSEAU - A new leader sits at the head of the table at the local wildlife rehabilitation centre. Julie Woodyer was recently elected as the chair of the Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. A long-time worker in wildlife management, Woodyer brings decades of experience to the position that makes her...

Environment | Nov 30

District of Muskoka asks province not to overlook Muskoka in MNR changes

MUSKOKA - The District of Muskoka is asking the province to consider Muskoka’s shorelines and endangered species when it makes changes to the Ministry of Natural Resources.

Environment | Nov 30

Historic train may soon run on green energy

HUNTSVILLE – The Portage Flyer steam train may soon be part of the first green railway. Kari Lambe, executive director of community services and economic development for the Town of Huntsville, said in a committee meeting on Nov. 28 that scientists have proven an alternate energy theory that could...

Environment | Nov 28 |  Recommended 1 |  

Bracebridge residents pitch in to clean up trails

Bracebridge residents pitch in to clean up trails

BRACEBRIDGE - The local Green Party spread its passion for the environment with Bracebridge residents during its annual trail cleanup on Sunday.

Environment | Nov 15

Turner Island will be protected forever

Turner Island will be protected forever

MUSKOKA - Through a conservation easement with the Muskoka Conservancy, Mary Gilmour has protected Turner Island on Lake Muskoka in perpetuity.

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Conservancy, roastery team up for nature
Angela Antonacci | Apr 03

Conservancy, roastery team up for nature

MUSKOKA - Muskoka Conservancy is teaming up with the Muskoka Roastery Coffee Co...