Local news and trends for Southern Ontario and surrounding regions.
Free Land Incentive from the Canadian Government, Show Up, and Farm It. By Morgan Lowrie, The Canadian Press MONTREAL – Large parts of Canada were settled thanks to a government policy of giving out free land to anyone willing to show up and farm it. And although the federal government largely stopped giving out Crown […]
Regulation Amendment for Sunday Gun Hunt Twice annually, a regulation amendment is made to the provincial Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act 1997, which adds the names of municipalities to the areas where Sunday gun hunting is permitted. Map of municipalities in Southern Ontario that permit Sunday gun hunting during open seasons from September 1, 2014 to March […]
Only a couple weeks left to have our voices heard in a hopes to Save Bala Falls and the heritage that the falls carry. Both the Canadian federal and Ontario provincial governments are not honouring their commitments. The government has proposed a new Hydro-electric Generating Station at the Bala Falls. This would convert not only […]
The Canadian green building market is poised to see strong growth over the next three years, with surveyed Canadian firms expecting to grow their green practices from one third in 2014, to one half by 2017. These findings are part of a new report prepared by McGraw Hill Construction and commissioned by the Canada Green […]
First City of Tiny Homes: Spur, Texas PRLog – Jul. 20, 2014 – SPUR, Texas — The City Council of Spur, TX passed a resolution tonight designating the City of Spur as Americas’ first officially “Tiny House Friendly” town. The resolution tips its hat to the movement toward smaller and more efficient dwellings that has […]
Florida Woman maybe forced to Comply to City Regulations for Face Consequences Robin Speronis found not guilty on two of three alleged Cape Coral city code violations at hearing in her fight to live off the grid. Speronis will likely continue to fight for her rights to live free, and off the grid despite the […]
An electric cooperative in Minnesota is investing in a community solar initiative, hoping its members will benefit from it for years to come. In December, Lake Region Electric Cooperative launched the program giving its members the chance to buy part of the solar output from the HQ Prairie solar project built at the co-op’s headquarters. “We followed […]
Boom in deer population in Southwestern Ontario may lead to a review of current hunting season timelines and restrictions. Apparently, hundreds of local residents asking for an increased deer quota, special deer hunts or extensions to hunting seasons. A Southwestern Ontario MPP who is concerned about the rising number of deer-vehicle collisions says he’s been […]
The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) is cautioning all Ontarians affected by the ice storm to check around and in their home for potential electrical damage and to take safety precautions. Residents are advised that if there is serious damage to a home’s connection to the electricity system, the utility may not be able to safely […]
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