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Millions sought for Ontario cycling 09.03.2010
GTA-based coalition calls for safer roadways, more transit integration
by Tess Kalinowski, Transportation Reporter, the Star.
Ontario needs to invest more bucks in bikes if it's going to reap the benefits of better health and cleaner air, and $20 million is a good place to start, says a Burlington-based cycling advocate.
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Of green energy and hidden agendas 11.02.2010
Does the recent Ontario government solar and wind energy deal with Samsung and Korea Electric Power Co. have a hidden agenda? Korea Electric Power Co, which is part of a Korean conglomerate of four companies have stated their intention to execute one of the most aggressive uranium explorations in the history of the Athabaska basin.
Read the whole article here.
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Our electoral system is broken 03.02.2010
Reform of our electoral system was urged in a recent editorial, to prevent Stephen Harper's abuse of prorogation from happening again, "regardless of who's in power."
Precisely! But reform shouldn't be just an afterthought. In fact, that's where Canadians concerned for their democracy should focus.
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Toronto Star's Tyler Hamilton comments on nuclear power 02.12.2009
A 3 part series.
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'Nearly homeless' struggle to hang on 16.11.2009
As cases mount, Housing Network urges province to develop ambitious, affordable housing strategy
The Star
Laurie Monsebraaten
Social Justice Reporter
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No one-size-fits-all waste program 28.08.2009
Site 41 has created much controversy for Simcoe County politicians, but it’s not the first time waste issues have hit the headlines.
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Public should see all the information on Site 41 13.08.2009
The struggle continues to prevent what may be a colossal mistake in Tiny Township. Protesters warn of the costs, risks and likely failures if dump Site 41 is created, while local government, backed by Premier Dalton McGuinty, rely on studies and reports to defend it.
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Buy-local push prompts Ontario grocers to go independent 23.07.2009
Dale Kropf calls it Independence Day: On July 3, his five grocery stores in southwestern Ontario ceased to be Sobeys franchises.
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Clean tech programs losing steam 19.01.2009
Support for clean technologies and energy in Ontario appears to have gone down, not up.
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Sales show biodiesel co-op is ‘sustainable’ 17.11.2008
Richard Proctor, president of PURE, says sales were “not exactly stunning, but we have a solid base of supporters.
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