environment: History & Development - 06/17/07 08:12 AM
Here is a follow up to my Blog entry of May 20 2007 which referred to the collapse of historic Walnut Hall in Toronto.
Today's story in the Toronto Star states:
"Vancouver based Westbank Developments - which will be erecting the huge Shangri-La Hotel and condominiums on the same property - are the building's … (0 comments)
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environment: Buffalo Waterfront is Getting a Facelift - 05/27/07 09:15 AM
Some cities are well known for their natural and very beautiful geographic locations ... others not so much. Certainly Buffalo would never make the top 10 list, but it seems that Larry Quinn, managing partner of the Buffalo Sabres, has a vision and some very ambitious plans for the view from … (0 comments)
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environment: Disposable Society - 05/20/07 11:38 AM
All the things we take for granted in our very own home office environment can be safely disposed of if we just give it a little thought.
Do you still have your first cellphone in the bottom drawer? And the hard drive from your last computer? Old cameras, battery chargers, scanners than … (7 comments)
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environment: A Sad Day on Shuter Street - 05/20/07 11:22 AM
Anyone or anything can die of neglect ... the older it is the more likely that will happen. But it's a sad time for historians and local residents who love the look and feel of an old neighborhood.
"Conservationists have been predicting the loss of Walnut Hall to "demolition by neglect" for … (1 comments)
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environment: Save the Trees - 05/20/07 11:13 AM
It's amazing what even a small group of protestors can do. Just 15 people (residents and members of Greenvisions) attended a demonstration to prevent the extension of Cottrelle Boulevard which would run through a forested area that included 16 mature trees which would have been marked for destruction. One of the … (0 comments)
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environment: Brampton Condos - 05/13/07 08:40 AM
Is Brampton running out of space or did someone just decide to go vertical ??
There are now some high-rise condos under construction which, in my opinion, just don't fit in with the landscape. I have a cousin who flys a small airplane and he tells us that Brampton is one … (0 comments)
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environment: When an Icon gets a Facelift - 05/13/07 08:19 AM
Hot summer days in Toronto ... where do you go? To Wasaga Beach of course.
Just an hour (or 3 - depending on the traffic !) north of us lies the longest freshwater beach in the world. We spent many days there as kids with our parents, picnic baskets and plastic … (2 comments)
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environment: Curb Appeal - 05/11/07 09:43 AM
When it comes to curb appeal - first impressions are everything. Good landscaping can make all the difference. Strategically placed shrubs, trees and the right combination of colours will compliment the exterior of a house or building and add $$ to property value. Walk across the street and view your house from different angles … (2 comments)
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environment: Allergen Free Gardens - 04/29/07 09:03 AM
With the warm weather now upon us, we want to be able to enjoy the outdoors without sniffling and sneezing. Choosing the right plants for your garden can help reduce those awful allergy triggers. Here are some excellent tips from HGTV.ca. Apparently, "male" plants are the pollen producing culprits !
http://www.hgtv.ca/garden/articledetails.aspx?ContentId=2478&cat=2&by=6
Read more … (0 comments)
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environment: Earth Day - What will you do ? - 04/22/07 08:09 AM
Today (April 22) is Earth Day which has been recognized and celebrated worldwide since 1970. Let's all do our part to help continue this tradition and preserve our planet.
Five ways to celebrate Earth Day -
http://lifestyle.sympatico.msn.ca/5+ways+to+celebrate+Earth+Day/Home/ContentPosting_CL.aspx?isfa=1&newsitemid=231146&feedname=TRANS-CANADIAN-LIVING&show=False&number=0&showbyline=True&subtitle=&detect=&abc=abc
Canadian Living online magazine has over 100 tips to make your lifestyle eco-friendly -
http://www.canadianliving.com/canadianliving/client/en/Health/SpecialDetailNews.asp?idNews=237540&idsm=517&special=1&pg=
Is Canada eco-friendly? Just how … (2 comments)
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environment: Global Warming - 04/18/07 02:26 PM
Here is a link to an article on "homemakers.com" entitled "10 ways to save money - and the environment" by Carlye Malchuk.
http://www.homemakers.com/homemakers/client/en/Home/DetailNews.asp?idNews=237606
With the issue of global warming high on everyone's agenda, this article offers money saving tips on ways to reduce energy consumption in and around the home.
A very timely piece … (1 comments)
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environment: Recycling On-line ! - 04/13/07 07:48 AM
Someone just told me about this international online service for recycling of goods - it appears to have everything from furniture to sporting goods and toys.
A great way to pick up some staging pieces or unload things that you no longer need.
http://www.freecycle.org/
It is part of the Yahoo Groups, so you … (1 comments)
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