Environment
An inconvenient column: Local climate change educators walk the talk
When I meet with Deborah Pearson and Ginny Colling it’s over herbal tea and Mickael’s day-olds, and their only pressing… Continue reading “An inconvenient column: Local climate change educators walk the talk”
Flood warning for Kawartha Conservation watershed
A nasty weather pattern persists over southern Ontario, including the Kawartha Conservation watershed. Precipitation gauges around the watershed have recorded… Continue reading “Flood warning for Kawartha Conservation watershed”
Growing food alternatives here in Kawartha Lakes
Ask Keith Taylor about his ideas on farming and food production and you will no doubt receive a passionate and… Continue reading “Growing food alternatives here in Kawartha Lakes”
Fleming College attracts student from India who may now want to grow roots in Canada
If you drop in to Hill’s Florist & Greenhouses, a family business with deep local roots and extensive community connections,… Continue reading “Fleming College attracts student from India who may now want to grow roots in Canada”
City, Kawartha Conservation say flood watch in place all week in Kawartha Lakes
Heavy precipitation, combined with snowmelt and frozen ground conditions are resulting in significant runoff. Water levels in local rivers and… Continue reading “City, Kawartha Conservation say flood watch in place all week in Kawartha Lakes”
Flood watch issued by Kawartha Conservation with insistent rain, melting
A series of the low-pressure systems is moving through southern Ontario, including the Kawartha Conservation watershed, bringing a significant amount… Continue reading “Flood watch issued by Kawartha Conservation with insistent rain, melting”
What’s going at Rivera Park? $8 million pumping station needed for future development
One of Lindsay’s signature parks, Rivera, may look all torn up but most of it is completely open to the… Continue reading “What’s going at Rivera Park? $8 million pumping station needed for future development”
