Environment
The elusive waters of spring are essential for our farm land
Every spring, as I walk through the woods on my farm, I see the pools of water that appear between… Continue reading “The elusive waters of spring are essential for our farm land”
Eating meat and saving our place
There were about 40 indigenous leaders along with some settlers from across Canada on the bus, listening to a young… Continue reading “Eating meat and saving our place”
Trash talk: A plastic waste challenge
Last year, more than 917 tonnes of plastic was collected from our 38,000 households in Kawartha Lakes. That’s the calculation… Continue reading “Trash talk: A plastic waste challenge”
What’s going on with Lake Scugog’s walleye?
The City of Kawartha Lakes was not idly named. The lakes and rivers that crisscross our landscape are a hub… Continue reading “What’s going on with Lake Scugog’s walleye?”
Plastic shock: Tonnes of waste destined for landfill from old Northern Plastic plant
The former Northern Plastic Lumber plant in Lindsay was sold in 2014 to a U.S. company but its corporate legacy… Continue reading “Plastic shock: Tonnes of waste destined for landfill from old Northern Plastic plant”
Our heritage of trees: Look up, way up, at these gentle giants
Consider this an introduction to a collection of remarkable local residents. Some were here long before any of us were… Continue reading “Our heritage of trees: Look up, way up, at these gentle giants”
250 trees and shrubs planted, spearheaded by Lindsay couple
An incredible 250 trees and shrubs were planted recently at Lavender-Blu EcoFarm in Seagrave, spearheaded by a Lindsay couple who operate ‘Plant… Continue reading “250 trees and shrubs planted, spearheaded by Lindsay couple”
