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Environmental groups to announce legal proceedings to stop new nuclear project in Ontario

September 28th, 2011

Press conference at Sheraton Centre Hotel on September 29, 2011September 29, 2011 (TORONTO) - Environmental groups trying to protect the environment and human health will make a major announcement about legal proceedings to stop the construction of new nuclear reactors by Ontario Power Generation (OPG) at Darlington. If successful, the groups will stop the federal... (more)

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The Don River and Central Waterfront Project – Study update and report to Public Works Committee

August 31st, 2011

Study Update and Report to Public Works Committee Municipal Class Environmental Assessment StudyRead a PDF version here.In 2008, the City of Toronto initiated the Don River and Central Waterfront Project – a Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) study to further the recommendations of the City's Wet Weather Flow Master Plan on a solution to improve water quality... (more)

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Oakville the final destination for Lake Ontario crosser Price

August 16th, 2011

NORTH OAKVILLE TODAY - Just after midnight on August 12, Melanie Price will set out from Port Dalhousie to swim over 40 km across Lake Ontario to Oakville.Price's love affair with Lake Ontario began when she was swimming with the Lake Ontario Swim Team (LOST) to train for the Louisville Ironman, which she completed in 2009.One of her goals with this swim is to increase... (more)

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Masters swimmer Price attempts lake crossing

August 16th, 2011

A member of the Burlington Masters Swim Club will attempt to swim across Lake Ontario this weekend.Melanie Price of Hamilton will set out from Port Dalhousie late Friday night (just after midnight) with the goal of reaching Oakville 40 kilometres away.She hopes to publicize her goal of raising money for Lake Ontario Waterkeeper, a registered charity working to restore... (more)

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Hamiltonian conquers Lake Ontario

August 16th, 2011

A local swimmer has conquered more than 41 kilometres of Lake Ontario, swimming from St. Catharines to Oakville in about 18 hours.Melanie Price, 38, had started out from the Dalhousie Yacht Club in St. Catharines Friday at about 12 a.m. and arrived near someone’s backyard just east of her target, which was Coronation Park, Friday evening.But she almost gave up about... (more)

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Mother of two, 38, conquers Lake Ontario

August 16th, 2011

When Melanie Price left Port Dalhousie Thursday night, she had a long night ahead of her, but she didn't mind.The Burlington resident and former Brock University swimmer stepped off the port at midnight to begin a marathon swim to Oakville. Her goal was to raise money for Lake Ontario Waterkeeper, an organization devoted to maintaining the health of the watershed.Price,... (more)

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4 reasons to hit the beach this August

August 3rd, 2011

August is here and with it comes so many things to celebrate about Lake Ontario and North American beaches!The Swim Guide app is now available for Android devices AND covers beaches on the Great Lakes, BC, Alberta, and along the Ottawa River. Melanie Price is swimming across Lake Ontario! The Wolfe Island Music Fest is back. Bronte Harbour Days are... (more)

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Event Alert: Lake Ontario Evenings – Beach Edition

July 12th, 2011

Come down to Harbourfront Centre on Tuesday, July 19th @ 5:45 p.m. to learn about Toronto's beaches.Lake Ontario Evenings - Beach Edition will feature our very own Mark Mattson who will talk about swimming in Lake Ontario (and beyond) plus time for a Q & A with all speakers.Get all the event details here.Don't forget to download our Swim Guide app here and check out... (more)

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The Don River profiled In Canadian Geographic: Join us for a discussion on June 15

June 1st, 2011

The current issue of Canadian Geographic has an extensive article entitled the Death and Rebirth of the Don River. The article features an interview with Taylor Massey Project Chair Nancy Penny provides a great opportunity for individuals and groups who care about the Don to gather informally over a beverage. To take advantage of that opportunity, the Taylor Massey Project... (more)

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7th Annual Joe Burke Wolfe Island Literary Festival

May 24th, 2011

Join us June 4th on Wolfe Island for the annual Joe Burke Wolfe Island Literary Festival. This is a free event (but don't forget cash to buy books on site!).This year's festival features Grant Lawrence, Priscila Uppal, Andrew Nikiforuk, Wayne Grady, Michael Winter and Alison Pick. Our special musical guest is Selina Martin and you'll also hear from Dave Bidini, Tanis... (more)

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