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Girls Night Out Fundraiser for Williamstown Public School

November 2, 2018 TCWordpress Comments 0 comment

Thursday, November 15, 2018 there will be a GIRLS NIGHT OUT – a fundraiser for Williamstown Public School, organised by the Optimist Club of Lancaster at the St. Mary’s Centre in Williamstown. Doors open at 5:30 PM with a cash bar. Dinner at 7 PM. Tickets are $50 each and include your dinner, wine with dinner, entertainment and automatic entry for door prizes being offered by the various vendors who will be there. For tickets or more information please contact: …

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Not enough fruits, vegetables grown to feed global population a healthy diet: study

October 31, 2018 TCWordpress Comments 0 comment

The world’s agriculture producers are not growing enough fruits and vegetables to feed the global population a healthy diet, according to new Canadian-led research. The study, published this week in the scientific journal PLOS ONE, indicates that agricultural practices aren’t keeping step with prevailing dietary wisdom, greatly overproducing grains, sugars and fats while growing three times less produce than what nutritionists suggest everyone should consume. The study, led by researchers at the University of Guelph and completed by a team…

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Reducing Your Carbon Footprint Still Matters

October 29, 2018 TCWordpress Comments 0 comment

We don’t recommend taking personal actions like limiting plane rides, eating less meat, or investing in solar energy because all of these small tweaks will build up to enough carbon savings (though it could help). We do so because people taking action in their personal lives is actually one of the best ways to get to a society that implements the policy-level change that is truly needed. Research on social behavior suggests lifestyle change can build momentum for systemic change….

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Take a Vet to Dinner

October 26, 2018 TCWordpress Comments 0 comment

October 28, 5-9 Ramada Inn Take a Veteran to Dinner SDGA was born of a strong desire to show appreciation for the efforts and sacrifices of Canadian Veterans. The night is a unique opportunity for Cornwall and area communities to join together in personally thanking the Women and Men who sacrificed so much for Canada. Donations from Individuals and Corporate Sponsors will cover the cost for veterans and their partners. The celebration will be held at The Ramada Inn on…

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New plant slated for Johnstown

October 22, 2018 TCWordpress Comments 0 comment

An Ontario company has chosen Johnstown to become the first North American site of a recycling operation that uses a unique technology to turn plastics into light diesel oil and natural gas. Grant Lawson, president of BBL Energy Inc., said the company will take such “dirty” plastic waste as water bottles, food containers like margarine tubs, plastic bags, hospital waste, straws and industrial drums. This plastic is now plugging up landfills because it can’t be recycled. The company’s same machines…

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Warm Up Cornwall Knit Night

October 19, 2018 TCWordpress Comments 0 comment

Friday, October 19, 6-9, 301 Sunnyside, Optimist Club of Cornwall Clubhouse Do you knit? Do you want to learn how to knit? Do you want to give your knitting skills meaning? Well join up with Warm Up Cornwall and other knitters for an evening of stitching, learning and the company of other knitters.

Tour of Gerdau Ameristeel Cornwall Metals Recycling

October 12, 2018 TCWordpress Comments 0 comment

Thursday, October 18, 1:00 – 2:00, Gerdau Metal Recycling, 300 Copeland St., Cornwall A behind the scenes look at metal recycling! During Waste Reduction Week, take a Tour of Gerdau Metals Recycling operation in Cornwall, Ontario. Meet at the site and wear suitable footwear as the site may be muddy. All are welcome. Local contact: Ross Cotton, Location Manager 613 363-3417

4 big takeaways from the UN’s alarming climate change report

October 10, 2018 TCWordpress Comments 0 comment

The new report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change on limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, or 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit, is out. Its prognosis for the planet is grim: We may have as little as 12 years to act on climate change — to slash global emissions 45 percent — to reach this target. The report was commissioned by the United Nations to see what would happen if global average temperatures rose by 1.5°C above preindustrial levels, and…

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World Food Day Open Garden

October 5, 2018 TCWordpress Comments 0 comment

Sunday, October 14, 11-3 *Carriere Homestead, South Stormont. The free day is packed with activities for the whole family in this beautiful setting, focusing on sustainable food production, both locally and globally. People can take guided and self-guided tours of the property’s fruit and nut groves, winter greenhouse, young food forest as well as enjoy woodland ‘mirror’ walks. There will be demo stations on different methods of food preservation, and hands-on harvesting of root vegetables, seed saving and children’s nature and…

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