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Cheryl Gudz |
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This summer is turning into a scorcher and all I can think about is jumping in a lake to cool off.
Did you know that Canada has more than 3 million lakes? Apart from keeping us cool, the importance of our lakes cannot be overstated. Lakes act as drainage basins for groundwater, habitat for...
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Cheryl Gudz |
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It’s getting easier to be a hobby nature photographer these days. I’ve always observed my surroundings with curiosity, but lately these eyes have been accompanied by a smart phone with a built-in camera.
My personal preference when it comes to outdoor photography has always been...
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Cheryl Gudz |
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Whether it’s dreaming of summer travel, music festivals, outdoor activities, or just heading around the corner to a friend’s BBQ, it’s pretty easy for me to embrace the spirit of summer.
Summer solstice marks the change from spring to summer and the longest (read: sunniest) day of the year...
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Prabhjit Banga |
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Hang up your car keys and tune your bike or lace up your shoes to prepare for The 2011 Commuter Challenge. A friendly competition between Canadian cities to promote active and sustainable lifestyles, the challenge runs from June 5 to June 11.
The goal of the Commuter Challenge is to change...
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According to a recent Mashable article, businesses should ensure that their promotional items meet a number of key criteria to avoid them being thrown out… many hundreds or even thousands of dollars later. Cue the recycled cardboard briefcase.
The latest brainchild from Cascades succeeds on...
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Do-it-yourself eco projects will inspire from Earth Day Canada :
Meghan from Quebec City grew edible greens on her bike.
Wes from Calgary converted his car to run on vegetable oil.
Donna Marie from Vancouver refurbished an old patio set with recycled materials.
Stéphane from Quebec...
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Cheryl Gudz |
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Last December, I went cross-country skiing on groomed trails in the gorgeous woods of Haliburton, Ontario.
I have to admit, I went into the activity thinking it would be a piece of cake. Even though the last time I cross-country skied was in junior high, I assumed that I would be able to pick it...
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Prabhjit Banga |
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We're having a long, warm fall, but with the holidays now just around the corner, it’s definitely time for some seasonal chilly weather. To prepare for the frigid temperatures, take a fresh approach to your cold-winter habits.
Fight Frost Naturally
Winter makes for slippery sidewalks and roads....
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We are proud to announce that the award-winning broadcaster and bestselling author Gillian Deacon is joining the Simple Green Action’s team.
Gillian Deacon is the author of the national bestseller, Green For Life, a guide to making sustainable living ‘the new normal’. Joining the Simple...
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Article written by Prabhjit Banga, Program Coordinator at Earth Day Canada
October is Vegetarian Awareness Month.
October 1st marked the first day of Vegetarian Awareness Month, as designated by the North American Vegetarian Society (NAVS). The month was founded in 1977 as a way to create...
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