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Photo courtesy of The Regional To celebrate Parks and Recreation Month, Caledon Regional Councillor Patti Foley (peach tshirt) & Area Councillor Rob Mezzapelli (not shown) held a Bolton Discovery Hike on Saturday June 23rd. Starting out in the historic Bolton core, a Hike Ontario Certified Hike Leader guided the hikers on a 4-kilometer hike along the Humber River. Hikers had an opportunity to view natural phenomena such as the perpetual natural springs from the bank of the Humber, historical features such as the McFall Dam, new features such as the refurbished Sneath Road pedestrian bridge, and upcoming enhancements in the Bolton core.
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Peel Region Official Plan in the Greater Golden Horseshoe to get OMB Approval
Plan Conforms with Ontario Growth Plan
The Region of Peel has received approval from the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) for Regional Official Plan Amendment number 24 (ROPA 24). The approval was accomplished by an all party settlement, rather than a contested hearing. ROPA 24 approval from the OMB allows the Region of Peel to plan for a rapidly growing and changing community at a managed pace, said Regional Chair and CEO Emil Kolb. The Region stays committed to making Peel a vibrant and culturally diverse community where residents and businesses thrive and succeed. ROPA 24 brings the Regional Official Plan (ROP) into conformity with the provinces Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Greenbelt Plan, Provincial Policy Statement and other provincial plans. The Growth Plan outlines the Ontario governments vision for building strong, prosperous communities by managing growth to 2031. It contains policies that will create compact, vibrant and complete communities while managing growth to support a strong economy. ROPA 24 was adopted by Regional Council in April 2010 after extensive public consultations, numerous workshops and working closely with the Ontario government and area municipal partners. Approval of ROPA 24 was the result of dedicated efforts on the part of all government parties to seek resolution of the OMB appeal and to ensure that Peel region can continue to grow and prosper, said Arvin Prasad, Director of Integrated Planning, Region of Peel. The Provinces efforts were instrumental to achieving success throughout the process. Regional Official Plan Number 24 (ROPA 24) includes the following amendments: Updated population and employment numbers for Peel Region to 2031 (population of 1,640,000 and employment of 870,000 by 2031) Growth management policies (including minimum density standards and intensification targets) Allocation of population, household and employment forecasts to the area municipalities Policies for protection of employment areas Protection of the Greenbelt in Peel The Regional Municipality of Peel was incorporated in 1974 on the principle that certain community and infrastructure services are most cost-effectively administered over a larger geographic area. The Region of Peel serves more than 1.3 million people and approximately 88,000 businesses in the cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the town of Caledon. For more information on the Region of Peel, please call 905-7917800, or visit peelregion.ca.
Peel Region Youth Took the Challenge and Changed the World
Photo courtesy of The Regional Peel Region youth changed the world during the Ontario Youth Volunteer Challenge (April 15 to May 6). 5,183 youth contributed 24,426 volunteer hours during the 3 week campaign, which exceeded all targets set by Volunteer MBC, the local volunteer centre.
From April 15 through to May 6, youth from all across Ontario participated in the ChangeTheWorld - Ontario Youth Volunteer Challenge. The goal of the annual campaign is to engage high school students to volunteer in their communities for a minimum of 3 hours of volunteering during the three weeks. Volunteer MBC, the ocal volunteer centre serving the Peel Region, is pleased to announce that 5,183 youth volunteered over 24,426 hours. This exceeds the centres target by over 66% for youth volunteers and over 102% for volunteer hours contributed. Youth have, once again, proven that they can make an enormous difference in our community, said Carine Strong, Executive Director of Volunteer MBC. Theyve shown tremendous passion for a number of very worth-while causes and charities, and have truly changed the world locally and beyond through their dedicated efforts and voluntary contributions during the ChangeTheWorld campaign, everyone did a fantastic job! During the campaign there were 36 events that were held at schools and 40 events that were coordinated by community service organizations. Youth also took the lead by
initiating 16 of the events which supported many causes including environmental clean-ups and stewardship; supporting at-risk youth; World Visions campaign to stop famine; a charity event in support of orphans in Ghana; HIV/AIDs awareness; and combating childhood obesity. ChangeTheWorld has been made possible through the support of the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, in partnership with the Ontario Volunteer Centre Network (OVCN). This year the campaign celebrated its 5th year and it has now become a youth movement across Ontario. Volunteer MBC was also host to a provincial kick-off event which was held on April 14 where youth rode a bus to community park clean-ups in South Mississauga, accompanied by the Honourable Charles Sousa, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, and Councillor Jim Tovey, Ward 1 City of Mississauga. To wrap-up the campaign, the volunteer centre coordinated a charitable soccer game and park clean-up event on May 6 in Brampton, which collected sports apparel and equipment donations for an orphanage in Ghana.
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(NC) - This classic preserve recipe captures the fresh taste and aroma of Ontario peaches, which can be enjoyed immediately or during the cold chill of winter. For a variation on taste, add 2 tbsp (30 mL) of rum, peach schnapps or frangelico at the end of cooking. 4 cups peeled, thinly sliced, ripe Ontario peaches 1 L 6 cups granulated sugar 1.5 L 1/4 cup lemon juice 50 mL 1 pouch liquid fruit pectin 1 Sterilize jars and lids: Place six, clean 2 cup (500 mL) mason jars on a rack in a boiling water canner; cover jars with water and heat to a simmer (180F/85C). Set screw bands aside. Heat sealing discs in hot water, not boiling (180F/85C). Keep jars and sealing discs hot until ready to use. Preserve: Place alternate layers of peaches and sugar in a large saucepan. Cover and let stand at room temperature for 4 to 6 hours. Add lemon juice. Place over high heat and bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly.
Immediately stir in liquid fruit pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil and boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir and skim foam with metal spoon for 10 minutes to prevent floating fruit. Ladle hot preserves into sterilized jars within 1/4-inch (0.5 cm) of top of jars. Wipe jar rims removing any food residue. Centre sealing discs on jar rims. Screw band down until resistance is met. Place filled jars on a rack in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes. Repeat process with remaining preserves. Remove jars and cool upright, undisturbed 24 hours; do not retighten screw bands. Store jars in a cool dark place. Makes about 7 cups (1.75 L). Tip: When preserving, it is important to use high-quality, glass jars to prevent breakage. For home canning safety and process tips visit www.homecanning.ca. Source: www.ontariotenderfruit.com
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A friend of mine said that you can really tell when you cross the border as just about every other person is fat and everything is supersized. Obesity has become such a problem, that the Mayor of New York wants to ban the largest sized soft drink - virtually a bucket - sold at fast food restaurants and stadiums. I guess we should be careful not to be too critical of the U.S. as the stats here show were a close second. Toronto Mayor Rob Ford proved losing weight isnt easy. His Cut the Waist challenge went up in smoke and he was ridiculed for a trip to KFC. Just read where his brother Doug, who did much better than he did, cut out drinking two or 3 litres of chocolate milk per day...per day! Good for him for sticking to it but its really not surprising how he got that way. So when the province says that they will only allow healthy foods in school cafeterias I think thats a good thing. Out of sight, out of mind! Dont you remember when they brought in the no candy aisle at the grocery store? It was a God send. You no longer had to fight with your kids on the way out of the store. The same principle applies in the schools, keep the unhealthy foods out of reach and they will be more likely to reach for whats good for them. Of course there was the typical chorus of Nanny State with critics saying the government shouldnt be the parent. There is a case before family court now where a judge will be telling a Dad whether he is fit to be a Dad, in part because of his obesity. We spoke with this father (who we legally cannot identify) on our show June 19th. You can hear the podcast on our site. If the government decides hes too fat there are many other parents who would be in that same sinking boat. It really would be The Nanny State, wouldnt it?
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Serves 4
2 tsp (10 mL) vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb (454 g) lean ground beef 1 tbsp (15 mL) chili powder 2 tsp (10 mL) dried oregano 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1/4 cup (60 mL) chili sauce 4 cups (1 L) baked tortilla chips 1 cup (250 mL) shredded lettuce 2 plum tomatoes, chopped 1 cup (250 mL) shredded Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup (125 mL) light sour cream 1/2 cup (125 mL) diced cucumber 1/4 cup (60 mL) shredded fresh basil
In large non-stick skillet, heat oil over mediumhigh heat; cook onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add beef, chili powder, dried oregano, salt and pepper; cook, breaking up meat with spoon, until crumbly and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain off any fat. Add kidney beans and chili sauce; stir to combine. Cover 4 dinner plates with tortilla chips; divide meat mixture over chips. Scatter lettuce, tomatoes and cheese over top. In bowl, stir together sour cream, cucumber and basil; dollop on each salad.
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Allan Drive wins gold at the Ontario Technology Skills Challenges in Waterloo
The success of four Allan Drive Middle School students in winning two Gold medals in the Ontario Technology Skills Challenges was recently recognized at the Peel District School Board Stellar Awards on 7 June 2012. After winning Gold in the Technology Challenge Peel Division in March, the team of A. Wilson, E. Lowry, M. Reynolds and W. Gates-Crease, then went on to win Gold in the Ontario Technology Skills Challenges in Waterloo representing Peel against 17 other Ontario school board teams. In the Technology Challenge, student teams use hand tools, hydraulics, gears and motors to build a machine that can complete a challenge involving concepts taught in grades 7 8 science. For the Ontario competition the team had to build a machine that could remotely navigate a winding course ahead of the competition. In addition to their machines success, the team was rewarded for their creative, collaborative and problem-solving skills.
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Do You Love or Parents connecting Hate Your Work? with social media
By Justin Popovic Success Coach www.igniteyouressence.com
Back in my corporate days, I worked for a huge company where it was easy to become just another face in the crowd. It was your typical corporate setting where you would find many people who truly hated being there. There was one lady in particular whos cubicle I would pass on a daily basis. Practically every time I walked by, she would be on a social networking or celebrity gossip website. If managers were in the area, she would quickly perk up and look busy. When the coast was clear, back she would go to the time wasting. I also remember her being negative and miserable a lot of the time. I actually felt really bad for her. As someone who dropped out of the corporate life to pursue something with more meaning for me, I can see with hindsight exactly what was going on. She hated her position and did not want to be there. But another part of her believed that she must keep this job because there was no other option. Thinking back, Im sure she wasnt a lazy person by nature and I bet she had hobbies or other interests outside of work that made her feel alive and
positive. She could immerse herself in these activities for hours and feel like no time had passed at all. This is the kind of engaged, focused activity that makes people feel genuinely happy. For me, I know I always feel my best when I have put my heart and soul into a project that has meaning for me and that I am passionate about. Its even more powerful if you can get paid for it! The challenge then becomes, how do you align your entire life so that you spend the majority of time engaged in the kind of work that makes you come alive? How do you find something that you are already good at, already enjoy, and want to become the best at? All it takes is the willingness to try something new. If you are in a job you hate and have passion for something totally different, you dont have to quit your job and risk the farm. But you can take on a small passion project that you devote your weekends to. Sometimes, all you have to do is start and you will create the momentum you need to remap the entire direction of your life in a new, more exciting direction.
Parents are increasingly relying on social media sites to communicate with others and learn about school happenings.
There is a power outage, and your childs school is dismissing students early, requiring you to arrive quickly for pickup. Your kid will not be left waiting for you because you got this information immediately after a quick log-in to the social media site you use to connect with other parents. Some other parents may be delayed in receiving this important information because they rely on phone alerts. Social media has changed the way people communicate. Whether through tweets or status updates, information shared through social media avenues is often instantaneous and can reach a large number of people, which is why many parents have turned to social media to learn about events at school. According to a study by Nielsen McKinsey Company, parents are more likely than adults without children to play games, engage in creative pursuits, and look for entertainment on Facebook, blogs and other social sites. The data collected from 2,000 adults (both parents and nonparents) who frequently use social media found 88 percent of users rely on social networking sites for communicating with family and friends. The next most popular activity is connecting with new friends, followed by accessing product reviews and online entertainment. Reports show that adults devote a quarter of their time
spent online to social media sites. Parents, in particular, are finding new ways to put these sites to use. Social media is helping parents in a variety of ways, even enabling them to keep an eye on their children when they go online. According to a survey from Laptop magazine, 55 percent of parents are using social media to watch their kids online activities. Of that 55 percent, one-fifth indicated they only use social media to monitor their childs online activity. However, social media has other handy purposes. Many parents use it as they would a bulletin board -posting all types of information. Some parents use social media to stay abreast of school happenings, asking questions about when fundraiser money is due or if anyone got the spelling words for the week. Others find it is a good way to meet parents or speak with the parents of their childs classmates. Some moms and dads use it to set up parents nights out, advertise things for sale or ask for recommendations on contractors. Parents also use social media to invite people to special events, including birthday parties. Others can see who was invited and decide if theyre going to come, too. More parents are turning to social media sites for advice and information, to stay in touch or simply to share a good laugh.
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OPP to target all forms of Dangerous Driving over Canada Day Long Weekend
(ORILLIA, ON) This coming Canada Day long weekend, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be targeting aggressive drivers, distracted drivers, those not wearing seatbelts and motorists who drive while impaired by drugs or alcohol. Boaters and All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) riders should also be aware that the OPP marine and trail units will be patrolling waterways and trails throughout Ontario over the long weekend. Three people died last year on OPP-patrolled highways over the 2011 Canada Day weekend. One person lost their life in a marine fatality and another person died in an ATV incident over the same weekend. We will have every available cruiser, motorcycle and boat out this weekend and we will be highly visible and wellresourced to deal with driving behaviours that continue to take innocent lives, said OPP Commissioner Chris Lewis said. During the first half of 2012, the OPP has dealt with 146 persons who were killed on OPP-patrolled roadways and the motoring public needs to do its part to prevent these ongoing senseless fatalities, added Lewis. According to Lewis, speed, distracted driving, lack of restraint and alcohol were factors in 92 of the 146 deaths and it is extremely difficult for family members to learn that their loved one died at the hands of a motorist whose driving behaviour fell into one of these four categories. Keeping our families safe on the road is a priority for this government. Our message is simple: never text and drive, always buckle up, drive within the speed limit and do not drive any vehicle car, bicycle, boat or ATV when impaired by alcohol or drugs, said Ministry of Transportation Minister Bob Chiarelli. Our officers will also be watching for motorists who dont obey Move Over legislation, which calls for vehicles to move over one lane to the left where possible and safe to do so, or slow down when passing a police or other emergency vehicle parked on the road shoulder with its emergency lights flashing, said Chief Superintendent Don Bell, Commander of the OPP Highway Safety Division.
(NC)Border services officers are legally entitled to examine your luggage as part of their responsibility to protect Canadas safety, economy and environment. As a traveller, you are responsible for opening, unpacking and repacking your luggage. By making your goods easily accessible for inspection, and having your receipts handy along with the total of all purchases made, youll be helping the Canada Border Services Agency to help you. Its a good idea to keep all your receipts for accommodations and purchases, and for any repairs done to, or parts bought for, your vehicle. The border services officer may ask to see them as evidence of the length of your stay and of the value of the goods or repairs. In addition, border services officers may arrest an individual for an offence under the Criminal Code such as impaired driving, outstanding arrest warrants, stolen property, abductions or kidnappings and for infractions under the Customs Act and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. If you are arrested, you may be compelled to attend court in Canada. www.newscanada.com
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Keeping it Fresh
Eat Local Caledon recently posted the following great information on their Facebook page, after receiving it in a newsletter from FRESH: The Movie. We thought it was just the kind of information to share when Farmers Markets, CSAs and family gardens will soon start producing great summer harvests and keeping all of Natures bounty fresh becomes a very important job. AsparagusPlace the upright stalks loosely in an glass or bowl with water at room temperature. Will keep for a week outside the fridge. BasilDifficult to store well. Basil does not like to be cold or wet. The best method here is an airtight container/jar loosely packed with a small damp piece of paper inside, left out on a cool counter. BeetsCut the tops off to keep beets firm, and be sure to keep the greens! Leaving any top on root vegetables draws moisture from the root, making them loose flavor and firmness. Beets should be washed and kept in an open container with a wet towel on top. Beet greensPlace in an airtight container with a little moisture from a damp cloth. BerriesDont forget, theyre fragile. When storing, stack them in a single layer, if possible, in a paper bag. Wash right before you plan on eating them. CarrotsCut the tops off to keep them fresh longer. Place them in closed container with plenty of moisture, either wrapped in a damp towel or dunk them in cold water every couple of days if theyre stored that long. CornLeave unhusked in an open container if you must, but corn really is best the day its picked. GreensRemove any bands, twist ties, etc. Most greens must be kept in an airtight container with a damp cloth to keep them from drying out. Kale, collard greens, and chard do well in a cup of water on the counter or fridge. MelonsKeep uncut in a cool dry place, out of the sun for up to a couple weeks. Cut melons should be in the fridge; an open container is fine.
Peaches (and most stone fruit)Refrigerate only when fully ripe. Firm fruit will ripen on the counter. RhubarbWrap in a damp towel and place in an open container in the refrigerator. StrawberriesDont like to be wet. Do best in a paper bag in the fridge for up to a week. Check the bag for moisture every other day. Sweet PeppersOnly wash them right before you plan on eating them as wetness decreases storage time. Store in a cool room to use in a couple of days, place in the crisper if longer storage is needed.
TomatoesNever refrigerate. Depending on ripeness, tomatoes can stay for up to two weeks on the counter. To hasten ripeness, place in a paper bag with an apple. ZucchiniDoes fine for a few days if left out on a cool counter, even after cut. Wrap in a cloth and refrigerate for longer storage. For more great info about eating local and repowering the local food and farming system, visit www.eatlocalcaledon.org.
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yogurt contains live cultures in the finished product. This is because yogurt must be pasteurized, or heated, to kill off potentially pathogenic bacteria. Unfortunately, this also kills off the beneficial bacteria the yogurt was cultured with. Typically, probiotic supplements contain between 2 to 6 billion organisms per capsule. On average, less than 5% of good bacteria arrive alive, and are able to populate once inside the intestine. It is important to look for a probiotic supplement that has a sound delivery system to ensure the probiotics are not destroyed by stomach acid on the way to the intestines. How much probiotics to take depends on each individual and his or her health needs. Think of a low potency probiotic as your multivitamin Dr. Brenda Watson continued. A 2 billion cfu (colony forming unit) dose is what you would need to take everyday to maintain good health. The dosage amount differs from person to person, and more information can be obtained at renewlife.ca, advises Dr. Watson.
2 billion cfu: Minimum required to maintain good health 6 billion cfu: Everyday maintenance for people with chronic intestinal complaints such as Chrons, colitis, IBS, inflammatory bowel disease, mild constipation, candida or parasites. It is also recommended for people who have completed a course of antibiotics. 50 billion cfu: Very high potency probiotic is recommended for people with chronic active issues linked to constipation, Chrons, IBS, active yeast infections and for supporting a weakened immune system, or coming off long-term antibiotic use.
Supplementing your daily diet with probiotics is the easiest way to build up good bacteria, to keep the immune system strong. Here are some important tips from Dr. Brenda Watson, when choosing a probiotic supplement.
1. High Culture Count: The culture count refers to the total amount of live, friendly bacterial cultures in a single serving. For general health, 2 6 billion bacteria per serving is sufficient. If treating a health condition, a higher culture count like 50 billion bacteria per capsule is ideal. Always check with your doctor first for the ideal amount of bacteria for your health needs. 2. Number of Strains: There are over 1,000 strains of beneficial bacteria in the gut. A good rule of thumb is that a variety of strains more closely resemble the diversity that naturally exists in the gut. Look for the naturally occurring strains that begin with Ls and Bs, like lactobacilli and bifidobacteria. A good way to remember is that the L strains are good for the little (small) intestine. The B strains are good for the big (large) intestine or colon. 3. Delayed Release: Probiotics must travel through the harsh stomach environment and arrive alive in the intestines to be effective. If they never make it through the stomach acid, they wont do you any good. Delayed-release capsules are engineered to remain intact through the stomach and begin dissolving in the intestines, where they are needed most. Entericcoatedcapsules or bio-tract tablets protect the probiotics from harsh stomach acid and delivers them directly to the intestines where they are needed and utiltized by the body. 4. Potency at Time of Expiration: Any probiotic is fresh when manufactured, but very few remain at full strength through their expiration date. A probiotic supplement, when delivered to the right place, with the right amount of cultures and strains, can help promote digestive health, bowel regularity and strengthen the bodys natural immune defenses. Be sure to read the label for potency at time of expiration, not manufacture. Dr. Brenda Watson is the founder of Renew Life, a New York Times bestselling author, and the host the PBS health show The Road to Perfect Health.
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Based on the fundraising programs success in 2011, the plan is to keep the pennies rolling as the programs dedicated account #80002 06366 14 will remain open throughout the year so that Canadians can continue to drop off their rolled coins and cash donations giving their pennies a second life. What makes the Every Penny Counts campaign so innovative is its simplicity and accessibility explained Elizabeth Munro, Corporate Communications at Avon Canada. Unlike other
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Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore, all connected by a majestic walking route, known as Sentiero Azzurro, or The Blue Path. Take a hike, or relax, as you watch fishing boats come in and out of the bays while sampling local gelato and taking in the dramatic coastal views. The history and culture that is abundant in Rome can also be found in Mantua, a city in the northern region of Lombardy, filled with breathtaking Renaissance style architecture. Mantua
fascinates with its rich and artistic heritage. Once dominated by the Gonzaga dynasty, the city was built to resemble a magnificent court, which is still reflected in the historic centre. The Palazzo Ducale, a World Heritage Site, is a real city palace with over 500 rooms, courtyards and gardens. Trade the crowds of Capri for the serene bliss of Ischiaa volcanic island in the Tyrrhenian Sea, which lies at the northern end of the Gulf of Naples. On the tranquil south coast, the town of Saint Angelo blends twisting laneways, cozy harbours and picturesque beaches. The areas natural thermal hot springs, complete with volcanic mud, are a mustvisit for a restorative vacation. Canadian tour operator AlbaTours is an Italy travel expert with an attractive line up of packages and flights this season. More information is available online at ThomasCook.ca.
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As prevalent as prescription medications are, all-natural remedies for common illnesses and conditions are still a viable alternative to prescription medications for many people. But are these all-natural options safe? In 2011, Apple founder Steve Jobs lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. Reports indicate that Jobs, a devout Buddhist, delayed surgery and other traditional treatments for almost a year while he participated in holistic treatments for the cancer. Some of these included juice fasts, bowel cleansings, acupuncture, herbal supplements, and even a vegan diet. Eventually, Jobs
had surgery, but some experts feel he waited too long. Although conventional care is often an effective means to treating illnesses and other conditions, there are many doctors who agree that implementing natural remedies at times can be safe and effective. Furthermore, not all natural remedies are without merit, and some traditional medicines are actually derived from natural, plant-based ingredients themselves. According to surgeon and author, Dr. Walter C. Thompson, Herbal medicine is safe because its natural. After researching the literature, one can truly
say that, at the very least, herbal medicine is safer than conventional drugs. Those thinking about incorporating natural remedies into their health regimen can consider the following options. Nervousness and anxiety: Try lettuce, chamomile, valerian, and rose petals. Pain relief: Use omega-3 fatty acids, green tea, ginger root, and tumeric. Itchiness: Witch hazel, jewelweed and aloe vera are effective. Feminine issues: Parsley, basil and goldenseal can alleviate symptoms associated with menstruation.
Antibiotics: Oregano and garlic are purported to have antibiotic qualities and can fend off harmful bacteria. Infections: Honey has long been used to heal and as an antibacterial and antifungal remedy. Many natural foods are effective in preventing and fighting cancer as well. Although natural remedies can be effective, its important for pregnant women to avoid any herbs and plant supplements until discussing the risks/benefits with their doctors. Also, some natural remedies can interact with prescription drugs or increase their potency, so its important to talk to a doctor about any plans.
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Hamburgers are a beloved food, particularly during grilling season. Trivia database KGB Answers states that 13 billion hamburgers are consumed worldwide every year. Thats 35,616,438 burgers eaten each day. As people around the globe munch on savory ground beef and their preferred toppings and condiments, many people have wondered just why a hamburger is called a hamburger. After all, there is no ham in it. A hamburger is a cooked ground patty, typically made out of beef, though different meats have been substituted in recent years. Still, most people will not find ground ham in their hamburger. The name hamburger comes from where the first hamburger was created. The hamburger originated in Hamburg, Germany. Historians surmise it was based on minced beef specialties that first appeared around different regions of Europe as early as the 15th century. Germans devised a dish called the Hamburg Steak. It consisted of a simply flavored, shredded, low-grade beef with regional spices. The dish was eaten both raw and cooked. As Germans began to emigrate to America, restauranteurs and street vendors in New York City and other
popular port cities began offering a beef dish cooked in the Hamburg style, to attract German patrons. Eventually, the beef of the Hamburg steak was served between buns to make it more portable, most notably at county fairs across America. Different people are credited with creating the first official hamburger, including Frank and Charles Menches, who were vendors at the Erie County Fair in New York. The vendors reportedly used beef for sandwiches when they ran out of sausage. Others credit Charlie Nagreen, known as Hamburger Charlie, with the invention of the hamburger. He made sandwiches out of meatballs that he was selling at the 1885 Seymour, Wisconsin Fair, so that customers could eat them while walking. The Seymour Community Historical Society said that 15-year-old Nagreen named the dish a hamburger after the Hamburg steak. There are other reports attributing the hamburgers invention to other people, so the history remains fuzzy with respect to this popular food. Regardless of where, when and by whom it was invented, the hamburger has maintained its popularity into the 21st century.
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The sun is shining, the air is hot and steaming, the humidity is thick. It is summer in Ontario and the only sure fire cure for the heat and humidity is ...WATER! I love the water, love to swim, float, be near, and be in water, anywhere, any day, anytime. I know there are many who share that feeling. It is always something to look forward to. The moments leading up to it...well... not so much. Those are the moments of truth. The moments of putting on the dreaded...bathing suit! Even worse is the process of buying the dreaded bathing suit. Let me frame the picture of a mature women shopping for a bathing suit. She is nervous, she is hopeful and she is somewhat defeated before she arrives because she knows that that damned piece of stretchy coloured material is going to make her life hell. She approaches the display racks with caution all mature women know that those tiny bits of brightly coloured hankies with strings attached are put there to make her feel shamed. She moves past the fun looking display with beach balls and cool sunglasses and string bikinis to the mature women bathing suit section. You know the section I mean back against the wall behind all the nice looking stuff.
is the great equalizer and the ultimate camouflage. So to all the mature women out there who dont feel secure and happy in a bathing suit anymore get over it! Throw on anything and I mean anything and get into that water. Splash, play, cool down, feel light and just have fun! Remember... The water is your friend. You dont have to fight with water, just share the same spirit as the water, and it will help you move. ~ Aleksandr Popov If that doesnt make you happy, buy the bathing suit and use it as a sling shot to launch water balloons. Thats fun too.
Education Matters
By Stan Cameron Public School Trustee Peel District School Board
Three new school buildings in the next two years highlight some of the wonderful new development taking place in Caledons educational landscape. This coming September (2012) the Peel District School Board will celebrate the opening of the brand new K-8 SouthFields Village Public School which will also host full day Kindergarten as well as French Immersion. SouthFields Village is one of Caledons newest developments. Its located on Kennedy Rd. north of Mayfield Rd. The school grounds will be the centre piece of the upcoming SouthFields Village 3rd Annual Community Day on Saturday, July 14th. I look forward to meeting everyone at this community celebration from 10 am. 4 pm. Alloa P.S. is getting a new building as our planning department expropriated 10 acres of land on Mississauga Rd. just north of Mayfield Rd. The new Alloa P.S. will be a K-8 school and will serve students from the north end of Brampton and our Caledon families. Occupancy in the new Alloa P.S. is projected to be September, 2013. Alton P.S. is also getting a new K-6 building in September, 2013. Graduation ceremonies were celebrated at the end of June by all of our Caledon elementary schools. It was a special time celebrating student success. Many ceremonies heard the instrumental version of Land of Hope and Glory as
graduates marched into their seats. It was an honour to be able to attend these Caledon school graduations: Allan Drive Middle School, Alton, Belfountain, Caledon East, Ellwood Memorial, Herb Campbell, James Bolton, Macville and Palgrave. I was also pleased to attend the graduation ceremony at Parkholme School.
Mrs. Jan Scott was a deeply loved and highly respected Principal at Allan Drive MS. Her memory lives on at the school she was so proud of. Students, teachers, staff and guests celebrated the opening of the Jan Scott Outdoor Classroom on the grounds of the school. This beautiful outdoor classroom is for use by the school and the community. This commemorative project was lead by the schools wonderful teacher/ councillor Mrs. Dianne Gahagan. Allan Dr. MS, Alloa, Alton, Ellwood, Herb Campbell and Palgrave Public Schools were proudly certified as Eco Schools this year. Its a common theme for our Caledon schools to use the outdoors to help facilitate learning. Belfountain P.S. motto is, Get Outside. And they do that a lot releasing Salmon into the Credit River every year. One of their grades 4-6 electives groups partnered with the Credit Valley Conservation Authority and the Belfountain Community Organization this year to create Belfountain's 1st annual Garlic Mustard Festival held in the Belfountain Conservation Area. The Green Team at Herb Campbell P.S. maintains a community garden. Their Grade 3 and Kindergarten students released Fry Salmon - which they hatched from eggs. They learned a great deal about the life cycle of the salmon, from start to finish. Herb Campbell has been confirmed for three consecutive years as ECO SCHOOL Certified, Gold Status.
Macville P.S. and Palgrave P.S. have had students tree planting in their community. On Earth Day they do a regular outdoor cleanup. At Macville a grade one class raised salmon and recently released them. The grade six students made bird houses to hang in the trees and the Kindergarten students put out bird feeders. Alton P.S. is now an Eco School Silver certified each of the last two years. The majority of their Physical Education program is taught outside. Students participate in Community Clean Up on Earth day. Salmon were released by the grade 5s and 6s. Students take walking trips to the Alton Grange and Green team students help with the recycling program. James Bolton P.S. has an outdoor classroom built and supported by community donations and Home and School Association. It has a teaching area and indigenous plants. Teachers use it for science. They also use it
for outdoor reading and theatre in the round. James Bolton also has a very strong primary and junior eco-club. At Credit View P.S. on Earth Day they did a school wide outdoor cleanup. They have recently re-cultivated a "butterfly" garden. At Credit View Track and Field day they include ALL students from kindergarten to gr. 8. Caledon East P.S. auctions off painted rain barrels and teaches their students about Water Wisdom. They recently hosted an amazing Save the Earth presentation. Caledon Central P.S. and its community are closely linked to the environment as farmland, eco-friendly learning opportunities, and riverways populate the schools area.
On Graduation Day...
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Submitted Photo Photo: (Left to Right) Highland Powerlifting Team Members: Anthony Fenech, Charles Banfield, James Newton, Tom Foley, Jackie Pritchard, Loris Corazza (Missing is Andrew Carnovale)
June has been a record-breaking month for the Highland Powerlifting Club. On June 6 Melancthon-based Powerlifter Jackie Pritchard (and Highland Powerlifting Club member) won the 84 Kg division at the Toronto Supershow while matching the Canadian Squat Record (160 Kg) and re-setting the Squat, Bench Press and
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Deadlift Combined Total (410 Kg). On June 23, five members of the Highland Powerlifting Club successfully competed at the UTM Open Classic in Mississauga: - Andrew Carnovale (Caledon) secured the Silver medal in the 66 Kg division - James Newton (Orangeville) won the Silver medal in the 83 Kg division - Anthony Fenech (Orangeville) received the Bronze medal in the 93 Kg division - Charles Banfield (Orangeville) netted the Silver medal in the 105 Kg division - and Tom Foley (Orangeville) secured the Bronze medal in the 120 Kg division in his first competition As a result of these efforts, Highland Po we r l i f t i n g wa s awarded its first ever
Top Team Award; beating out a very competitive field from across Southern Ontario. Powerlifting is a sport that tests total body strength. Athletes compete in three separate events to achieve a combined three-lift total: 1. The Squat requires the lifter to first stand with a weighted barbell across his/ her shoulders, then squat down until the hips are below the tops of the knees before standing back up. 2. In the Bench Press the lifter lays on a bench and lowers a weighted barbell to the chest and holds it until the referee gives the command to press it back up to arms length. 3. For the Deadlift competitors simply bend over and lift a weighted barbell, which is resting on the floor, until they stand completely straight with the shoulders back. All lifts must comply with a strict set of rules and at least two out of three judges must agree that the lift has been properly executed for it to be successful. Competitors are given three attempts to register their highest successful lift in each event, which are added together to record a three-lift total. Final results are determined by ranking the threelift totals from highest to lowest in each weight division. The Highland Powerlifting Club was formed in July 2011 and holds open training sessions on Saturdays from 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. at the ACTS Athlete Institute a world-class facility located at Highway 9 and Heart Lake Road. All are welcome to participate and no prior competitive experience is required. For more information about the Highland Powerlifting Club, please contact Charles Banfield at: charles. banfield@sympatico.ca, or Jackie Pritchard at:jackie@windmillhill.ca.
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Every Mon., & Wed.: SMILE program (a gentle movement program lead by a CERTIFIED SENIOR FITNESS INSTRUCTOR) for seniors of all ages & abilities @ Caledon Seniors Center, 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton. For times & more information, call Caledon Meals on Wheels @ 905-857-7651 / 905584-7136. Every Mon., & Wed. - Caledon Seniors Centre - Lunches are provided every Mon., and Wed.. All welcome. Contact Caledon Seniors Center, for all the details. 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton. 905-5842272 Ext. 4235 Every Mon.,: Tottenham Army Cadets (youth 12-18yrs) meet every Mon., (Sept-Jun, except holidays) 6:30-9 pm, at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 329 (25 Richmond St, Tottenham). For more info, call 905-936-9329. EVERY Mon.,, Play Bridge for Fun 7 pm, at St James Anglican Church, Caledon East. All players from beginners to longtime are welcome to come out & enjoy a friendly game for a twoonie. Call 905-857-1855. EVERY Mon., 7:00 - 8:30 pm Orangeville Toastmasters, Alzheimers Society of Dufferin, 25 Centennial Rd, Orangeville. Come out to a meeting & see how Toastmasters, can help you become a better communicator & leader. 905-299-0503 http:// orangeville.freetoasthost.info/ Third Monday of every Month: Meeting of the Caledon F.A.M.E. Family Support Group, 7-9 pm, in the Albion Bolton Community Centre, (Caledon Parent-Child Centre, 150 Queen St S, Bolton). This group offers support to families where any mental illness is an issue by providing education, resources & coping strategies. No cost. For more info or to inquire about support call Frank Logue 905-4887716 Every Tuesday: Do You Have Chronic Pain? You are not alone. Almost 1 in 3 Canadians suffer chronic pain.Mindfulness-Based Chronic Pain Management Program with Dr. Jackie GardnerNix will be starting a new session on Tuesdays from 9:30am to 11:45am for 13 weeks beginning April 17th at Headwaters Health Care Centres Telemedicine Studio via videoconference from Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto. Call Cathy Trudeau at 519-9412410 ext. 3300 or visit www. neuronovacentre.com. Every Tuesday: Connect with other families about parenting a child with special needs, birth to six years. Light dinner. Siblings welcome. Tues, 5:30-7pm. Free. Caledon Parent-Child Centre, 150 Queen St S, Bolton 905-857-0090 http://www.cp-cc.org. Every Tuesday Morning Breakfast Networking every Tuesday morning 7:30 am with The Peel Referral Association at The Angry Tomato, 12612 Hwy 50, Bolton (McDonalds Plaza). A community-minded networking group helping businesses grow through the development of relationships. Questions, call Trudy 416-662-0177. Every Wednesday: Caledon East Seniors Club #588 meet every Wed., 1:15 pm, at the Caledon Community Complex, Caledon East. Everyone welcome for an afternoon of friendly euchre & lunch. For more info, call 905-5849933 or 905-857-3352. Every Wednesday: Bolton Laughter Club meets Wednesdays, 7 pm, at the Davis Centre (80 Allan Dr, Bolton.) Laugh with others for no reason. No fee. No preregistration. All welcome. EVERY Wednesday: Tops (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Non-profit weight loss group Group meets
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Brian, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Tea Room, Vendors, Clowns, Crafts and much more. Sunday, July 1 Canada Day at Albion Hills Conservation Area, Palgrave. The Caledon Canada Day Celebration is a fun community event made possible through the partnership of the Caledon Canada Day Committee, various Caledon Businesses, the Town of Caledon, Palgrave Rotary Club and the Toronto and Region Conservation and many volunteers. It all begins around 4pm, fireworks take place after sundown. Wednesday July 11, 7-9 pm BRCA Chat and Support: An informal peer support group open to women who are at risk for hereditary breast or ovarian cancer, or have a BRCA1/ BRCA2 gene mutation. You will have the opportunity to exchange experiences, and to give and receive support and encouragement. Location: Rotary Place, 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton. RSVP or questions contact brcasupport@live.ca or call the Caledon Breast Cancer WEDnESDAYS, July 4 to August 8 - Ready, Set, Read! 6:30 7:30 pm Alton Branch of Caledon Public Library - Cost: F R E E . Caledon Public Library, along with the Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board, will offer an exciting 6 week program this summer for children in grades 1 3 and their parents/caregivers. The program will help both parents and children through engaging read aloud sessions, providing book lists tailored to specific reading levels, and assisting with reading comprehension. Advance registration: YES WEDnESDAYS, July 4 August 8 - French Fun for Beginners: Children ages 5 7 with parents welcome to stay. 10:30 11 am. Albion Bolton Branch of Caledon Public Library. Cost:FREE. Join us for fun in French as we explore themes through songs, rhymes, games and stories. Advance registration: YES MOnDAYS, July 9 August 13 (no program on August 6) - Family Story Time. Birth 6 years with adult accompaniment. 6:45 7:15 pm. Margaret Dunn Valleywood Branch of Caledon Public Library. FREE. Join us for 30 minutes of stories, rhymes, songs and crafts! Advance registration: NO FRiDAYS, July 6 August 24 Family Story Time. Birth 6 years with adult accompaniment 10:45 11:15 am. Albion Bolton Branch of Caledon Public Library. Cost: FREE. Join us for 30 minutes of stories, rhymes, songs and crafts! Advance registration: NO Saturday, July 7 - Cheltenham Day - 9:00AM -12:00PM Enjoy a fun-filled day in the quaint village of Cheltenham. Kids games, soap box derby, street sale, duck race, tube race, pie eating contest, art contest, dinner/dance and silent auction are just some of the great activities available for all ages. Join us for our 19th annual Cheltenham Day. Soap box requirements and registration forms available at Cheltenham General Store. Village of Cheltenham, Creditview Rd. north of King St. Cheltenham Area Residents Association - 905-8383790 Saturday, July 7 - Love Your Pet Day: Orangeville SPCA, Shelburne/ Orangeville Paws & Claws, Alliston Humane Society, Beeton Procyon Wildlife & Tottenham Painted Rock Animal Farm Sanctuary will come and bring awareness of their work & services. They will bring information, displays,
in Bolton United Church Heritage Hall, weigh-in 7 pm; meeting 7:308:30 pm. Everyone welcome. Call Ruth 905-857-3237 or Lorraine 905-857-1568. Every Saturday until October: Caledon Farmers Market, 3pm7pm: Organic veggies, local meat, cheese, honey, maple syrup, mushrooms and more. Weekly themes, kids activities and more. Located in Bolton at 150 Queen Street South (site of the Albion Bolton Community Centre) For additional information call 905.584.2272 x4286 or email HYPERLINK mailto:edc@caledon. ca edc@caledon.ca Every Thursday: Alton After School Crew; 3:15-4:15pm, Alton branch of CPL. The Alton After School Crew comes together for 1 hour every Thursday after school for activities, games & great company. Free, drop in program. (905)857-1400 www.caledon. library.on.ca Every Thursday: Adujstments After Birth: Share your experience in a safe and supportive environment.Child care provided. 1:30 3:30 pm. Free, register. Caledon Parent-Child Centre, 150 Queen St S, Bolton. 905-857-0090; http://www.cp-cc.org. Every 2nd Thursday: A networking group of Women (WINGS - Women in Netweaving Growing Strong) and Men (HEROS - Honest, Ethical & Reliable) who meet every 2nd Thursday to network and support the community agency Caledon Meals on Wheels. Call Trudy 416-662-017 for more info. EVERY 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, Moms & Babies Nurture Group 2-3 pm, at Inside Out Family Chiropractic (27 King St E, Bolton). Open to all pregnant moms & moms with babes in arms to meet & discuss issues relevant to their life as a mom & a woman. Group is free. Call 905-951-9911 or info@insideoutchiro.org. EVERY 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, Caledon ParentChild Centre/ Ontario Early Years Centre has a new rural location at Inglewood United Church, 15672 McLaughlin Rd., Caledon ON. Join us the second and fourth Saturday of each month for Family Time Drop-In and structured playbased activities from 9:15-11:30 am. Click on the link below to view a map of the area. For more information please call 905-8570090. Every Friday: -Seniors Drop-In Centre, 9:30-4 pm, in St James Anglican Church, Caledon East, hosted by the Caledon Seniors Council. All seniors welcome for cards, games, gentle fitness, chats. For more info, call Alex 905-5840591. Every Saturday - Books N Blocks, 10:00 10:45pm, Margaret Dunn Valleywood branch of CPL . Join us for 45 minutes of stories, rhymes & songs with a building block activity for participants. Free drop in program for children ages 2 6 years with caregiver. (905)857-1400 www.caledon. library.on.ca Saturdays, 2nd & 4th of the month: Creative Saturdays at Inglewood United Church. Free fun and learning for families with children 0 to 6 years. Includes Family Time drop-in and structured play-based learning programs. For more information, call the Caledon Parent-Child Centre at 905-8570090. OnE TiME EVEnTS Sunday, July 1 Canada Day Strawberry Festival - Caledon Fairgrounds (Hwy 10 in Caledon Village). All Day Exhibits, Entertainment, Lions Club Train Ride, Bavarian Garden, Silent Auction Jimbo Magic, Music with
Robert F Hall Library Caledon East Cost: $35.00 For All grade 4,5,6,7 students - the Canadian Red Cross Peoplesaver Course Level 3 is a fun workshop that will cover topics such as: Whats in a frist aid kit, calling EMS, identifying poisons & dangers, cuts, scrapes, wounds, nose bleeds, heat burns and choking! The At Home All By Myself Course teaches participants how the rules change when home alone, the home along checklist, things that children should and should not do when home alone & more! * Bring your nut free lunch and pencil. (incl Red Corss booklet & AHABM booklet, wallet card) To register call Catherine @ 905-8774490 Tues, July 24 - Raspberry Crepes. Age: 8 years and up.- 1 3 pm Caledon Village Branch of Caledon Public Library. Cost: $3/person Join Eat Local Caledon to learn about local food, do some cooking, and find out how you can Take A Bite Out of Climate Change. Allergy Alert. Tues, July 24, 2012 2pm-4pm Robert F Hall Library Caledon East Cost: $16.00 For all grade 1, 2, 3 students that have never participated in a First Aid course or if you need a refresher this is the course for you! The Canadian Red Cross Peoplesaver Course Level 2 is a fun filled, interactive workshop that will cover topics such as: whats in a first aid kit, calling EMS, identifying poisons and dangers, cuts, scrapes, nose bleeds, & heat burns. Bring a nut free snack! (incl Red Cross Booklet and Sticker). To register call Catherine @ 905-8774490. Saturday, July 28 - Wacky Watercolours! 10:30 11:30 am. 8 years of age and up Caledon East Branch of Caledon Public Library. FREE Advance registration: YES. Back by popular demand! Come learn the 6 techniques of watercolours, and create your own artistic masterpiece! Parents may attend and learn with their children if they wish. Advance registration: YES Thursday, July 26 - A Year to A New You: Consignment 101. Adult 18+. 7 pm. Location: Chicaboom - 18371 Hurontario Street. Cost: FREE. This workshop will include the pros and cons of consigning, what kinds of items can be consigned and where you can sell them. Pricing and tracking consigned items, how to make a profit and the location of great consignment shops near and far are just some of the topics to be discussed. Fun, informative and timely! Advance registration: YES Sat. August 11 - Yogaone ovarian cancer fund raiser. from 10:0011:00. $15.00 per ticket. $5.00 per hour per child babysitting (2 years or older), by certified baby sitter. Refreshments for sale. All proceed go to the ovarian cancer society. Please call to confirm attendance with Angelika. (905)880-3204. www.yogaone.ca
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Photo courtesy of The Regional Community members gathered on June 22 at St. James Anglican Church in Caledon East to take a moment to wish the Berney family well upon the closing of Berneys Pro Hardware, a business that has been in the community for well over one hundred years. Shown here, George, son Geordie and wife Lynda cut the cake to commemorate the end of an era.
78 Peel board schools The earn Ontario includes:recognition toolkit celebration DVD, Our EcoSchools Schools are EcoSchools includes certification whichthe Ontariomessages from Minister
Seventy-eight Peel District School Board schools including 6 schools in Caledon - have received gold, silver or bronze EcoSchools certifications, recognizing work that was completed during the 2011-12 school year. Certified schools will receive a recognition toolkit to celebrate their success in their schools. Their achievements will be showcased at the Regular Meeting of the Board on June 20, and in the atrium of the HJA Brown Education Centre from June 18 to 29. Becoming a certified EcoSchool is a major achievementit requires the entire school to work together, says Tracy Appleton, EcoSchools program leader with the Peel board. Through the program, students work with staff and community members to develop strategies to conserve energy, reduce waste, green their schoolyard, and develop environmental literacy. The Ontario EcoSchools program e m p o we r s students to affect positive change in their schools and communities, and teaches qualities like responsibility and accountability. The skills students, staff and community members learn from involvement with EcoSchools will impact lifestyle choices beyond the school environment.
PRESERVING HERBS
Caledon East - 905 584-9635 Rev Wendy Moore rev_wendy @stjamescaledoneast.ca Join us for Sunday Services 8 am and 11 am
Monday, August 20th, 6:309:00pm, Palgrave Community Kitchen, 34 Pine Avenue Learn how to make and preserve tomato-corn salsa using the Boiling Water Canning Method.
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Monday, August 27th, 6:009:00pm, Palgrave Community Kitchen, 34 Pine Avenue Using the skills and foods we have made throughout the season, the HAYville will be hosting a BBQ for their parents. Parents are invited for dinner at 7:30pm.
of Education and Director of Education Tony Pontes letter from the mayor of their city metal sign to hang on the outside of the school building resources for teachers to continue their work of embedding environmental education into their lessons The six schools in Caledon to earn EcoSchools certification are: Allan Drive Middle School, Alloa Public School, Alton Public School, Ellwood Memorial Public School, Herb Campbell Public School and Palgrave Public School The EcoSchools program enables schools to bring to action the messages contained in the Ministry of Education Environmental Education Policy Framework (2009) entitled Acting Today, Shaping Tomorrow: A Policy Framework for Environmental Education in Ontario Schools. Schools also use this program to support their School Success Planning initiatives and environmental education links to the curriculum. Also, it has been shown that EcoSchools generate less waste and reduce energy consumption. Support for the EcoSchools program has been provided by the Peel board, the Region of Peel and Toronto and Region Conservation.
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