Sustainable Food

• Canoes get new life as Camp Kawartha ‘grows’ its garden program

  'We had a number of canoes, so our maintenance staff drilled holes in the bottom for drainage and decided to use them as containers,' said Sadie Snell of Camp Kawartha.

  Environment

  Aug 4, 2023
  
• Sustainability-focused produce delivery service expanding to Simcoe County

  A food delivery company that takes locally-grown produce 'seconds' rejected by grocery stores is expanding operations to the Barrie area. It's a win for growers and consumers.

  Environment

  May 18, 2023
  
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• Hope Blooms receives $250k to build new community kitchen amid COVID-19

  The $250,00 non-repayable contribution was announced Tuesday by the Government of Canada.

  Economy

  Aug 25, 2020
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• COVID-19 pandemic has Calgary gardeners planting more veggies, ‘growing their own food’

  Widespread garden material shopping has led to seed shortages. "The demand is huge and supply is short."

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2020
• U of W’s sustainable food services named top in North America

  The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) scored the U of W as North America's number one school in the food and dining category, as part of its Sustainable Campus Index.

  Environment

  Aug 27, 2019
• High-tech, sustainable shrimp farm in Alberta ready for first harvest

  Fresh shrimp in landlocked Alberta is now a reality thanks to a high-tech, sustainable operation near Strathmore.

  Economy

  May 1, 2019
• Will chickens soon rule the roost in Saskatoon backyards?

  Will chickens soon rule the roost in Saskatoon backyards? One local group is hoping to get approval from city council for a pilot project.

  Canada

  Mar 17, 2017