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Durham Region green thumbs gear up for long weekend planting
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Durham Region green thumbs gear up for long weekend planting
Description
May 19, 2021
The May long weekend is typically the time green thumbs start planting, and despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this year is no different. The exceptionally seasonal weather over the past couple of days led to lineups at green houses across the region. Aaron Streck reports.
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Durham Region green thumbs gear up for long weekend planting01:47 | May 19, 2021
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Uxbridge Provincial Park set to open July 1st01:44 | June 25, 2024
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Millions of Canadians in path of ‘incredibly serious’ heat dome02:07 | June 17, 2024
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‘Dangerously hot and humid’ weather to hit southern Ontario, Quebec00:42 | June 17, 2024
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Eco-friendly, plant-based, edible gel could help Canada fight wildfires02:38 | June 12, 2024
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Canada wildfires: Highest-risk areas have moved from B.C. to Prairies, Northwest Territories04:51 | June 12, 2024
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INEOS Styrolution to close Sarnia site02:41 | June 11, 2024
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Grassy Narrows First Nation sues Ontario, Canada over alleged mercury poisoning02:06 | June 4, 2024
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Prescription for plastic medical waste: How hospitals, medical suppliers are aiming to be greener02:35 | May 9, 2024
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‘Historic’ $15B plan announced for Honda EV plants in Ontario02:57 | April 25, 2024
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Ont. chemical plant temporarily shuts down after residents get sick02:27 | April 22, 2024
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Residents of Ontario First Nation sickened after high benzene levels detected02:48 | April 18, 2024
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Frustrated local farmers protest carbon tax02:29 | April 9, 2024
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‘Shut this place down’: Calls for Marineland closure after two more beluga deaths02:31 | March 26, 2024
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Mild winter brings about early tick sightings in Canada01:39 | March 8, 2024
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Doug Ford lashes out over Guilbeault’s controversial road funding remarks: ‘He’s out to lunch’01:36 | February 22, 2024
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Hope for Stouffville garden amid cenotaph, tank relocation plan01:46 | February 16, 2024
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Ontario urban boundary reversal could jeopardize planning targets, report finds02:06 | February 6, 2024
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How to Protect Your Home Through the Winter Seasons03:30 | January 23, 2024
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Cold snap strains Toronto, Ottawa shelters01:46 | January 17, 2024
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Storms deliver powerful blast of winter weather across Eastern Canada02:05 | January 10, 2024
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Millions of Canadians brace for brutal blast of winter weather02:07 | January 9, 2024
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Ski resorts hoping Mother Nature gifts cooler temperatures after green Christmas02:08 | December 27, 2023
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Videos appear to show escaped kangaroo in Oshawa, Ont.01:17 | December 1, 2023
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Ontario health review links Sarnia-area air pollution to increased cancer risk02:39 | November 30, 2023
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Public ‘don’t give two hoots’ about Greenbelt reversal bill: Doug Ford01:29 | November 21, 2023
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Durham Region green thumbs gear up for long weekend planting01:47 | May 19, 2021
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Uxbridge Provincial Park set to open July 1st01:44 | June 25, 2024
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Summer 2024 weather forecast: What to expect for Ontario02:42 | June 20, 2024
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Millions of Canadians in path of ‘incredibly serious’ heat dome02:07 | June 17, 2024
-
‘Dangerously hot and humid’ weather to hit southern Ontario, Quebec00:42 | June 17, 2024
-
Eco-friendly, plant-based, edible gel could help Canada fight wildfires02:38 | June 12, 2024
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Canada wildfires: Highest-risk areas have moved from B.C. to Prairies, Northwest Territories04:51 | June 12, 2024
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INEOS Styrolution to close Sarnia site02:41 | June 11, 2024
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Grassy Narrows First Nation sues Ontario, Canada over alleged mercury poisoning02:06 | June 4, 2024
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Finding a home for Canada’s nuclear waste02:59 | June 3, 2024
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Poilievre, Liberals trade accusations of ‘wacko’ behaviour in Parliament over carbon pricing debate03:42 | June 3, 2024
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Permanent site for Canada’s nuclear waste disposal in talks as deadline looms02:40 | May 31, 2024
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Prescription for plastic medical waste: How hospitals, medical suppliers are aiming to be greener02:35 | May 9, 2024
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Durham Region residents celebrate Earth Day02:22 | April 26, 2024
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‘Historic’ $15B plan announced for Honda EV plants in Ontario02:57 | April 25, 2024
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Ont. chemical plant temporarily shuts down after residents get sick02:27 | April 22, 2024
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Residents of Ontario First Nation sickened after high benzene levels detected02:48 | April 18, 2024
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Frustrated local farmers protest carbon tax02:29 | April 9, 2024
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‘Shut this place down’: Calls for Marineland closure after two more beluga deaths02:31 | March 26, 2024
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Mild winter brings about early tick sightings in Canada01:39 | March 8, 2024
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Doug Ford lashes out over Guilbeault’s controversial road funding remarks: ‘He’s out to lunch’01:36 | February 22, 2024
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Hope for Stouffville garden amid cenotaph, tank relocation plan01:46 | February 16, 2024
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Ontario urban boundary reversal could jeopardize planning targets, report finds02:06 | February 6, 2024
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How to Protect Your Home Through the Winter Seasons03:30 | January 23, 2024
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Storms deliver powerful blast of winter weather across Eastern Canada02:05 | January 10, 2024
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Ski resorts hoping Mother Nature gifts cooler temperatures after green Christmas02:08 | December 27, 2023
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Videos appear to show escaped kangaroo in Oshawa, Ont.01:17 | December 1, 2023
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Durham Region green thumbs gear up for long weekend planting
Description
May 19, 2021
The May long weekend is typically the time green thumbs start planting, and despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this year is no different. The exceptionally seasonal weather over the past couple of days led to lineups at green houses across the region. Aaron Streck reports.
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