Category: Frugal Crowd
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Earth Day: Manitoba Introduces Legislation in Canada to Protect Children from Lawn Pesticides
This video presents “Lawn and Garden Pesticides: Reducing Harm.” Produced by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, this unique 10 minute video sets out the scientific evidence linking common household pesticides to a variety of serious illnesses, including cancer, reproductive problems and neurological diseases. It offers information from the Ontario College of Family…
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Ontario + Open Data: Vote on the Data You Want to See Made Public for Canadians
The Ontario government has a lot of useful data, and they want to share it with you. Ontario asked every ministry to inventory the data they have. The inventory will grow as more potential open data is identified. Presently, there are more than 1000 data sets. Please click here to browse or search through a…
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Increasing Urban Tree Canopy in Ontario Via Treemobile: Order Before the Weekend of April 26, 2014
This video presents “Transition Town: What’s it all about?” Several activists of the Transition Network explain the Transition idea. The Treemobile is a volunteer-run project of Transition Guelph & Transition Toronto that can provide fruit-bearing trees and shrubs to their members at as low-cost as they can, deliver them to your door, and offer location…
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Toronto Animal Services’ Chip Truck: Microchips for Your Pets Apr.13, May 31, June 1, Oct. 4, 2014
Toronto Animal Services Presents The Chip Truck Toronto, Ontario, Canada Apr 13, 11 am to 2 pm, Pet Valu, Albion Mall, 1530 ALBION RD May 31, 10 am to 2pm, Slobberfest, 1 LEUTY AVE June 1, 12 to 3 pm, Pawsway Rescue Me Weekend, 245 QUEENS QUAY W Oct. 4, 11am to 2pm, Galleria Shopping…
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CFIA Survey: Over 99.9% of Leafy Green Vegetables in the Canadian Market Had No Detectable Pathogens
Leafy greens usually have crisp green leaves and stalks, and should be eaten raw or lightly cooked to preserve the nutrients. Popular types of leafy greens include: lettuce arugula bok choy spinach Because leafy greens are often eaten raw, they can be a source of food poisoning. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) released the…
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You’re Invited: CIBC Trophy – Mayor’s School Cricket Launch in Toronto April 10, 2014
This video presents “Mayor’s Trophy – Cricket 2011 Sunnybrook Park Toronto.” CIBC Trophy – Mayor’s School Cricket Launch Thursday, April 10 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Remarks: 10:30 a.m. Cabbagetown Youth Centre, 2 Lancaster Ave., Toronto, Ontario, Canada Mayor Rob Ford and Councillor Anthony Perruzza (Ward 9 York West), Chair of the Community Development and…
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By Volunteering for the 2015 Pan Am and Parapan Am Games You Get Certain Ontario Benefits
This video presents “The Coach”, featuring Colin Mochrie and The Second City.” To support the launch of the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games volunteer program and showcase the dedication and commitment of volunteers, TORONTO 2015 enlisted the support of Colin Mochrie, improv icon/Canadian treasure and The Second City, Toronto. “Volunteers will be the heart…