Category: Green

Toronto’s Heat Alert of September 10, 2013, is Terminated

This is an update to the previous blog Heat Alert for Toronto September 10, 2013. The City of Toronto informs us that there is no heat alert at this time. Hurray!

September 12, 2013
Heat Alert for Toronto September 10, 2013

This video presents “Heat Stress.” Ontario Ministry of Labour explains heat stress. A heat alert has been declared today for Toronto in Ontario, Canada, and will be in effect until further notice. Update: September 11, 2013, Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health has extended the Heat Alert. During a Heat Alert, there is a greater risk…

September 10, 2013
Toronto Workers’ Singing Contest Sept.10 + City Airport Meeting Postponed to Sept.19, 2013

Singing Contest to Launch City of Toronto’s United Way Employee Campaign Tomorrow, September 10 from noon to 2 p.m., the City of Toronto will launch its annual employee fundraising drive for the United Way of Toronto by announcing its fundraising goal and holding a singing competition on Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St. W. The…

September 9, 2013
You’re Invited: Great Canadian Events in Ontario Sept.7-Oct.31; Toronto Road Closures Sept 7-8, 2013

Here are great Canadian events happening in Ontario, Canada. Most events are FREE. This video presents “2013 Jesus in the City Parade Promo Video.” Festival of Praise International Presents Jesus in the City Parade FREE September 7, 2013 Queen’s Park, Toronto The Jesus in the City Parade is a live musical street pageant of worshippers…

September 7, 2013
You’re Invited: Canadian Events Aug.30-Sept.28 + Toronto & TTC Alerts 2013

Here are some great events in Quebec and Ontario, Canada. Most events are FREE. This video presents “Lunch at the Mackenzie King Estate Aug 11, 2013.” “Lunch at the tearoom Gatineau, Quebec” Enjoy the End of Summer in Ottawa, the Capital of Canada! DISCOVER THE HILL INTERPRETATION PROGRAM — ON UNTIL MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2013…

August 30, 2013
Your Input: Use of Jets at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport + Communities’ Cultural Infrastructure

The City of Toronto wants your input at two upcoming public consultations in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This video (32:01) presents “Toronto Island Airport Dilemma.” “Porter Airlines seems to have been a commercial success and now, it wants to expand. Expansion plans call for the introduction of “whisper” jets and a runway extension into Lake Ontario.…

August 29, 2013
Yonge St. Closures Aug.23–May 2014 + Your Input on Canada & USA Joint Actions on Trade in Plants

Construction to Replace Yonge Street Watermain Begins August 23 Starting today, August 23, the City of Toronto in Ontario, Canada, will begin work to replace the Yonge Street watermain from Finch Avenue to Sheppard Avenue. The project is expected to be completed by May 2014. Replacing 2.3 kilometers of watermain will help ensure uninterrupted water…

August 23, 2013