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The Local Story, 2010-2011

Number of Articles: 11

Farmers’ markets open in Ajax and Pickering

Publication Date: June 4, 2011

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After years of having to look outside of their municipalities, Ajax and Pickering residents now have options for buying farm-fresh products, with two farmers’ markets running this summer. durhamregion.com

Whitevale residents fight to protect heritage community

Publication Date: May 4, 2011

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Since the 1972 expropriation of 25,000 acres by the provincial government, Whitevale residents have fought to save their community. Almost 40 years later, the community of Seaton, originally intended as the satellite city for the never-built airport to the north, is about to be born. durhamregion.com

Heated debate over urbanizing north Pickering

Publication Date: February 23, 2011

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Hundreds cram Pickering chambers as council fails to oppose Region’s goal of developing northeast Pickering; the Region plans to take on the Province at the OMB.durhamregion.com

Suburbs worst GHG offenders

Publication Date: February 10, 2011

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Suburbs in the 905 area are worse greenhouse gas emitters than the inner city, according to a study by the World Bank. And the cause of the problem lies mostly with transportation (cars) and bigger houses.Toronto Star

Food sector is booming

Publication Date: January 2, 2011

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While the hard-hit manufacturing industry struggles to return to its pre-recession levels, its food-sector cousin can savour a different success story, as the GTA’s food processing sector booms. Globe and Mail

Province rejects proposed Pickering growth

Publication Date: October 28, 2010

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Durham Region's plan to convert 1,200 hectares of farmland in northeast Pickering to housing for 30,000 people has been rejected by Ontario's municipal affairs ministry. Durham was the only GTA region to openly oppose the province’s greenbelt legislation in 2007. Shame!Toronto Star

It’s food or floods say Ajax, environmental groups

Publication Date: June 9, 2010

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Whether to develop 3,200 acres in northeast Pickering boils down to a choice between food and floods, say Pickering Councillor Bonnie Littley, Ajax Mayor Steve Parish, and environmental allies.durhamregion.com

Rein in Durham

Publication Date: June 7, 2010

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(editorial) Durham Region’s sprawl-friendly politicians have become notorious for their pro-development ways, but they’ve begun backing off in response to provincial pressure. They need to retreat still further. Toronto Star

Plan to expand city on GTA farmland to go ahead

Publication Date: May 12, 2010

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A controversial Markham plan to become the first GTA municipality to freeze expansion on prime farmland to make way for a permanent food belt has been narrowly defeated in city council. Toronto Star

Trying to save the family farm

Publication Date: March 19, 2010

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A fourth-generation Caledon farmer worries about family farms disappearing when it’s hard to make a living and the land is more valuable for development.Toronto Star

Developer denies ties to controversial Markham ad

Publication Date: January 20, 2010

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Eyebrows have been raised over the source of a recent full-page ad in a Markham newspaper warning about the dangers of unbridled intensification as the city considers a bold proposal for a permanent food belt. Toronto Star