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Leaving a vehicle behind when youre overnighting on an island has its risks. Its something Caroline MacGillivray learned the hard way.With a seasonal spot on Thorah Island, a 1,450-acre chunk of paradise some four kilometres away from Beaverton, she says you come to expect the unexpected. In the past few years, shes seen an SUV stolen and two
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stanley termosky erton Harbour could aggravate the issue even further. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW In a bid to regulate parking in the harbour area, island residents will be given a parking pass they can display in the vehicle. Overnight guests, however, may be forced to leave their cars as far away as the Green P lot on Bay Street 鈥?up to
stanley water bottle a kilometre away. Towmship CAO Thom Gettinby said for the most part, people understand the situation. There hasn ;t been much pushback.Beaverton-area Coun. Gord Lodwick says the procedure is changing because clearer direction was needed. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Before Tipn Tory MP McColeman won t seek re-election
The City of Brampton has launched a new citywide initiative encouraging residents to plant backyard vegetable gardens to help support local food banks during the COVID-19 pandemic. The City of Brampton is the first municipality in Canada to launch a citywide initiative to support residents in growing their own gardens in response to COVID-19, said the city in a release. With physical distancing measures in effect, this program encourages residents to grow produce and herbs from the comfort of their own homes, and donate their homegrown crops to local food banks and community organizations
stanley cup . In order to ensure food is equally distributed to those in need, a request form will be made available for food banks and organizations to complete, it added. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW The new program, in partnership with Bramptons parks maintenance and forestry division and chaired by Wards 2 and 6 Coun. Doug Whillans, is offering free soil and seeds to Bramptonians wishing to take part. Free tutorials are also available on the citys website at brampton.ca/parks to help those new to veggie growing get started. The city is also asking businesses able to donate gardening soil, vegetable plants and seeds to help support the program
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