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School solar panel shines
It’s a development so bright even the Vatican is keeping an eye on it. Woodbridge’s St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic High School officially launched its new solar photovoltaic system Monday. The system, which includes five solar panels arranged in the shape of a cross above the school’s main entrance, is the first of its kind in the York Catholic District School Board. -
Water bottles get the boot
Plastic water bottles have been banished from city meetings. -
Insect invades
Ash trees in the Weston Rd. and Hwy. 7 area are under attack by an invasive threat. -
Emerald ash borer found in Vaughan
Ash trees in the Weston Rd. and Hwy. 7 area of Vaughan are under attack by an invasive threat. The emerald ash borer has been found in the area, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced Aug. 28. -
Business heats up for solar company based in Concord
Future looks bright for Your Solar Home after striking distribution deal with American utility Todd Kirkpatrick, a veteran of the high-tech world, went decidedly old school in 2000 when he bought Kerrydale Stables, a Muskoka-area commercial horse farm. It wasn’t long, however, before the long, cold cottage country winters froze his furrowed brow with thoughts of the [...] -
Ban on private pesticide use in Vaughan by early March
Council will move ahead with a plan to ban the use of cosmetic pesticides on private property after a unanimous vote Monday. -
City looks into garbage loophole
Councillors want to close a loophole in the city’s organic-waste strategy that exempts low-rise condominium and townhouse developers from including three-stream waste management in new projects. -
Community meeting focuses on proposed environmental centre
York Region is holding a public meeting Tuesday to discuss the Community Environmental Centre proposed for an industrial expanse in the Hwy. 7 and Creditstone Rd. area. -
Earth Angels look to land at area schools to bring butterflies and trees
A group of earthly angels and green prophets are looking to help a few Vaughan schools overcome the dull shades of concrete and asphalt in their schoolyards. -
Windmill breezes through first year
Standing like a candle on a cake, a precedent-setting Vaughan landmark celebrates its first birthday this week. On Sept. 20, 2006, Maple Honda officially unveiled the 50-kilowatt windmill generator, the result of a partnership between local utility PowerStream, Honda Canada and Zanchin Automotive Group, owners of the dealership.