Eco-Green Construction

03/28/2020

Spending time indoors in your home for weeks can place a burden on your indoor air quality. In addition to simply opening your window for fresh air, there are other ways to improve your air quality, from changing your furnace filter to adding an air purifier. Check out these handy tips https://www.mapleair.com/blog-COVID-19+%28Coronavirus+Disease%29+Prevention-2202

02/18/2020

For the first time in decades allow landowners and property developers to dump pollutants such as pesticides and fertilizers directly into hundreds of thousands of waterways, and to destroy or fill in wetlands for construction projects. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/22/climate/trump-environment-water.html

The Trump administration has finished a new rule that rolls back environmental controls on many wetlands and intermittent streams, delivering a win to rural landowners.

05/18/2019

Click if you agree that RoundUp should NOT be used anywhere in Canada!

"We've been fighting cancer for nine years. It was caused by Roundup. We can't do the things we used to do and we really resent Monsanto for that."

08/23/2018

Do you think Cobourg’s Heritage Harbour should remain a tranquil, beautiful area? Expansion of the Cobourg marina into these peaceful waters is shaping up to be an election issue in 2018. Join us if you agree the west harbour should be preserved for enjoyment by kayakers, SUP, kitesurfers, Dragon Boats and other eco-friendly outdoor activities! Survivor Thrivers Northumberland Land Trust Sustainable Cobourg

08/21/2018

In May 2017, the Blue Dot Northumberland Organization lobbied Cobourg Council to pass a “declaration” that we all have a right to “breathe fresh air, drink clean water and eat healthy food”. The C…

06/14/2018

Great to see the milkweed thriving in this Monarch Waystation in Cobourg! The creation and preservation of this monarch habitat will help preserve the species and their incredible migration

05/20/2018

Cobourg’s Victoria Beach is recognized as a Blue Flag beach, an international eco-certification of high standards in water quality, environmental management and education, safety and services. Did you know that there are building lots nearby? Contact us to build your custom dream home near this natural beauty.

05/19/2018

A great day for entrepreneurs in Eastern Ontario!

By April Potter. New innovation and entrepreneurship centre features VentureZone, MakerLab, 80-seat lecture hall, and more.

05/09/2018

Spring fever! Who can't wait for summer?

Looking for amazing things to do this summer? Check out our essential guide to exploring Peterborough and the Kawarthas, Rice Lake and the City of Kawartha Lakes, Ontario

02/23/2018

Rain, snow and freezing sleet - construction year-round has its challenges!

01/10/2018

12/06/2017

Beautiful snowy owls have also been spotted in Cobourg and Northumberland County so please drive carefully as they are low-flying and not accustomed to cars.

The Hamilton-area has seen three snowy owls hit by cars in the past week, according to the Hamilton Conservation Authority