Month: September 2011
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Ont. Greens Pledge: Will End Corporate And Union Election Donations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Green Party will eliminate corporate and union donations to political parties Orangeville, Ontario – Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner (Simcoe-Grey) and Deputy Leader Rob Strang (Dufferin-Caledon) announced the Green Party’s plan to reform the Ontario electoral system to ensure that special interests take a back seat to the priorities of Ontarians. “It…
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Ont. Green Party: Back-room Collaboration Excluded Us From Televised Debate
GREEN PARTY OF ONTARIO CALLS FOR DEMOCRACY IN PROVINCIAL LEADERS’DEBATE TORONTO, ONTARIO – Green Party of Ontario Leader, Mike Schreiner, penned an open letter to Ontarians today. Despite public outcry, the Green Party of Ontario was excluded from the provincial leader’s debate. “I would have welcomed the chance to go head to head with the…
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ON Green’s Leader: Liberals Play Politics at Holland Marsh Expense
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, Ontario – Green Party of Ontario Leader, Mike Schreiner, questions the Liberal’s commitment to communities. On the heels on an announcement to stop a gas plant in another Liberal riding, construction is proceeding with the development in the Holland Marsh. “For two years the Liberals have stonewalled residents and municipal governments…
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A Need To Rethink Health Care
Amongst all the vital issues of provincial significance that get discussed at this time of year, there is no doubt that health care remains as the number one priority for people in Ontario. Unfortunately, while health sector spending accounts for about 46 cents of every tax dollar allocated, the size and scope of our health…
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Ontario Green Party: Concerned Only 7000 Ont. Farmers Under 35 Yrs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Green Party Food and Farming Strategy: Better Food, Better Jobs, Better Ontario Toronto, Ontario – The old parties at Queen’s Park have failed to promote and protect Ontario Farmers. Only the Green Party has championed this issue, calling for an Ontrario Food and Farming Strategy. “Ontario needs real change at Queen’s Park.…
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Ontario Greens Pledge To End One-size-fits-all Family Farm Regulation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: GREENS TO END ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL REGULATIONS THAT PUNISH LOCAL BUSINESSES DUNEDIN, ONTARIO – Today, Green Party of Ontario (GPO) Leader Mike Schreiner joined Neil Metheral, owner of Dunedin’s Metheral Meats, to announce the Green Party’s plan to end the one-size-fits-all regulations that punish local businesses and limits access to local food. “Local food…
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Duke Nukem Forever Reviewed After 13 Years Of Game Development
Duke Nukem Forever – released June 14, 2011. Yeah we know this is an ‘old game’ by most standards but it deserves a special Silo re-visit. The Duke is back.. and with harsh criticism. If you’ve ever played any of the previous Duke Nukem games from the 1990’s then you’ll know what to expect from the…
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Ont. Liberals Pledge To End Great Lakes Runoff – Improve Beaches
For immediate release STRENGTHENING PROTECTION FOR OUR ENVIRONMENT Ontario Liberal Plan Introduces Next Chapter To Keep Our Water Clean TORONTO – Only Ontario Liberals will protect our air, land and water, Children and Youth Services Minister and Minister Responsible for Women’s Issues Laurel Broten announced today. “Ontario families care deeply about the safety of the…
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Ont. Green Party Says “Will Use SmartMeters To Put $ In Your Pocket”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Green Party Will Use Smart Meters to Put Money in Your Pocket Toronto, Ontario – Green Party of Ontario Leader, Mike Schreiner announced his party’s commitment to Smart Meter changes that encourage innovative ways for Ontarians to save money by saving energy. Schreiner along with Philip Playfair, the owner of Toronto conservation…
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Ont. Greens Plan – Expanding Combined Heat And Power Projects
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE London, Ontario–Green Party of Ontario Leader Mike Schreiner announced the party’s plan to expand combined heat and power (CHP) targets to conserve energy and establish a more efficient power system in Ontario. “Eliminating waste is essential to increasing efficiency and reducing utility bills,” said Schreiner. “Most large buildings and factories in Ontario…
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The Bishop’s Man By Canadian Author Linden MacIntyre
The Bishop’s Man by Canadian author Linden MacIntyre offers a deep and compelling story of one man’s struggle for atonement. The book revolves around a very controversial and current topic, the sexual abuse of children by Catholic Priests. However, this fictional work is much more than a critique on a current situation; it is a journey…
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Green Party Leader Schreiner:Our Plan To Create 20,000 Jobs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Schreiner announces Green Building Program to create 20,000 good local jobs and reduce energy bills Guelph, Ontario – Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner announced the Green Party’s plan for a Green Building Program today. A Green Building program will reduce energy bills and create thousands of jobs in the construction and trades…
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Ontario Liberals: Too Many Architects Mopping Floors, Driving Taxis
TORONTO – The Ontario Liberal Plan will help highly educated new Canadian citizens get on-the-job training needed to be certified in their chosen profession, Linda Jeffrey, Minister of Natural Resources in the Ontario Liberal government said today. “We have too many engineers and architects driving taxis and mopping floors,” Jeffrey said. “We need everyone at…
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Provincial Green Party Pledge To Stop Mega-Quarry Developments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEGA-QUARRY MUST BE STOPPED, SAYS GREEN PARTY HORNINGS MILLS, ONTARIO – Today, the provincial and federal Green Party joined community members in Melancthon Township in calling for a stop to the proposed mega-quarry. The two Leaders joined candidate Rob Strang for two stops in Hornings Mills and Alliston. “It’s time to put…
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Discussing The Inclusion Of The Green Party of Ontario In Ontario Leader’s Debate
Green Party of Ontario (GPO) Leader Mike Schreiner will be joined by Green Party of Canada Leader Elizabeth May to discuss the inclusion of the Green Party of Ontario in the upcoming Leaders’ Debate and the difference one Green MPP can make at Queen’s Park. Both Green Leaders will be available for comment. WHO: Mike…
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Minister of Agriculture: Ontario Liberal’s Rural Platform Will Mean Progress
“FORWARD. TOGETHER.” ONTARIO LIBERALS LAUNCH RURAL PLATFORM A Plan To Build A Strong Rural Ontario ATWOOD — Ontario Liberals’ new rural platform will mean real, measurable progress for rural Ontario families, Carol Mitchell, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs in the Ontario Liberal Government said today. “What we’ve achieved together with rural Ontarians in…
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Jukasa: World Class Music Studio Open For Local Artists
From our Sept/Oct 2011 PRINT Edition (Jukasa has a whole new team of amazing people on board! Please check their website for a list of their amazing staff CP) If I were to tell you that musicians like Willie Nelson, Steven Tyler, Snoop Dogg, Derek Miller and The Tea Party have spent time in Ohsweken…