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A denotation for sites that are peculiarly Canadian.


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novanewsnow.com > Tom Sheppard > Trying not to buy gasoline
Overview/monologue of the issue of energy in the maritimes.
I haven't bought Irving gas since the company closed down the last gas station in my village and ripped perfectly good tanks out of the ground, meaning no one else could use them.
I do buy gas, though, and it hurts these days. If I lived in the city, I might not own a car ... I might just...

Also found in: Nova Scotia

COG: Canadian Organic Growers
Canadian Organic Growers Inc. is Canada's national membership-based education and networking organization representing farmers, gardeners and consumers in all provinces.

Also found in: General Resources

ACORN: Atlantic Canadian Organic Regional Network
Vision
ACORN aims to enhance the viability and growth of the Atlantic Canadian organic agricultural community through a unified regional network.
ACORN is a non-profit organization that promotes organic agriculture by:
  • Facilitating information exchange between and amongst organizations and individuals
  • Coordinating informal education for producers through to consumers
  • Networking with all interested parties both regionally and nationally

Also found in: General Resources

Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada (OACC)
Canada's national website for organic agriculture research and education

Also found in: General Resources

Willing Workers on Organic Farms
This link for Nova Scotia, but WWOOF has other provinces as well. Summer interns?
WWOOF Canada - Willing Workers on Organic Farms: Volunteer exchange for accommodation, meals and an interesting experience. An inexpensive way to travel and learn about different cultures.

Also found in: General Resources ~ Nova Scotia

Nova Sun Power: Pictou, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
Nova Sun Power can provide everything required from a single, small module to a complete multi-kilowatt system, whether it is solar, wind or hybrid. We can help you do it yourself, or we can install it.

Also found in: Pro Solar

Nova Scotia : Weather Underground
Weather details for cities and towns in Nova Scotia.
Also found in: Climate 5a ~ Nova Scotia

Organic Apple Production Guide for Nova Scotia
Apple tree diseases, and organically acceptable treatments. Edited by: P. G. Braun, Tree Fruit Pathologist, Agriculture Canada Research Station, Kentville, Nova Scotia, 1991. Contributors: R.F. Smith, Entomologist, J.M. Hardman, Entomologist, and D.H. Webster, Soil Scientist, Agriculture Canada, Kentville; W. Craig, Tree Fruit Specialist, and R. Rogers, Entomologist/Apiculturist, Plant Industry Branch, Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture and Marketing, Kentville. Revised January 2004
Also found in: Fruit /Nut Trees ~ Organic Pest Repellants ~ Nova Scotia

Plant Hardiness Data: going beyond the zones
Canada's plant hardiness map (view details) provides insights about what can grow where. ... It combines information about a variety of climatic conditions across the entire country to produce a single general map. ... The original map was developed in the 1960's for trees and shrubs. ... It has also been used for perennials but it was not originally developed for that purpose..
Also found in: Climate 5a


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