Top Chefs, Local Farmers and Activists Rally for Soupstock

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Published on Wednesday, 03 October 2012 00:16

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Over 150 of Canada’s best chefs will create their own Soupstock recipes that celebrate the Melancthon region’s rich agricultural history.

Soupstock is free to attend and tickets will be available to purchase the food presented by participating chefs and restaurants.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own bowls and utensils to cut down on waste.

Former world leaders, including Chretien, sound alarm on water crisis

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Published on Tuesday, 11 September 2012 12:56

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OTTAWA -- A prestigious group of former world leaders and experts is sounding the alarm about a water crisis that threatens peace, political stability and economic development around the globe.

The InterAction Council has issued a new report warning that the future impact of water scarcity could be devastating.

CTV News at Highlands Presentation to Melancthon Council, Feb. 2, 2012

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Published on Thursday, 02 February 2012 16:25

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The Highland Companies had a delegation at the Melancthon Township Couincil Meeting to present their 45 minute Power Point presenation.

Since filming and audio taping of the Melancthon Council meetings are not allowed, CTV News Barrie staff interviewed Melancthon Mayor Bill Hill and attempted to interview The Highland Companies as they were leaving.

To view the CTV News at 6 Webcast, go to:http://ctvnewsbarrie.ca/videos/694/thursday-february-02,-2012-ctvnews-at-6-webcast

and advance to 4.52 minutes.

Podcast of TVO-Local Food & the Mega Quarry-Thursday October 27, 2011

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Published on Friday, 28 October 2011 09:15

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Quarry on Ontario Farmland was the Plan, Firm Says

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Published on Monday, 10 October 2011 11:11

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The following link is to both a word and video version.

http://www.cbc.ca/m/touch/news/story/2011/10/10/melancthon-quarry.html

CBC News,  Monday October 10, 2011

Story by Jeannie Stiglic