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Quebec's Pesticides Management Code turns 10. Now what?
Ten years ago, Quebec did a gutsy thing: it adopted the first Pesticides Management Code in all of North America, restricting the use of certain pesticides for cosmetic purposes.  But since then, Quebec has been overtaken by some of the other provinces, notably Ontario and Nova Scotia. To catch up with them, Quebec needs to strengthen its Code so that it offers residents...
Actualité - 8 avril 2013 - Tag : Alternatives to pesticides, Changing the world, Ecological horticulture, One step at a time, Petition
Call for review of 30 pest control substances
This week, Ecojustice wrote to health minister Leona Aglukkaq on behalf of the David Suzuki Foundation and Equiterre to ask for a special review, under section 17 of the Pest Control Products Act, of the registration of pest control products containing one or more of 30 active ingredients.
Actualité - 17 octobre 2012 - Tag : Ecological horticulture, Pesticides
Pesticides undermining children's health, says new report
Pesticide Action Network North America has conducted a new review of the recent literature on the impact of pesticide use on children's health. According to the report, the existing research suggests that:
Actualité - 17 octobre 2012 - Tag : Dangers of pesticides, Ecological horticulture
Ontario doctors warn patients against pesticides
The Ontario College of Family Physicians is recommending that patients reduce their exposure to pesticides whenever and wherever possible. This recommendation is based on its new research review, which shows a link between exposure to pesticides and various neurological and respiratory diseases, as well as reproductive problems. It also shows that children are particularly...
Actualité - 26 juin 2012 - Tag : Dangers of pesticides, Ecological horticulture, Pesticides Management Code
The secrets of a truly green lawn, conference series
Édith Smeesters, a pioneer in the field of ecological horticulture in Quebec, is still on tour this week to challenge Quebecers to change the way we maintain our lawns. This French-language conference series is for anyone who would like a nice lawn without resorting to toxic chemicals. Learn how to work in harmony with nature, rather than against it. Choose plants that...
Actualité - 3 juin 2012 - Tag : Ecological gardening guide, Ecological horticulture, Pesticides Management Code
Free talks by eco-friendly gardening expert Edith Smeesters, various locations across QC (in French)
Since Quebec's Pesticides Management Code came into effect in 2003, a lot of pesticides have disappeared from our garden centres and hardware aisles.  But there is still a lot of confusion surrounding the topic of responsible gardening. The dream of a "perfect" lawn remains... But how can you maintain your yard without resorting to the now-prohibited, so-...
Événement - 23 mai 2012 - Tag : Ecological gardening guide, Ecological horticulture, Équiterre Activities, Public talks
Sign petition to strengthen Quebec's Pesticides Managment Code
Did you know that after leading the way with the first provincial ban on lawn pesticides in 2003, Quebec has now fallen behind other provinces when it comes to protecting human and environmental health in this matter? Our list of banned pesticides hasn't changed since 2003, whereas Ontario and Nova Scotia have both gone on to adopt stronger policies, which prohibit more...
Actualité - 2 mai 2012 - Tag : Ecological gardening guide, Ecological horticulture, Pesticides Management Code
Horticultural days, Saint-Rémi
For the 16th year in a row, producers are invited to Journées horticoles, two days of the latest in horticultural information, featuring speakers from Quebec, British Columbia, Ontario and the United States. The program includes talks on:
Événement - 22 novembre 2011 - Tag : Advocacy, Become a family farmer, Community supported agriculture, Ecological horticulture, Farm holidays, Food sovereignty, Organic baskets, Partners Activities, Short food supply chains
Mile End: La journée des possibles
Discover the Champ des Possibles behind Café Falco in Montreal's Mile End. Saturday July 16, 12 - 8 p.m. Free activities for the whole family: guided tours speakers' corner kids' play area yoga in the sun at 4 p.m. picnic dinner at 5 p.m. with a music/dance show featuring FOLLY AND THE HUNTERS. Main entrance behind Café Falco, 5605 avenue de Gaspé,...
Événement - 12 juillet 2011 - Tag : Community action, Ecological horticulture, Partners Activities
Urban agriculture summer school, Montreal
For the 3rd year in a row, CRAPAUD has teamed up with the Institut des sciences de l’environnement to offer a five-day training session on urban agriculture at UQAM.  Do you want know more about...
Événement - 21 juin 2011 - Tag : Advocacy, Ecological gardening guide, Ecological horticulture, Food security, Partners Activities, UQAM summer school, Urban planning
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