Home ›

Stories & NewsStories & News

Greenbelt Stories

Artists Survey: The Greenbelt travels to Ajax

Artists Survey: The Greenbelt, an exhibition celebrating the 5th Anniversary of the Greenbelt that launched last month at Toronto's Gallery 1313 is going on tour to a number of galleries and locales throughout the Greenbelt.

First up - the Cultural Expressions Art Gallery in Ajax. The exhibit will be hosted from March 4-11 with an opening reception being held on March 5th from 6-9pm. The Cultural Expressions Art Gallery is located at 62 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village Ajax.

The exhibit, curated by Phil Anderson (Director of Gallery 1313) and Patrick Macauley (Head, Visual Arts at Harbourfront Centre) features works by Brad Emsley, Daniel Durocher, Elizabeth Chitty, Irene Cymbal, Jeremy Drummond, martha Eleen, Michael Davey and Delwyn Higgens, Steve White, Vid Ingelevics, and Warren Quigley.

Stay tuned for more dates and locations to be announced and check out our Facebook Fan page at www.facebook.com/ontariogreenbelt to see some photos of the exhibit at Gallery 1313!

Go Ontario! Granola Bar Makes Olympic Debut

Go Ontario Granola Bar

The Go Ontario! Granola Bar is a unique snack that features 100% ingredients from within Ontario's Greenbelt. The five ingredients (Iroquois cranberries, Vineland cherries, apples, honey and certified organic oats) are all from Ontario farms.

In preparation for a full launch in spring 2010 the makers of the granola bar, Taste of Nature and EcoSource, are excited to be showcasing the Go Ontario! granola bar at Ontario House during the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games, February 12-28. The granola bar appears on the Ontario Snacks To Go menu.

As the world gathers in Vancouver, Ontarians and Canadians alike can be proud to embody the message of 'think global, act local'!

Cuvee Awards: The "Oscars" of the Wine Industry

Cuvee awards

Photo: Greenbelt Foundation President Burkhard Mausberg (right) with Jens Gemmrich of Frogpond Farms, Ontario’s only organic winery and located on the Greenbelt.

The Cuvée Gala is a red carpet celebration of the outstanding Ontario wine and food in the heart of Niagara wine country. The coveted Cuvée Awards are announced at this black-tie event where the winemakers select the winners and guests mingle with the stars of the Ontario wine and culinary scene.

This year, 45 winemakers tasted over 200 wines from 56 wineries to determine the winners.

Proceeds from Cuvée Weekend go to the Niagara Community Foundation and are used in its work with community groups across the region.

A number of Greenbelt wines were awarded best in class at the competition, including: Flat Rock Cellars Reserve Chardonnay 2007, Konzelmann Estate Winery’s 2007 Vidal Icewine, and Tawse Winery’s 17th St Pinot Noir 2007.

Hats off to all the winners, and a particular thank you to the wineries of the Greenbelt for helping make it the success it is today.

more

Explore the Possibilities of the Greenbelt

Bringing the Greenbelt to Life: Stories from Ontario's Great Outdoors

A glimpse into greatness. Learn about Ontario’s world-leading Greenbelt through these bi-weekly newspaper articles published in Metroland papers in and around the Greenbelt.

more

Press Releases

New exhibition opens in Ajax today - Artists Survey: The Greenbelt explores rural and environmental themes

Ajax, March 4, 2010 - Art is often seen as something consumed and produced in the urban environment with little relevance outside the big city. Artists Survey: The Greenbelt is an exhibition that proves this to be wrong. The exhibition opens at the Cultural Expressions Gallery in Ajax today as part of the Greenbelt’s ongoing 5th Anniversary celebrations. The Greenbelt turned five on February 28, 2010.

When: March 4-11 
Tuesday - 1 to 7 pm 
Wednesday to Friday - 11 am to 7 pm
Saturday - 11 am to 5 pm 
Sunday & Monday - Closed

Reception: Friday March 5 6 to 9 pm

Where: Cultural Expressions Art Gallery 
62 Old Kingston Road
Pickering Village Ajax, ON
905-427-2412  www.culturalexpressions.ca

In this exhibition10 artists from areas in the Greenbelt have produced art that addresses some of the many challenges it faces and stresses the advantages of having a Greenbelt in Ontario.

Premiers Davis and Peterson Join Greenbelt 5th Anniversary Celebrations, Award Leaders in Greenbelt Agriculture

Toronto, March 3, 2010 - In honour of the Greenbelt’s 5th Anniversary, the annual Friends of the Greenbelt Award today was given to five leaders in Greenbelt agriculture.

This week marks five years since the Greenbelt Act was passed into law. In that short time, Ontario’s Greenbelt has risen to first place among Greenbelts worldwide for legal protection. It is both the youngest and the largest Greenbelt in the world. Comprised of over 50% farmland and more than 7000 farms, it is also the breadbasket of the Greater Golden Horseshoe.

“Ultimately for the Greenbelt to continue to be successful, its farms need to be successful. That is why today we are recognizing Greenbelt farmers who have elevated their craft and can serve as examples of how ingenuity and creativity are key to the future success of this industry,” said Burkhard Mausberg , President of the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation.

The 2010 Friend of the Greenbelt award winners are:

- Gallery on the Farm in Enniskillen, Durham Region (represented by Eric and Jennifer Bowman);

Greenbelt Turns Five on Sunday, Celebrates Birthday Five Great Ways

Toronto, February 26, 2010 - This Sunday, February 28th marks five years since the Greenbelt Act was passed into law. In that short time, Ontario’s Greenbelt has risen to first place among Greenbelts worldwide for legal protection. It also happens to be the youngest and the largest Greenbelt in the world.

To celebrate the occasion, the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation is holding events next week that bring together some of the many people and communities that help make one of Ontario’s most ambitious environmental initiatives such a success story.

Five Ways to Celebrate:

1. The Greenbelt at Five Years: Planning for the Future

This panel discussion will explore the Greenbelt’s promise, the opportunities and challenges it faces, and ideas for making the Greenbelt bigger, better and bolder.

more

Osprey Media Group Newspaper Series

Greenbelt Backyard Wilderness

Osprey Media and the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation present an 8-part series that explores the rich heritage of the 1.8 million acres of nature’s wonderland right in your backyard.

Rollin' on the Rivers

The Niagara River is one of the world’s most famous rivers and is also the front door to one of the most prolific river nurseries in the world – Ontario’s Greenbelt... Osprey Media Group 2007 newspaper series, Part 8 of 8

Going Green

It’s going to be a hot, hot summer. When you catch a whiff of refreshing, cooler air, you can thank the Greenbelt... Osprey Media Group 2007 newspaper series, Part 7 of 8