Local Biogas Plant Seeks to Support Growing Provincial Electricity Needs

At the November 17th Council meeting, Synergi Power Systems Inc. asked for municipal support for their application to secure a long-term contract to provide electricity to the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO). This is the provincial Crown Corporation responsible for operating the electricity market and directing the operation of the… Continue reading

Majestic Designers Offers Custom Kitchen & Bath Options

Majestic Designers moved into the location beside Woodward’s Garage almost two and a half years ago. It’s owner, Gnanathasan Suntharampillai –known as Thas, had been building kitchens and vanities for large retailers out of a rented location in Whitby for 25 years when he decided to change direction. With his… Continue reading

Fourteen Years of the Belize Project: Reflections From a Volunteer

By Andy Harjula For the past 14 years, Maureen and I have led the Belize Project, a grassroots effort that has grown far beyond anything we imagined when we first began. Before the pandemic interrupted our work, we man-aged to raise roughly $60,000 for communities in Belize through spaghetti suppers,… Continue reading