Cameron faces the other countryside alliance in Grizedale forest
Gentry join hikers, bikers and celebrities in Lake District protest at forests sell-off “This could be their poll tax,” says Lord Clark of Windermere with gentle glee, as he chucks a stick for his border collie Ossie high in the Cumbrian fells. Down below lie the town and lake that he chose for his title, but both are invisible, hidden behind the countless trees of the Lake District’s mighty …
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Green energy project eyed
FITCHBURG – Officials at Simonds International, headquartered in Fitchburg, said the company is making the move toward green energy to help combat high energy costs with the construction of a $ 5.5 million cogeneration system that will save 150 jobs.
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Protesters rally over forests plans
A rally is to be held to protest over Government plans to transfer public forests in the Lake District and other parts of England to the private sector. Related Stories Day of action against tax avoiders Conscientious objector numbers ‘Public doubts’ over health reforms Conscientious objectors revealed Osborne vow on ‘financial turmoil’
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It’s Time for Canada To Say Goodbye to the NHL
If Quebec City, Winnipeg or any other Canadian city had hopes for government money, particularly from the Canadian Federal Government to build arenas or other facilities to get an NHL franchise, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has effectively killed the idea stone dead during this year’s NHL All-Star festivities. On the two key issues for NHL expansion/relocation back to Canada, Winnipeg and …
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