The City of Mississauga, in partnership with local horticultural societies, announces the winners of Streetscape Mississauga.
Large Garden First Place: Claudia Shadursky Second Place: Liz Malicki Third Place: Marylyne Brown
Small Garden First Place: Nicola Hall Second Place: Jana & John Redegeld Third Place: Eva Martini
Townhouse Garden First Place: Julie Poce & Bruce Turner Second Place: Karen Griffith Third Place: Margret Rushke
Best B.I.A. Streetscape Streetsville Business Improvement Association
"Streetscape Mississauga inspires residents to enhance the natural beauty of their own neighbourhood," said Stu Taylor, acting director of Recreation and Parks. "Together, we cultivate a city that cares about its environment and supports responsible horticultural practices."
"Despite this year's extreme weather conditions, we have had another successful contest," said Maureen Ricker, co-chair of Streetscape Mississauga. "Our residential class winners have proved, once again, that our city has some wonderfully creative gardeners, who can transform an ordinary front garden into a magical space. We are continually surprised by the high standard we see, which inspires us to expand and develop the contest into new areas."
The prizes will be awarded at a special ceremony on Monday, September 12 at 6 p.m. at the Bradley House Museum. Gardens were judged by trained volunteers from local horticultural societies and evaluated on visual appeal, overall design, general maintenance and originality.
For more information about Streetscape Mississauga, please visit www.mississauga.ca/blooms or call 905-615-3200, ext. 3407.
Still anxious over lack of funding and risk of dangerous waters, Canadian sailor Hatfield prepares for tough solo race around the world
The Globe and Mail is reporting on the upcoming Vendée Globe attempt by Derek Hatfield on his 'Spirit of Canada' (P.C.Y.C.) and his ongoing search for a title sponsor.
Port Credit, Mississauga, Ontario - The 18th annual Port Credit In-Water Boat Show - one of Ontario’s premier in-water boating events - will be held at the Port Credit Harbour Marina at the BOATING SUPER CENTRE from August 22 to 24, 2008. The show will feature over 100 new and used boats, with 80 in-water, including sail boats from Beneteau, Bavaria, Catalina, C&C, Delphia, Hunter, Hansa, and Jeanneau. New and used power boats featured will include Carver, Cruiser, Four Winns, Mainship, Marquis, Regal, Sabre, and Silverton.
Port Credit, Mississauga, Ontario - The 18th annual Port Credit In-Water Boat Show - one of Ontario’s premier in-water boating events - will be held at the Port Credit Harbour Marina at the BOATING SUPER CENTRE from August 22 to 24, 2008. The show will feature over 100 new and used boats, with 80 in-water, including sail boats from Beneteau, Bavaria, Catalina, C&C, Delphia, Hunter, Hansa, and Jeanneau. New and used power boats featured will include Carver, Cruiser, Four Winns, Mainship, Marquis, Regal, Sabre, and Silverton.
At the Speakers tent, special guest speakers Paul and Sheryl Shard, hosts of the popular sailing program “Distant Shores,” will be speaking on their new boat and ocean crossing. Rob MacLeod our “Speaker Tent” host will give tips on boat handling. A vast array of on land displays featuring marine equipment, insurance, finance, charters, sail makers, Custom Boarder Services, Services Canada, and the Coast Guard will be on site. Boaters can write their Operator’s Exam at the show, and relax afterwards at the Boat Show Refreshment Garden to the sounds of Chuck Jackson’s Blues and Jazz band.
The Mississauga News is reporting that "the Peel police Marine Unit will have both of its boats patrolling Lake Ontario and the Credit River Friday through Sunday looking for impaired boaters."
