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DAYLIGHTING SAWMILL RIVER . . . AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY MUST WORK HARD TO KEEP OLDER WORKERS SAFE . . . HOW TO INCREASE PROFITS WITHOUT INCREASING FARM SIZE . . . CONVEYOR PROJECT AND LIGNIN NET DOMTAR SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS . . . OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST...

DAYLIGHTING SAWMILL RIVER
Source: EAC
The Sawmill River in Dartmouth was buried in 1972 after hurricane Beth caused localized flooding in downtown Dartmouth. The replacement of the culvert presents a perfect opportunity to daylight parts of the river. The EAC and the Sackville Rivers Association will be presenting to the Harbour East Marine Drive Community Council on Thursday November 13 at 6 pm at the Dartmouth Sportsplex. The public is welcome to attend this meeting. (read more)

AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY MUST WORK HARD TO KEEP OLDER WORKERS SAFE
Source: Island Farmer
The agriculture industry must accelerate its efforts to ensure the safety of older workers, says the executive director of the PEI Federation of Agriculture. John Jamieson said the number of serious accidents involving older farm workers is on the increase. (read more)

HOW TO INCREASE PROFITS WITHOUT INCREASING FARM SIZE
Source: FCC
Today’s moderate-sized farms can be very profitable Learn how to add profitability to your existing production base. Summerside, P.E.I, Nov 17; Centreville, N.B. Nov 18. (read more)

CONVEYOR PROJECT AND LIGNIN NET DOMTAR SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS
Source: Pulp & Paper Canada
Domtar Corporation was recognized by the American Forest & Paper Association as a leader in sustainability with two 2014 AF&PA Sustainability Awards. Domtar received the Innovation in Sustainability Award for its BioChoice™ lignin and the Leadership in Sustainability Award for Energy Efficiency and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reductions for its barge unloading and conveyor project. (read more)