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Port Perry Star, 27 Sep 1972, p. 10

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b AT lain TLS Raf) pats OR A ae LF LONE VELOC Sas Fad 0 . 4 ak \ ta ANY SATA TR A ETRE A SASL RAC IN 18-PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, Sept. 20, 1972 Ontario tightens pesticides control - Ontario is preparing new Bay-Shore Inn in association available only to profess- not constitute a health haz- ard or affect organisms regulations and licensing vancouver. He told the ionals." procedures to tighten drast- association an amendment The new regulations will outside their target group. 0 ically the control of pesti- to the Environmental Pro- incorporate a classification 1¢ gualify under the 'C N pora.e a cation head 1 nts of N cides, to keep the more toxic tection Act, 1971 has been system dividing these sub- ng, small' amou \ of these substances out of the passed by Ontario to permit stances into four categories these pesticides and oy r The old story . . . \ hands of hon-professionals. the new pesticides controls. and restricting how they can Salven be af to There's nothing new under the sun, \ ste of the Gnvironmient, told Under the new provisions, be sold. Category D" wil GERPSTL 7 SR MGRIER! Aprils, 163, The Canadian Freeman carried an § / retail outlets for the more encompass the most innocu- oo category 'C' Altice a ndi Ys ong the the Canadian Agricultural toxic pesticides will be Ous, for example, pressu- Bis the eoleg ir for Toronto Harbor and demanding action from Chemicals Association to- |. on F These licences will Tized insect repellants. Of boa RORY | or Governor in these words: day. This is the first time o.oo" he" class or cate- the 2,800 pesticide products ae wal Ly phy It is really astonishing how the magistrates can \ that a provincial govern- gory of pesticide that outlets Sold in Ontario, 802 fall into rd Pops, oul id a ret allow the horrible nuisance which now appeats on the \ ment has taken positive are permitted to sell and to the 'D' category. giochi rgd id vg face of this Bay. All the filth of the town--dead horses Q regulative action of this type © Class 'C' pesticides used = = 0 ysl iH dogs, cats, manure, etc. heaped up together on the ice \ ih ie pis) de this poli "We are trying to make With reasonable care, would 'the fk ai hii jo drop down ina fou dav, In to the va din \ r. Biggs made this polic , . a shore. ibis a sure the right people get the formulas used in agriculture If they have no regard for the health of their \ Environment Minister ~ right pesticides," Mr. Biggs Tren and forestry. There are 559 fellow-beings, are they not afraid to poison the fish that James Auld at the associa- said. "Those designed for tway Tours substances in this class. supply their own tables? tion's conference at the professional use only, will be Thanksgiving Special Category 'A' compounds We hope that His Excellency will take cognizance of 0 anksglving Specials | are the most restricted. § tnestate of the Bay from the Garrison down, and see the \ fo New York These would be sold only to carrion-broth to which the worshipful magistracy are { / Vermont Foliage Tour | licensed ~~ exterminators, WN about to treat the inhabitants when the ice dissolves. ; A * OR * agriculturists, and other There is not a drop of good well-water about the \ NEW YORK CITY professionals. Many of these N 'Market-square, and the people are obliged to use the ; substances will be available Bay water however rotten-Instead therefore of 0 | XA OR ¥ % only on a specific use permit. corrupting the present bad supply, we think the \ | PLUMBING - NASHVILLE, TENN. The outlets selling these authorities ought rather adopt measures to supply the { October Gth to 9th compounds will have to be town from the pure fountain that springs from the HEATING - I PORT PERRY] 983-2413] - ELECTRIC - OFFICE -- RESIDENCE ® oo oo California 23 Days Departing Oct. 23rd Per person 5410.00 Double Occ. For further information contact NONQUON TRAVEL SERVICE Phone 985-2336 licensed and keep complete sales records. Only 375 products fall into this group. '"The home user will still have effective materials available to him; these new _ licensing rules will prevent the abuse of pesticides by inexperienced people," said Mr. Biggs. "It is the aim of the Ontario government and the Minister to channel pesticides solely to those areas where they are vitally necessary.' : Spadina and Davenport Hill, which could be done at a trifling expense. ° There is nothing more conducive to health than good water--nothing more destructive than bad--and what ought the authorities to watch over and protect before the health of the community?" Of course the Town of York did eventually learn not to heap garbage and filth on the ice of the bay. But, like people all over the world, as they progressed they learned new ways to contaminate their water and air. The encouraging thing is that there is always "somebody like The Canadian Freeman around to point a finger and say, "this is wrong, we should clean it up." That somebody can be a government inspector, a member of a citizen's action group or a concerned individual. : That somebody, the person who cares, it essential to "the health of the community." \ : ~ When you come to see Ontario Place 1] .. i. There's no end to the things you can see and do in Toronto . . . like Ontario Place with its fascinating sights, acres of parkland and unique * restaurants. We're careful of your Enjoy property when we deliver Shell Heating Oil. 'Easy there, Harry, don't drag that hose across the garden..." That's how we feel about your flowerbeds, plants, shrubs, driveway, and your whole home when we deliver Shell Heating Oil or make a "RAY BIRKETT Port Perry -- 985-2291 service call. Youwon't see any evidence of our having been Tl there--other than a per- fectly working heating Shell system. breakfast in your room each morning and a bus tour of Toronto. 2 Night Spe cial : a And the place to stay is the ] * Lord Simcoe Hotel, in the now, the Lord Simcoe is offering a I i 2 night special for two at a total cost tration. It includes deluxe accommo- dation, dinner at the famous Captain's Table, complete ith a bottle of champagne, * Ask your travel agent about . the Lord Simcoe's 2 night special or contact us: T t 9 heart of dawntown, where oron 0 S hospitality is a tradition. Right of $58.90, subject to advance regis- Hotel © 150 King Street West, Toronto. Telephone: 362-1848. .

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