There were 23 of the most modern, most fuel efficient – and expensive – cars in the world on display.

The vehicles were taking part in the first annual Brighton to London Eco-Run.

One of the organizers, Gerry Malloy of Warkworth, says the run’s purpose is to highlight some of the ways people can deal with increasing gas prices.

Among the cars in Brighton this morning were Porsches, Mazdas and Toyotas, among others.

The Eco-Run has left for a 3-day trip to London.

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That’s because the early blast of spring weather in March followed by a cold stretch has severely damaged the Province’s fruit crop.

Fruit plants were tricked by the warm weather into blooming before cold weather came and wiped those blooms.

Colin Campbell of Campbell’s Orchard’s on Rednersville Rd. says it’s still too early to tell exactly how much crop has been affected… but some orchards in Ontario have reported 80 to 100 percent of their crop may be “unharvestable”.

Of the 1-million blossoms on his farm Campbell says they only need to draw 5 percent of that to consider it a “good harvest”.

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Last night, Quinte West council approved an agreement with the company, Real Flex Solar Corporation.

The city will pay around $1.3 million to have the panels installed.

The installation will be paid off in 8 years, and after that, revenue generated from the green energy will go to the City of Quinte West.

Work on the Frankford arena roof will start soon.

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Tyendinaga Township council is against a proposed new landfill facility near their eastern border.

Last night councillors discussed the Beachwood Road Environmental Centre, which proposes a landfill and a recycling and organics centre just off Deseronto Rd.

Township CAO Steve Mercer says the ground doesn’t work well for a dump.

Mercer says there’s plenty of Ontario land where there’s a deep clay base, perfect for a facility such as this.

Waste Management says the Beechwood Rd. facility could create up to 75 jobs for the Tyendinaga/ Napanee region.

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The panels on the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre and the transit building have generated $40,000 in their first month.

Belleville Mayor Neil Ellis says they would like to continue investing in renewable energy on city-owned buildings.

Council invested the $3.1 million through the Feed In Tariffs Program. The project didn’t affect taxes.

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Northland Power received final approvals from the province for two 10 MW solar installations on Burr Rd., near highway 62, in the County.

Manager of Solar Development for Northland, Mike Lord, says they hope to have the projects running in the spring of next year.

He says they shouldn’t bother the residents living nearby.

Northland and builders, Aecon, are still working on finalizing building permits with Prince Edward County before construction can begin.

When finished, the solar farms will be able to generate enough green power to light up a total of 2600 houses.

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It’s the Madoc Kiwanis Trash Bash tomorrow.

Head to the Kiwanis Center in Madoc for 10:00 and start cleaning up.

Gloves and garbage bags will be provided. There’s a BBQ too.

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Twenty special students who have demonstrated such leadership were recognized today for their outstanding contributions. They are the regional winners of the tenth annual Toyota Earth Day Scholarships, which were announced by Toyota Canada and Earth Day Canada in celebration of Earth Week.

The students, who are in their graduating year of high school, will be honoured in local ceremonies across the country. Each will receive $5,000 to help them further their academic careers. They can apply their award funds directly toward educational expenses for the first year of full-time post-secondary studies in Canada.

The 20 regional winners will now move on as finalists for the 2012 Toyota Earth Day Scholarship National Award. One winner will be chosen from among these finalists to receive a Panasonic notebook computer in addition to the $5,000 scholarship. The national winner will be announced in May.

The Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program was established by Earth Day Canada, with financial support from Toyota Canada Inc., to reward and encourage environmental commitment and action among students.

Now in its 10th year the Toyota Earth Day Scholarship program has awarderd 160 Canadian students more than $800,000 through the program.

Read the full list of winners online at Toyota Canada, Inc.

The national group is concerned that Gilead Power is looking to build nine 450′ high turbines on the shore of Prince Edward County.

Spokesperson Ted Chaskey says there’re many animals that would be affected by the area.

He says although they’re against the particular project, he reminds people they are in favour of wind energy.

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