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  Encyclopedia: Legislative Assembly of Ontario
Oak Ridges was a former federal electoral district represented in the Canadian House of Commons, and located in the province of Ontario.
Peterborough is a federal and provincial electoral district in the Canadian province of Ontario.
Huron—Bruce is a federal and provincial electoral district represented in the Canadian House of Commons and the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Legislative-Assembly-of-Ontario   (5451 words)

  
 oak ridges markham   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Oak Ridges-Markham is the name of a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada.
The district includes the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, most of the Township of King (excepting extreme northeast) the northern portions of the Town of Richmond Hill, and the northern and eastern portions of the Town of Markham.
The electoral district was created in 2004 52.5% from Oak Ridges, 30% from Markham, 13% from Vaughan-King-Aurora, and 4.5% from York North.
www.yourencyclopedia.net /oak_ridges_markham.html   (155 words)

  
 ITALY - LoveToKnow Article on ITALY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Roman district, the largest of the four, extends from the hills of Albano to the frontier of Tuscany, and from the lower slopes of the Apennines to the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The district from the south-east of Lake Fucino to the Piano di Cinque Miglia, enclosing the upper basinof the Sangro and the small lake of Scanno, is the coldest and most bleak part of Italy south of the Alps.
Improvement contracts are granted for uncultivated bush districts, where one fourth of the produce goes to the landlord, and for plantations of fig-trees, olive-trees and vines, half of the produce of which belongs to the landlord, who at the end of ten years reimburses the tenant for a part of the improvements effected.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /I/IT/ITALY.htm   (18279 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Ontario general election, 2003
Huron—Bruce is a federal electoral district represented in the Canadian House of Commons, and located in the province of Ontario.
London—Fanshawe is a federal electoral district represented in the Canadian House of Commons, and located in the province of Ontario.
Oak Ridges: Lou Rinaldi (born 1947 in Patricia, Italy) is a politician in Ontario, Canada.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Ontario-general-election,-2003   (6365 words)

  
 BULGARIA - LoveToKnow Article on BULGARIA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
In the eastern districts the proximity of the sea moderates the extremes of heat and cold; the sea is occasionally frozen at Varna.
The cultivation of maize is increasing in the Danubian and eastern districts.
In the north-eastern district between the Yantra and the Black Sea the Bulgarian race is as yet thinly represented; most of the inhabitants are Turks, a quiet, submissive, agricultural population, which unfortunately shows a tendency to emigrate.
28.1911encyclopedia.org /B/BU/BULGARIA.htm   (19741 words)

  
 KENTUCKY - LoveToKnow Article on KENTUCKY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Extensive forest areas still remain both in the east and the west, In the east oak, maple, beech, chestnut, elm, tulip-tree (locally yellow poplar), walnut, pine and cedar trees are the most numerous; in the west the forests are composed largely of cypress, ash, oak, hickory, chestnut, walnut, beech, tulip-tree, guni and sycamore trees.
In 1907 the output of the western district was 6,295,397 tons; that of the eastern, 4,457,727.
The financial board of the county is composed of the county judge and the justices of the peace, or of the county judge and three commissioners elected on a general ticket.
91.1911encyclopedia.org /K/KE/KENTUCKY.htm   (8333 words)

  
 MSN Encarta - Search View - Oklahoma
Pines dominate the slopes and ridges of the Ouachitas, while hardwoods are found chiefly on the lower slopes and in the valleys.
District judges and associate district judges serve for four years and are elected on nonpartisan ballots.
Many school districts are larger than the incorporated limits of the towns or cities they service, and their boundaries frequently cross county boundaries.
encarta.msn.com /text_761578896__1/Oklahoma.html   (12012 words)

  
 MSN Encarta - Search View - Maryland
The Ridge and Valley province in Maryland consists of the broad Hagerstown Valley, which is part of the Great Appalachian Valley, in the east and a series of parallel forested ridges and deep narrow valleys in the west.
Backbone Mountain, a ridge in the Allegheny Mountains, rises to 1,024 m (3,360 ft) above sea level in the extreme west and is the highest point in the state.
Wye Oak State Park, on the Eastern Shore, was established to preserve a white oak that was more than 450 years old when it was toppled in a storm in June 2002.
encarta.msn.com /text_761570698__1/Maryland.html   (13244 words)

  
 OHIO - LoveToKnow Article on OHIO   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The white oak is the most common, but there are thirteen other varieties of oak, six of hickory, five of ash, five of poplar, five of pine, three of elm, three of birch, two of locust and two of cherry.
This district, known as the Western Reserve, was ceded in 18oo on condition that Congress would guarantee the titles to land already granted by the state.
The Whigs were successful in the presidential elections of 1836 and 1840, partly because of the financial panic and partly because their candidate, William Henry Harrison, was a favorite son, and in the election of 1844, because of the unpopularity of the Texas issue.
61.1911encyclopedia.org /O/OH/OHIO.htm   (8439 words)

  
 PORTUGAL - LoveToKnow Article on PORTUGAL   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Large herds of swine are fed in the oak and chestnut woods of Alemtejo; sheep and goats are reared in the mountains, where excellent cheeses are made from goats milk.
Each district was governed by a commission composed of (i) the civil governor, who was nominated by the central authority and presided over the commission; (2) the administrative auditor; and (3) three members chosen by indirect suffrage.
The districts were divided into communes (conceihos), each administered by an elected council, and a mayor nominated by the central authority.
88.1911encyclopedia.org /P/PO/PORTUGAL.htm   (21258 words)

  
 on-Oak Ridges-Markham
Also, don't underestimate "green" issues in Oak Ridges Moraine country--something which may backfire either way (remember that the prototypical McGuinty flip-flop was in failing to stop moraine redevelopment).
Oak Ridges did go PC in the Ontario provincial election and Old Markham being very conservative has been attatched to this riding.
Oak Ridges stayed PC in the provincial election last year, which says a lot about this new riding and where it's headed.
www.electionprediction.org /2004_fed/riding/35059-oak-ridges-markham.htm   (801 words)

  
 TENNESSEE - LoveToKnow Article on TENNESSEE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
In the northeast the ridges are more numerous and higher than in the southwest, where White Oak Ridge and Taylors Mountain are among the highest, although Missionary and Chickamauga Ridges are better known, because of their association with battles of the Civil War.
The state is divided into twelve chancer districts in each of which a chancellor is elected for a term of eigh years, and at every county-seat in each district a court of chancer is held.
Each county is dividec into civil districts varying in number according to population, anc each district elects at least two justices of the peace for a tern of six years; each county town or incorporated town also.slectr one justice of the peace.
22.1911encyclopedia.org /T/TE/TENNESSEE.htm   (9803 words)

  
 GREECE - LoveToKnow Article on GREECE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
In the more fertile districts two-storeyed houses of the modern type are common, but in the mountainous regions the habitations of the country-folk are extremely primitive; the small stone-built hut, almost destitute of furniture, shelters not only the family but its cattle and domestic animals.
In 1906 the electoral districts were diminisi in number and enlarged so as to coincide with the twentyadministrative departments (P6/lot); the Feduction of,th departments to their former number Of sixteen, which is contemplation, will bring about some further diminution parliamentary representation.
In 1900 a society for the reafforesting of the country districts and environs of the large towns was founded at Athens under the patronage of the crown princess.
95.1911encyclopedia.org /G/GR/GREECE.htm   (19279 words)

  
 SWEDEN - LoveToKnow Article on SWEDEN   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Sweden itself may be considered in four main physical divisionsthe mountains and highland district, covering all Norrland and the western part of Svealand; the lowlands of central Sweden; the so-called Smland highlands, in the south and southeast; and the plains of Skne, occupying the extreme southward projection of the peninsula.
South of the southern limit indicated in the midland district of the great lakes, the oak (Quercus peduncutata) appears as well as pine and fir; and, as much of this area is under cultivation, many other trees have been introduced, as the ash, maple, elm and lime.
Posting, which is of importance only in the highland districts and the valley roads of Norrland, is carried on by posting-stations (skjutsstation) under government regulations; similar regulations apply when, as in the upper valleys of the great northern rivers, rowing boats on the lakes form the only means of travel.
25.1911encyclopedia.org /S/SW/SWEDEN.htm   (21978 words)

  
 Ontario - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In 1792, the four districts were renamed: Hesse became the Western District, Lunenburg became the Eastern District, Mecklenburg became the Midland District, and Nassau became the Home District.
In 1849, the districts of southern Ontario were abolished by the Province of Canada and county governments took over certain municipal responsibilities.
The Province of Canada also began creating districts in sparsely populated Northern Ontario with the establishment of Algoma District and Nipissing District in 1858.
www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ontario   (2364 words)

  
 World Almanac for Kids
The plains slope gently downward from N to S. The coast is characterized by ridges of sand known as barrier beaches.
The main trial courts in Louisiana are the district courts, which have a total of 194 judges elected to 6-year terms.
In 1866, however, the state government legislated against the freed slaves; an attempt made by the Unionists to reconvene the convention of 1864 in order to revise the suffrage requirements led to a riot in New Orleans in which nearly 200 fls were killed, and throughout the state fls and white Republicans were terrorized.
www.worldalmanacforkids.com /explore/states/louisiana.html   (3810 words)

  
 Find Your Electoral District   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Electoral boundaries will not be redistributed until the next general election.
While it is updated periodically, please be aware that it may not reflect the most recent changes that may have occurred.
When a provincial election or by-election is called, contact information for your electoral district Returning Office will be available here, as well as a list of candidates and the dates and locations of advance polls.
www.electionsontario.on.ca /fyed/en/map_page_en.jsp?dcode=056   (87 words)

  
 Parks Canada - National Parks of Canada
The major conservation challenges for the Lowlands land district include the alteration of natural habitat by agriculture, (in particular, alteration of the alluvial fans along the base of the escarpment) and the problem created for farmers and rural municipalities by natural water flow.
Moose are plentiful among the boreal forest components of the district and elk are associated with the aspen parkland.
This District covers the largest area within the Region, stretching from the Spruce Woods in the Southeast to Roblin and the portions of the Duck Mountains in the Northwest.
parkscanada.gc.ca /pn-np/mb/riding/plan/plan3_e.asp   (11055 words)

  
 Greater Washington Commercial Association of Realtors (GWCAR) Newsclips
District officials hailed the decision and related legislation as an economic victory that will keep thousands of federal jobs in the city.
DC officials have told business leaders for the first time that they might be asked to contribute up to $20 million a year in new taxes to fund construction of a major league baseball stadium, but business leaders say they need more details before they endorse the proposal.
The District school board voted unanimously last night to begin negotiations with Carl A. Cohn to become the city's next schools chief.
www.gwcar.org /newsclips/2004/newsclip061804.htm   (3763 words)

  
 Tallapoosa County, Alabama bei eLexi - das Onlinelexikon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Oak Ridges--Markham is the name of a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada.
It is a retirement village with no roads servicing it, although the railway line to Wollongong passes through.
Oak Island, Minnesota is the name of an island and a post office on that island in Lake of the Woods, on the Minnesota/Ontario border.
www.elexi.de /en/t/ta/tallapoosa_county__alabama.html   (616 words)

  
 L026A - Mon 5 Apr 2004 / Lun 5 avr 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Hon Greg Sorbara (Minister of Finance): I can tell my friend from Oak Ridges that we are delighted to have kept our promise to cancel the private education tax credit and to invest in public education.
Our working agenda is to bring forward a balanced budget, but I want to tell my friend from Oak Ridges that the way in which the government that he was a part of abused the fiscal situation of this province will make that work much harder.
I tell my friend from Oak Ridges, I don't need to stand here and review the agenda of your government over its eight years.
www.ontla.on.ca /hansard/house_debates/38_parl/Session1/L026A.htm   (17071 words)

  
 explodedlibrary.info
Oak Ridges Moraine in Ontario, but not with any geographic thoroughness.
Ruling in favour of a fourth-grader's parents, US District Judge Jimm Larry Hendren today ordered the Cedarville School District in western Arkansas to put the four books in JK Rowling's popular series back in general circulation.
The district's board drew wrath from national free-speech groups for its June decision to require students to obtain parental permission to check out the books.
blogs.salon.com /0001429/categories/australianStuff   (1355 words)

  
 Constituency   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
In Canada, constituencies are legally known as electoral districts (in French, circonscriptions) for Members of Parliament and Members of Legislative Assemblies at the provincial level, although "constituency" and the informal term "riding" is also used.
In France, electoral constituencies are known as circonscriptions électorales.
In the United States, electoral constituencies for the federal House of Representatives are known as congressional districts, while the constituencies for the variously named state legislatures go by a variety of names.
www.omniknow.com /common/wiki.php?in=en&term=Constituency   (1467 words)

  
 Kentucky, According to the 1911 Encylopedia Britannia
This plateau belt is exceedingly rugged with sharp ridges alternating with narrow
North of the Black Patch is a district in which is grown a heavy-leaf tobacco~ a large part
In 1907 the output of the western district was 6,295,397
www.rootsweb.com /%7Ekyekg/kentucky.html   (8828 words)

  
 Historical Sketches of Southwest Virginia, Publication 16 - 1983   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
By the end of the decade, agents were buying coal lands for northern investors and timber cruisers had their eyes on the magnificent oaks and walnuts which a newly-affluent society would need in never increasing numbers.
The Holston district had formed the Clinch Circuit, which at this time included Scott, Russell and part of Lee County in Virginia, and part of Tennessee lying north of the Holston River.
The sheeting was of oak and ceiling of pine.
www.ls.net /~newriver/swva/hssv-16.htm   (20294 words)

  
 L019 - Mon 22 Mar 2004 / Lun 22 mars 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
In addition to being subject to the usual recall processes, a member who is the Premier and president of the executive council is subject to a province-wide recall process that is similar to the electoral district recall but in which all the qualified voters in the province may participate.
Mr John R. Baird (Nepean-Carleton): On a point of order, Mr Speaker: The member for Oak Ridges has just asked a very serious question that he obviously thinks is important to his constituents, and the Minister of Finance made an outrageous comment that I know you'll want to ask him to withdraw.
Now, true to form, you've broken that promise, another broken promise, because recently an angler in northern Ontario was charged for fishing with four lines in the water.
www.ontla.on.ca /hansard/house_debates/38_parl/Session1/L019.htm   (16494 words)

  
 Canadian federal election, 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
MacKay promised a review of the NAFTA free trade agreement, and also promised that no deal on electoral cooperation would be made with the Canadian Alliance, a promise he would later break.
Due to the 2001 census, Canada's 301 electoral districts will increase to 308.
Each province has a minimum amount of seats, and therefore it is rare for a province to lose seats in a redistribution.
www.portaljuice.com /canadian_federal_election__2004.html   (1599 words)

  
 Canada Gazette
9), that the number of names appearing on the revised lists of electors established at the pending general election, for each electoral district, is as listed in the Appendix.
For the purposes of subsection 441(8) of the Canada Elections Act, the average number of names appearing on the revised lists of electors established for all electoral districts at the pending general election is 72,187.
The format of the electronic version of this issue of the Canada Gazette was modified in order to be compatible with hypertext language (HTML).
canadagazette.gc.ca /partI/2004/20040621-x6/html/extra-e.html   (128 words)

  
 1999 Ontario election - Information
It was the first election in which the Legislative Assembly of Ontario had a reduced number of seats.
Previously, the province's riding (electoral district) boundaries were different from those used in federal elections.
In the 1999 election, for the first time, provincial riding boundaries were redrawn to precisely match federal ridings, resulting in 27 fewer seats -- and 27 fewer Members of Provincial Parliament -- in the Ontario Legislature.
www.logicjungle.com /wiki/1999_Ontario_election   (649 words)

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