Thursday, September 26, 2013
"COMING TO A FIELD NEAR YOU???"
Is it true that Bonnefield, the protector of farmland, who purchased 7,500 acres of land from Highlands that had been subject to the mega quarry proposal has plans for a new farming operation on 100 acres of land? A solar farm seems to be the rumour on the street. That didn't take long.
Monday, September 23, 2013
WIND RALLY REASONS AND RATIONALE
Why should you attend the Wind Rally Wed nite at the Shelburne arena at 7.30 pm?
Because turbines are bankrupting this province.
And we are still paying off the hydro debt from BEFORE:
When will we be done paying the old debt, before the Green Energy Act was introduced?
No, no, NOT when hell freezes over, but almost....
Because turbines are bankrupting this province.
And we are still paying off the hydro debt from BEFORE:
When will we be done paying the old debt, before the Green Energy Act was introduced?
No, no, NOT when hell freezes over, but almost....
The unfunded liability has declined for seven
consecutive years. It is $6.0 billion less than the initial unfunded liability on April 1, 1999, when the former
Ontario Hydro was restructured. Total debt and liabilities are $29.3 billion, down from the $38.1 billion
inherited by the Corporation from the restructuring. The stranded debt will likely be defeased between 2015 and 2018,
the same range that was reported in last year’s Annual Report, and the Debt Retirement Charge (DRC) is
expected to end after defeasance and no longer be charged
on consumers’ bills.
Sunday, September 22, 2013
LOCAL MAKES GOOD AND HEADWAY AGAINST TURBINES
A very very important development has occured with respect to the local turbine issue.
Dennis Sanford, who has been a long time advocate against turbines-since the very first phase went in when the local council of the day still had the ability to STOP these things but chose to accept money from the developers instead of saying NO, has, at mostly his own expense, been successful at filing a constitutional relief. Simply put, it means that the Renewable Energy Project,( in particular, Dufferin Wind Power’s Project,) violates constitutional rights of citizens.
Until the issue has been heard, no turbines.
http://windresistanceofmelancthon.com/2013/09/09/ert-panel-accepts-constitutional-challenge-filed-by-melancthon-resident/
Well, I hear you say, why are the Chinese still trucking these things to the STRADA pit in anticipation of construction?
Its kinda like the gas plant situation.
Once the Liberals announced they would be stopping the gas plant in Oakville/Mississauga (at TAXPAYERS expense) the company continued construction.
Why?
Well because thaty way the company could keep incurring expenses until a deal had been negotiated to legally cancel the construction contract.
Which meant the company could continue to incur costs, for which the TAXPAYERS would have to pay for cancellation.
So make no mistake, this is NOT a done deal, but every day the government of the day delays the cancellation, the costs to the TAXPAYERS increase.
In another weaker, but telling development, the Mayor of Shelburne, a long time strong liberal supporter, has called for the Liberals to stop the Chinese turbine project.
Good for him.
Read all about it: http://www.orangeville.com/news-story/4086724-shelburne-mayor-asks-premier-to-cancel-wind-turbine-projects/
Dennis Sanford, who has been a long time advocate against turbines-since the very first phase went in when the local council of the day still had the ability to STOP these things but chose to accept money from the developers instead of saying NO, has, at mostly his own expense, been successful at filing a constitutional relief. Simply put, it means that the Renewable Energy Project,( in particular, Dufferin Wind Power’s Project,) violates constitutional rights of citizens.
Until the issue has been heard, no turbines.
http://windresistanceofmelancthon.com/2013/09/09/ert-panel-accepts-constitutional-challenge-filed-by-melancthon-resident/
Well, I hear you say, why are the Chinese still trucking these things to the STRADA pit in anticipation of construction?
Its kinda like the gas plant situation.
Once the Liberals announced they would be stopping the gas plant in Oakville/Mississauga (at TAXPAYERS expense) the company continued construction.
Why?
Well because thaty way the company could keep incurring expenses until a deal had been negotiated to legally cancel the construction contract.
Which meant the company could continue to incur costs, for which the TAXPAYERS would have to pay for cancellation.
So make no mistake, this is NOT a done deal, but every day the government of the day delays the cancellation, the costs to the TAXPAYERS increase.
In another weaker, but telling development, the Mayor of Shelburne, a long time strong liberal supporter, has called for the Liberals to stop the Chinese turbine project.
Good for him.
Read all about it: http://www.orangeville.com/news-story/4086724-shelburne-mayor-asks-premier-to-cancel-wind-turbine-projects/
Monday, September 16, 2013
350
How much is 350.00?
350 marshmallow peeps would be alot...to eat...and then probably throw up
350 bales of hay is alot of lifting
350 books is alot of reading
350 miles is a long walk...well you get the drift.
Then think about 350 acres of farm land.
If one acre can feed one person for a year that means 350 acres can feed 350 people annually.(Source:http://www.farmlandlp.com/2012/01/one-acre-feeds-a-person/)
Which makes this statement astounding:
Sadly, Ontario is losing so much farmland to development that it threatens our ability to enjoy local food. We lose approximately 350 acres of farmland every day. This is not sustainable.
Losing 350 acres of farmland a day equals 128,000 acres a year. In Ontario, we are losing the ability to feed 128,000 people a year.
350 marshmallow peeps would be alot...to eat...and then probably throw up
350 bales of hay is alot of lifting
350 books is alot of reading
350 miles is a long walk...well you get the drift.
Then think about 350 acres of farm land.
If one acre can feed one person for a year that means 350 acres can feed 350 people annually.(Source:http://www.farmlandlp.com/2012/01/one-acre-feeds-a-person/)
Which makes this statement astounding:
Sadly, Ontario is losing so much farmland to development that it threatens our ability to enjoy local food. We lose approximately 350 acres of farmland every day. This is not sustainable.
We need farmland to grow food. Yet we continue to pave over prime farmland because of poorly planned growth. The bottom line is, we can't eat subdivisions, quarries, highways or pipelines.
http://www.orangeville.com/opinion-story/4070414-we-can-t-eat-subdivisions-quarries-highways-or-pipelines/Losing 350 acres of farmland a day equals 128,000 acres a year. In Ontario, we are losing the ability to feed 128,000 people a year.
Sunday, September 15, 2013
WIND RALLY
Fundraising /
Information Meeting
Wed. Sep. 25, 2013 7:30 – 9:00 PM
Wed. Sep. 25, 2013 7:30 – 9:00 PM
·
rising
electricity rates?
·
a
230 KV power line through Shelburne?
·
a
230 KV power line near a public school in Shelburne?
·
a
230 KV power line along the Dufferin County rail corridor?
·
more
wind turbines in Dufferin County?
·
lack
of municipal control over Renewable Energy Projects?
Guest
Speakers.
Attend
and make your voice heard!
Wednesday September 25, 2013
LLL Centre
Dufferin Recreation Complex, 200 Fiddle Park Lane, Shelburne; upstairs in the Town and Country Room
Saturday, September 14, 2013
STEP RIGHT UP FOLKS-GET PAID FOR DOING NOTHING
Ontario will
start paying wind power generators not to produce electricity, but the
government says the move will actually save ratepayers big bucks.
Using the Liberals math, by paying individuals NOT to produce electricity ratepayers will save big bucks. SO why not pay people NOT to construct the turbines and double the savings?
Step right up folks, I have some swampland in Florida...
Energy
Minister Bob Chiarelli says the system operator can now order wind producers
not to generate power, and will pay them — just as it pays Bruce nuclear — not
to produce electricity when it’s not needed.
The
Progressive Conservatives say paying wind power producers with 20-year
contracts not to generate electricity shows the Liberals’ green energy act “is
a failed social experiment.”
Sunday, September 8, 2013
YOU GOTTA READ THIS BLOG
Not that I am directing people away from this profoundly interesting, well written and clearly unparalled well researched blog, but you gotta read this blog.
http://stonecoldtruth2011.wordpress.com/
http://stonecoldtruth2011.wordpress.com/
Saturday, September 7, 2013
HOKEY SMOKES, I AGREE WITH MAYOR HILL
Now calm down people, the sun rose in the east this morning and will set in the west, despite this love in festival.
What is the point of agreement?
Orangeville Hospital is requesting the County of Dufferin waive $2 million in taxes so they can put that money toward "bricks and mortar".
Dufferin taxpayers already fund the operating budgets for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) and Dufferin Emergency Medical Services (EMS), to the tune of more than $4.6 million in 2013.
Mayor Hills objections are offset by the fact (and no argument here) that ":Headwaters is a “phenomenal” supplier of health care to the people of Dufferin. “First-class people, first-class organization.”"
His arguments include obligating the next term of county council to the tune of $500,000 for each of the next three years and the fact that health care if the responsibility of the PROVINCIAL government.
MY arguments include the fact that the County wants to upload Hwy 9 to the Province and complains about provincial downloading, but funding healthcare at the municipal level is another form of downloading.
And the hospital pays, I would suspect a nice salary, to a full time fundraising position. So, fundraise, NOT on the taxpayers backs.
Additionally, if they are going to put an ask on the table, they should be approaching Peel Region, as I would suggest that more than 50% of emergency cases are from Peel-as they waiting time for ER services in Brampton are off the scale.
AND finally, there ARE people who live outside of Orangeville and they include those in Mulmur, Mono, Melancthon, etc. etc. you know, all those other lower tiers in Dufferin. I would suggest that a great number of those people use hospitals in Arthur, Mount Forest, Collingwood, Alliston and Markdale and more.
So why fund one and not the others?
Read the article here: http://www.orangeville.com/news-story/4061763-orangeville-hospital-to-put-2m-request-on-county-table/
What is the point of agreement?
Orangeville Hospital is requesting the County of Dufferin waive $2 million in taxes so they can put that money toward "bricks and mortar".
Dufferin taxpayers already fund the operating budgets for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) and Dufferin Emergency Medical Services (EMS), to the tune of more than $4.6 million in 2013.
Mayor Hills objections are offset by the fact (and no argument here) that ":Headwaters is a “phenomenal” supplier of health care to the people of Dufferin. “First-class people, first-class organization.”"
His arguments include obligating the next term of county council to the tune of $500,000 for each of the next three years and the fact that health care if the responsibility of the PROVINCIAL government.
MY arguments include the fact that the County wants to upload Hwy 9 to the Province and complains about provincial downloading, but funding healthcare at the municipal level is another form of downloading.
And the hospital pays, I would suspect a nice salary, to a full time fundraising position. So, fundraise, NOT on the taxpayers backs.
Additionally, if they are going to put an ask on the table, they should be approaching Peel Region, as I would suggest that more than 50% of emergency cases are from Peel-as they waiting time for ER services in Brampton are off the scale.
AND finally, there ARE people who live outside of Orangeville and they include those in Mulmur, Mono, Melancthon, etc. etc. you know, all those other lower tiers in Dufferin. I would suggest that a great number of those people use hospitals in Arthur, Mount Forest, Collingwood, Alliston and Markdale and more.
So why fund one and not the others?
Read the article here: http://www.orangeville.com/news-story/4061763-orangeville-hospital-to-put-2m-request-on-county-table/
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
BEE THERE
Bees In Decline
Saturday, September 21, 2013, from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm.
Horizons Event Centre, Mono Plaza
Presented by the (MC)² Environment Committee and in co-operation with the Ontario Beekeepers' Association, this important event is about all things "bees".
Speakers, handouts, activities, vendors, and more ...
View the flyer here (301KB).
Monday, September 2, 2013
NOT A NICE WAY TO DIE
Dave Schuit, who runs a honey operation in Elmwood, Ontario says he's lost more than 600 hives -- that's more than 37 million bees -- in 2012 alone.
"This is how they die,” Schuit explained to The Toronto Star, pointing with a broad hand to a bee that’s gone haywire, flailing erratically in the grass. “Their tongue sticks out and the venom drips out their backside.”
http://www.theweathernetwork.com/news/articles/elmwood-ontario-apiarist-devasted-at-sudden-loss-of-more-than-600-hives/8920/
Sounds kinda like the mad cow disease of the honeybee.
So, what is killing them? Apparently something called neonicotinoids insecticides: thiamethoxam, imidacloprid and clothianidin.
And what do we use these insecticides for? To control pests/bugs on oilseed crops, all maize crops, and any cereal crops sown between January and June. Neonicotinoid seed treatments are used in winter and spring oilseed rape (OSR) to control cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB), flea beetle, peach-potato aphid (which transmits turnip yellows virus (TuYV)) and turnip sawfly. Unfortunately the "good bugs" the bees, also get targeted in the sweep and destroy mission to eliminate the pests by use of pesticides.
I have searched on alternatives to the use of these pesticides on crops, but not much is available.
Why are bees and animal pollination important to the world?
Around 90 agricultural crops - representing one third of global food production volume - are dependent to some extent on animal pollination. Foods and beverages produced with the help of animal pollinators include almonds, apples, blueberries, coffee, melons and soybeans.
http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/honeybee-decline-spells-trouble-for-our-food-supply/6697
The problem was so concerning in Europe that effective December 1, 2013, they banned the production and use of these insecticides for a two year period.
Now the manufacturers of this pesticide, Bayer and Syngenta are suing the government for banning the pesticide to save the bee.
Why? Money of course.
In 2012, Syngenta’s seed care sales increased and exceeded 1.1 billion USD. Thiamethoxam is a key substance in this financial result.
http://www.eureporter.co/magazine/2013/08/28/neonicotinoids-ban-syngenta-and-bayer-sue-european-commission/
Now that stings......
"This is how they die,” Schuit explained to The Toronto Star, pointing with a broad hand to a bee that’s gone haywire, flailing erratically in the grass. “Their tongue sticks out and the venom drips out their backside.”
http://www.theweathernetwork.com/news/articles/elmwood-ontario-apiarist-devasted-at-sudden-loss-of-more-than-600-hives/8920/
Sounds kinda like the mad cow disease of the honeybee.
So, what is killing them? Apparently something called neonicotinoids insecticides: thiamethoxam, imidacloprid and clothianidin.
And what do we use these insecticides for? To control pests/bugs on oilseed crops, all maize crops, and any cereal crops sown between January and June. Neonicotinoid seed treatments are used in winter and spring oilseed rape (OSR) to control cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB), flea beetle, peach-potato aphid (which transmits turnip yellows virus (TuYV)) and turnip sawfly. Unfortunately the "good bugs" the bees, also get targeted in the sweep and destroy mission to eliminate the pests by use of pesticides.
I have searched on alternatives to the use of these pesticides on crops, but not much is available.
Why are bees and animal pollination important to the world?
Around 90 agricultural crops - representing one third of global food production volume - are dependent to some extent on animal pollination. Foods and beverages produced with the help of animal pollinators include almonds, apples, blueberries, coffee, melons and soybeans.
http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/honeybee-decline-spells-trouble-for-our-food-supply/6697
The problem was so concerning in Europe that effective December 1, 2013, they banned the production and use of these insecticides for a two year period.
Now the manufacturers of this pesticide, Bayer and Syngenta are suing the government for banning the pesticide to save the bee.
Why? Money of course.
In 2012, Syngenta’s seed care sales increased and exceeded 1.1 billion USD. Thiamethoxam is a key substance in this financial result.
http://www.eureporter.co/magazine/2013/08/28/neonicotinoids-ban-syngenta-and-bayer-sue-european-commission/
Now that stings......
Sunday, September 1, 2013
KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE PRIZE
If you know in your heart your cause is true, keep your eye on the prize and don't let the naysayers convince you otherwise...
COMPROMISE - Orangeville Citizen 2013
http://www.citizen.on.ca/news/2013-08-29/Editorial/A_compromise_should_be_possible.html
In the absence of any evidence as to harmful health effects, we think one reasonable compromise would be that the 230-kv line should be buried only in any area where it passes within 500 metres of a residential area.
COMPROMISE - Orangeville Citizen 2009
In the circumstances, perhaps the best course for NDACT will be to strive for a compromise under which Highland will be barred from having an operation that occupies more than 100 of its 6,000 acres and is encouraged to move the aggregates by rail, not trucks on County 124.
COMPROMISE - Orangeville Citizen 2013
http://www.citizen.on.ca/news/2013-08-29/Editorial/A_compromise_should_be_possible.html
In the absence of any evidence as to harmful health effects, we think one reasonable compromise would be that the 230-kv line should be buried only in any area where it passes within 500 metres of a residential area.
COMPROMISE - Orangeville Citizen 2009
In the circumstances, perhaps the best course for NDACT will be to strive for a compromise under which Highland will be barred from having an operation that occupies more than 100 of its 6,000 acres and is encouraged to move the aggregates by rail, not trucks on County 124.
Thursday, August 29, 2013
MELANCTHON RESIDENT TO TESTIFY TODAY AT 10.30 ERT HEARINGS RE: TURBINES
You can listen to the testimony b calling in to the phone number provided at this link:
http://windresistanceofmelancthon.com/2013/08/28/thursday-aug-28-ert-hearings-melancthon-resident-will-testify/
http://windresistanceofmelancthon.com/2013/08/28/thursday-aug-28-ert-hearings-melancthon-resident-will-testify/
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
SUPPORT A FOOD AND WATER SUPPORTER
SPIRG, a Food and Water First supporter is a the group who is battling their own local government (Southgate/aka Dundalk) to stop a crap plant being constructed adjacent to a school and subdivision on lands that aren't properly zoned for that use will be co-hosting a giant yard sale at # 773126 Hwy 10.
This just south of the road that goes to Proton Station.
As this is a ‘moving’ sale, there will be a large selection of household goods and appliances and perhaps some farm equipment available.
The owner has generously offered to share the proceeds with SPIRG.
We are also accepting donations of goods to be sold at this sale and offers to volunteer at the sale.
Sale will run starting Friday August 30 at noon, Sat. Aug 31 and Sun. Sept 1 from 8 – 5 and if necessary on Mon. Sept 2 until noon.
If you wish to donate goods, they can be dropped off at the sale sight during the week of the sale as there is indoor storage.
This just south of the road that goes to Proton Station.
As this is a ‘moving’ sale, there will be a large selection of household goods and appliances and perhaps some farm equipment available.
The owner has generously offered to share the proceeds with SPIRG.
We are also accepting donations of goods to be sold at this sale and offers to volunteer at the sale.
Sale will run starting Friday August 30 at noon, Sat. Aug 31 and Sun. Sept 1 from 8 – 5 and if necessary on Mon. Sept 2 until noon.
If you wish to donate goods, they can be dropped off at the sale sight during the week of the sale as there is indoor storage.
To
volunteer your services to work at the sale please contact dprier@golden.net.
Sunday, August 25, 2013
WELL MAYOR ROBBING ADAMS HAS MORE THAN TRAIN TROUBLE NOW
Orangeville residents aren't happy about a proposed aggregate operation located one km south of Orangeville...
http://www.citizen.on.ca/news/2013-08-15/Front_Page/Melville_pit_proposal_said_bad_for_Orangeville.html
http://www.citizen.on.ca/news/2013-08-15/Front_Page/Melville_pit_proposal_said_bad_for_Orangeville.html
Saturday, August 24, 2013
TURBINE TALK
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne said municipalities will be consulted before major projects proceed. “It’s true that there’s not a veto power involved in this process, but we always have to balance the greater good with the local good,” Wynne said. “I hope it meets the needs of the municipality but we’re going to work on it.” http://www.lfpress.com/2013/05/30/ontario-premier-kathleen-wynne-says-municipalities-will-be-consulted-before-major-projects-proceed
"Consultation"
According to the thesaurus it also means discussion / talk / session / conference / meeting / sounding
I can't find anything in the thesaurus where it means, expropriation, lawsuit, bullying, roughshod, skirting the regulatory framework......you get the drift.
Mayor Hill said in his letter and in an interview that DWP, unlike other wind companies dealing with the township and landowners, has simply ridden roughshod over anyone in its path. He says DWP has been unwilling to discuss the concept, let alone negotiate.
http://www.citizen.on.ca/news/2013-08-15/Regional_News/Melancthon_mayor_Hill_stunned_by_effects_of_flawed.html
What is interesting about their declared start date is that there are still a number of major issues to resolve in the only 11 days remaining until August 12.
As of this date, there is no agreement with the County regarding the use of the rail lands, nor has their action to expropriate the County lands (as well as the private land owners along the corridor) been successful or withdrawn.DWP has also made a request to the OEB to allow them to expropriate portions of the lands of three current leaseholders in their project, who were not compliant in the negotiations regarding routing of the transmission and distribution lines inside the project. This has not been resolved as of this writing.
http://www.citizen.on.ca/news/2013-08-08/Letters_to_the_Editor/Major_issues_need_to_be_resolved.html
"Consultation"
According to the thesaurus it also means discussion / talk / session / conference / meeting / sounding
I can't find anything in the thesaurus where it means, expropriation, lawsuit, bullying, roughshod, skirting the regulatory framework......you get the drift.
However,
DWP is insistent that portions of the line be overhead, and has indicated that
it will not negotiate with the county unless it is to be built in accordance
with plans approved in its “leave to construct” from the Ontario Energy Board (
OEB).
http://www.citizen.on.ca/news/2013-08-22/Front_Page/County_demanding_burial_of_entire_230kv_line_DWP.htmlMayor Hill said in his letter and in an interview that DWP, unlike other wind companies dealing with the township and landowners, has simply ridden roughshod over anyone in its path. He says DWP has been unwilling to discuss the concept, let alone negotiate.
http://www.citizen.on.ca/news/2013-08-15/Regional_News/Melancthon_mayor_Hill_stunned_by_effects_of_flawed.html
What is interesting about their declared start date is that there are still a number of major issues to resolve in the only 11 days remaining until August 12.
As of this date, there is no agreement with the County regarding the use of the rail lands, nor has their action to expropriate the County lands (as well as the private land owners along the corridor) been successful or withdrawn.DWP has also made a request to the OEB to allow them to expropriate portions of the lands of three current leaseholders in their project, who were not compliant in the negotiations regarding routing of the transmission and distribution lines inside the project. This has not been resolved as of this writing.
http://www.citizen.on.ca/news/2013-08-08/Letters_to_the_Editor/Major_issues_need_to_be_resolved.html
Friday, August 23, 2013
MAGICAL DAY CELEBRATE FOOD AND WATER FIRST AUGUST 18, 2013
Celebrate Food and Water First - Sunday August 18
CARL AND COMPANY-wagon rides
BIG WHISKEY-LOCAL FOOD AND LOCAL BAND
FATHER GOOSE-AKA BILL LISHMAN
GPS TOUR
STEVE & KATE MARTIN
ARMSTRONG FAMILY FARM-FROZEN MEAT
FATHER GOOSE - FOOD AND WATER FIRST
CROWD ENJOYING THE SPEECHES
CARL GIVING HIS INSURANCE AGENT
A HEART ATTACK
FOOD FIGHT IN HONEYWOOD
While Premier Kathleen Wynne, who also serves as Minister of Agriculture, did not accept an invite to the celebration, she sent a letter of appreciation to NDACT.
“I appreciate the passion you all bring to this very important issue,” she wrote. “I believe as premier we can balance our need for aggregate resources while ensuring we protect our farmland.”
SYMBOLIC FLIGHT FOR FOOD AND WATER
http://www.thecreemoreecho.com/2013/08/a-symbolic-flight-for-food-and-water/
Last Sunday’s Celebrate Food & Water First event culminated with a fly-by and landing by Bill Lishman, the ultralight pilot who famously led flocks of geese and storks on migratory routes throughout the United States.
PROTECTING SOURCE WATER AND PRIME AG LAND
http://www.shelburnefreepress.ca/?p=3321
As many as an estimated 1,500 Food & Water First supporters kept things alive at North Dufferin Recreation Centre (Honeywood arena) Sunday as North Dufferin Agriculture and Community Taskforce (NDACT) provided space for 52 indoor vendors as a sort of “thank you” event. Mr. Cosack is the spokesman for NDACT and was chairman of Sunday’s event. NDACT is currently following through on its quarry victory by promoting a concept of Food and Water First for all rural planning.
Monday, August 19, 2013
WATER DEAL UNDER REVIEW...
Well, looky here:
Ontario's Environmental Review Tribunal is set to review an agreement between Swiss food corporation Nestle and the provincial government.
The Ministry of Environment and Nestle reached a deal in February that would allow water to be withdrawn from an underground water source near Wellington County, Ont., about 40 km north of Guelph, during low water conditions.
The agreement came after Nestle appealed a Ministry of Environment ruling that gave the company a new five-year term but required them to reduce their water withdrawal during times of drought.
The tribunal says in a written decision that removing conditions requiring Nestle to restrict its water intake during droughts is not within the public interest.
http://toronto.ctvnews.ca/controversial-water-deal-between-nestle-ontario-government-under-review-1.1413937
That is the key in any lobbying or attempt to change provincial legislation-what is the public or provincal interest?
Ontario's Environmental Review Tribunal is set to review an agreement between Swiss food corporation Nestle and the provincial government.
The Ministry of Environment and Nestle reached a deal in February that would allow water to be withdrawn from an underground water source near Wellington County, Ont., about 40 km north of Guelph, during low water conditions.
The agreement came after Nestle appealed a Ministry of Environment ruling that gave the company a new five-year term but required them to reduce their water withdrawal during times of drought.
The tribunal says in a written decision that removing conditions requiring Nestle to restrict its water intake during droughts is not within the public interest.
http://toronto.ctvnews.ca/controversial-water-deal-between-nestle-ontario-government-under-review-1.1413937
That is the key in any lobbying or attempt to change provincial legislation-what is the public or provincal interest?
Friday, August 16, 2013
WHEN DID CANADA TURN INTO CHINA??
Today "our" farmed owned wind company aka CHINA is working feveriously on construction of a turbine just west of Redickville on County Road 21.
I have to admit I am not that up to date on the turbine situation, unlike my keen mind and obviously stellar understanding of the entire mine situation (hahah), but if I am not mistaken I don't believe CHINA has acquired all of the permits required to begin construction.
That may be the way they do things IN China, but I thought IN Canada we have a regulatory framework in place for things like this. Cause if we don't what the hell are we paying our politicians (and bureacrats) for?
Despite the fact the provincial Liberals have basically given the rubber stamp to these asinine industrial proposals on prime ag land and in rural Ontario, shouldn't CHINA at least have to go through the motions?
And I am choking on this as I am writing this back handed compliment, but here goes:....
At least Highlands didn't start digging their 2,300 hundred acre, 200 foot below the water table, open pit mine, BEFORE they got approval.
AND what the hell is going on at the intersection of Melancthon County Road 17 and 4th line Old Survey?
I have to admit I am not that up to date on the turbine situation, unlike my keen mind and obviously stellar understanding of the entire mine situation (hahah), but if I am not mistaken I don't believe CHINA has acquired all of the permits required to begin construction.
That may be the way they do things IN China, but I thought IN Canada we have a regulatory framework in place for things like this. Cause if we don't what the hell are we paying our politicians (and bureacrats) for?
Despite the fact the provincial Liberals have basically given the rubber stamp to these asinine industrial proposals on prime ag land and in rural Ontario, shouldn't CHINA at least have to go through the motions?
And I am choking on this as I am writing this back handed compliment, but here goes:....
At least Highlands didn't start digging their 2,300 hundred acre, 200 foot below the water table, open pit mine, BEFORE they got approval.
AND what the hell is going on at the intersection of Melancthon County Road 17 and 4th line Old Survey?
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