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Proposed mega quarry ‘most bizarre thing I’ve ever seen,’ Sandals says
- Rob O’Flanagan, Mercury staff
- Sat Oct 08 2011
Proposed mega quarry ‘most bizarre thing I’ve ever seen,’ Sandals says
GUELPH — Re-elected Guelph MPP Liz Sandals didn’t speak much about the proposed “mega quarry” in Melancthon during the election, but she delivered a sharp, condemnatory opinion about it the day after Ontario went to the polls.
“I think it’s the most
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SERA SESSION
SESSION UPDATE: SERA and the Canadian Urban Institute are pleased to announce that Moreen Miller, President, Ontario Stone, Sand& Gravel Association (OSSGA) will be joining our expert panel on October 27, 2011. OSSGA, in partnership with four other industry associations has been conducting research into the impacts and hurdles for aggregate recycling in Ontario. Ms. Miller will present initial findings from this group’s work.
Session Outline:
Today, it is estimated that only 7.2% of the aggregate used in Ontario is from recycled material. In contrast, approximately 24% of the United Kingdom’s aggregate comes from recycled materials. As Ontario’s population… Read the rest
Do You Have Ideas for The Direction of Wellington Water Watchers as an Organization?
Greetings Water Watchers and interested members of our community!
We would like to hear from you. do you have ideas on where our organization should be heading? Do you have concerns about water protection in our County? Do you have ideas for educational programs or community celebrations about water and our connection to this life source? Do you want to be heard???
Please come to our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on
Wednesday Oct. 12th
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Van Gogh’s Ear (10 Wyndham St N)
We promise that AGM business will take no more… Read the rest
‘Mega-quarry’ protesters gather at Queen’s Park
CBC News
Posted: Sep 30, 2011 7:48 PM ET
Last Updated: Sep 30, 2011 8:41 PM ET
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Guelph Mega Quarry Meeting
Hey folks!
On Saturday October 8th at 2pm we will be having a meeting against the Mega Quarry at Fresh Start on 40 Baker St. for residents from in and around Guelph. The purpose of this meeting is to learn more about the quarry from each other, have a place to bring up new ideas and strategies, to find ways to support NDACT and to let one another know what we’re up to in terms of defending the proposed site.
We would love to hear what you have to say!
The space is wheelchair accessible!
-Shabina +… Read the rest
Tomorrow: Vote for Penelope’s Future
A note from Environmental Defence
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Tiny’s showdown with Nestle
Petition seeking a Federal Environmental Assessment
Please find enclosed a copy of a petition I have drafted seeking a federal environmental assessment with respect to the proposed mega-quarry. My intention is to present as many signatures as possible in the House of Commons when it resumes sitting in September. As an interested party in this important matter, I am seeking your assistance in obtaining signatures over the summer months.
David Tilson, MP Dufferin Caledon
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