[All] GREN news of interest

[Louisette Lanteigne]

Hi folks. Here's a quick GREN news update
 
GRCA Maps: Is our watershed within the Highland Quarry?
Two maps are currently being used by the GRCA to showing differing views of the Grand River Watershed's boundary lines in proximity to the Highland Quarry and both versions are seen in planning documents being used currently by the GRCA.  Concerns were relayed to local, provincial and federal officials. I received an email from the office of former Environment Minster and Former LIberal Rep. Stephan Dion  and they assured me "the concern will be reviewed by the appropriate person." I'll keep you updated.
 
Wilmot Line: The plot thickens
More published article regarding Wilmot Line have been released. This is the article from the Waterloo Chronicle: http://www.waterloochronicle.ca/uncategorized/shock-over-wilmot-line-paving/
 
In this article, the Township of Wilmot called the city Hypocrites seeing that the City is paving roads with the West Side Lands area and notes that 1/2 the costs for the road were paid for by developers of the West Side Lands. http://www.therecord.com/news/local/article/566029--waterloo-accused-of-hypocrisy-over-road-dispute
 
 
Provincial News:
 
Ontario refuses to call Alberta's oil sands 'sustainable and responsible'. 
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/energy-and-resources/ontario-refuses-to-call-albertas-oil-sands-sustainable-and-responsible/article2102747/
 
The City of Toronto votes yes to a plan to purchase 1/2 it's food from local suppliers. 
http://www.nowtoronto.com/daily/news/story.cfm?content=181804
 
A new report shows there is absolutely no need to expand development lands along the Greenbelt because there is enough "white" lands to last for generations.
http://www.greenbelt.ca/news/greenbelt-stories/new-study-finds-there-enough-land-decades-inside-and-out-sustaining-ontarios
 
Heat wave breaks daily records in Ontario, Quebec. It was 37.9 at Pearson Airport on July 21st which was the hottest location in Canada that day. 
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/heat-wave-breaks-daily-records-ontario-quebec-003008127.html
 
Quick Sign Petition
Heavy industries, City dumping yards and parking lots occupy what was once a pristine natural areas in the Credit Valley Watershed. Sign this petition to clean up the area and restore these lands back to nature. http://www.sierraclubpeel.ca/index.php
 
Have a great weekend folks!
Lulu :0)
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