[All] PREMIER FORD IN KITCHENER FRIDAY FOR FUNDRAISER AT BINGEMAN'S. Bill 66 Community Groups Update - Jan 8th - Unanimous Success at Region of Waterloo!

Wed Jan 9 10:33:15 EST 2019

Can we just advertise the protest and ask people to bring their own signs?
What about timing?  Dorothy

On Wed, Jan 9, 2019 at 10:16 AM Kevin Thomason <kevinthomason at mac.com>
wrote:

> Excellent ideas Greg.  I would agree that it is an great opportunity to
> rain on the Premier’s fundraising parade and draw attention to serious
> concerns with Bill 66.  I would love to think that we could get more than
> 200 people protesting so that the concerned citizens outside outnumber the
> people at the Premier’s event, really giving the media a good angle to
> report on and putting concerns about Bill 66 in perspective.
>
> Perhaps getting such a community response is beyond our capabilities or
> perhaps we could rally 200+ people over the next few days - particularly
> with the network of groups concerned about Bill 66.
>
> Picketing at Bingemans is both difficult and easy.  Difficult because it
> is all private property and spread out over a vast area but easy because
> there really is only one primary entrance off of Shirley Avenue that all
> attendees would have to pass through.  I wouldn’t want to get into legal
> trouble or draw out the police but it would be easy to create traffic
> delays during rush hour when people would be arriving simply by blocking
> and slowing the arrival of vehicles trying to turn into the Bingeman’s
> driveway for a while.  There is a full sidewalk and large grassy area on
> both sides of the driveway.  We could also notify the media in advance if
> we think we would have a good turnout and could draw some attention.
>
> I’m not an expert on these sort of things and given everything else
> already underway on Bill 66, including helping to organize Saturday’s Ajax
> Bill 66 event, I’m already stretched pretty thin though I will try to help
> however possible, I encourage others to do all that they can and lets see
> what might be possible!  Do we have people who might be able to make signs?
>
> Cheers,
> Kevin.
>
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>
> On Jan 9, 2019, at 7:38 AM, Gregory C. Michalenko <
> gcmichalenko at uwaterloo.ca> wrote:
>
> The Waterloo Region Record ran an article this morning:  Premier Ford will
> speak at a fundraising dinner this Friday at Bingeman Park.  It's his first
> fundraiser since the election and could be the first of a series  of them
> elsewhere in the province. t's an excellent opportunity for media coverage.
>
> I think we should picket it - quietly, peacefully, and seriously.  It
> provides us with a great chance to highlight how dangerous Bill 66 is, and
> how many different organizations in our community are concerned, and how
> many city and town councils are on record opposing it.
>
> We need to act fast! I'll drive over to Bingeman's this morning to look
> over the layout of the place.  What do  you think?
>
> - Greg Michalenko
>
>
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> *From:* All <all-bounces at gren.ca> on behalf of Kevin Thomason <
> kevinthomason at mac.com>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 9, 2019 12:01 AM
> *To:* Grand River Environmental Network (GREN)
> *Subject:* [All] Bill 66 Community Groups Update - Jan 8th - Unanimous
> Success at Region of Waterloo!
>
> Good evening GRENer's
>
> It has been a busy and successful day with delegation presentations
> against Bill 66 at Waterloo Regional Council, Woolwich Township, and
> Wellesley Township in addition to other Bill 66 activities.  Thank you to
> everyone who helped to ensure success at these important meetings.
>
>
> *1) Region of Waterloo Planning and Works Committee Delegation -* both
> myself and Dr. Greg Michalenko from GREN appeared as delegates speaking
> against Bill 66 this morning.  We had many good questions from Mayors and
> Councillors with great discussion about a myriad of concerns with Bill 66.
> Regional Staff also presented their Staff Report opposing Bill 66 and
> Regional Chair Karen Redman introduced a motion reconfirming the Region’s
> support for our strong local protections and community consultation.
>
> The Councillors and Mayors spent almost an hour on discussions, asking
> questions, and expressing their opinions about Bill 66.  Councillor after
> Councillor expressed serious concerns about the Bill, issues with the
> approach of the government, and a commitment to do better here in our
> Region.
>
> In the end it was wonderful to have a unanimous vote approving the Staff
> Report opposing Bill 66 and then a unanimous vote supporting Chair Redman’s
> motion as well.
>
>
>
> <Region of Waterloo Motion Against Bill 66 Photo Small.jpeg>
>
>
> *2)  Wellesley Township Council Delegation -* This evening we had two
> delegations appear before Wellesley Council.  Kudo’s to Dorothy Wilson from
> the Nith Valley Ecoboosters and Sean Campbell from Hold the Line WR who
> made excellent presentations to Council.  Wellesley Staff presented a Staff
> Report opposing Bill 66 and our delegates along with other supporters
> present were successfully able to get the Wellesley Staff Report opposing
> Bill 66 unanimously approved along with a resolution against Bill 66 too.
> Mayor Joe Nowak earned special recognition for fighting valiantly for an
> even stronger Council motion against Bill 66.
>
>
>
> *3) Woolwich Township Council Delegation -* Bob Jonkman from KW Peace
> presented on behalf of our community groups this evening to Woolwich
> Township Council and did a very good job informing the Council of our
> concerns with Bill 66.  Unfortunately, there was no Staff Report at
> Woolwich and while Mayor Sandy Shantz tried to explain to Council the
> presentations, motions, and concerns from the earlier Regional Council
> meeting, Woolwich Councillors wanted more time to learn more about Bill 66
> and develop a response as well as resolutions.
>
> Thus, it was decided that we would work with Township Staff and
> Councillors over the next few days to develop resolutions opposing Bill 66
> with the goal of having them approved at next week’s (January 15th)
> Woolwich Council meeting.
>
>
> *4) Bill 66 Local Media Coverage *- Kudos to Sam Nabi from Hold the Line
> WR who had a great interview on 570 News today about Bill 66.  We also had
> coverage on CBC Radio and the following CBC article about the Regional
> Council Opposition to Bill 66:
>
>
> https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/bill-66-region-of-waterloo-no-support-tell-province-1.4969748
>
> <https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/bill-66-region-of-waterloo-no-support-tell-province-1.4969748>
> Region of Waterloo won't support Bill 66, votes to send message to
> province | CBC News
> <https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/bill-66-region-of-waterloo-no-support-tell-province-1.4969748>
> www.cbc.ca
> Regional councillors voted in favour of sending a message to the province
> saying they don't support Bill 66, the Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness
> Act.
>
>
> Look for articles in The Record and the Woolwich Observer in the days
> ahead and please do whatever you can to help raise awareness on the need to
> kill Bill 66.
>
>
> *5) Billboards -* Groups elsewhere in the province frustrated by the
> inability to get meetings with Conservative MPP’s are instead launching
> billboards to make their concerns about Bill 66 known.  It is fantastic to
> see these groups doing the fundraising and production required to have such
> a substantial message that is bound to get attention.  For the cost of
> about $1500 we could undertake a similar effort here in Waterloo Region if
> there is interest and support:
>
>
> <Bill 66 Billboard #1.jpeg>
>
>
> <Bill 66 Billboard #2.jpeg>
>
>
> *6) Doug Ford coming to Kitchener -* we have just learned that the
> Premier is coming to Bingemans on Friday for a fundraising dinner.  This
> will be a high profile initial fundraising event that could garner
> significant media attention province wide and could be worth organizing a
> protest against Bill 66 at.  Please share any ideas and if you would be
> interested in making placards, signs and spending an hour or so protesting
> the arrival of people to the event.  With a little bit of preparation and
> someone willing to lead things we may be able to garner as much media
> coverage as the Conservatives at the event.
>
>
> https://www.therecord.com/news-story/9115179-ford-s-first-political-fundraiser-as-premier-will-be-a-25-a-plate-spaghetti-dinner-in-kitchener/
>
> <https://www.therecord.com/news-story/9115179-ford-s-first-political-fundraiser-as-premier-will-be-a-25-a-plate-spaghetti-dinner-in-kitchener/>
> Ford’s first political fundraiser as premier will be a $25-a-plate
> spaghetti dinner in Kitchener | TheRecord.com
> <https://www.therecord.com/news-story/9115179-ford-s-first-political-fundraiser-as-premier-will-be-a-25-a-plate-spaghetti-dinner-in-kitchener/>
> www.therecord.com
> The Tories are expecting about 200 supporters to attend the first
> political fundraiser since the Progressive Conservative government loosened
> campaign finance rules.
>
>
> <Screen Shot 2019-01-08 at 11.27.33 PM.png>
>
>
> *7) Ontario Nature Bill 66 - What You Need to Know *- Ontario Nature has
> put together a great one page post on the ten key points that people need
> to know about Bill 66.  Check it out and share it with others:
>
> https://ontarionature.org/bill-66-facts/
> <https://ontarionature.org/bill-66-facts/>
> Bill 66: What you need to know | Ontario Nature
> <https://ontarionature.org/bill-66-facts/>
> ontarionature.org
> Citizens groups across Ontario are up in arms about Bill 66, introduced in
> the Legislature on December 6th. Here’s what you need to know about this
> controversial bill: 1. It affects every municipality in Ontario. Bill 66
> allows municipalities across the province to create “open-for-business
> by-laws” that would trump critical legal requirements to protect water, ...
>
>
>
> *8) Upcoming Bill 66 Events - *Please attend what you can and share with
> others:
>
> Friday, Jan 11th - Doug Ford Fundraiser Protest at Bingemans?????
>
> Saturday, Jan 12th - Bill 66 Provincial Organizing Workshop in Ajax -
> https://act.environmentaldefence.ca/page/35964/petition/1
> Attend An Event
> <https://act.environmentaldefence.ca/page/35964/petition/1>
> act.environmentaldefence.ca
>
>
> Monday, Jan 14th 3:00pm - City of Waterloo Council Presentation
>
> Monday, Jan 14th 4:00pm - City of Kitchener Council Presentation
>
> Monday, Jan 14th 7:00pm - Wilmot Township Council Presentation
>
> Tuesday, Jan 15th 7:00pm - Stewards of our Future - ECO Dianne Saxe Event,
> Kitchener City Hall -
> https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/stewards-of-our-future-protecting-what-we-love-tickets-54268453405
>
> <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/stewards-of-our-future-protecting-what-we-love-tickets-54268453405>
> Stewards of Our Future: Protecting What We Love Tickets, Tue, 15 Jan 2019
> at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite
> <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/stewards-of-our-future-protecting-what-we-love-tickets-54268453405>
> www.eventbrite.ca
> Eventbrite - Divest Waterloo presents Stewards of Our Future: Protecting
> What We Love - Tuesday, 15 January 2019 at Kitchener City Hall Rotunda,
> Kitchener, ON. Find event and ticket information.
>
>
> Tuesday, Jan 15th 7:00pm - City of Cambridge Council Presentation
>
> Tuesday, Jan 15th 7:00pm - Woolwich Township Council Presentation #2
>
> Monday, Jan 21st 7:00pm - North Dumfries Township Presentation
>
>
> Kudos again on the teamwork and excellent Council presentations today!
> Lets keep doing all that we can to stop this awful Bill.
>
> Cheers,
> Kevin.
>
> -------------------------------------
>
> Kevin Thomason
> Vice-Chair, Grand River Environmental Network
>
> Phone: (519) 888-0519
> Mobile Phone/WhatsApp: (519) 240-1648
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> E-mail: kevinthomason at mac.com
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