<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div><div>Good Day,</div><div><br></div><div>Join us tomorrow (Friday July 26th) at 5:30pm for our update meeting on Zoom to discuss the Region of Waterloo wasting huge amounts of taxpayer money destroying food, a new GRCA Strategic Plan, and the latest on a number of new initiatives on housing, better election outcomes, and more:</div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82644695701?pwd=bnRsUGtWSUcrRnFWR21uYVBISG9jZz09">https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82644695701?pwd=bnRsUGtWSUcrRnFWR21uYVBISG9jZz09</a></div><div><div><div><br></div><div>And here’s the dial-in information in case you want to join by phone:</div><div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>One tap mobile</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>+17806660144,,82644695701#,,,,*713374# Canada</div></div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Meeting ID: 826 4469 5701</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Passcode: 713374</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"></div><div><p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 14px;">Dial direct: (647) 558-0588 Canada</p></div><div><br></div><div>Here’s the latest:</div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap; font-size: 14px;">1) Region Shreds Corn Crop and Taxpayer Dollars at Proposed Wilmot Industrial Mega-Site - </b><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Following last week’s troubling Press Conference where the Region of Waterloo admitted that they didn’t have a customer for the mega-industrial site, hadn’t completed the required studies, had no costing or financial analysis, and still refused to hold any public meetings, the Region of Waterloo has since proceeded to start to shred and destroy the bountiful corn corp that was just weeks away from harvest on the single farm that they have acquired.</span></font></div></div></div><div><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></span></font></div><div><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It is a reckless waste of taxpayer dollars to see over 160 acres of food being destroyed by equipment brought in from St. Thomas after all local farmers refused to destroy the crop. It’s estimated that the Region squandered a minimum of $160,000 by destroying this crop as corn is currently valued at about $5 per bushel, with an average yield of 200 bushels per acre on this prime farmland, representing revenues of about $1,000 per acre. With this single farm parcel totalling 160 acres, this is at least $160,000 in lost revenue, which still needs to be compensated to the landowner by the Region, not to mention the additional cost incurred for crop destruction services. To put this into perspective, this yield could have produced 1.5 million boxes of 600g Corn Flakes cereal.</span></font></div><div><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></span></font></div><div><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It’s baffling given the budget pressures on our governments that Chair Karen Redman would make the decision to spend so many tens of thousands of taxpayers dollars destroying a corn crop so close to harvest. It is all just such a waste and so unnecessary other than to try to intimidate other area farmers into caving into pressures to sell their lands.</span></font></div><div><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></span></font></div><div><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It has been fantastic to see the media asking all the right questions over the past week though including the following articles:</span></font></div><div><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></span></font></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The Record - Wilmot Land Assembly Fighter Feels Opponents “Being Pushed Into A Legal Battle”:</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/wilmot-land-assembly-fighter-feels-opponents-being-pushed-into-a-legal-battle/article_435f7b79-e0d2-5b28-b900-be679af409a4.html?li_source=LI&li_medium=ymbii">https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/wilmot-land-assembly-fighter-feels-opponents-being-pushed-into-a-legal-battle/article_435f7b79-e0d2-5b28-b900-be679af409a4.html?li_source=LI&li_medium=ymbii</a></div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>CityNews - Fight For Farmland Could Turn Into Legal Battle: Spokesperson:</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://kitchener.citynews.ca/2024/07/24/fight-for-farmland-in-wilmot-could-turn-into-legal-battle-says-spokesperson/">https://kitchener.citynews.ca/2024/07/24/fight-for-farmland-in-wilmot-could-turn-into-legal-battle-says-spokesperson/</a></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Wilmot-Tavistock Gazette - Region Of Waterloo Holds One-On-One Press Briefings:</div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://www.granthaven.com/post/region-of-waterloo-holds-one-on-one-press-briefings">https://www.granthaven.com/post/region-of-waterloo-holds-one-on-one-press-briefings</a></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><b>Mike Farwell Radio Show - Wednesday, July 24th - </b>Alfred Lowrick spokesperson from Fight For Farmland and Kevin Thomason were in the studio together to talk about the Wilmot Fight For Farmland and the Wilmot mega-industrial site was the lead item on newscasts throughout the entire day. Listen to the show and learn the latest at:</div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/the-mike-farwell-show/">https://kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/the-mike-farwell-show/</a></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><b>Legal Questions - </b>We are exploring various legal avenues and would appreciate hearing any ideas or feedback as this is an unprecedented land grab situation occurring far outside of proper planning processes. This excellent article from Farmtario highlights issues and opportunities:</div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Farmtario - How Land Expropriation Happens - What Constitutes Public Good Is Not Always Clear:</div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://farmtario.com/news/how-land-expropriation-happens/">https://farmtario.com/news/how-land-expropriation-happens/</a></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><b>What Else We Are Doing -</b> The Fight For Farmland group launched additional Freedom Of Information Requests last week seeking details about all previous FIR’s that were rejected. Investigations have also been requested by the Provincial Information and Privacy Commissioner, the Integrity Commissioner, and Provincial Obudsman. We are determined to fight this absurd scheme that’s contrary to all previous planning and will do everything possible to prevent this unplanned industrial mega-site and thousands of urban sprawl homes proposed for the new city of New Hambadenburg from destroying Wilmot Township and our future sustainability.</div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><b>Summer Event Activities</b> - We will be hosting information tables and selling Fight For Farmland lawn signs at numerous upcoming events and activities around Waterloo Region. Let us know if you would like flyers, cards, and signs to share at any events you may be a part of.</div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><b>Wilmot Council Meeting Rally - Monday, July 29th at 5:00pm -</b> This is an important opportunity for our communities to show firsthand that we are unwilling. Please gather at Castle Kilbride at 5:00pm with signs and banners to greet elected officials and media as they arrive for this month’s only Wilmot Council meeting.</div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><b>Action Required - </b>Please continue to speak up, join Monday’s Wilmot rally, and show our communities are unwilling!</div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><b>2) Breaking News - Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis No Longer Resigning - </b></span>In a surprising about-face Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis says that he is no longer resigning and will complete his term as Mayor of Brantford. Learn more about this rapidly evolving story at:</div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>CKCO CTV Television News - Kevin Davis Is No Longer Resigning As Mayor, Will Complete Term:</div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/kevin-davis-is-no-longer-resigning-as-mayor-will-complete-term-1.6977608">https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/kevin-davis-is-no-longer-resigning-as-mayor-will-complete-term-1.6977608</a></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The Brantford Expositor - Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis Staying On To Finish Term:</div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/news/local-news/brantford-mayor-kevin-davis-staying-on-to-finish-term">https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/news/local-news/brantford-mayor-kevin-davis-staying-on-to-finish-term</a></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><b style="font-size: 14px;">3) Grand River Issues - </b>Unfortunately there has been three recent drownings in the Grand River - all of which were preventable with proper lifejackets and awareness. There has also been considerable flooding along the Grand River that has damaged Lion’s Park in Paris so badly that it will be closed for the foreseeable future, causing upcoming events to have to find new locations. It is possible that flooding and flood damage can be partially attributed to increased runoff from nearby new housing development sites. Learn more in the following articles:</div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Brant County Report On Flood Damage - <a href="https://pub-brant.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=62840">https://pub-brant.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=62840</a></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The Record - How An Evening Tubing Trip Turned To Tragedy On The Grand:</div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/kitchener-women-die-in-tragedy-on-the-grand-river/article_e5992e0b-7d0d-5b13-bd35-534d183cb41c.html">https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/kitchener-women-die-in-tragedy-on-the-grand-river/article_e5992e0b-7d0d-5b13-bd35-534d183cb41c.html</a></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The Record - Kayaker Drowns On Grand River In Brant County:</div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/cambridge-man-58-drowns-while-kayaking-on-grand-river-in-brant-county-opp/article_f46a2575-4a04-5c72-87a5-4a32251fb624.html">https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/cambridge-man-58-drowns-while-kayaking-on-grand-river-in-brant-county-opp/article_f46a2575-4a04-5c72-87a5-4a32251fb624.html</a></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><b style="font-size: 14px;">4) GRCA Strategic Plan Completed - </b>Kudos to eagle-eyed Laura Murr who noticed that the Grand River Conservation Authority has approved though not yet posted their new Strategic Plan so a copy is attached below as a PDF.</div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><b style="font-size: 14px;">5) Leadnow Housing Program Launch -</b> This past week saw the launch of the new Leadnow Housing Campaign. Watch the video at:</div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0O7mnOTVUQk">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0O7mnOTVUQk</a></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;">They are seeking hosts for community conversations this August. Learn more about this campaign for affordable housing, download a toolkit, and register to be a host at:</div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://you.leadnow.ca/calendars/community-conversations/events/organiser_instructions">https://you.leadnow.ca/calendars/community-conversations/events/organiser_instructions</a></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><b style="font-size: 14px;">6) Guelph Pushes Forward With Lobbyist Registry -</b> Though still uncertain what problems they are trying to address, Guelph City Council is pressing ahead with their confusing lobbyist registry program. Learn more from this insightful Trillium article:</div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The Trillium - Influencers Put On Notice, Guelph Lobbyist Registry Moves Forward:</div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://www.thetrillium.ca/news/municipalities-transit-and-infrastructure/influencers-put-on-notice-guelph-lobbyist-registry-moves-forward-9263732">https://www.thetrillium.ca/news/municipalities-transit-and-infrastructure/influencers-put-on-notice-guelph-lobbyist-registry-moves-forward-9263732</a></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><b style="font-size: 14px;">7) Recent Articles -</b> Include concerning stories about Strong Mayor Powers, GO Train delays, flooding, the Science Centre, record planetary warming, and Highway #413:</div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The Toronto Star - "This Law Has Nothing To Do With Housing", Doug Ford Gave Mayors More Power To Hire/Fire Staff: </div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/this-law-has-nothing-to-do-with-housing-doug-ford-gave-mayors-more-power-to/article_1b65deaa-42c7-11ef-8119-f31ed70fe0c9.html">https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/this-law-has-nothing-to-do-with-housing-doug-ford-gave-mayors-more-power-to/article_1b65deaa-42c7-11ef-8119-f31ed70fe0c9.html</a></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The Record - GO Trains Inch Forward But Hurdles Delay Full Kitchener Service:</div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/go-trains-inch-forward-but-hurdles-delay-full-kitchener-service/article_6ce2cd63-a3f7-5e65-a425-f9fc7b05f529.html">https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/go-trains-inch-forward-but-hurdles-delay-full-kitchener-service/article_6ce2cd63-a3f7-5e65-a425-f9fc7b05f529.html</a></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The Narwhal - Will A $1 Billion Flooding Bill Finally Make The GTA Take Stormwater Seriously?:</div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://thenarwhal.ca/opinion-ontario-toronto-july-flooding/">https://thenarwhal.ca/opinion-ontario-toronto-july-flooding/</a></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The Toronto Star - Toronto City Council Votes To Ask Province To Keep Ontario Science Centre Open And Accept Donations To Fix It:</div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/city-council-votes-to-ask-province-to-keep-ontario-science-centre-open-and-accept-donations/article_2e72b294-4a05-11ef-91c8-1f8c7b354a15.html">https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/city-council-votes-to-ask-province-to-keep-ontario-science-centre-open-and-accept-donations/article_2e72b294-4a05-11ef-91c8-1f8c7b354a15.html</a></div></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The New York Times - Planet Sets Record For Hottest Day Twice In A Row:</div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/24/climate/hottest-day-earth-record.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20240725&instance_id=129691&nl=the-morning®i_id=103861126&segment_id=173089&te=1&user_id=2df5a405d6082d2c0c4fdb5202bcae69">https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/24/climate/hottest-day-earth-record.html</a></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Environmental Defence - Wetlands - What Are They Good For? (Mitigating Flooding):</div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://environmentaldefence.ca/2024/07/23/wetlands-what-are-they-good-for-mitigating-flooding/">https://environmentaldefence.ca/2024/07/23/wetlands-what-are-they-good-for-mitigating-flooding/</a></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>CBC - Major Flooding A Sign That Toronto Is Not Adapting To Climate Change Quickly Enough:</div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/toronto-flood-adaptation-1.7265581">https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/toronto-flood-adaptation-1.7265581</a></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The Hamilton Spectator - Highway #413 Would Be A Disaster For Ontario:</div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://www.thespec.com/opinion/contributors/highway-413-would-be-a-disaster-for-ontario/article_0a2be133-b31f-54e2-a9dd-fd8099b79432.html">https://www.thespec.com/opinion/contributors/highway-413-would-be-a-disaster-for-ontario/article_0a2be133-b31f-54e2-a9dd-fd8099b79432.html</a></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Global News - Ford Government Replaces Highway #413 Promotional Signs Mere Weeks Later Costing Tens Of Thousands Of Dollars Because They Weren’t Large Enough:</div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/10628129/highway-413-sign-replacement-costs-ontario/">https://globalnews.ca/news/10628129/highway-413-sign-replacement-costs-ontario/</a></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>OREA - Tim Hudak Announces Resignation As CEO OF Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA):</div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://www.orea.com/resources/media-room/media-statement/2024/Jul-23-2024">https://www.orea.com/resources/media-room/media-statement/2024/Jul-23-2024</a></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The Narwhal - How An Oil Spill Northwest Of Toronto Was Allowed To Make Its Way Into Lake Ontario:</div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://thenarwhal.ca/mimico-creek-lake-ontario-spill/">https://thenarwhal.ca/mimico-creek-lake-ontario-spill/</a></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><b style="font-size: 14px;">8) Cooperate For Canada - </b>It’s great to see even more new materials from Cooperate For Canada including a launch of their provincial efforts next week. This is a new initiative to try to encourage better election outcomes by the creation of a unified, cooperative approach. This important effort has been undertaken by numerous members of our group. Learn more and access materials on the CFC website at:</div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><a href="https://cooperateforcanada.ca/">https://cooperateforcanada.ca/</a></div></div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><b style="font-size: 14px;">9) Clean Air Alliance - Triple Wind and Solar Campaign - </b>The world is moving to renewable energy while Ontario lags behind. Speak up now to Doug Ford and provincial Minister Stephen Lecce with this one-click letter from the Ontario Clean Air Alliance:</div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://www.cleanairalliance.org/triple/">https://www.cleanairalliance.org/triple/</a></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><b>10) Woolwich Induction Stove Bulk Buy - </b></span>Get a new stove, a healthier home, lower energy costs, and reduce carbon emissions too with a new community program for a bulk purchase (with big discounts) on induction stoves. You don’t need to live in Woolwich to participate. Learn more at:</div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><a href="https://healthywoolwich.org/">https://healthywoolwich.org/</a></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></div><div>And download a helpful information brochure at:</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><a href="https://content.app-sources.com/s/51012949524766545/uploads/posters/Web_page_-_Bulk_Buy_Induction---June_25-2024-0466734.pdf">https://content.app-sources.com/s/51012949524766545/uploads/posters/Web_page_-_Bulk_Buy_Induction---June_25-2024-0466734.pdf</a></div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><b style="font-size: 14px;">11) Ontario Science Centre Questions Continue - </b>While many buildings flooded recently in Toronto including City Hall it is noteworthy that the Ontario Science Roof did not collapse and the buildings remain dry and sound.</div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Global News - Ontario Science Centre Survives Severe Storm Despite Fears Over Roof:</div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/10631734/ontario-science-centre-roof-survives-rain-storm/">https://globalnews.ca/news/10631734/ontario-science-centre-roof-survives-rain-storm/</a></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Colin D’Melo - <a href="https://x.com/colindmello/status/1814292529828839733?s=46&t=XLYcxxaKfwXm7EGqQ-olxw">https://x.com/colindmello/status/1814292529828839733?s=46&t=XLYcxxaKfwXm7EGqQ-olxw</a></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>And here’s a terrific thread from Canadian Architect: As Province inches towards demolition of Science Centre, documents point to a manufactured crisis:</div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://x.com/cdnarch/status/1816227537095385208?s=46&t=XLYcxxaKfwXm7EGqQ-olxw">https://x.com/cdnarch/status/1816227537095385208?s=46&t=XLYcxxaKfwXm7EGqQ-olxw</a></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://www.canadianarchitect.com/as-province-edges-towards-demolition-of-science-centre-documents-point-to-a-manufactured-crisis/">https://www.canadianarchitect.com/as-province-edges-towards-demolition-of-science-centre-documents-point-to-a-manufactured-crisis/</a></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><b style="font-size: 14px;">12) Ontario Wastewater Surveillance Program Ending July 31st - </b>This program monitors<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> for respiratory viruses and COVID-19. </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PHAC has commented that the federal wastewater monitoring program, even when expanded, will not duplicate, or have the scope of the provincial wastewater monitoring program being cancelled. </span></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Liberal MPP Ted Hsu - <a href="https://x.com/tedhsu/status/1816196517511979388?s=46&t=XLYcxxaKfwXm7EGqQ-olxw">https://x.com/tedhsu/status/1816196517511979388?s=46&t=XLYcxxaKfwXm7EGqQ-olxw</a></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><b style="font-size: 14px;">13) Op-Ed Tips -</b> We all need to be writing more opinion pieces and raising awareness about key issues. Here’s a great source of tips and suggestions for writing opinion pieces:</div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://www.theopedproject.org/resources">https://www.theopedproject.org/resources</a></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><b>14) Greenbelt Party Sept 29th -</b></span> Greenbelt Promise has announced a Greenbelt fundraiser on Sunday, September 29th from 12pm to 5pm with live music, barn dancing, local food, and family activities to further protection of the Greenbelt. Save the date and watch for more details soon.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div><div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div><b style="font-size: 14px;">15) Reminder - Next Meeting</b><b><span style="font-size: 14px;"> -</span></b> Join us tomorrow <span dir="ltr">Friday, July 26th</span> at 5:30pm online at the Zoom link below:</div><div><br></div><div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; 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-webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Topic: Grand River Watershed Bill 23 Bi-Weekly Zoom Meeting</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Time: Every Other <span dir="ltr">Friday at 5:30pm EST</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;"><br></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Join Zoom Meeting</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82644695701?pwd=bnRsUGtWSUcrRnFWR21uYVBISG9jZz09">https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82644695701?pwd=bnRsUGtWSUcrRnFWR21uYVBISG9jZz09</a></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;"><br></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Meeting ID: <span dir="ltr">826 4469 5701</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span dir="ltr">Passcode: 713374</span></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div>Thanks for all the great efforts so far - please share any questions or ideas.</div><div><div id="ydp9fa07544yiv0892781770yqtfd24641" class="ydp9fa07544yiv0892781770yqt1303954863"><br clear="none"><div dir="ltr"><div style="caret-color: rgb(38, 40, 42); color: rgb(38, 40, 42);"><span class="ydp9fa07544yiv0892781770ydp8bacb94dyiv1865983000Apple-style-span">Cheers,</span></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(38, 40, 42); color: rgb(38, 40, 42);">Kevin Thomason, Mike Marcolongo, and Joan Faux on behalf of all our community groups.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"></div><div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; 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line-break: after-white-space;"><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div><b style="font-size: 14px;">-----------------------------------</b></div><div><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><font color="#26282a" face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><b style="font-size: 14px;">A) </b></font></span><b style="color: rgb(38, 40, 42); font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Upcoming Events </b><span style="color: rgb(38, 40, 42); font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">- Get out and get involved!</span></div><div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br></div></div></div></div><div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div><div><div><b><span style="font-weight: 400;">Friday, July 26th at 5:30pm -<font color="#26282a"> Next group update meeting on Zoom -</font><font color="#0056d6"> </font></span><font color="#0056d6" style="caret-color: rgb(38, 40, 42); font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82644695701?pwd=bnRsUGtWSUcrRnFWR21uYVBISG9jZz09">https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82644695701?pwd=bnRsUGtWSUcrRnFWR21uYVBISG9jZz09</a></font></b></div></div></div><div><b><br></b></div><div>Friday, July 26th to Sunday, July 28th - Grand River Champions Pow Wow Six Nations Of The Grand - <a href="http://www.grpowwow.ca/">http://www.grpowwow.ca/</a></div><div><b><br></b></div><div>Saturday, July 27th - 2pm to 7pm - VegFest - Waterloo Town Sqaure - <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XlxkpZtBUgIbgz3u5N_0MWnyChrfshjT/view">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XlxkpZtBUgIbgz3u5N_0MWnyChrfshjT/view</a></div><div><br></div><div><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 9pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, July 29th at 6:30pm </span></font><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 9pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">- Fight For Farmland Rally at </span></font><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wilmot Township Council - 60 Snyder</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">’</span><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">s Road, West, Baden - </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.fightforfarmland.com/">www.fightforfarmland.com</a></span></div><div><br></div><div>Save The Date - Friday, August 16th - Rally/Protest at Ford Fest at the Country Heritage Park in Milton - details to be determined...</div><div><br></div><div>Friday, August 23rd to Sunday, August 25th - Three Fires Homecoming Pow Wow Mississaugas Of The Credit - <a href="https://newcreditcc.com/?service=pow-wow-schedule-fees">https://newcreditcc.com/?service=pow-wow-schedule-fees</a></div><div><br></div><div><div>Monday, August 26th - 7pm - City of Kitchener ClimateActionWR/Waterloo Climate Collaborative Council Delegation - <a href="https://www.kitchener.ca/en/council-and-city-administration/appear-as-a-delegation.aspx">https://www.kitchener.ca/en/council-and-city-administration/appear-as-a-delegation.aspx</a></div><div></div></div><div><br></div><div><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 9pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, August 28th at 6:30pm -</span></font><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 9pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Fight For Farmland Rally at </span></font><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">Region of Waterloo Council - 150 Fredrick Street, Kitchener - </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.fightforfarmland.com/">www.fightforfarmland.com</a></span></div><div><div><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 9pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></span></font></div><div><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 9pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sunday, September 29th from 12pm to 5pm - Greenbelt Party - watch for more details soon.</span></font></div><div><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 9pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></span></font></div><div><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 9pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></span></font></div><div><b style="font-size: 14px;">-----------------------------</b></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><b>B) </b></span><b style="font-size: 14px;">Fight For Farmland Hall Town Hall Handout Card - Call Wilmot Councillors!</b></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; 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