<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>Good Day,</div><div><br></div><div>Despite so much provincial and federal talk of possible elections, lots continues to happen here in the Grand River Watershed including the creation of a new fiercely determined community group WilmotCAN against the Wilmot Land Assembly, Tony LaMantia, CEO of the Waterloo Economic Development Corporation announces he’s leaving, local citizens reach Doug Ford directly with concerns, outrage in Wilmot Township continues over the proposed 51% tax increase, Brant County debates a new Paris library and civic hub, and many new events are announced around our communities. </div><div><br></div><div>Here’s the latest:</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><b>1) Wilmot Mega-Industrial Land Assembly - WilmotCAN -</b></span> This past weekend more than 40 highly engaged citizens met for an in-depth strategic planning session on the formation of a new activist group to aggressively defend our communities from the tremendous negative impacts of this proposed massive mega-industrial site. This new community group is called Wilmot Civic Action Network (WilmotCAN) will further the amazing work of the farmers and landowners in the Fight For Farmland. They will be launching a series of actions in the weeks ahead to get elected officials to finally abandon this development scheme that is so contrary to all previous planning and protections.</div><div><br></div><div><b>New Documentary Video -</b> There is a very impressive new 3 minute mini-documentary video being launched by WilmotCAN that will be the first of a series of videos. It is direct, hard-hitting, and powerful. Check it out firsthand and then demand an end to this land grab and attack on our community at:</div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The Wilmot Land Grab - Secrecy, Lack of Transparency, and NDA’s:</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=ux-heBQXMiM">https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=ux-heBQXMiM</a></div><div><b><br></b></div><div><b>Tony LaMantia Announces Departure As CEO of Waterloo EDC -</b> In a surprise announcement earlier this week, Tony LaMantia CEO of the Waterloo Economic Development Corporation announced that he would be stepping down and retiring later this year. Tony has been one of the only proponents of this Wilmot Land Assembly fiasco and it's unknown if this disaster in Wilmot has anything to do with his departure. We still don’t know how much EDC is driving the land assembly compared to the province or region but they are all in cahoots together on it and Tony has been one of the most vocal supporters of such bad planning and dismal actions against the best public interest and greater public good. Certainly few people have ever done economic development in a manner that has caused greater public concern or more outrage than what we have seen in Wilmot this past year.</div><div><br></div><div>We hope that new leadership will work with, rather than against our communities and follow better planning practices adhering to our Official Plans for the future economic development we need:</div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Waterloo EDC Launches Search For Next CEO:</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://www.waterlooedc.ca/blog/waterloo-edc-launches-search-for-next-ceo">https://www.waterlooedc.ca/blog/waterloo-edc-launches-search-for-next-ceo</a></div><div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Job Posting Boyden Recruiting - President & Chief Executive Officer - Waterloo EDC:</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://boyden.thriveapp.ly/job/2730">https://boyden.thriveapp.ly/job/2730</a></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></div></div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"></div><div>This may just be the first job loss of many to come, particularly with the pending elections unless this absurd Wilmot site is abandoned and a better location undertaken for this massive mega-industrial fiasco.</div><div><br></div><div><b>More Media Coverage - </b>It was great to see the discussion and all the concerns raised about the Wilmot Land Assembly earlier this week on the Mike Farwell Show on 570News as expert activist Mike Balkwill talked about his new book on how Stratford won the fight against the Xinyi Float Glass plant that would have so negatively impacted their community. Mike drew so many parallels to all the secret meetings, the lack of transparency, the lack of studies, and the lack of any proper planning for this Wilmot mega-industrial land assembly. Listen to this great interview starting at the 1:12:18 mark:</div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Mike Balkwill on the Mike Farwell Show - January 15th, 2025 at 1:12:18:</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://kitchener.citynews.ca/podcasts/the-mike-farwell-show/the-mike-farwell-show-january-15th-2025/">https://kitchener.citynews.ca/podcasts/the-mike-farwell-show/the-mike-farwell-show-january-15th-2025/</a></div><div><br></div><div><b>Wilmot 51% Tax Increase Townhall and Budget Meetings - </b>The widespread concerns about Wilmot Township and the disasterous 51% tax increase continue with citizens filling recent Town Hall meetings and hundreds of people watching Thursday’s initial budget deliberations by Wilmot Councillors. The acrimony and divisions between councillors as well as township staff were clearly apparent throughout the meetings.</div><div><br></div><div>There still has been no financial costing done for the proposed Wilmot mega-industrial site that we are aware of. There is no planning for it nor any funding of any sort for it in this proposed 2025 Wilmot budget. Wilmot Council doesn’t seem to grasp that growth and development have significant costs and the burden to Wilmot taxpayers could be immense in addition to this 51% increase for other township expenses. There is no evidence that the Mega-Industrial Land Assembly will provide any financial benefit to the municipality and will most likely only further deepen Wilmot's troubles and financial woes. </div><div><br></div><div>Despite almost 7 hours of Wilmot Council budget meetings on Thursday, no final decisions were made and things have been deferred to another budget meeting on Monday, January 27th while awaiting information from township staff. Here’s some of the recent media coverage:</div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>CityNews - Decisions On Proposed 51% Tax Hike In Wilmot Township Deferred:</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://kitchener.citynews.ca/2025/01/17/decisions-on-proposed-51-per-cent-tax-hike-in-wilmot-township-deferred/?">https://kitchener.citynews.ca/2025/01/17/decisions-on-proposed-51-per-cent-tax-hike-in-wilmot-township-deferred/?</a></div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The Record - Luisa D'Amato - Budget Pressures In Wilmot Are Causing Bad Behaviour:</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://www.therecord.com/opinion/columnists/budget-pressures-in-wilmot-are-causing-bad-behaviour/article_8198839b-6004-5496-9ebe-7db370e6282b.html">https://www.therecord.com/opinion/columnists/budget-pressures-in-wilmot-are-causing-bad-behaviour/article_8198839b-6004-5496-9ebe-7db370e6282b.html</a></div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>CTV CKCO Television News - Budget Deliberations In Wilmot:</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/kitchener/video/2025/01/17/budget-deliberations-in-wilmot/">https://www.ctvnews.ca/kitchener/video/2025/01/17/budget-deliberations-in-wilmot/</a></div><div><br></div><div><b>Action Required -</b> Please help this new Wilmot Civic Action Network (WilmotCAN) take the fight against the Wilmot Mega-Industrial Land Assembly to the next level, continue to write and e-mail elected officials, and show that we are an unwilling host.</div><div><div><br></div></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size: 14px;">2) Call Doug Ford And Speak Up -</b> Last week we reported that Doug Ford had responded to the texts of local activist Judy Brown who has been encouraging people to reach out and text or call Premier Doug Ford directly on his personal cell phone where he continues to encourage people to contact him directly. We are pleased to report that group member Colleen Cooper spoke with Doug Ford for over 10 minutes this past weekend when he answered her phone call personally. She emphasized the concerns with the Wilmot Land Assembly however Premier Ford apparently deflected the concerns and blamed the Region of Waterloo, once again specifically naming Regional Chair Karen Redmond. </div><div><br></div><div>We encourage you to speak up to the Premier and other elected officials as well. Please be respectful and ensure that Doug Ford knows of your concerns firsthand at: 647-612-3673. </div><div><br></div><div>It remains to be seen how much longer the Premier will continue to break the rules with personal cell phone use for government business as he lost his fight this week in a ruling by the Information and Privacy Commissioner:</div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Global News - Doug Ford Loses Transparency Fight To Block Release Of Personal Cell Phone Records:</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/10952931/doug-ford-personal-phone-foi-appeal-loss/">https://globalnews.ca/news/10952931/doug-ford-personal-phone-foi-appeal-loss/</a></div><div><br></div><div><b>Call Out Wilmot Too -</b> Kudos also to Andrew Wilson! His great Letter To The Editor calling out Wilmot Mayor Natasha Salonen on her ability to immediately end the Wilmot Land Assembly with an Unwilling Host Motion was published in The Record:</div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>The Record - Only The Mayor Of Wilmot Can Stop The Land Assembly For Mega-Industrial Site:</div><div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><a href="https://www.therecord.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/jan-10-only-the-mayor-of-wilmot-can-stop-the-land-assembly-for-industrial-mega/article_9c8644ff-a22a-520b-858c-5ee13e60aa8d.html">https://www.therecord.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/jan-10-only-the-mayor-of-wilmot-can-stop-the-land-assembly-for-industrial-mega/article_9c8644ff-a22a-520b-858c-5ee13e60aa8d.html</a></div></div><div><br></div><div><b>Action Required -</b> Please keep calling and writing demanding the needed actions to stop the improper planning and developments that threaten our communities.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size: 14px;">3) OLT Decides Against Greater Public Good -</b> It was fantastic last year to see the City of Waterloo win its case at the Ontario Land Tribunal against developers of the new Conservation Meadows and Beaver Creek subdivisions who wanted to destroy the “Hole In The Donut” - an environmentally sensitive protected area (ESPA) adjacent to the Laurel Creek Conservation Area Nature Center. It was very disappointing though this week to see the developer win troubling concessions in an appeal and clarification on the case. </div><div><br></div><div>We are still struggling to figure out all of the implications and repercussions of the OLT now ruling that while the developer couldn’t build the monster homes sought, the developer can still do something with lands within the current zoning - which is agricultural. It’s unclear just what the developer intends but it certainly doesn’t seem to be restoring these lands back into the deep forest interior habitat as had been hoped.</div><div><br></div><div>The OLT decision is attached below in Appendix B as a PDF. We will have to see how things continue to unfold. Please encourage the City of Waterloo Staff and Council to keep up the fight to see these lands permanently protected for future generations.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size: 14px;">4) New Paris Main Branch Library - Building Community - </b>County of Brant Council will debate the decision for the new main branch of the library in Paris on January 28th. A divided Council may kill the project or approve the visionary development of a national historic site that could become a focal point for the community and civic engagement. Read the excellent article in the Paris Independent:</div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Paris Independent- Your Library Re-Imagined - Education Meets Civic Engagement:</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://issuu.com/theparisindependent/docs/the_paris_independent_for_saturday_january_18th_20">https://issuu.com/theparisindependent/docs/the_paris_independent_for_saturday_january_18th_20</a></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size: 14px;">5) Protect the Red Side Dace And Help Stop Highway #413 -</b> Environmental Defence has launched a new campaign to protect the critically endangered Red Side Dace and help stop Highway #413 as there is an opportunity issue a protection order. Tell the federal government to better protect endangered species at:</div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://act.environmentaldefence.ca/page/163841/action/1">https://act.environmentaldefence.ca/page/163841/action/1</a></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b><span style="font-size: 14px;">6) Waterloo Region’s Detached Housing Starts Lowest In More Than 35 Years -</span> </b>As predicted Doug Ford's grossly misguided efforts to build more housing by destroying our farms and natural areas far from the communities and more sustainable places people want and can afford to live continues to fail miserably with housing starts hitting a 35 year low.. Just 376 detached homes were started last year in Waterloo Region. Even apartment and condo starts were the lowest in years. We need to keep emphasizing the need to build the right housing, in the right place, with a full range of housing choices:</div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The Record - Waterloo Region Housing Starts Lowest In More Than 35 Years:</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/waterloo-regions-detached-housing-starts-lowest-in-more-than-35-years/article_3e6f2530-e06a-5b79-ba44-2f0a97a193b0.html">https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/waterloo-regions-detached-housing-starts-lowest-in-more-than-35-years/article_3e6f2530-e06a-5b79-ba44-2f0a97a193b0.html</a></div><div><br></div><div>The Alliance For A Liveable Ontario (ALO) has released very helpful information about more effective ways to address the need for more housing. Download the report and watch the excellent video on the Five Ways Home Campaign:</div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://www.liveableontario.ca/five-ways-home">https://www.liveableontario.ca/five-ways-home</a></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div><span id="docs-internal-guid-ec60b54f-7fff-52f8-3217-c42a90f95eb9"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"></p></span><b>Action Required -</b> Share these ALO materials with elected officials to help them make better decisions.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size: 14px;">7) Democracy Caledon - January 29th Webinar - </b>Join online on Wednesday January 29th at 7pm for a webinar about very concerning draft plans of subdivision that are already coming forward for lands that have not had proper studies. There are many significant questions outstanding. Details are available on their website at:</div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://www.democracycaledon.org/">https://www.democracycaledon.org/</a></div><div><br></div><div><b>Action Required -</b> Learn more and speak up for proper planning before what is happening in Caledon becomes the precedent for everywhere.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size: 14px;">8) Los Angeles Wildfire Climate Vigil in Toronto -</b> This Sunday January 19th at 5:30pm on the corner of Bloor and Spadina Street joint Climate Fast and a dozen other environmental groups for a climate vigil calling for climate leadership the day before Trump’s inauguration. More information in the poster below and at:</div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://www.tcan.ca/events-list/la-wildfire-vigil-where-is-climate-leadership">https://www.tcan.ca/events-list/la-wildfire-vigil-where-is-climate-leadership</a></div><div><br></div><div><b>Action Required -</b> Join others and speak up for a better future.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div><b style="font-size: 14px;">9) ALO Election Prep Toolkit -</b> The Alliance For A Liveable Ontario has released their Election Prep Toolkit with actions you can take right now to make building a liveable Ontario top of mind and ensure that the province’s sprawl agenda is reformed to provide affordable housing, more efficient infrastructure, and protects farmland. Check it out 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://www.liveableontario.ca/alliance-resources/election-prep-toolkit">https://www.liveableontario.ca/alliance-resources/election-prep-toolkit</a></div><div><br></div></div><div><b>Action Required -</b> Speak up to ensure that we get the better actions and election outcomes that we need.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div><b style="font-size: 14px;">10) Real Estate Association Lobbies To Reduce Development Charges By Increasing Taxes For Everyone -</b> In a disturbing move the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) has launched a campaign to reduce municipal development charges for homebuyers. It seems that they want to pass development costs for things like water and sewer expansions to municipalities and existing residents causing property tax increases for existing ratepayers to subsidize new development. They even seem to be advocating for privatizing water and sewer services which has proven disastrous in the past. </div><div><br></div><div>We need to ensure that new development is covering the costs of new development. By building new housing within our existing communities where much of the needed infrastructure already exists, it will greatly reduce development expenses compared to the massive costs of farmland destruction and greenfield development. Quite simply building the right housing choices in the right locations will address much of the affordability and development charge concerns. </div><div><br></div><div>Read the media coverage of this concerning lobbying of the provincial government:</div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>InsideHalton.com - Development Charges Can Be A Barrier To Home Ownership. Here’s How An Ontario Real Estate Group Aims To Fix The System:</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://www.insidehalton.com/news/development-charges-can-be-a-barrier-to-homeownership-heres-how-an-ontario-real-estate-group/article_5bd889fa-168a-5032-a512-92f9a4ed540f.html">https://www.insidehalton.com/news/development-charges-can-be-a-barrier-to-homeownership-heres-how-an-ontario-real-estate-group/article_5bd889fa-168a-5032-a512-92f9a4ed540f.html</a></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div><div><b style="font-size: 14px;">11) Recent Articles -</b> Include how to invest our money for better climate outcomes, annexing in North Dumfries, BRT vs LRT, more troubling outcomes at Enbridge, new promotion of the Ring of Fire, and an insightful Narwhal feature on northern Ontario mining:</div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The Record - Investing Our Money Without Fuelling Climate Breakdown:</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://www.therecord.com/life/investing-our-money-without-fuelling-climate-breakdown/article_560354bd-00fa-5f4b-8b28-3bb26b87b99a.html">https://www.therecord.com/life/investing-our-money-without-fuelling-climate-breakdown/article_560354bd-00fa-5f4b-8b28-3bb26b87b99a.html</a></div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The Record - Multi-million-dollar Land Deal In The Works Between Cambridge And North Dumfries:</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://www.therecord.com/news/council/multi-million-dollar-land-deal-in-the-works-between-cambridge-and-north-dumfries/article_c2dbc550-76da-5948-aca8-8f24db0c88f7.html">https://www.therecord.com/news/council/multi-million-dollar-land-deal-in-the-works-between-cambridge-and-north-dumfries/article_c2dbc550-76da-5948-aca8-8f24db0c88f7.html</a></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Cambridge and North Dumfries discuss annexing and cleaning up three boundary land parcels but not any sort of annexation that would see dramatic new growth in North Dumfries.</div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The Record - Cambridge Rapid Transit Report To Consider More Buses Vs. LRT:</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/cambridge-rapid-transit-report-to-consider-more-buses-versus-lrt/article_d61c52ba-f4b9-5f6e-aa90-b81d622539cd.html">https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/cambridge-rapid-transit-report-to-consider-more-buses-versus-lrt/article_d61c52ba-f4b9-5f6e-aa90-b81d622539cd.html</a></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Lots of interesting facts and data about the success of ION, growth along the corridor and thousands of acres of farmland destruction saved already through intensification and creating more sustainable, walkable communities.</div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The Toronto Star - Enbridge Received Billions Of Dollars Of Green Loans Tied To Curbing Its Impact On The Environment. So Why Have Its Emissions Grown?</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://www.thestar.com/news/investigations/enbridge-received-billions-of-dollars-in-green-loans-tied-to-curbing-its-impact-on-the/article_8dbf4514-cde0-11ef-ad3e-23e56d1ac6e8.html">https://www.thestar.com/news/investigations/enbridge-received-billions-of-dollars-in-green-loans-tied-to-curbing-its-impact-on-the/article_8dbf4514-cde0-11ef-ad3e-23e56d1ac6e8.html</a></div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The Trillium - Ford-linked Lobbyist In The Middle Of Niagara’s Billion-Dollar Make Over:</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://www.thetrillium.ca/news/the-trillium-investigations/ford-linked-lobbyist-in-the-middle-of-niagaras-billion-dollar-makeover-10078357">https://www.thetrillium.ca/news/the-trillium-investigations/ford-linked-lobbyist-in-the-middle-of-niagaras-billion-dollar-makeover-10078357</a></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Another provincially-owned property, a long-term lease, and a lobbyist connected to Doug Ford...</div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Ontario.ca - Ontario Building Fortress Am-Can By Accelerating Strategic Resource Development:</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1005564/ontario-building-fortress-am-can-by-accelerating-strategic-resource-development">https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1005564/ontario-building-fortress-am-can-by-accelerating-strategic-resource-development</a></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Doug Ford continues his attempt to be Captain Canada with this new positioning and attempt to sell development of the “Ring of Fire” and building highways.</div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The Narwhal - Life On The Front Lines Of Ontario’s Critical Mineral Boom:</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://thenarwhal.ca/ontario-mining-indigenous-rights/">https://thenarwhal.ca/ontario-mining-indigenous-rights/</a></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size: 14px;">12) Ontario To Spend Billions on New Nuclear Power -</b> Ontario Clean Air Alliance has launched campaign against Doug Ford’s nuclear pipe dream costing tens of billions of dollars - instead advocating for cleaner wind and solar power that would cost two to three times less per kilowatt. Learn more and send your message to the Premier:</div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://www.cleanairalliance.org/lead/">https://www.cleanairalliance.org/lead/</a></div><div><br></div><div>There has also been recent media coverage about additional new nuclear plants in Ontario at massive taxypayer expense:</div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><span style="font-size: 9pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Hamilton Spectator - Ford Government Reveals Proposed Location For Massive Nuclear Power Plant:</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 9pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 9pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">(Wesleyville, near Port Hope - to produce 10,000 megawatts to meet growing electricity needs for the next 25 years *but* unlikely to be up and running until the 2040s)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 9pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span><a href="https://www.thespec.com/politics/provincial/ford-government-reveals-proposed-location-for-massive-nuclear-power-plant/article_4cc00c2e-2392-5b3b-bb68-e33dbace9e07.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.thespec.com/politics/provincial/ford-government-reveals-proposed-location-for-massive-nuclear-power-plant/article_4cc00c2e-2392-5b3b-bb68-e33dbace9e07.html</span></a></div><div><span id="docs-internal-guid-af732e64-7fff-e862-12c3-f53ccad39154"><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The Hamilton Spectator - Province Also Considering Two Additional Locations For Nuclear Plants:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 9pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Near Nanticoke (Haldimand) and Lambton in St. Clair</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span><a href="https://www.thespec.com/business/ontario-eyes-large-new-nuclear-plant-near-port-hope/article_f50967cf-2c77-58e8-8802-8a8095a6478c.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.thespec.com/business/ontario-eyes-large-new-nuclear-plant-near-port-hope/article_f50967cf-2c77-58e8-8802-8a8095a6478c.html</span></a></p></span><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"></div><div><b>Action Required -</b> Speak up for the energy future that you want to see.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size: 14px;">13) Aird Berlis Land Use Planning Webinar -</b> On January 22nd at 3pm the large law firm Aird Berlis is hosting an online webinar on Hot Topics for 2025 in Ontairo Land Use Planning. It could be insightful to learn what could be coming in 2025. Register and learn more at:</div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://www.airdberlis.com/insights/events/event/ontario-land-use-planning--hot-topics-for-2025">https://www.airdberlis.com/insights/events/event/ontario-land-use-planning--hot-topics-for-2025</a></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div><b style="font-size: 14px;">14) Speak Up At Provincial Finance Committee Hearing Meetings Or Make Submissions -</b> There is a great opportunity to provide input on the 2025 provincial budget and request the provincial government invest in programs and investments to protect and restore nature. You can complete the online survey, send a written submission or apply to appear before the Standing Committee. Learn more at:</div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><a href="https://www.ontario.ca/page/2025-budget-consultations">https://www.ontario.ca/page/2025-budget-consultations</a></div><div><br></div><div>You can also fill out the Ontario Budget Survey - part of the 2025 Budget Consultation - closing date of February 3, 2025:</div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://www.ontario.ca/form/survey-2025-budget-consultations">https://www.ontario.ca/form/survey-2025-budget-consultations</a></div><div><br></div><div><b>Action Required - </b>Speak up for the future that you want to see and to tell the government not to waste taxpayer money on things such as the Wilmot Mega-Industrial site or subsidizing fossil fuels.</div></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><b>15) Basic Income Waterloo Community Collaboration - </b></span><span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Folks at Basic Income Waterloo Region are reaching out in the hope that as we prepare for upcoming elections, we might work together to create common social messaging that will counteract the negative messages we are currently seeing. Together, we can communicate messages that facilitate connection, move beyond polarization, and empower the public voice. As part of the effort, they have developed an identity statement to anchor our messaging, “</span><b style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">In Canada, what makes one life better makes everyone’s life better</b><span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">.” We believe this message aligns with our shared values and sets the tone for constructive dialogue.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Please reach out to Colleen Cooper at 226-339-2021 if you are interesting in working together.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><br></div><b style="font-size: 14px;">16) Other Recent Articles - </b>Read Former Prime Minister Chretien’s insightful advice on the new American threats and the unfortunate end of important federal EV rebates<div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The Globe And Mail - Jean Chretien: Canadians Will Never Give Up The Best Country In The World To Join The U.S.:</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-jean-chretien-canadian-leaders-donald-trump-plan/">https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-jean-chretien-canadian-leaders-donald-trump-plan/</a></div><div><div><br></div><div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>CBC - Federal Incentive Program For EV Purchases Ended Abruptly (The Money Ran Out). Some Provincial Programs Continue:</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/climate/electric-vehicle-rebate-izev-cost-1.7431530">https://www.cbc.ca/news/climate/electric-vehicle-rebate-izev-cost-1.7431530</a></div><div><br></div></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size: 14px;">17) Some Good News -</b> We received this piece in a recent email and wanted to share it as we go about our challenging work:</div><div><div><i><br><span style="background-color: rgb(249, 249, 249);">Life often feels like a series of unpredictable twists and turns, and in the midst of challenges, it can be hard to see the light ahead. Yet, sometimes, if we pause and look closely, we can catch glimpses of joy peeking through the chaos. Whether it’s the laughter of a friend, a moment of tranquility in nature, or the warmth of a kind gesture, these small fragments of happiness remind us that beauty exists even in the darkest times. They serve as gentle nudges, encouraging us to keep moving forward, reminding us that happiness is often just around the corner.</span><br><br><span style="background-color: rgb(249, 249, 249);">These moments may be fleeting, but they hold immense power. They inspire us to cultivate gratitude and to seek out the positives in our everyday lives. By acknowledging and cherishing these snippets of joy, we create a reservoir of hope that can buoy us through tougher days. Each small fragment becomes a thread in the tapestry of our lives, weaving together a narrative that highlights resilience and the promise of brighter days ahead. In embracing these moments, we learn that happiness isn’t a distant destination; it’s often a series of small treasures waiting to be discovered along the way.</span><br><br><span style="margin-left: 2.5rem; padding-top: 10px;">—Balt Rodriguez, Choose Yourself</span><span style="background-color: rgb(249, 249, 249);"> </span></i></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><br></div><div><div><b style="font-size: 14px;">18) Reminder - Next Meeting</b><b><span style="font-size: 14px;"> -</span></b> Join us next <span dir="ltr">Friday, January 24th</span> at 5:30pm online at the Zoom link below to discuss the latest:</div><div><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; 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-webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><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 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; 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-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! And keep us posted on your events so we can share them:</span></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></div><div><div><b><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sunday, January 19th - 5:30pm - Los Angeles Fires Climate Vigils - Bloor & Spadina, Toronto - see poster below</span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span></b></div><div>Wednesday, January 22nd - 3:00pm - Aird Berlis - What’s Ahead For Planning In Ontario In 2025 - <a href="https://www.airdberlis.com/insights/events/event/ontario-land-use-planning--hot-topics-for-2025">https://www.airdberlis.com/insights/events/event/ontario-land-use-planning--hot-topics-for-2025</a></div><div><b><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-weight: 400;">Friday, January 24th - 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><br></div><div>Wednesday, January 29th - 7:00pm - Democracy Caledon Webinar - <a href="https://www.democracycaledon.org/">https://www.democracycaledon.org/</a></div><div><br></div><div>Monday, February 3rd - Deadline for Provincial Budget Consultations Survey - <a href="https://www.ontario.ca/form/survey-2025-budget-consultations">https://www.ontario.ca/form/survey-2025-budget-consultations</a></div><div><br></div><div>Wednesday, February 5th - 7:00pm - Heat Pumps 101 - Woolwich Memorial Centre - See Poster Below</div><div><br></div><div>Wednesday, February 12th - 7:00pm - Heat Pumps Deep Dive - Woolwich Memorial Centre - See Poster Below</div><div><br></div><div>Thursday, March 20th - 9:00am - Ontario Farmland Trust Farmland Forum - Elora, Ontario - See Poster Below</div><div><br></div><div><br></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><b style="font-size: 14px;">-------------------------------</b></div><div><b style="font-size: 14px;">B) Wilmot Civic Action Network (WilmotCAN) Logo and Video:</b></div><div><b style="font-size: 14px;"><br></b></div><div></div></div></body></html>