Paddle the Grand River along Kaufman’s Flats
to Freeport in Kitchener, Ontario, a 20 km 4 hour scenic route suitable for all skill levels.

Join us as we highlight the value of Ontario’s fresh water and support the
campaign to Stop the Mega Quarry! A portion of the proceeds will go to NDACT.

Date: Sunday, August 12, 2012

Optional Launch Times: 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM & 12 Noon

Length & Difficulty: 4 hours, 20 Km, fit for all skill levels

Meeting Spot: Canoeing the Grand Headquarters, (at the Freeport Bridge) 3734 King St. East, Kitchener, ON N2P 2G5

 From the meeting point a shuttle will take you to the launch site, where you will canoe with the current back to headquarters.

Register here to participate: www.canoeingthegrand.com/groupexpeditionStopTheQuarry.htm

You must register to participate in this event. Register by or before event day; participants will not be accepted on date of event if they have not registered online. Please only register if you fully intend to participate in this event. There is a limit of 50 canoes and 20 kayaks, so register soon!

Expedition Costs:

$60.00 per Canoe (maximum 2 people)

$50.00 per Kayak (maximum 1 person)

Expedition Costs include:

• the boat
• paddles
• PFDs (personal flotation devices)
• shuttle service to the launch site

Payment is due at check-in on trip day.

Other Details:

• pets & snacks allowed
• absolutely no alcohol
• expedition will proceed rain or shine
• bring your cameras or video recorders and make sure to catch your family & friends on film!

Send a selection of your best pictures to paddletostopthequarry@gmail.com and your photos/videos will be in the event promotion video which will be put together at the end of the summer!

Questions?

Please direct any of your questions or concerns regarding this event to Sophia Sanniti at srsanniti@gmail.com

"The Council of Canadians" have posted this story on Brent Patterson's Blog

August 29, 2011  by Melissa Dick

http://canadians.org/blog/?p=10166#

August 26, 2011: For immediate release

 Citizens, Environmental Groups and First Nations call for Federal/Provincial Review of Melancthon mega-quarry

Petitions calling for environmental assessments to be presented to Governments of Ontario and Canada

Festival in Creemore

Time: 12:00 noon - 5 PM

NDACT will have an information booth at this event

History Professor, John Varty wants to draw attention to how food is produced and the struggles faced by farmers. Welcome him to Dufferin County, as he travels from P.E.I. through the Maritimes, Quebec and Ontario.

“My goal is to put farmers on camera and give them a sustainable voice,” said Varty, who adds that there are a number of documentaries being released right now about food, but they don’t go into much detail about the role of farmers and farming.

Join the convoy to "Stop the Mega Quarry."

NDACT will have an information booth at the fair

This link will give more details about the fair: http://www.shelburnefair.com/Home.html

This is a fun and family friendly event in which the community will gather and be engaged in interactive and creative activities and mini workshops.

Chris Cosack will have an NDACT information booth at this event to help inform the public about the Mega Quarry proposal.