Ford jeered by Bill 66 protesters in Kitchener
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Aislinn Clancy, left and fellow protester Teresa Cornwell hold a sign as they wave to passing motorists while waiting for the arrival of Premier Doug Ford at a fundraising meal at Bingemans, Friday. More than 100 protesters showed up to advocate for the environment, clean water and other issues they are concerned about in the province. - David Bebee, Waterloo Region Record
Published in TheRecord.com, by Reporter James Jackson, Januray 14, 2019
KITCHENER — More than 100 protesters gathered outside Bingemans in Kitchener Friday night and shouted their opposition to Bill 66 as Premier Doug Ford and Progressive C onservative party supporters gathered for a sold-out fundraising dinner.
The bill, Restoring Ontario's Competitiveness Act, has raised alarm bells among conservationists and environmental activists because a section of it would give municipalities the power to circumvent numerous provincial growth and environmental protection policies.
"I'm worried for my grandkids," said Linda Oliver of Kitchener, who braved icy cold conditions Friday evening to stand at the side of the road on Bingemans Centre Drive holding a sign that said "Say No to Bill 66."
"We're going backwards," with this bill, she added.
Oliver and the other protesters are urging the premier and his government to reconsider the bill, which was introduced in December but has not yet been voted on.