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Stadtlander is asked - What’s next for the anti-mega-quarry campaign?

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Published on Tuesday, 27 March 2012 18:58
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In the lead-up to the annual Terroir Symposium, we spoke with keynote speaker Michael Stadtländer about the latest news on the proposed Dufferin County mega-quarry that he and an entire community of chefs and farmers are vehemently against, the importance of media-savvy farmers, and how our unusually warm weather is affecting his famous farm and restaurant.

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http://www.thegridto.com/life/food-drink/whats-next-for-the-anti-mega-quarry-campaign/

Posted in "The Grid Toronto" by Karon Liu, March 27, 2012

Water Day - Demanding Funds Flow with Legislation

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Published on Friday, 23 March 2012 12:55
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World Water Day was celebrated in Shelburne by asking the federal government to put its money where its legislation is.

Armstrong urged her audience at the celebration to ensure water remains a right and does not become a commodity.  
“Water must be protected for the common good not for individual profit,” Armstrong said. “There an anonymous saying in the Canadian West, water flows uphill towards money.”

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http://www.orangeville.com/news/local/article/1322732--world-water-day

The Orangeville Banner, March 23, 2012

By Bill tremblay

All-Party Committee Review of Aggregate Resources Act

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Published on Thursday, 22 March 2012 19:16
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Committee Findings To Help Shape Long-Term Aggregates Plan for Ontario

The Standing Committee on General Government, an all-party committee of the legislature, has been directed by the Ontario legislature to develop recommendations to strengthen the Aggregate Resources Act.

Aggregate resources such as sand and gravel are vital to Ontario's economy -- they are used to build roads, subway tunnels, hospitals and schools. The need for aggregates must also be balanced with the protection of other important resources, like water, green space and agricultural lands.

While aggregates are plentiful in Ontario, recent studies show that rising demand due to population growth and land constraints could significantly deplete resources within 20 years.

By seeking advice and gaining insight from key stakeholders, the committee will make recommendations to the government about how to strengthen the Act.

Read more at: http://news.ontario.ca/mnr/en/2012/03/all-party-committee-review-of-aggregate-resources-act.html

Posted in "Ontario News, Ministry of Natural Resources", March 22, 2012

Gravelle Announces Aggregate Resources Act Review

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Published on Thursday, 22 March 2012 17:09
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Six months after the Liberals promised to review the Aggregate Resources Act, it appears that promise is being fulfulled. The Minister of Natural Resources, Michael Gravelle, announced this morning the review will take place.
Thanks to all who wrote the minister a few weeks ago!

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Seeking your input on ARA Review

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Published on Wednesday, 21 March 2012 16:45
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gwo-logo-webSeeking your input on ARA Review

The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) is currently preparing to review the Aggregate Resources Act (ARA). Gravel Watch will be submitting issues and recommendations to the review committee.  If you have any suggestions that you feel should be included in the Gravel Watch submission, please send your comments to Lorraine Symmes at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  by April 1st. These can include high level concerns as well as detailed recommendations.

Here are the documents that would be impacted by the Review:

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