Stop the Mega Quarry Hits New Heights

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Published on Wednesday, 22 February 2012 02:22

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Graeme McPhail, with 22-year-old son Blane McPhail atop Mt. Kilimanjaro.

For the full story please go to: http://theagenda.tvo.org/blog/agenda-blogs/stop-mega-quarry-hits-new-heights

Posted in "Inside The Agenda Blog" by Steve Paikin, Tuesday February 23, 2012

Artists Against the Quarry February 2012 Sale a Huge Success

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Published on Monday, 06 February 2012 16:06

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 The first 'Artists Against the MegaQuarry' exhibit to be held in Toronto
was a hit! More than 20 pieces were sold! Thanks to all who attended and contributed to the great cause. The opening reception on Friday night was packed as more than 150 guests mingled with the artists. It was busy on Saturday, as well. What was striking was the number of new faces we encountered, Torontonians who were clearly engaged in the mega quarry issue and attended to show their support.

 Many thanks to volunteer, Debbie McNair, and her colleagues at the studio for generously opening their space to us for the two days. As well, special thanks to organizers Sandi Wong and Martha Bull for all of their hard work.

Donna Tranquada, Artists Against the Mega Quarry http://www.artistsagainstthemegaquarry.com/

Baupost Might Lose Money on Mega-quarry Investment

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Published on Monday, 30 January 2012 15:00

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Back-of-the-envelope math once told a story that estimated $43B profits for the mega-quarry project.  This was based on the assumption that most or all acreage named in the proposal (2,316 of Highland’s 9,000+ acre holdings) would be used for the extraction of aggregate, and would yield an estimated $18M revenue per acre.  Yet, pointed questions around the specific use of the land told a different financial story.

http://www.valuewalk.com/2012/01/baupost-might-lose-money-on-mega-quarry-investment/#.TycU1oH4I7F

By Kim Palacios

Posted in "Value Walk", January 30, 2012

Highland posts Council's questions and their answers

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Published on Monday, 23 January 2012 23:11

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The Highland Companies has posted on their website, the questions posed by the Melancthon Township Council at their January 12 special delegation to Council, and their responses to those questions.

http://www.melancthonquarry.ca/index.php/site/latest/questions_and_answers_highland_companies_representatives_january_12_2012

Events in Dufferin County in 2011

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Published on Thursday, 19 January 2012 21:11

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This peak is thought to be the second highest landmark in Southern Ontario. This is my backyard!

But, lately the views and vistas have been filled with images of a different concern…

http://www.bitsandpeaces08.blogspot.com/2011/10/foodstock.html

Posted in "Bits and Pieces Blog Spot", October 11, 2011

By Jim Kogelheide