I have been informed that an application was posted on April 2, 2007 on Ontario’s Environmental Registry for a renewal of Nestle’s permit to take water from Aberfoyle, Ontario. They want to take 3.6 million litres per day 365 days a year for 5 years. I was part of the stop the pipeline camapign and this council has committed to not having a pipeline to Lake Erie.
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Guelph's Water and Nestle
A constituent’s response to Nestle’s application for a Permit to take Water (PTTW) from Guelph’s aquifer:
Nestle’s PTTW application for renewal has raised many concerns with the citizens of Guelph and the surrounding area.
One of the principles of the PTTW program is the control of water taking to prevent interference with other water users. Nestle draws water from the same aquifer as the City of Guelph.
Guelph’s Water and Nestle
A constituent’s response to Nestle’s application for a Permit to take Water (PTTW) from Guelph’s aquifer:
Nestle’s PTTW application for renewal has raised many concerns with the citizens of Guelph and the surrounding area.
One of the principles of the PTTW program is the control of water taking to prevent interference with other water users. Nestle draws water from the same aquifer as the City of Guelph.
Hangin' out our laundry
Has the time come to introduce the clothes line to new developments? A constituent thinks so:
According to the CBC, today is a day when Canadians can celebrate “hanging out the laundry”. When we realized the laundry referred to was clothes and not politics we were nonetheless interested in hearing opinions on hung laundry across this country.
Hangin’ out our laundry
Has the time come to introduce the clothes line to new developments? A constituent thinks so:
According to the CBC, today is a day when Canadians can celebrate “hanging out the laundry”. When we realized the laundry referred to was clothes and not politics we were nonetheless interested in hearing opinions on hung laundry across this country.
Nestle's Water Taking Permit
A constituent’s observations:
The City obtained an extension of the comment period for the Dolime quarry. Since priority is given to municipal uses of water, can’t the same thing happen here?
While the water-taking may not be impacting on the current supply, I definitely feel this is an opportunity for a political response.
Nestle’s Water Taking Permit
A constituent’s observations:
The City obtained an extension of the comment period for the Dolime quarry. Since priority is given to municipal uses of water, can’t the same thing happen here?
While the water-taking may not be impacting on the current supply, I definitely feel this is an opportunity for a political response.
Gay Lea applies for Permit to take Water
Many of you have been following with great interest the application by Nestle to renew their Permit to take Water (PTTW) from the Guelph aquifer.
On April 17th Gay Lea submitted an application for a PTTW renewal.
Council Votes: Jan 23, 2007
At each Council meeting, a number of votes take place. We strongly believe that Council members should be accessible, accountable and transparent. The recorded voting records of each Council meeting will now be posted for your review.
These following decisions were part of the 2007 budget deliberation process.
Moved by Councillor Kovach
Seconded by Councillor Laidlaw
THAT the expansion package for Litigation Support in the amount of $97,400 not be funded.
A recorded vote was requested, which resulted as follows:
"Pesticides contribute to the health…of all Canadians"
Councillors in the City of Guelph have recently received correspondence from the Urban Pest Management Council of Canada (UPMCC). The UPMCC represents the manufacturers, formulators, distributors and allied associations of specialty pest management products.The UPMCC is involved in all aspects of industry-wide and public education, communication, stewardship, legislation and regulation appropriate to pest management in the urban environment.
The UPMCC states that “municipalities have no authority to ban the sale of (pesticide) products” in Canada and that the use of pesticides adds value to residential properties.
The UPMCC also states that “there are bona fide benefits to community health and the environment from the use of pest control products”.
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