2007 Annual Report
Public Activity Report
March 2008
Media Coverage:
Flamborough Review, March 7, 2008. Article by M. McCarthy: Protect, prevent.
Flamborough Review, March 7, 2008. Article by Dianne Cornish: City seeks to protect water.
Halton Compass, March 6, 2008. Article by Stuart Service: Hamilton asks province to protect water near St. Mary's application.
February 2008
Media Coverage:
Flamborough Review, February 22, 2008. Article by Dianne Cornish: Reinstate quarry fees- McCarthy.
Halton Compass, February 14, 2008. Article by Don Redmond: Quarries not committed to rehab, says Gravel Watch.
Halton Compass, February 14, 2008. Article by Don Redmond: FORCE begins postcard campaign.
Flamborough Review, Feb 8, 2008. Article by Dianne Cornish: Postcard campaign to send message to Queen’s Park.
January 2008
Media Coverage:
Flamborough Review, January 24, 2008. Article by Catherine O’Hara: Water, septic uses discussed at Carlisle meeting.
Flamborough Review, January 18, 2008. Article by Dianne Cornish: Walkout cuts short quarry workshop.
Halton Compass, January 17, 2008. Article by Don Redmond: Quarry haul routes plagued Campbellville in the past
Halton Compass, January 17, 2008. Article by Don Redmond: Stuart Service: Residents clear out of St Marys meeting in protest.
The Hamilton Spectator, January 10, 2008. Article by: Eric McGuinness: Groups unite to oppose quarry plan.
The Hamilton Spectator, January 10, 2008. Article by Eric McGuinness: Councillor leads walkout on meeting.
The Hamilton Spectator, January 7, 2008. Article by Eric McGuinness: McCarthy protests quarry meeting’s preregistration.
December 2007
Media Coverage:
Flamborough Review, December 28, 2007. Article by Dianne Cornish: Quarry PIC on Jan. 9.
Flamborough Review, December 14, 2007. Article by Dianne Cornish: MOE alerted to potential water problems at quarry.
The Hamilton Spectator, December 13, 2007. Article by Eric McGuinness: Health concerns over water test for quarry. Could cut off or contaminate groundwater.
The Halton Compass, December 13, 2007. Article by Don Redmond: FORCE lauds city for water warning.
Halton Compass, December 13, 2007. Article by Don Redmond: Environment Commissioner questions St Mary’s application.
Flamborough Review, Dec 07, 2007. Article by Melanie Cummings: Haul route plans meet with resistance. More than 25 residents speak up at Carlisle quarry meeting.
The Hamilton Spectator, December 6, 2007. Article by Eric McGuinness: Give cities more say over quarries: Miller
Halton Compass, December 06, 2007. Article by Stuart Service: St. Mary’s has its hands full at meeting.
Bulletins/Newsletters:
December 2007. There Are No Acceptable Haul Routes! - We Choose Option “0”Press Release by FORCE & EDC:
December 7, 2007 Hamilton Medical Officer Of Health’s Staff Issues Rare Public Health Notification. St Marys CBM proposed Flamborough quarry could create a public health risk.
November 2007
Presentations/Submissions:
November 26, 2007. FORCE submitted comments to the Senior Planner – Legislative Approvals, City of Hamilton on St Marys Hydrogeology Work Plan (Final Draft August 2007) and related documents, as part of proposed aggregate development application OPA-04-17 and ZAC-04-89.
Media Coverage:
Milton Canadian Champion, November 20, 2007. Article by Dianne Cornish: Big turnout expected for Nov. 29 quarry meeting.
Flamborough Review, November 16, 2007. Article by Dianne Cornish: St. Marys quarry meeting slated for Nov.29.
Bulletins/Newsletters:
November 20, 2007. Community Call to Action: Time to Show St Marys Our United Opposition,
November 2007. St Marys Transportation Public Information Center #2 (PIC2) - Update #4
November 2007. St Marys Transportation Public Information Center #2 (PIC2) - Update #3
November 2007. St Marys Transportation Public Information Center #2 (PIC2) - Update #2
November 2007. St Marys Transportation Public Information Center #2 (PIC2) - Update #1
November 2007. Stay the Course
October 2007
Bulletins/Newsletters:
October 2007. FORCE Community Drop-In
October 2007. FORCE 2nd Annual Gala and Silent Auction
September 2007
Media Coverage:
The Halton Compass, September 13, 2007. Article by Don Redmond: FORCE wants 'green gravel' policies in place.
Flamborough Review, September 07, 2007. Article by Dianne Cornish: FORCE calls for Greenbelt legislation reform.
Flamborough Review, September 07, 2007. Article by Dianne Cornish: Joining FORCES for bike rally. Tour de FORCE participants start pedaling this weekend.
Halton Compass, September 6, 2007. Article by Don Redmond: FORCE pedals up fundraiser.
Bulletins/Newsletters:
September 2007. FORCE Provincial Election Survey
August 2007
Media Coverage:
Flamborough Review, August 24, 2007. Article by Dianne Cornish: City, MOE reviewing files on Campbellville dump site. 'Red flags' raised: councilor.
Milton Canadian Champion, August 21, 2007.
Article by Dianne Cornish: Truck haul route study continues to draw scrutiny.
The Hamilton Spectator, August 21, 2007. Halton asking for water usage cuts.
The Halton Compass, August 16, 2007. Article by Don Redmond. 280,000 toxic litres dumped on property near St. Mary's.
Flamborough Review, August 10, 2007. Article by Dianne Cornish. City reimbursed by St. Marys.
Flamborough Review, August 3, 2007. Article by Melanie Hennessey: Quarry site near illegal dump
The Halton Compass, August 2, 2007. Article by Don Redmond: New wrinkle in St Mary's quarry application.
July 2007
Media Coverage:
The Halton Compass, July 2006, 2007. Article by Don Redmond. CART not impressed with first St. Mary's meeting.
Milton Canadian Champion, July 24, 2007. Informal quarry meeting Sun.
The Hamilton Spectator, July 18, 2007. Article by Eric McGuiness: Critics blast tactics of cement company.
Presentations/Submissions:
July 3, 2007. FORCE submitted post-event feedback to the Senior Planner- Legislative Approvals, City of Hamilton re: St Marys Haul Route Public Information Centre: June 21st, 2007, part of proposed aggregate development application OPA-04-17 and ZAC-04-89.
Bulletins/Newsletters:
July 2007. FORCE Community Drop-In
June 2007
Media Coverage:
Flamborough Review, Jun 29, 2007. Article by Dianne Cornish. Quarry haul route meeting draws a crowd.
Milton Canadian Champion, June 29, 2007. Article by Dianne Cornish: Haul route study draws high level of interest.
The Halton Compass, June 28, 2007. Article by Stuart Service: St. Mary's routes lead through town.
Flamborough Review, June 15, 2007. Letter to the Editor from Susan Lawson: Quarry meeting location inconvenient.
Flamborough Review, June 15, 2007. Article by Dianne Cornish: St. Marys meeting at RBG next week.
The Halton Compass, June 14, 2007. Article by Don Redmond: St Mary's holding truck route meeting.
Flamborough Review, June 1, 2007. Article by Dianne Cornish: Quarry water test unproven: McCarthy.
Presentations/Submissions:
June 18, 2007. FORCE submitted pre-event feedback to the Senior Planner- Legislative Approvals, City of Hamilton re: St Marys Haul Route Public Information Centre: June 21st, 2007 Comments regarding compliance with CART Terms of Reference, part of proposed aggregate development application OPA-04-17 and ZAC-04-89.
Bulletins/Newsletters:
June 2007. St Marys Haul Route Evaluation Public Information Centre - Template Letter
June 2007. St Marys Haul Route Evaluation Public Information Centre
May 2007
Media Coverage:
The Hamilton Spectator, May 25, 2007. Article by Eric McGuinness: Blast could dry out Carlisle wells.
Milton Champion, May 18, 2007. Article by Dianne Cornish: Quarry Opposition Holds Strong as Crowd Packs Hall.
Flamborough Review, May 17, 2007. Article by Dianne Cornish: Quarry opponents raise dust at annual meeting.
Presentations/Submissions:
May 11, 2007. FORCE submitted comments to the Senior Policy Analyst, Strategic Policy Branch, MOE re: The First Phase of Regulations under the Clean Water Act EBR Registry No. 010-0122
Bulletins/Newsletters:
May 2007. FORCE Annual General Meeting -#3
May 2007. FORCE Annual General Meeting -#2
April 2007
Media Coverage:
Flamborough Review, April 27, 2007. Article by Dianne Cornish: FORCE meets May 9.
The Halton Compass, April 26, 2007. Article by Don Redmond. Anti-quarry group gives St. Mary's a failing grade.
Presentations/Submissions:
FORCE submitted comments to the Manager, Species at Risk Legislative Review Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources re: Bill 184 - Endangered Species Act EBR Registry No. AB06E6001.
Bulletins/Newsletters:
April 2007 - FORCE Annual General Meeting - #1
March 2007
Media Coverage:
Flamborough Review, March 2, 2007. Article by Dianne Cornish: Quarry road testing under scrutiny.
February 2007
Media Coverage:
Flamborough Review, February 23, 2007. Article by Dianne Cornish: Councillor challenges borehole testing St. Mary's regrets "miscommunication" on road permits.
The Halton Compass, February 15, 2007. Article by Don Redmond: Councillor pushes for legal action against St. Mary's.
Milton Canadian Champion, February 6, 2007. Article by Melanie Hennessey: Hurry and fix bridge, Town of Milton will tell Province.
Presentations/Submissions:
February 19, 2007. FORCE submitted comments to the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario re: EBR 61 Application for Review.
January 2007
Media Coverage:
The Halton Compass, January 18, 2007. Article by Don Redmond: St Mary's permit on hold until March.
Presentations/Submissions:
January 31, 2008. FORCE submitted comments to the Senior Policy Analyst, Strategic Policy Branch, MOE re: Discussion Paper on Source Protection Committees under the Clean Water Act EBR Registry No. PA06E0013
January 22, 2007. FORCE submitted comments to the Manager, Species at Risk Legislative Review
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources re: A Review of Ontario's Species at Risk Legislation
EBR Registry No. AB06E6001
Bulletins/Newsletters:
January 2007 - Volunteer Opportunities
January 2007 - 3rd Annual Skate