Category Archives: Protest

NextEra Energy tries to ease fears for eagles near Parkhill as activists plan “celebration”

Posted on 05/24/2013 by

Sarnia Lambton Independent NextEra Energy is trying to ease fears about the fate of a pair of bald eagles near Parkhill. Middlesex Lambton Wind Action Group is holding a “celebration” near the nest on Kerwood Road May 25 to bring … Continue reading →

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Lambton Shores ‘not a willing host’ to turbines

Posted on 05/24/2013 by

Sarnia Lambton Independent Lambton Shores Council has joined dozens of municipalities which say they are ‘not willing hosts’ to industrial wind turbines. Municipalities have had little say in the planning of the projects since the province brought in the Green … Continue reading →

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Wind Turbines are Not Healthy for Children and other Living things

Posted on 05/24/2013 by

For immediate release: Mothers will be walking to bring attention to the various issues and concerns as to why children should not be living in a wind park.   The event will take place on Monday May 27th in Haldimand County … Continue reading →

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McGuinty’s turbine legacy on display in Haldimand

Posted on 05/23/2013 by

Seen south of Selkirk, Haldimand County (one block west of where the bald eagle nest was cut by NextEra Energy).

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wpd Napier Wind up for 45 day public comment period

Posted on 05/23/2013 by

Environmental Registry – SUBMIT COMMENT Description of Instrument: This posting is for a proposed Renewable Energy Approval by wpd Napier Wind Incorporated, for the Napier Wind project, proposed to be located at 27904 Brown Road, Township of Adelaide Metcalfe, County … Continue reading →

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NOT a Willing Host

Posted on 05/22/2013 by

The THIRTY-THREE (33) townships and counties in Ontario below have already passed specific resolutions saying they are NOT “willing host communities” for wind turbines. If you know of more (or corrections) please send here. Please include news story or actual … Continue reading →

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OBWF Honoured with Environmental Excellence Award

Posted on 05/22/2013 by

OBWF n a stunning turn of events the Oppose Belwood Wind Farm Association (OBWF), a grass roots community group fighting wind turbines receives Environmental Excellence Award, at the Centre Wellington Awards Ceremony, held May 16th. OBWF has become an environmental … Continue reading →

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NextEra faces Ontario appeal on Bornish project from Municipality and individual

Posted on 05/16/2013 by

Re News Opponents have appealed NextEra Energy Canada’s 72.9MW Bornish wind project in southwestern Ontario. The developer last month received renewable energy approval (REA) by the Environment Ministry, as reported in reNews. The Municipality of North Middlesex and an individual … Continue reading →

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Norfolk seeks end to turbine development

Posted on 05/16/2013 by

Simcoe Reformer NORFOLK - Norfolk County is no longer “a willing host” for further wind turbine development. Norfolk council passed a resolution to this effect Tuesday. In doing so, the county becomes the 18th municipality to tell the province that it opposes … Continue reading →

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Save the Bornish Eagles! Community Awareness Celebration – May 25th

Posted on 05/14/2013 by

Eagle Celebration pdf Date: Saturday, May 25 Time: 1:00-5:00PM Place: West Williams Community Centre, 32217 Kerwood Road, Parkhill  MAP (right beside the eagle nest) NextEra vs Eagles Video

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Bow Lake Wind Farm up for 45 day public comment

Posted on 05/14/2013 by

Comments DUE JUNE 27 Environmental Registry – submit comments This posting is for a proposed Renewable Energy Approval (REA) by Nodin Kitagan Limited Partnership and Nodin Kitagan 2 Limited Partnership, by its General Partners Shongwish Nodin Kitagan GP Corp. and … Continue reading →

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For all the mums out there who say NO to wind turbines near their children

Posted on 05/12/2013 by

Wind Turbines are Not Healthy for Children and other Living things. In Ontario renewable energy projects fueled by wind are being operated, constructed and installed across the province without the consent of many communities and residents. Using the wind to … Continue reading →

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Pelham may back Wainfleet’s turbine opposition

Posted on 05/08/2013 by

Welland Tribune PELHAM - John Durley wants the provincial government to know that Pelham supports its neighbour in its unwillingness to host wind turbines. The Ward 3 councillor said Monday night that he wanted to make a motion to support Wainfleet in … Continue reading →

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Some thoughts to keep us going, keep us fighting!

Posted on 05/05/2013 by

I haven’t time to post anything else right now (I’m no wonder woman), but it looks like I need to re-post this one. Some days are harder than others, I know. And for some of you, especially those living with … Continue reading →

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West Perth an unwilling host to turbines

Posted on 05/02/2013 by

The Mitchell Advocate Add West Perth to the growing list of Ontario municipalities who are declaring themselves unwilling hosts to industrial wind turbines. At council’s April 22 meeting there was little discussion as clerk Florence Stalenhoef reviewed the motion and … Continue reading →

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MOE approves wind project northeast of Arkona

Posted on 04/30/2013 by

Sarnia Lambton Independent It wasn’t a surprise but it still disappointed wind activists. NextEra received approval Friday for the Bornish Wind Energy center, a 45-turbine project northeast of Arkona from the Ministry of the Environment. Esther Wrightman of Middlesex Lambton … Continue reading →

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Sending a message

Posted on 04/27/2013 by

By Leith Dunick, tbnewswatch Opponents of a proposed turbine farm near Thunder Bay have a message for Premier Kathleen Wynne: the Nor’Westers are not a willing host. Dozens of members of the Nor’Wester Escarpment Protection Committee were out in full … Continue reading →

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Comments on Goulais Wind Project due April 30th

Posted on 04/26/2013 by

SOAR The Ministry of Environment has extended the Goulais Wind Project Registry Number 011-8558 comment period to Tuesday, April 30, 2013. If you have not yet submitted a comment concerning the Goulais Wind Project, please do so here. 2013 SOAR … Continue reading →

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More claims expected to be filed against wind companies

Posted on 04/25/2013 by

By Bob Boughner, Chatham Daily News A Toronto lawyer representing clients in areas where wind turbine projects have been approved is elated by this week’s court decision. A ruling by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has specifically recognized that … Continue reading →

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Enniskillen Township citizens’ group spreading its message

Posted on 04/25/2013 by

Paul Morden, Sarnia Observer Chad Burke says he believes it’s possible to keep wind farms out of Enniskillen Township. Burke chairs the citizens’ group Conservation of Rural Enniskillen (CORE) that formed earlier this year after several wind companies became active … Continue reading →

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Wind turbine project opens for public comment

Posted on 04/25/2013 by

CBC News Horizon Wind says it’s pleased the Ministry of the Environment has determined its application for a wind park just outside Thunder Bay is now complete and can proceed to the next phase of regulatory approvals. Horizon spokesperson Kathleen … Continue reading →

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Enniskillen Community Awareness Events

Posted on 04/24/2013 by

C.O.R.E Awareness Meeting Date: May 2 Time: 7:00pm Place: Lambton Centennial School, Petrolia MAP Speakers: Wallace Lang, Greg Cameron, Tammy Van Troost

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Nor’Western Mountain Wind Project Closer

Posted on 04/24/2013 by

Net Newsledger THUNDER BAY – Toronto based Horizon Wind Inc. is reporting that the Wynne Government has accepted the application that the Big Thunder Wind Park’s Renewable Energy Approval application meets the Ontario Ministry of Environment requirements for the Green … Continue reading →

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Plympton-Wyoming eyes changes to turbine bylaw; meets with Suncor

Posted on 04/23/2013 by

Sarnia Lambton This Week PLYMPTON-WYOMING - The lawyer representing Plympton-Wyoming in its court battle against Suncor’s wind project says the municipality may clarify its bylaw after a recent court decision. This, while the municipality and Suncor meet to try to resolve some … Continue reading →

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We Will Prevail

Posted on 04/21/2013 by

Another good one from Stop These Things in Australia!

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Plympton-Wyoming looks for guidance from Wainfleet decision

Posted on 04/20/2013 by

By Paul Morden, Sarnia Observer A court ruling that went against another municipality’s wind turbine setback bylaw could end up helping Plympton-Wyoming, says its lawyer. Suncor Energy has taken Plympton-Wyoming to court over wind turbine provisions in its bylaws, including … Continue reading →

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Fight was worth it: Jeffs

Posted on 04/20/2013 by

Niagara This Week Though it was officially a defeat, Wainfleet Mayor April Jeffs isn’t taking the court decision regarding its 2-km wind turbine setback bylaw as a total loss. “We grabbed the attention of the public,” she said. The decision … Continue reading →

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Anti-wind group targets ProWind

Posted on 04/19/2013 by

 By Tara Bowie, Woodstock Sentinel-ReviewA local anti-wind group is putting a wind farm developer on notice. The East Oxford Community Alliance alleges representatives from ProWind Canada Inc. have misled the public at meetings over the past few years, including one … Continue reading →

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Parents demand protection for their children from wind turbine emissions

Posted on 04/17/2013 by

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 18, 2013 Queen’s Park “Premier Wynne, 550 meters is too close!” A group of determined parents will arrive at Queen’s Park on Thursday morning April 18 at 11:30 to demand a meeting with Premier Kathleen Wynne … Continue reading →

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Mayor still confident in wind turbine stance

Posted on 04/17/2013 by

Paul  Morden, Sarnia Observer Plympton-Wyoming officials plan to consult with their lawyer over a recent court ruling that went against another Ontario municipality’s two-kilometre setback for wind turbines. Plympton-Wyoming is being sued by Suncor Energy over wind turbine provisions in … Continue reading →

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