Although the County passed this motion, there is still concern over the CoA, Certificate of Approval, being sold to a private company with the land. The CoA, issued by the province, permits development of a dump site on the land. Chris Carrier, Mayor of Collingwood, proposed an amendment to include the CoA in the motion “so there [are] no such values attached to any potential land sale discussion to private development.” Carrier’s amendment motion was not carried. Carrier told me it could be raised again at a later date as a seperate motion. George Lawrence, Deputy Mayor Township of Tiny, at recess following the vote said he will check with the province if the CoA can be transferable.

The sacred fire was ceremonially put out at the camp across from Site 41. Until clarification of the CoA, my “PROTECT OUR WATER,” “STOP DUMP SITE 41″ sign will remain at the front of my house.

Dump Site 41 Stopped!

"A step forward" for democracy. -Steve Ogden

August 25 was a big day, not only for the County of Simcoe, but for the planet.

To further investigate the environmental impacts on the surrounding area, including the purest water, Simcoe County Council voted in favour for an one year moratorium to halt activities of North Simcoe Landfill (Dump Site 41). Also a motion was tabled for next month to stop Dump Site 41 for good. Steve Ogden says it is a “step forward” for democracy.

The following day Tony Guergis, County Warden, in an interview on A Channel News made a complete turn around saying it is time to shut down Site 41. This is not the first time Guergis changed his mind; when running for Mayor he was elected for being in opposition to the dump site, once elected he was in favour. Just because he said this now does not mean he will not change his mind before next council when they discuss the motion to stop Dump Site 41. 

The fight is not over yet; the county still needs to completely dismantle the idea of Dump Site 41.

Would you pollute the purest water in the world?

Take action, visit: http://www.StopDumpSite41.ca 
Form to write all Councillors: http://www.canadians.org/action/2009/10-Aug-09.html

It is the purest water at risk, not just my backyard. The water located at the proposed North Simcoe Landfill, Dump Site 41, is comparable to core samples of 5,000 to 6,000 year old artic ice. The dump site is a global concern attracting public figures, scientists, and politicians; such as Maude Barlow, who is the adviser on water to the president of the United Nations, and chairperson of the Council of Canadians; David Suzuki, one of Canada’s leading environmental scientists; and even Ralph Nader, past American presidential candidate.

Professor William Shotyk, of the University of Heidelberg in Germany, tested the water in 2006 and discovered the remarkable low level of heavy metals. In other areas water needs to be softened and filtered in attempt to remove pollutants and metals known to cause cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and many other serious illnesses.

Pesticides, fertilizers, and pollutants are currently being filtered naturally through the glacial debris in the ground. The Alliston aquifer’s upper aquitard is being destroyed and will provide a direct channel for pharmaceuticals and toxic waste to the aquitard’s 13 rivers and streams, and the aquifer.

There is no need to throw this dump site into any backyard, when the other dump sites managed by the County of Simcoe could have more than 40 remaining years of their lifespan. Their lifespan could be longer when taking in consideration of the continuing advancement and innovation of recycling and composting.

The Alliston aquifer’s “backyard” from Georgian Bay to the Oak Ridges Moraine consists of many species with a better excuse than any other backyard: the purest water in the world; which makes the site the world’s backyard. As the world is running out of clean fresh water, we need to protect what we have. More and more Blue Wave People from around the world are standing up and putting out a call to stop Dump Site 41. This water needs to be celebrated, not polluted.

Dale Goldhawk fights back!

My previous videos on Site 41:

• 2007 Katy Austin, Simcoe-Grey NDP Candidate
• July 4th, 2009 walk
• July 25, 2009 Rally for a Moratorium

Why is there need for an investigation? The County of Simcoe claims the dump site is ecologically safe, however the company who conducted the environmental studies will not release their information to the county. The company was purchased by a landfill company, and the Province of Ontario is demanding them to release the information. Another concern is the seams of liner used in the aquifer are only guaranteed for two years. There are several environmental concerns with the leachate.

Procedures were not properly followed by Simcoe County. On July 27th The Council of Canadian’s filed for an injunction claiming the dump is unlawful.

The people also gathered in support of civil suit victims Vicki Monague and Anne Ritchie-Nahuis. The “county” placed a court ordered injunction on the blockade of the site without authorization from County Council. Both women are being held responsible for paying county costs during the blockade.

An initial set court date on July 29th was adjourned until August 13-14th for a hearing of the two injunctions.

July 30th John Hawke was detained by police over night, and charged with mischief and intimidation. Hawke has been the firekeeper of the protest camp on private property across from the proposed dump site. On release he had to sign an undertaking which placed limits on where he can be and who he associate with. His trial will be in long months ahead.

A lot has happened since the rally, and there is much more to come. Stay informed at StopDumpSite41.ca.

The bottom line, it’s the purest water in the world. STOP DUMP SITE 41!

On July 4th, the people gathered in Elmvale and walked to the proposed Dump Site 41. Since the 6th there has been a native blockade of the site, where they planted trees at the entrances to the site.

We, including you, need to stop this mess from occurring. The site is atop an aquifer containing the cleanest water in the world. Help by signing the petition at http://www.stopdumpsite41.ca/, and call Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty telling him to end this now. McGuinty’s number is (416) 325-1941. You can also write him on his website, or snail mail him at the following address:
Dalton McGuinty, Premier
Legislative Building
Queen’s Park
Toronto ON M7A 1A1

Let’s protect and save the cleanest water. It is an international treasure, not a dumping site for waste. Leaching poison will flow to surrounding area land and drinking water, into the Great Lakes, and around the world.

You are needed now as it is only a matter of weeks when they want to start dumping.