Ontario Federation of Agriculture calls on government to suspend wind turbine development in Ontario

The following news release is posted at http://www.ofa.on.ca/media/news/OFA-calls-government-suspend-wind-turbine-development-in-Ontario .

Guelph, ON [January 20, 2012] – Escalating concerns about industrial wind turbines have prompted the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) to urge the province of Ontario to suspend further development until farm families and rural residents are assured that their interests are adequately protected. The OFA unveiled its strong stance in a new position statement on industrial wind turbines, released today, that will be presented to government later this month.

Plan to attend MPP Todd Smith’s Feb 2 town hall on Gilead’s Ostrander Point wind project

Here is a news release by MPP Todd Smith announcing a town hall meeting in Picton on Thu Feb 2, 6 pm to consult with the public on Gilead Power’s Ostrander Point project.

It is extremely important for those with views on this project to attend the meeting to attend the meeting.  Please invite your spouse, friends and neighbours to accompany you.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                   JANUARY 11, 2012 

( BELLEVILLE ) -  Prince Edward-Hastings MPP Todd Smith has decided to put the ‘public’ back in the public consultation process regarding the proposed wind factory on Prince Edward County’s south shore. Smith is hosting a town hall at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Picton on February 2^nd at 6pm. Over the last week, Smith’s office has been working with different stakeholders in Prince Edward County including environmental groups and groups of concerned citizens to set up the event.

Weekly PEC wind turbine news — Mon, Dec 5, 2011

News about: Senator Runciman’s motion passed unanimously in the Senate .. Gilead’s Ostrander Point project moved forward by MOE .. MPP Smith’s Private Members Bill voted down in the Legislature.

Weekly PEC wind turbine news — Mon, Nov 28, 2011

News about: Gilead Power .. WPD Canada .. local MPP Todd Smith’s initiative .. Senator Bob Runciman’s efforts .. Miller Family Nature Reserve.

PEC’s new MPP takes action on concerns about Gilead’s Ostrander Point project

Prince Edward-Hastings’ new MPP Todd Smith is moving quickly to bring concerns about Gilead Power’s Osfrander Point wind project to the attention of the Minister of Natural Resources.  You can read a copy of Todd’s news release on the subject and his letter to the Minister of Natural Resources at Wind Farm release and letter.

For your convenience, here is the text of the news release:

An open letter to Mr. Rob MacLean, President, Gilead Power Corporation

[Letter written by County resident G. Gibbins]

Gilead Power’s recent advertising campaign appeals to Prince Edward County residents as “neighbours” and “friends” to support the Ostrander Point wind project.  Let’s consider what Gilead has done to deserve this community recognition.

In 2005 Gilead obtained a permit for Crown land from the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR).   Municipal council was neither consulted nor informed about the proposed project.

Weekly PEC wind turbine news — Mon, Aug 22, 2011

Here are current news items regarding the wind energy issue, prepared by CCSAGE and focused primarily on developments in Prince Edward County.

A second open letter to the Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario

[Letter written by County resident Gary Mooney]

From our municipality’s Official Plan: “In the future, Prince Edward County will be a tranquil and beautiful place to live and visit. It will be unique from most parts of the Province because of its combination of natural beauty, heritage and rural charm. These special attractions will have been properly preserved and enhanced over the years by the people of Prince Edward County.”

Premier McGuinty, you’re threatening our economic future.