July 4 - There is No Water to Waste: Save the Water: Fight the Dump
Your immediate support and solidarity is needed in Simcoe County, Ontario to STOP the county from building a dump site on top of the Alliston aquifer - forever destroying some of the purest water in the world. In 2006, scientist William Shotyk likened this groundwater to "the cleanest layers of ancient arctic ice".
Community members have fought tirelessly against the Site 41 project for over fifteen years but it is scheduled to open this fall and construction or 'de-watering' of the site HAS BEGUN. Now, more than ever, we need to support the community, help to oppose the dump site and say NO to the destruction of a pristine water source in our own backyard.
There will be a March, Rally and Concert on July 4th!
MOVIE and INFO NIGHT:
WHEN: Friday, July 3, 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Come to the protest camp to hear Maude Barlow, Stephen Ogden and others talk about Site 41 and water issues both local and global. When it gets dark enough we will show an award winning documentary film called FLOW-For Love Of Water, so bring your lawn chairs for that too.
Campers are welcome to stay over on Friday night. Please let us know beforehand though. There is a strict policy against alcohol, drugs and weapons at the protest camp.
MARCHING: The Walk for Water 2
WHEN: Saturday, July 4, 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Starting at the Elmvale Arena, 14 George St., we will march to Site 41 (approx. 7 kms) and arrive at the Rally just after 1:00 p.m. Bring your picnic lunch and water glass/container. Shuttles will carry your lawn chairs to the Rally and carry you back to the Elmvale Arena afterwards.
- download PDF poster
RALLY AND CONCERT: There is No Water to Waste: Save the Water: Fight the Dump!
* The concert will feature local artists and will be headlined by Fiddes•Lefaive *
WHEN: Saturday, July 4, 1:00 p.m. -- same day as the march
WHERE: About a half hour drive north of Barrie in Tiny Township, on Concession Rd. 2 between Baseline Rd and Highway 6, just west of Waverley just north of Elmvale and south of Penetang and Midland.
Join the Council of Canadians, community members and musicians and members of the peaceful aboriginal women's protest camp, which has been erected across from the site since mid May, to celebrate the water and send a strong message to Simcoe County officials who have the power to halt the construction - TOGETHER we will say that on Site 41 there is No Water to Waste!
BRING lawn chairs, a water glass (for a group photo) and a picnic!
FREE round trip bus transportation will be provided from Toronto on Saturday. Contact us to reserve your spot.
MORE INFORMATION:
Council of Canadians QUE/ON Regional office at
Tel.:
416.979.5554/1.800.208.7156,
E-mail: mcalzavara@canadians.org
Water, in my opinion, is the single most important environmental and human-rights threat of our time, and while millionsaround the world are dying and going thirsty, Simcoe County is about to violate this unique and precious Canadian aquifer.
- Maude Barlow, Chairperson, Council of Canadians and Senior Advisor to the President of the UN General Assembly.
For more information about Site 41 visit:
CAN'T come?
The community needs your help!
- Sign the petition to stop Site 41 at http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/stop-dump-site-41 (5700 signatures and counting!)
- Donate to the aboriginal women's' protest camp - the camp needs your support to continue their presence through the summer. Your funds as well as your in-kind donations will help - be in touch for more details.
- Support the Council of Canadians bid to oppose the county's plan in the courts - donate on line at www.canadians.org. For more information about our next steps see: http://www.canadians.org/media/water/2009/11-June-09.html
JOIN US – There is No Water to Waste: Save the Water: Fight the Dump!
July 9
Gasping for Breath - Implementing Strong Anti-Idling Bylaws in Your Community
The Council of Canadians, Canadians for Action on Climate Change and CHNET-Works! are collaborating on a Fireside Chat:
This Fireside Chat will review and discuss the recent decision around changes to existing anti-idling bylaw in the City of London. If the London Council accepts the proposed changes (60 seconds removing broad temperature exemptions) – London will have one of the most progressive bylaws in Canada. Gordon McBean, world renowned climatologist for the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction, appointed member of Mayor’s Sustainable Energy Council in London, ON -urged the city of London to take action on all ways of reducing emissions as part of national and global efforts to combat climate change. What is happening in your community?
Date & Time: Thursday, 09 July 2009, 01:00 PM — 02:30 PM (Eastern Time)
Registration Deadline: Thursday, 09 July 2009, 01:30 PM (Eastern Time)
Go to www.chnet-works.ca for more information.
October 23-25
Council’s Annual General Meeting headed to Saint John, New Brunswick
Mark October 23-25 on your calendars – the Council of Canadians' annual general meeting is headed to the east coast! We will be hosting our 24th annual meeting that weekend at the Hilton Hotel in Saint John, New Brunswick.
Canada’s Atlantic region is an area – like many across Canada – that is feeling the pain of the recent economic downturn. The focus of this year’s meeting will be on sharing alternative visions for our economic future; ideas that focus on people, the environment, democracy and equality. We will look at how the current failed economic model, which is based on market priorities, has led to economic instability and uncertainty for families with job losses, rising costs and protection for fossil fuel industries that have devastating effects on the environment. We will talk about ways to pressure governments to recognize the need for change and opportunities to create a just economy for people and the planet.
We hope you will join us.
For more information about our upcoming annual meeting go here.
Come celebrate Water Watch’s 10th anniversary with a “Blue Summit” in Ottawa November 27-29, 2009.
Join community leaders and activists
from across the country to:
- Celebrate and learn from our successes defending water from corporate exploitation
- Connect with other water justice activists
- Build a stronger movement to keep water public
- Plan for another decade of winning activism
This is a free event.
Watch for further details and registration information soon.
Organized by the Canadian Union of Public Employees and the Council of Canadians.
