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On March 2^nd we joined Oakville’s Queen’s Park rally to ask Premier McGuinty to stop the 900 MW gas-fired generator proposed for Oakville and the 393 MW one proposed for the Holland Marsh. 2,000 people were there to ask for a solution which does not jeopardize our health and our environment. Much of the media got it wrong. To read one of the better reports http://www.yorkregion.com/news/article/625997--peaker-plant-battle-rages-on.

To hear the arguments that convinced Oakville Council to pass this by-law visit http://www.towntv.ca/091222.htm and http://www.towntv.ca/100201.htm

Ontario Municipal Board (OMB)

Pristine has referred their site plan application for the York Energy Centre to the OMB. The pre-hearing occurred February 2^nd. CCKT and 7 others were accepted as participants. The two parties (i.e. King Township and the proponent) identified the two key issues as being compatibility with Greenbelt and safe access. The participants identified other issues which should be tabled.

Hearing dates are March 30-April 14 (except Sat., Sun., Easter and Good Friday) starting 10:30 AM. It is to be held in King Municipal Building Council Chambers. Attendance by the public is very appropriate as it demonstrates to the OMB Chair that the project is of great concern to the public.

Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA)

LSRCA continues to present the argument that the site plan application violates provision of “safe access” in their Watershed Development policies whereby maximum flooding can be 0.3 meters.

Interim Control Bylaw (ICBL)

King Township Council unanimously passed an ICBL January 18. In essence this ICBL indicates that Township is going to study and review land use planning across the whole Township (excepting the 3 villages and a few other designated areas) in the context of power generation facilities. During this period there can be no new projects of this type. The ICBL has a life of one year and can be extended a second. The ICBL can be appealed by a proponent.

To fully understand what the ICBL is refer to item 9.12 in the Committee of Whole agenda for January 18, 2010 or use the link below. http://king.fileprosite.com/FileStorage/F97DDEF53C204F099003B791818C815D-COW%20Item%20_%2012%20-%20P-2010-03.pdf

Application for a License to Generate Electricity

Pristine has applied to Ontario Energy Board for a license to generate electricity. CCKT, King Township and several private citizens have registered as interrogatories. We submitted our second and final round of interrogatories; and on January 28 YEC issued their final submission.

Application for a License to Construct a Pipeline

Enbridge has applied to Ontario Energy Board for a license to construct the pipeline. Private citizens have registered as interrogatories. Final submissions are due on it by mid-February.

Other Measures to protect our health, the environment that are under consideration:

Following the example of Oakville, Councillor Underhill has proposed that there should be a bylaw to protect health of citizens by regulating facilities emitting fine particulate matter. Staff is assessing this proposal. Oakville Councils have been recorded; listening to them provides good insight into this bylaw opportunity: both how it works and why it is so important. Visit http://www.towntv.ca/091222.htm and http://www.towntv.ca/100201.htm

Councillor Underhill has also proposed a bylaw requiring setbacks for gas pipelines. To supply the proposed generator a 15 km gas pipeline needs to be constructed. As it is high pressure one, its route past homes and schools is of significant concern.

There is a petition against the generator you can sign. To sign the petition go to: http://secure.gpo.ca/civicrm/profile/create?gid=3&reset=1

GTA East/ West Corridor Study

A study of future transportation needs is being conducted by the Province of Ontario to improve the movement of goods and services between growth centres of Brampton, Guelph, Milton and Vaughan. Parts of King Township may be affected by the outcome of this study. For more information go to: http://www.gta-west.com/

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Home About Us King Today News & Alerts Natural Heritage & Agriculture Transportation Communities: King City Nobleton Schomberg Hamlets King Speaks Poll Results King Tomorrow Sustainability Vision Resource Links Contact Us	King Today - News and Alerts Generator News On March 2^nd we joined Oakville’s Queen’s Park rally to ask Premier McGuinty to stop the 900 MW gas-fired generator proposed for Oakville and the 393 MW one proposed for the Holland Marsh. 2,000 people were there to ask for a solution which does not jeopardize our health and our environment. Much of the media got it wrong. To read one of the better reports http://www.yorkregion.com/news/article/625997--peaker-plant-battle-rages-on. To hear the arguments that convinced Oakville Council to pass this by-law visit http://www.towntv.ca/091222.htm and http://www.towntv.ca/100201.htm Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) Pristine has referred their site plan application for the York Energy Centre to the OMB. The pre-hearing occurred February 2^nd. CCKT and 7 others were accepted as participants. The two parties (i.e. King Township and the proponent) identified the two key issues as being compatibility with Greenbelt and safe access. The participants identified other issues which should be tabled. Hearing dates are March 30-April 14 (except Sat., Sun., Easter and Good Friday) starting 10:30 AM. It is to be held in King Municipal Building Council Chambers. Attendance by the public is very appropriate as it demonstrates to the OMB Chair that the project is of great concern to the public. Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) LSRCA continues to present the argument that the site plan application violates provision of “safe access” in their Watershed Development policies whereby maximum flooding can be 0.3 meters. Interim Control Bylaw (ICBL) King Township Council unanimously passed an ICBL January 18. In essence this ICBL indicates that Township is going to study and review land use planning across the whole Township (excepting the 3 villages and a few other designated areas) in the context of power generation facilities. During this period there can be no new projects of this type. The ICBL has a life of one year and can be extended a second. The ICBL can be appealed by a proponent. To fully understand what the ICBL is refer to item 9.12 in the Committee of Whole agenda for January 18, 2010 or use the link below. http://king.fileprosite.com/FileStorage/F97DDEF53C204F099003B791818C815D-COW%20Item%20_%2012%20-%20P-2010-03.pdf Application for a License to Generate Electricity Pristine has applied to Ontario Energy Board for a license to generate electricity. CCKT, King Township and several private citizens have registered as interrogatories. We submitted our second and final round of interrogatories; and on January 28 YEC issued their final submission. Application for a License to Construct a Pipeline Enbridge has applied to Ontario Energy Board for a license to construct the pipeline. Private citizens have registered as interrogatories. Final submissions are due on it by mid-February. Other Measures to protect our health, the environment that are under consideration: Following the example of Oakville, Councillor Underhill has proposed that there should be a bylaw to protect health of citizens by regulating facilities emitting fine particulate matter. Staff is assessing this proposal. Oakville Councils have been recorded; listening to them provides good insight into this bylaw opportunity: both how it works and why it is so important. Visit http://www.towntv.ca/091222.htm and http://www.towntv.ca/100201.htm Councillor Underhill has also proposed a bylaw requiring setbacks for gas pipelines. To supply the proposed generator a 15 km gas pipeline needs to be constructed. As it is high pressure one, its route past homes and schools is of significant concern. There is a petition against the generator you can sign. To sign the petition go to: http://secure.gpo.ca/civicrm/profile/create?gid=3&reset=1 GTA East/ West Corridor Study A study of future transportation needs is being conducted by the Province of Ontario to improve the movement of goods and services between growth centres of Brampton, Guelph, Milton and Vaughan. Parts of King Township may be affected by the outcome of this study. For more information go to: http://www.gta-west.com/ Home Contact Us back to top design partnership cm@filamentgraphics.ca and www.webertise.ca Contact Webmaster In order to view all site content, a recent version of the Flash player and Adobe Reader are required