A quarry, a Council, and a matter of integrity by SHERALYN ROMAN When one assumes a political role there’s an expectation of respect and decency, and that one would hold themselves to a set of standards appropriate to holding public office. Whi…

#Caledon #Megaquarry is mega bad news:

🧑‍🌾800+ acres of prime agricultural land threatened
🧨wells at risk with #belowthewatertable blasting
🚛75 aggregate trucks every hour, 23hrs/day, 6 days/week

#reformgravelmining #onpoli
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‘Mega money, mega risk’: Caledon residents won’t give up their fight against blasting quarry proposal ‘Mega money, mega risk’: Caledon residents won’t give up their fight against blasting quarry proposal.

#Caledon has become ground zero in a fierce battle over dollars vs. community & environmental safety. But residents aren't backing down. Read why: tinyurl.com/The-Pointer-...

#ReformGravelMining #protectourwater #peopleoverprofit

Advocacy group calls for a moratorium on new gravel pits in Ontario | CBC News A group called the Reform Gravel Mining Coalition wants a moratorium on new gravel pits and quarries in Ontario, and argues a recent report from Ontario’s auditor general gives more fuel to that cause...

#Ontario says we need 2.5 BILLION tonnes of aggregate.

The Auditor General says the province redid its supply study but the data is still unreliable.

Expanding quarries on bad data isn’t planning. It’s gambling.

#Ontpoli #ReformGravelMining

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‘Massive disappointment’: Provincial decision guts Caledon aggregate industry policy Caledon’s general committee discussed next steps after the town’s proposed aggregate policy with 60 provincial modifications became law Jan. 7 with no right of appeal.

Another blow to #environmentalprotection in Ontario. #Caledon residents outraged as the province imposes 60 changes that gut local aggregate policy, remove air & water safeguards, and declare it a “done deal” with no right of appeal.
#ReformGravelMining #greenbelt

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Coalition urges moratorium on quarries due to 'regulatory failures' 'The auditor general has once again highlighted serious regulatory failures in how gravel mining is overseen in Ontario,' says official with Reform Gravel Mining Coalition

Coalition urges moratorium on NEW quarries due to provincial 'regulatory failures' - long term costs of excessive pits and quarries passed onto taxpayers #reformgravelmining #protectontario orilliamatters.com/local-news/c... via
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‘Listen to the People, now!’: 905 leaders & residents tired of Doug Ford’s blind support of destructive quarries ‘Listen to the People, now!’: 905 leaders & residents tired of Doug Ford’s blind support of destructive quarries

Hundreds attend rally tell Ford to Listen to the People Now! Premier has not kept promise to stop the quarry. With over 6.2 billion tonnes of construction aggregate - a 38 to 50 year supply- its time to reform gravel mining #ontario #reformgravelmining #milton thepointer.com/article/2025...

From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for powering our work with your commitment and generosity. Ours is a truly #grassroots movement, and without you, nothing we do would be possible.
Wishing you a hopeful holiday season! #HappyNewYear2025
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David Sylvester acting in the best interest of current and future generations Caledon joined 20 municipalities to support a moratorium on gravel mining and an audit of the industry. Currently, aggregate companies are self-reporting and that hasn’t been working out so well.

Caledon joined 20 municipalities to support a moratorium on gravel mining and an audit of the industry. Currently, aggregate companies are self-reporting and that hasn’t been working out so well. #ReformGravelMining #FCPG #TAPMO #DAMNCampaign #RGMC
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