Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Sustainable Development
Sustainable Development Sustainable development is about meeting the needs of today without compromising the needs of future generations. It is about improving standard of living by protecting human health, conserving the environment, using resources efficiently and advancing long-term economic competitiveness. It requires the integration of environmental, economic and social priorities into policies and programs and requires action at all levels - citizens, industry, and governments.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Thursday, October 1, 2009
An Integrated Approach to Managing Urban Ecosystems as Watersheds
Andy Lipkis, Founder and President of TreePeople, describes how this organization has pioneered an integrated approach to managing urban ecosystems as watersheds in the Los Angeles region. This involves strategic tree planting, tree-mimicking technologies, and community engagement to generate multiple solutions to the environmental threats facing our cities, including ensuring a sustainable water supply, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, preventing water and air pollution, fostering stronger neighborhoods, and creating jobs. For a summary of TreePeople's six demonstration projects that are now collecting 1.25 million gallons of water every time it rains 1" in Los Angeles, visit www. treepeople.org. Video Going to Green: Planting Seeds of Change with Community Forestry produced by the Media & Policy Center Foundation for PBS.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Municipal Water Residents support Twp. of North Shore to have Province take over Municipal Water - Township of the North Shore, Sunday, March 15th, 2009 - 14:59:34
Municipal Water Residents support Twp. of North Shore to have Province take over Municipal Water
- Township of the North Shore, Sunday, March 15th, 2009 - 14:59:34
http://www.wawa-news.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2331&Itemid=151
“The municipal water systems have proven to be an expenditure the municipality can no longer afford” Pelky said as she referred to the systems from Pronto East Subdivision and Serpent River. Pelky stated the Township is greatly appreciative of the significant funding the Provincial and Federal Government have promised them for the installation of a new water system in the Pronto East Subdivision, whose 21 households had been on a boil water advisory for over 7 years up, until this past week. “At this time we are tallying up the final invoices and are submitting them to the Federal Government to find out exactly what their portion will be” added Pelky.
“…Those in attendance voiced their concerns about their inability to remain in their homes due to the high costs. Most of the residents are retirees on fixed income. Many indicated they will have no choice but to leave the area, as they cannot afford to pay the monthly water bills. One resident advised that the cost of the water bill equals to half of the Old Age Security cheque she receives. Residents also pointed out they will have difficulty selling their homes due to the outrageous cost. Pronto East Subdivision residents are being hit with an initial capital bill of over $3800 on top of the regular monthly rate and expect to be billed for additional costs related to the new plant as they still don’t know what the bottom line will be..”
- Township of the North Shore, Sunday, March 15th, 2009 - 14:59:34
http://www.wawa-news.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2331&Itemid=151
“The municipal water systems have proven to be an expenditure the municipality can no longer afford” Pelky said as she referred to the systems from Pronto East Subdivision and Serpent River. Pelky stated the Township is greatly appreciative of the significant funding the Provincial and Federal Government have promised them for the installation of a new water system in the Pronto East Subdivision, whose 21 households had been on a boil water advisory for over 7 years up, until this past week. “At this time we are tallying up the final invoices and are submitting them to the Federal Government to find out exactly what their portion will be” added Pelky.
“…Those in attendance voiced their concerns about their inability to remain in their homes due to the high costs. Most of the residents are retirees on fixed income. Many indicated they will have no choice but to leave the area, as they cannot afford to pay the monthly water bills. One resident advised that the cost of the water bill equals to half of the Old Age Security cheque she receives. Residents also pointed out they will have difficulty selling their homes due to the outrageous cost. Pronto East Subdivision residents are being hit with an initial capital bill of over $3800 on top of the regular monthly rate and expect to be billed for additional costs related to the new plant as they still don’t know what the bottom line will be..”
Marsh v. Chatham-Kent (Municipality), 2009 CanLII 41539 (ON S.C.)
http://www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/doc/2009/2009canlii41539/2009canlii41539.html
[54] Section 2 (1) of the Sewer By-law defines the “Benefiting Lands” as “lands that will be able to obtain sewer services from the Sanitary Works, as described in Schedule “A”.” I agree with the respondent that the Sewer By-law is not discriminatory. All of the lands described in Schedule “A” obtain the benefit of the Sewer By-law. That is, the land is being benefited whether or not the property owner makes the decision to hook into the sanitary sewer or not. These circumstances are quite distinct from ones where one or more class of property owners are treated differently by a proposed by-law. Here, all owners of the property described in Schedule “A” are treated the same and are entitled to receive the same benefit.
[54] Section 2 (1) of the Sewer By-law defines the “Benefiting Lands” as “lands that will be able to obtain sewer services from the Sanitary Works, as described in Schedule “A”.” I agree with the respondent that the Sewer By-law is not discriminatory. All of the lands described in Schedule “A” obtain the benefit of the Sewer By-law. That is, the land is being benefited whether or not the property owner makes the decision to hook into the sanitary sewer or not. These circumstances are quite distinct from ones where one or more class of property owners are treated differently by a proposed by-law. Here, all owners of the property described in Schedule “A” are treated the same and are entitled to receive the same benefit.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Slokker Proposal P-2007-14 (Council on the Whole March 19, 2007)
Slokker Proposal P-2007-14 (Council on the Whole March 19, 2007)
http://king.fileprosite.com/content/pdfstorage/ADBBBF61F3EB4E30A10B1701B22F374E-COW%20-%20Report%20_7%20-%20P-2007-04.pdf
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Last Night's Council Meeting
-----Original Message-----
From: Jeff Laidlaw [mailto:kingribbit@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 3:24 PM
To: Nobleton Resident
Subject: Last Night's Council Meeting
To let you know.....
At last night's Council meeting, Council voted 4-3 to mandate sewers
and hook-up for 850 homes (of about 1,200) in Nobleton at $ 19,400 +
hook-up.
Jeff L.
From: Jeff Laidlaw [mailto:kingribbit@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 3:24 PM
To: Nobleton Resident
Subject: Last Night's Council Meeting
To let you know.....
At last night's Council meeting, Council voted 4-3 to mandate sewers
and hook-up for 850 homes (of about 1,200) in Nobleton at $ 19,400 +
hook-up.
Jeff L.
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