Yet another township in Haliburton County has added their voice to the growing chorus of municipalities and townships around Ontario who support a moratorium on uranium mining! On April 18th, The Township of Algonquin Highlands became number 17! We don't have much information as of yet, but we heard word today by phone that the resolution to support a moratorium on uranium mining and changes to the Mining Act was unanimously passed by the council of Algonquin Highlands.
FUME would like to thank the Township of Algonquin Highlands for their support and consideration of this issue.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Haliburton County Council supports moratorium!!!!
FUME is pleased to announce that on April 24, Haliburton County Council adopted a resolution asking the McGuinty government for a moratorium on uranium mining in support of the original Highlands East resolution. There is one more township to support the resolution, Minden Hills will likely vote on it at their next meeting however the Reeve and Deputy Reeve have already voted for the County resolution so it is likely to pass. That is 5 more local governments asking McGuinty to shut down uranium mining making the total 19 municipalities. Hopefully he is starting to listen.
BC bans uranium exploration!
Thu Apr 24, 9:32 PM ET
Canadian province bans uranium exploration
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) - British Columbia shut the door on exploring for radioactive minerals on Thursday, saying companies cannot claim rights to them even if the discovery is by accident.
The western Canadian province does not have uranium mines, but several companies have been doing exploration work and the mineral can be found when looking for other resources. The country's only active uranium mines are in the Prairie province of Saskatchewan.
British Columbia said has revised its mining rules to prohibit companies from staking claims for uranium and thorium even when it is discovered as part of a broader project.
The province has already prohibited the building of nuclear power plants.
(Reporting Allan Dowd, editing by Rob Wilson)
Canadian province bans uranium exploration
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) - British Columbia shut the door on exploring for radioactive minerals on Thursday, saying companies cannot claim rights to them even if the discovery is by accident.
The western Canadian province does not have uranium mines, but several companies have been doing exploration work and the mineral can be found when looking for other resources. The country's only active uranium mines are in the Prairie province of Saskatchewan.
British Columbia said has revised its mining rules to prohibit companies from staking claims for uranium and thorium even when it is discovered as part of a broader project.
The province has already prohibited the building of nuclear power plants.
(Reporting Allan Dowd, editing by Rob Wilson)
Monday, April 21, 2008
Living on Earth as if we want to stay
Who: Mike Nickerson, author, Life, Money & Illusion; Living on Earth as if
we want to stay
What: Discussion on Sustainability and a way forward
Where: Haliburton Fish Hatchery - 66712 Gelert Road
When: April 24, 2008, 7 - 9 pm
Sponsor: Gaia Centre, gaiacentre@sympatico.ca Carol Kirby www.gaiacentre.org
____________________________________________
"Living on Earth as if we want to stay" is an international speaking tour
drawing attention to the challenge of the day. Lanark, ON resident, three-
time author, Mike Nickerson is facilitating workshops and participating
in discussions around the theme of Nickerson's latest book,
Life, Money & Illusion; Living on Earth as if we want to stay" He and his
wife, uranium activist, Donna Dillman are visiting communities across
Canada and in the USA, from the last week of March until the end of September
and will be in Haliburton at the Fish Hatchery, 66712 Gelert Rd, on April 24th
from 7 to 9 p.m.
"Cures do not result from treating symptoms. The cause must be addressed.
While Climate Change has captured public attention, it is a symptom of a
greater challenge. That challenge is that the human species has grown to
fill its planet," says Nickerson, who has spent his entire adult life, almost
four decades, educating on sustainability issues.
"It is odd," he continues, "at a time when our biggest problems are the
result of our size, that our leaders maintain that more growth is the
solution. Like adolescents approaching adulthood, our society clings to its
carefree past. Since most adults have been able to make that transformation
successfully, there is good reason to believe that our society will also
accept its maturity. With willingness to face the problems, the answers need
not be complicated."
Nickerson's latest book, "Life, Money & Illusion: Living on Earth as if we
want to stay," details the differing views on how to be successful in our
changing times. One, the "Life" perspective, says we need to preserve and
enhance ecosystems and communities, the other, the "Money" perspective,
says we need to continuously expand production and consumption. These
two approaches differ significantly on how they would deal with today's
most serious problems.
Life, Money & Illusion, a 2007 Nautilus Book Award finalist, distributed
by New Society Publishing, suggests a way forward, offering up new ways
of organizing mutual provision (the economy) and a change in priorities
that can lead to a long and joyous future.
For more information, see:
http://www.SustainWellBeing.net/LMI/Welcome.html
http://www.SustainWellBeing/LMI/tour_to_come.html for tour details.
www.uraniumcitizensinquiry.com
www.ccamu.ca
Contact
Donna Dillman
613-259-9988
we want to stay
What: Discussion on Sustainability and a way forward
Where: Haliburton Fish Hatchery - 66712 Gelert Road
When: April 24, 2008, 7 - 9 pm
Sponsor: Gaia Centre, gaiacentre@sympatico.ca Carol Kirby www.gaiacentre.org
____________________________________________
"Living on Earth as if we want to stay" is an international speaking tour
drawing attention to the challenge of the day. Lanark, ON resident, three-
time author, Mike Nickerson is facilitating workshops and participating
in discussions around the theme of Nickerson's latest book,
Life, Money & Illusion; Living on Earth as if we want to stay" He and his
wife, uranium activist, Donna Dillman are visiting communities across
Canada and in the USA, from the last week of March until the end of September
and will be in Haliburton at the Fish Hatchery, 66712 Gelert Rd, on April 24th
from 7 to 9 p.m.
"Cures do not result from treating symptoms. The cause must be addressed.
While Climate Change has captured public attention, it is a symptom of a
greater challenge. That challenge is that the human species has grown to
fill its planet," says Nickerson, who has spent his entire adult life, almost
four decades, educating on sustainability issues.
"It is odd," he continues, "at a time when our biggest problems are the
result of our size, that our leaders maintain that more growth is the
solution. Like adolescents approaching adulthood, our society clings to its
carefree past. Since most adults have been able to make that transformation
successfully, there is good reason to believe that our society will also
accept its maturity. With willingness to face the problems, the answers need
not be complicated."
Nickerson's latest book, "Life, Money & Illusion: Living on Earth as if we
want to stay," details the differing views on how to be successful in our
changing times. One, the "Life" perspective, says we need to preserve and
enhance ecosystems and communities, the other, the "Money" perspective,
says we need to continuously expand production and consumption. These
two approaches differ significantly on how they would deal with today's
most serious problems.
Life, Money & Illusion, a 2007 Nautilus Book Award finalist, distributed
by New Society Publishing, suggests a way forward, offering up new ways
of organizing mutual provision (the economy) and a change in priorities
that can lead to a long and joyous future.
For more information, see:
http://www.SustainWellBeing.net/LMI/Welcome.html
http://www.SustainWellBeing/LMI/tour_to_come.html for tour details.
www.uraniumcitizensinquiry.com
www.ccamu.ca
Contact
Donna Dillman
613-259-9988
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Dysart et al supports moratorium on uranium mining!
According to an article by Greg Hoesktra in this week's Haliburton Echo (April 15, 2008), a second municipality in Haliburton County has signed on to support a moratorium on uranium mining and changes to the Mining Act! The Municipality of Dysart et al has become the 16th municipality to support a moratorium on uranium mining! We do not have the details of the resolution as of yet thought it appears to be a similiar, if not the same, resolution passed by Highlands East. According to the Echo, Highlands East Reeve, Dave Burton, took the resolution to Dysart et al.. Dysart Reeve, Murray Fearrey stated that he had received a number of phone calls from concerned residents. Democracy works, folks (at least locally ;-) )!
FUME would like to thank the Council of the Municipality of Dysart et al for signing on to this resolution and a special thanks to Reeve Dave Burton of Highlands East for bringing the resolution to Dysart. Thanks to the residents of Dysart et al who expressed their concern.
That makes 16 councils in Ontario and we expect more to follow! We think its time McGuinty take notice!
We will forward more details as they become available.
FUME would like to thank the Council of the Municipality of Dysart et al for signing on to this resolution and a special thanks to Reeve Dave Burton of Highlands East for bringing the resolution to Dysart. Thanks to the residents of Dysart et al who expressed their concern.
That makes 16 councils in Ontario and we expect more to follow! We think its time McGuinty take notice!
We will forward more details as they become available.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Highlands East supports moratorium on uranium mining!
After months of discussion between council and community members, Highlands East Municipal Council has passed a resolution supporting a moratorium on uranium mining and exploration in Highlands East!
Reeve Dave Burton has agreed to take this resolution to county council and FUME planning to take this resolution to the three other surrounding municipalities that make up Haliburton County. We hope that the surrounding municipalities will join with Highlands East and 12 other municipalities in Ontario and pressure the Province of Ontario to call a moratorium on uranium mining and exploration.
FUME would like to take this opportunity to thank the council of Highlands East for their consideration, concern and support. We look forward to continuing the positive working relationship we have developed with council in the future. We would also like to thank the many concerned citizens who have been voicing their opposition to uranium mining and exploration in Haliburton County. Your voices are being heard!
Reeve Dave Burton has agreed to take this resolution to county council and FUME planning to take this resolution to the three other surrounding municipalities that make up Haliburton County. We hope that the surrounding municipalities will join with Highlands East and 12 other municipalities in Ontario and pressure the Province of Ontario to call a moratorium on uranium mining and exploration.
FUME would like to take this opportunity to thank the council of Highlands East for their consideration, concern and support. We look forward to continuing the positive working relationship we have developed with council in the future. We would also like to thank the many concerned citizens who have been voicing their opposition to uranium mining and exploration in Haliburton County. Your voices are being heard!
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