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3 years ago
Enlightened Consciousness

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3 years ago
We’re Up to a Million Plastic Bottles Per Minute

Humans buy a million plastic bottles a minute and 93% of them aren’t recycled Globally, humans are purchasing a million plastic bottles every single minute, according to a report by Euromonitor International. That’s 20,000 bottles every second and almost half a trillion bottles a year. Only 7% o... ... See more

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3 years ago
Multiple Toronto beaches closed due to E. Coli levels

Health officials say exposure to E. coli presents a greater risk of nose, throat, ear, skin infection as well as other conditions.

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3 years ago
Green Party of Ontario

Getting carcinogens out of our air and water is not red tape.

The Ford government should have fixed the Toxics Reduction Act to make it work better.

Instead they axed it altogether.

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3 years ago
PBS Hawaii - Insights: Who Owns Hawaii's Water and Do We Have Enough?

Original air date: September 26, 2013. New Access to fresh water in our island state unlocks the doors to development, farming and tourism. But who actually ...

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3 years ago
Charlie Angus NDP - NPD

"What worries me is when my baby gets nose bleeds when I give her a bath." - Attawapiskat mother.

This is the face of the water crisis in Attawapiskat. This child has the most beautiful spirit and is suffering such horrific pain from her environment. No more band-aids. It's time for Seamus O'Regan to show up. It's time to make safe water a right. ... See more

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3 years ago
Support a ban on single-use plastics

Support a ban on single-use plastics The Ford government is considering ways to deal with Ontario’s waste problem. This is our chance to say goodbye to the plastic straws, bags, coffee cups and take-away containers clogging up our lakes and landfills. We cannot leave this mess for future generatio... ... See more

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3 years ago
Prairie floods: Drained wetlands partly to blame, says expert | CBC News

Summer floods that have left parts of Saskatchewan and Manitoba under water can be blamed in part on farmers draining prairie wetlands, according to a hydrology expert at the University of Saskatchewan. ... See more

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3 years ago
Northern Ontario First Nation declares state of emergency over its water quality

The chief of Eabametoong First Nation says the move comes after tests showed high levels of chemicals in the supply that are byproducts of treatment materials like chlorine interacting with naturally occurring compounds. ... See more

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3 years ago
Canning, Preserving and Dehydrating Food

Creeks formerly packed with trout are now empty after 15 years of Nestlé pumping the groundwater beneath them

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3 years ago
Preserve and Protect Webster's and Tew's Falls Greensville

Members of the Greensville Community have worked (and fought "tirelessly) for years to get to a place where the HCA has finally accepted accountability to manage a shuttle from Christie Lake. Although we still have some work ahead, the traffic congestion has improved immensely and we have a much safer community for both residents and guests. Greensville now has a Counsellor who is working to help, she is engaged and is supporting the community and therefore the City has approved increased fines and bylaw enforcement.

It is therefore disturbing to see some residents in the area promoting parking in their driveways and lawns for money on weekends. It goes against everything the community groups have been fighting for and jeopardizes the success of the Christie Lake Shuttle.

Let’s not forget where we were, and how far we have come. Please support your community and our goal to Preserve and Protect the parks and this special place we call home. ... See more

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3 years ago
Satellite data shows shrinking reservoirs that may spark major water crisis

It is not just Chennai, India's fifth largest city. Satellite data shows shrinking reservoirs that may spark major water crisis globally.

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3 years ago

#FREETHEWELL

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3 years ago
High levels of arsenic found in bottled water sold at Walmart, Target, Whole Foods

The Food and Drug Administration has not yet recalled either brand.

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3 years ago
Wellington Water Watchers

Just a reminder that Nestlé water is from #Aberfoyle #Puslinch #WellingtonCounty not some spring in Switzerland. It's what comes out of your tap. Skip the plastic and turn on your tap.

#WaterForLifeNotProfit #SayNOToNestle ... See more

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3 years ago
Township of Centre Wellington

Exciting news - the new water bottle refill station at the Elora Greenspace is now in service! Check out the doggy bowl at the bottom for our 4-legged friends! Thank you again to Elora Public School, Green Gryphons for their $2000 donation toward the station! #ourwaterourfuture ... See more

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3 years ago
Stop The Great Lakes Nuclear Dump

Please Sign the Petition & Tell Everyone

http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/stopthegreatlakesnucleardump.html

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3 years ago

#FREETHEWELL

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3 years ago

#FREETHEWELL
EVER SINCE THERE HAVE BEEN PEOPLE LIVING IN THE DUNDAS VALLEY, THE FRESH SPRING WATER HAS BEEN FLOWING FREELY.

HAMILTON RESIDENTS HAVE BEEN DRINKING THIS WATER
FOR HUNDREDS OF YEARS. NOW, THE HAMILTON
CONSERVATION AUTHORITY (HCA) HAS RESTRICTED ACCESS TO THIS FRESH WATER SOURCE ONLY TO THOSE WHO PAY TO ACCESS IT BY ERECTING A FENCE AROUND THE WELL. WE THINK THE FENCE SHOULD BE REMOVED . ... See more

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3 years ago
Lloyd Ferguson heads new Hamilton Conservation Authority board

https://www.hamiltonnews.com/news-story/9428241-lloyd-ferguson-heads-new-hamilton-conservation-authority-board/

Fixing parking headaches at popular spots like Webster’s Falls and reopening the Bruce Trail by Sherman Falls are among Ancaster Coun. Lloyd Ferguson’s goals as he takes over as chair of the Hamilton... ... See more

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4 years ago
Environment Hamilton

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4 years ago
Greta Thunberg

one person can change the world - let's get going Ancaster & Save Our Spring - Ancaster Ontario Canada

Today is #AutismAwarenessDay . Proud to be on the spectrum!

And no, autism (as well as ADHD, ADD, Tourette’s, OCD, ODD etc) is not a “gift”. For most it is an endless fight against schools, workplaces and bullies. But under the right circumstances, given the right adjustments it CAN be a superpower.
I’ve had my fair share of depressions, alienation, anxiety and disorders. But without my diagnosis, I would never have started school striking. Because then I would have been like everyone else.
Our societies need to change, and we need people who think outside the box and we need to start taking care of each other. And embrace our differences. #aspiepower #autism ... See more

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4 years ago
Ancaster Well Access Frequently Asked Questions | Hamilton Conservation Authority

FALSE!

Why are the well taps fenced off with a swipe card gate access?

New regulations for drinking water quality standards in Ontario came into effect January 1, 2018, specifically related to arsenic concentrations, which put the well above the new prescribed standard.

Ontario drinking water quality standards apply to small drinking water systems and the well is considered such by Hamilton Public Health Services. The alternative to closing the well was to change its operation, and this includes adding fencing, issuing swipe cards, putting up signage and requiring users to sign a waiver.

How will well users be able to access the area?
Through swipe card access only at the gate and fence system at the well.

https://conservationhamilton.ca/ancaster-well-faq/ ... See more

» Ancaster Well Access Frequently Asked Questions | A Healthy Watershed for Everyone

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4 years ago
Nas Daily

I'm coming to you this week with a scoop!

I was approached by this young couple and their young startup. I wasn't expecting much...but the demo they showed me blew my mind.

We became friends and now I'm excited to share with you what they are working on. It's in the early stages - but judging from the potential of this invention, the least I can do is support them with a video!

For more infomation, you can find them at Solutum [dot] co

Also uploading videos on Instagram: @NasDaily.
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4 years ago
Nestlé water bottling operations raise fears about future water shortages in Ontario

As the Ford government considers lifting a ban on water takings in Ontario, the bottled water giant's operations abroad are drying up local aquifers and forcing communities to pipe in water from neighbouring towns ... See more

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4 years ago
Green Party of Ontario

Today, and every day, water is life.

Take a moment on #WorldWaterDay to think about the water that sustains us.

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4 years ago
Opinion | Bottled water extraction threatens our communities

On World Water Day, governments should heed the lesson of Napoleon

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4 years ago
Great Lakes rapidly warming, likely to trigger more flooding and extreme weather

The Great Lakes region is warming faster than the rest of the U.S., which likely will bring more flooding and other extreme weather such as heat waves and drought, according to a scientific report.

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4 years ago
Mike Schreiner

Happy World Water Day!

While Ontario has many natural resources, none are more precious than water. And we have a sacred responsibility to protect it for future generations.

That's why my first attempt at creating law in Ontario (now before committee) is to protect the drinking water of my constituents. ... See more

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4 years ago
Unify

March 22nd - World Water Meditation Day - take a moment to consider water

World Water Day Global Meditation Friday March 22 at 12pm PDT, 3pm EDT ?
Thank the water, love the water, bless the water, protect the water. Water is Life!
#waterislife #lovewater #blessthewater #worldwaterday ... See more

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4 years ago
Israel cuts water supply to 2,600 Palestinians in Jordan Valley

Water is Politics - FREE ACCESS TO THE ANCASTER WELL must be restored. Honour the Deed.

Israeli forces and the Israeli Civil Administration cut the water supply to 2,600 of Palestinians living in communities in Bardala village in the Jordan Valley, northern occupied West Bank, yesterday.... ... See more

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4 years ago
Mike Schreiner

‪It’s official schedule 10 of Bill 66 is dead. I want to thank the thousands of people who spoke out to protect the Greenbelt, water, farmland and green space. Protecting the people and places we love is not red tape. Bill 66 is still deeply flawed, but we can celebrate a victory on schedule 10. ... See more

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4 years ago
Joey Coleman

Now more than ever it is so important to protect our Artisan spring and restore FREE ACCESS.

Hamilton City Council, sitting as the Board of Health and pending ratification at next Wednesday's Council ratification meeting, voted 10-0 to declare a Climate Change Emergency in Hamilton.
The effect of the wording is not the same as a "State of Emergency" under the Municipal Act, however, it was chosen to denote the seriousness of Climate Change to the future of our City, and the very question of if humanity will continue to exist on this planet.
With approximately 80 members of the public observing the daytime proceedings, Council spent nearly three hours debating. First, a "lite" motion that would've directed staff to research how to act on Climate Change, to create a mandate for a staff Climate Change Task Force.
The "lite" motion was amended following strong debating points by Ward 1 Councillor Maureen Wilson, and Ward 9 Councillor Brad Clark. Now the motion called for action, directed staff to report on how the City can accelerate its actions to cut carbon emissions quickly, research and draft changes to bylaws, zoning, policies, and economic growth plans to ambitiously move Hamilton towards being a carbon neutral municipality with the goal of being carbon free.
One of the more fascinating dynamics this term of Council is Wilson and Clark, sitting on opposite ends of the horseshoe shaped Council table using their debating points to force Mayor Fred Eisenberger to act upon the positions he articulates - words which are usually empty platitudes with any action by the Mayor.
Having secured amendments, and a consensus around the Council horseshoe, to pass a motion that had all the appearances of seriously acting on climate change, it was Ward 3 Councillor Nrinder Nann's turn to push the file forward.
Whereas Mayor Fred Eisenberger was concerned about amendments pushing for action were risking dividing Council and preventing an unanimous vote, Nann called the political bluffing. After two hours of debate, Nann put the motion on the floor to declare a Climate Change Emergency "Let's just take the political will and courage right now, declare the emergency and move forward with the plan of action".
Thus, Council voted 10-0 to act. #yhmcc #HamOnt @ Hamilton City Hall ... See more

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4 years ago
BBC Future

Water is life

Water: probably the strangest thing in the universe.

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4 years ago
Heavy metals like arsenic and lead found in 45 packaged fruit juices, report finds

A new report out Wednesday says some popular fruit juices may contain heavy metal contaminants like lead, arsenic, and cadmium. Consumer Reports tested 45 packaged fruit juices and found measurable levels of heavy metal in every product. Long-term exposure to these metals could cause serious health.... ... See more

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4 years ago
Wellington Water Watchers

Keep your eyes on the Green team legislation!

Yesterday, the #ParisGaltMoraine Conservation Act received all party support and passed second reading in the legislature!

Mike Schreiner has taken a giant step towards protecting the Paris Galt Moraine. He has worked for months to write the legislation, consulting with water experts, First Nations, municipalities, farmers and MPPs from all parties. While votes often fall along partisan lines, yesterday was different, with unanimous support from all parties. Water protectors everywhere are celebrating.

But we can't just sit back and wait. Wherever you live in Ontario, please Call Your MPP and let them know you support Bill 71 and the protection of the Paris Galt Moraine. This bill could pave the way for similar protections for moraines across Ontario.

Thanks to all of you who took time out of your busy lives to let our elected officials know how important protecting our water is! #WaterForLifeNotProfit

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4 years ago
Save Our Spring - Ancaster Ontario Canada

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4 years ago
March 7th – Please show your support for Public Access to the Ancaster Well – Save Our Spring

https://saveourspring.ca/march-7th-please-show-your-support-for-public-access-to-the-ancaster-well/

March 7th – Please show your support for Public Access to the Ancaster Well March 7, 2019 Info SaveOurSpring Why should we care about Free Access to the Ancaster Well? Water is our History Located beside the natural break in the Niagara Escarpment, and beside a significant creek flowing over it, t... ... See more

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4 years ago
conservationhamilton.ca

HCA BOARD MEETING TONIGHT - PLEASE ATTEND -

HCA - Please say sorry for your Board Decision of Oct 5th and return our well to Public Access. _ Local friends of this Artisan Well please feel free to attend this meeting and show your support for public access to the Ancaster Well.

http://conservationhamilton.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/02/Board-of-Directors-package-March-7.pdf ... See more

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4 years ago
Conscious Reminder

Earth guardians,
it's time to stand UP.

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4 years ago
Hamilton Centre for Green Party of Canada

“The fiscally responsible solution is to protect what nature can do for free,” @MikeSchreiner. Visit ProtectOurWater.ca and sign the petition to support #bill71

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4 years ago
Mike Schreiner

‪It was an honour to join Chief G Ava Hill and MPPs from all parties this morning at Queen’s Park to meet with Six Nations Elected Council to discuss ways to work together on indigenous education, economic development, water protection, reconciliation, etc. ‬ ... See more

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4 years ago
Hamilton Centre for Green Party of Canada

The first Green Party legislation in Ontario history is up for debate on March 7. If passed, it would protect the drinking water supply of 200,000 people in the Guelph region. Visit www.ProtectOurWater.ca to show your support and ask your MPP to say YES to Bill 71 ... See more

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4 years ago
Digital Smoke Signals

water remembers

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4 years ago
Employment Opportunity: Watershed Officer

» Employment Opportunity: Watershed Officer | A Healthy Watershed for Everyone

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4 years ago
Water Docs Film Festival

#MondayMotivation from Grandmother Josephine Mandamin, who dedicated her life to raising awareness for the water and inspired a movement of water walkers ????
>> http://bit.ly/FarewellToAWaterWarrior

The water walk movement began in 2003 when Grandmother Josephine Mandamin, who was growing increasingly concerned with the pollution of lakes and rivers, was introduced to a prophecy from an elder within the Three Fires Midewiwin society warning that "water will cost as much as gold" by the year 2030. For the Anishinaabe, water is associated with Mother Earth and it is the responsibility of grandmothers to lead other women in praying for and protecting the water.

Josephine set out on her first walk in 2003 around the perimeter of Lake Superior to raise awareness about the abuse and disrespect of water, encouraging humanity to rekindle the sacred relationship and connection to Nibi (water). Since this initial walk, Josephine has walked 17,000km around the shorelines of all the Great Lakes and sparked a movement of water walkers who host their own community walks.

She completed her last sacred water walk in 2017 with the Great Lakes Water Walk, for which Ecologos and the Water Docs Film Festival was a founding partner. We were so honoured to walk with Josephine that day and are forever grateful for her advocacy and her teachings. ... See more

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4 years ago
Bali Surf Info

Water bottles...............

The plastic pollution problem in Indonesia has reached unbelievable levels
As this video from SAYA PILIH BUMI -
.shows
Video ? credit: Cherryl Niqitha

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4 years ago
Group eyes purchase offer for Ancaster well

https://www.gottarent.com/news-story/7567998-group-eyes-purchase-offer-for-ancaster-well/

A nonprofit group in Ancaster is exploring the possibility of buying a popular Sulphur Springs Road artesian well to allow it to remain open once a new provincial limit for arsenic takes effect next year. Group eyes purchase offer for Ancaster well ... See more

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4 years ago
Legal action threatened in dispute over Ancaster well water

remember when......

Ancaster Coun. Lloyd Ferguson raised the possibility of getting a restraining order against Save Our Spring at the Dec. 7 board of directors meeting, objecting to "slanderous comments" about his role in the dispute.

These include describing him, in a letter and on the group's website, as a "champion of only one solution, privatization" and as an opponent of reclassifying the well "to allow free continued access," he said.

https://www.thespec.com/news-story/7998623-legal-action-threatened-in-dispute-over-ancaster-well-water/

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The war of words over the Hamilton Conservation Authority’s move to limit public access to a popular Ancaster artesian well is boiling over, with hints of legal action against a group of diehard...

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4 years ago

the good old days.......

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4 years ago
Canada's Plastic Pollution Problem - Take Action

https://youtu.be/h3fcfHgYuZg

Did you know that in Canada less than 11 per cent of plastic waste is recycled? Sign the petition at www.environmentaldefence.ca/plastics to ask the Governme...

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4 years ago
Canada's Plastic Pollution Problem - Environmental Defence

The Problem: Less than 11 per cent of Canada’s plastics get recycled. The rest end up in our landfills, lakes, parks and oceans, destroying...Read More

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4 years ago
Ancaster well temporarily closed due to vandalism

The gate was broken so anyone can enter the Sulphur Springs Road site

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

if the Conservation told the truth - the Ancaster Well is NOT a small drinking water system. END OF STORY......

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4 years ago
The Ancaster Well - when water was free.... by findaspring.com

ANCASTER'S ARTISAN WELL - REPORTED BY FINDASPRING.COM

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4 years ago
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Water is provided FREE for your use.......

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4 years ago

Throwback Thursday to when our Water was "free"

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4 years ago
Ancaster Artesian Well - Natural Spring Water in Ancaster Ontario

Ancaster's Artesian Saline Spring - let's return it to public access.....

Ancaster Artesian Well Natural Spring Water in Ancaster Ontario This is a very popular water source but keep in mind this artesian well water would be a good...

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4 years ago
Autumn Peltier

World Water Day coming up, this was created by the United Nations

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4 years ago
2019 Feb 17th – SOS – to HCA – Save Our Spring

https://saveourspring.ca/2019-feb-17th-sos-to-hca/

2019 Feb 17th – SOS – to HCA February 17, 2019 Info SaveOurSpring   Feb 17 - 2019 Dear Lisa I was sad to receive a letter from your lawyerinstead of a return phone message. I did not realize that I had done anything illegal by pointing out the egregious error of your Board of Directors vote on ... ... See more

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4 years ago
pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com

This matter came to staff’s attention during a potential land sale of 786 Governor’s Road, and through our research we believe that there may be some confusion in the title transfers over the years. However, the Land registry Office still considers the City of Hamilton as the registered owner of the road allowance; therefore, staff recommends following the by-law process to close and sell the road allowance lands.

https://pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=126800 ... See more

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4 years ago
Walkerton residents worry about Ford government’s Bill 66

If Bill 66 passes, the province, developers and municipalities could, in theory, bypass some regulations, provided a development could prove it would create jobs and generate an economic benefit.

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4 years ago
HCA Board Motion RE: Ancaster Wells – October 5, 2017 – Save Our Spring

The HCA decision that fenced our Well.....

Despite knowing that the Ancaster Well was NOT a small drinking water system and is currently not classified as such.

https://saveourspring.ca/hca-board-motion-re-ancaster-wells-october-5-2017/ ... See more

HCA Board Motion RE: Ancaster Wells – October 5, 2017 October 13, 2017 Info SaveOurSpring Leave a comment Board Motion RE: Ancaster Wells – October 5, 2017 WHEREAS the Ancaster Well’s site has been under the HCA’s ownership and jurisdiction since the late 1990s and is an open public water so... ... See more

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4 years ago
Environmental Defence Canada

Bill 66 puts the drinking water of millions of Ontarians at risk by allowing industry and development to bypass the Clean Water Act and other water protection acts. Help stop Bill 66. Take Action today. ... See more

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4 years ago
Green Party of Ontario

It's official. Doug Ford plans to open the Greenbelt.

As we suspected, he tells the truth when he doesn't know the cameras are rolling.

Greens will be mobilizing on a massive scale to save the Greenbelt.

We need your support, today! ... See more

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4 years ago
Community Meeting January 16th 7pm Copetown Community Center – Save Our Spring

https://saveourspring.ca/community-meeting-january-16th-7pm-copetown-community-center/?fl_builder

2001 - MINUTES OF THE MEETING - Water Commercialization Discussion - HCA https://www.facebook.com/media/set/? set=a.530687683995255&type=1&l=533c1b03fe

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4 years ago
City looks at stepping in to save Ancaster artesian well | CBC News

Throwback to when the City almost printed to care!

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/artesian-well-1.4253600

The city of Hamilton is considering jumping in to save a Sulphur Springs Road artesian well at risk of closure because it has higher than acceptable levels of arsenic.

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4 years ago
Vintage Ancaster

Throwback to when our sister well was in good repair. This community should be protecting both the Ancaster Well and the Sulphur Spring these are Historic and Valuable parts of our Heritage.

Historical Sulphur Fountain @ 820 Sulphur Springs Road, Ancaster. This is NOT for drinking, only healing / therapeutic purposes

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4 years ago
Take Action: Nix Bill 66

https://www.environmenthamilton.org/take_action

The Ontario government’s recent bombshell of a bill will roll back many of the province’s fundamental water, pollution and environmental protection rules, leaving Ontarians susceptible to a declining quality of life. ... See more

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4 years ago
Statement on Ontario's proposed "Open for Business" Bill 66 - Environmental Defence

https://environmentaldefence.ca/2018/12/06/statement-ontarios-proposed-open-business-bill-66/

Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linkedin Statement from Environmental Defence’s Executive Director Tim Gray on Ontario’s proposed “Open for Business” Bill 66 Toronto,...Read More

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4 years ago
Tories’ bill could punch factory-sized holes in the Greenbelt

https://www.tvo.org/article/current-affairs/tories-bill-could-punch-factory-sized-holes-in-the-greenbelt

ANALYSIS: During the election, the Tories promised to protect the Greenbelt. But a bill set for debate next year breaks that promise, writes John Michael McGrath — and puts 7,200 square kilometres of protected land at risk. ... See more

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4 years ago
Ontario bill would open up Greenbelt, activists warn

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-ontario-bill-would-open-up-greenbelt-activists-warn/

Critics say law would break Ford’s election promise to keep lands protected

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4 years ago
Bill 66: Greenbelt Implications | AMCTO

https://www.amcto.com/Blog/December-2018/Bill-66-Greenbelt-Implications

AMCTO represents excellence in local government management and leadership. AMCTO has provided education, accreditation, leadership, and management expertise for Ontario’s municipal professionals for over (75) years. With almost 2,200 members working in municipalities across Ontario, AMCTO is Ontar... ... See more

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4 years ago
Photos from Save Our Spring - Ancaster Ontario Canada's post

TRANSFER DEED OF LAND 1992

https://saveourspring.ca/1992-land-transfer-deed-corporation-town-of-ancaster-to-regional-municipality-of-hamilton-wentworth/

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4 years ago
Photos from Save Our Spring - Ancaster Ontario Canada's post

303384 1965 PUBLIC EASEMENT

https://saveourspring.ca/indenture-28th-day-of-january-1965-w-a-kennedy-and-joan-kennedy/

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4 years ago
Enlightened Consciousness

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4 years ago
Community of the Awake

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4 years ago
Save Our Spring - Ancaster Ontario Canada

2001 - MINUTES OF THE MEETING - Water Commercialization Discussion - HCA

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set=a.530687683995255&type=1&l=533c1b03fe

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4 years ago
Ancaster Factor

Protect our Natural Resources and Green Space Ancaster - our Greenbelt is NOT open for Business - OPPOSE BILL 66 https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/013-4293?fbclid=IwAR3aV0UELK9ToV3SpGzQaI_zSRwKfVhfieeuDCpYQ7ymIxAqIf-iE3aFl2I ... See more

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4 years ago
Save Our Spring – Protecting the Ancaster Well

So recapping again – a little history on SOS – Save our spring was formed in the Spring of 2017, after the April announcement in the Ancaster News that the Ancaster Well was having an Arsenic Scare. At the dining room table of Chris Krucker – Manorun Farms, he called together a small group of people, that he hand-selected to form a community group under the guise of protecting the water rights to the Ancaster Well.

I was asked to be one of those “executive” members, I received a call with an invitation to meet at his farm to discuss forming a committee to protect the Ancaster Well. I agreed but with reservations, and our first meeting there were 5 of us, and at the time I felt flattered that they valued my professional expertise, and I had strong feelings toward the well, so I promptly offered to build a website and logos and branding, made posters and signs, and got about trying to save a well.

I was excited and I did lots of research and I was ambitious, and I was looking for alternative solutions, however I quickly learnt that Chris believed he had the personal ear of Lloyd Ferguson and that we should work only with Lloyd towards a solution, he said, “We have a Councillor that is willing to work with us, so we should do what he says” and his idea was that we gather volunteers and take surveys at the well. I offered to handle the online work, but refused to participate in well surveys and we agreed to disagree, and I went on to speak with the Spring Valley group, against Chris’s direct wishes. By this time our initial group of 6 was now down to 3 – which we called ourselves the “executive” meaning we didn’t have to share info with everyone just us. Recapping the time line a lot happened in Sept. there was no longer a health order to shut the well, SOS is discussing with Lisa Burnside the possibility of Spring Valley purchasing the Well (sept 29th).

The following day after the Spring Valley meeting Lloyd held a meeting to announce the Fence and Swipe Card, knowing there was no Arsenic scare, and we were told this community endeavour was over. Chris Krucker jumped on board, agreed with the fence and that is when SOS split. I kept hold of the website and logo and Chris vowed to form a new group called The Valley Water Waters. He was going to watch the water – Valley Water Watchers is Chris Krucker. We have not spoken since.

But wait there is a third and very active group called PAWS – Protecting Alternative Water Sources – and they have been instrumental in truth seeking with the Ancaster Well. I mentioned above that Chris Krucker our self-appointed leader amongst the SOS team was against doing any real research, he and the leader of PAWS Erin Davis had a very different approach to finding a community solution and Chris could not see past his own very narrow view point, after some heated discussions, in public meetings and in private - Chris banned Erin from the SOS group. At the time I did not comply with his orders, he wanted SOS to dis-engage from Erin’s research and remove any mention of them from the SOS website. I have not done that to this day because we are a community where everyone has a voice. You can find out more about the PAWS group at saveourspring.ca along with all the back history of the well.

The PAWS group has not ceased to search for the truth, they continue to uncover documents that show that there was never an Arsenic scare at the Ancaster Well that would of required a shut down. Just signage.

So why would Lloyd Ferguson and Chris Krucker not continue working towards the alternate solutions that would honor the land deed and kept the well in public hands? Why the Fence? ... See more

Save Our Spring asks you! – If you Councillor would you make the same decision as Lloyd Ferguson to put a fence around a Artisan spring? The Ancaster Well is a Legacy of Farmer William Kennedy – who donated the land and deeded access to the Public Access, because he knew the wells were dug with ... ... See more

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Ferguson floats swipe-card fix for Ancaster well – Save Our Spring

so on Oct 5th we know that the Health Dept and the HCA are in discussion, all is cool no health scare - what Lloyd Ferguson now does is present to the public that a fence is some how necessary for the Arsenic regulations = this =TOTAL BULLSHIT. https://saveourspring.ca/ferguson-floats-swipe-card-fix-for-ancaster-well/ ... See more

Ferguson floats swipe-card fix for Ancaster well October 5, 2017 Info SaveOurSpring Leave a comment https://www.thespec.com/community-story/7590207-ferguson-floats-swipe-card-fix-for-ancaster-well/ Ferguson floats swipe-card fix for Ancaster well Restricted access, waiver get around arsenic rules, c... ... See more

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This is a letter from the Health Dept City of Hamilton to the Hamilton Conservation Authority with regard to the claim of “imminent closure” by Councillor Ferguson. – Save Our Spring

So let’s continue our recap – we now all know that on Sept 6th SOS sent a letter to the Health Dept explaining that the Ancaster Well did not meet the criteria of a small drinking water system and was not subject to their interpretation, and we also had an offer on the table to consider a community group – Spring Valley purchasing the well, both of these options would have been in keeping with the language on the deed, which we believe Bill Kennedy put there.

On Oct 5th the Health Dept of Hamilton replied to the HCA that they needed to inspect the well to ensure it did not comply with the regulation but done deal… NO ARSENSIC SCARE…… NO HEALTH ORDER TO SHUT THE WELL – THIS IS ON OCT 5TH https://saveourspring.ca/this-is-a-letter-from-the-health-dept-city-of-hamilton-to-the-hamilton-conservation-authority-with-regard-to-the-claim-of-imminent-closure-by-councillor-ferguson/ ... See more

This is a letter from the Health Dept City of Hamilton to the Hamilton Conservation Authority with regard to the claim of “imminent closure” by Councillor Ferguson. February 4, 2018 Info SaveOurSpring Leave a comment This is a letter from the Health Dept City of Hamilton to the Hamilton Conserva... ... See more

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Email from Lisa Burnside to the HCA Board of Directors – Sept 6 2017 – Admission of non compliance with standards and acknowledgement of restrictive land covenent. – Save Our Spring

So a little more recap folks - if you are reading along you know that the SOS team sent a letter to the Health Dept - the HealthDept responded directly to the HCA, and never responded to SOS they acknowledged in writing that there was no reason for a shut down of the Ancaster Well - seriously please read it. (These documents were recovered in months of searching from the PAWS TEAM!)

SEPT 6TH - A full MONTH before Councillor Ferguson proposed to fence the well as the preferred community solution, he knew there was no health order to shut the well. So why did Councillor Ferguson choose to fence the well?

https://saveourspring.ca/email-from-lisa-burnside-to-the-hca-board-of-directors-sept-6-2017-admission-of-non-compliance-with-standards-and-acknowledgement-of-restrictive-land-covenent/ ... See more

Email from Lisa Burnside to the HCA Board of Directors – Sept 6 2017 – Admission of non compliance with standards and acknowledgement of restrictive land covenent. April 4, 2018 Info SaveOurSpring

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NO FENCE IS FINAL - a little more recap for those of you just tuning in - we know for a fact there is no health order to shut the Ancaster Well - we also know for fact that farmer William Kennedy donated the land to the Town of Ancaster, a Legacy that we hope to honour!

The next question is did Councillor Ferguson request that the City of Hamilton lift the Legacy of William Kennedy from this land deed, and why.......?

https://saveourspring.ca/ancaster-well-transferdeed-of-land-oct-13-1998-full-document-with-protective-restrictions-on-use/ ... See more

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New Hamilton Conservation Authority strategic plan takes flight with fresh logo

Fresh logo - same Bullshit - give us back our well https://www.thespec.com/news-story/9075814-new-hamilton-conservation-authority-strategic-plan-takes-flight-with-fresh-logo/

The Hamilton Conservation Authority is drawing on a feathered friend to give wings to a new five-year strategic plan for “a healthy watershed for everyone.”

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Hamilton seeks to radically increase its influence over board of troubled Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority

Keep your eyes on our greenbelt

(The Hamilton Conservation Authority is responsible for most of the city, but the Niagara agency oversees land that drains into the Welland River, including parts of Glanbrook, Ancaster and Stoney Creek.)

Council appealed that change to a provincial tribunal and lost – but the budget battle is now before the courts.

The proposed board makeover could help end the financial dispute outside the courts, suggested Ancaster Coun. Lloyd Ferguson. "We could settle this through a simple resolution," he suggested.

If not, Ferguson also speculated about the prospect of the city using the past "illegal" board makeup as a new legal argument in the court battle.

https://www.thespec.com/news-story/9079599-hamilton-seeks-to-radically-increase-its-influence-over-board-of-troubled-niagara-peninsula-conservation-authority/ ... See more

The watershed protection agency, which has clashed with Hamilton over its budget, had all of its former Niagara Region board members dismissed earlier this month.

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Bill 66, Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act, 2018

If loosing a free community water source didn't make you mad - this should -https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/013-4293?fbclid=IwAR0QX3jTF13lbbPRxXa_zGRyUDe934eEc-NI8Zer9W_TbSl5iWpSo7sOnO0

The proposed Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act, 2018 is the second in a series of bills through Ontario’s Open for Business Action Plan to stimulate business investment, create good jobs, and make Ontario more competitive by cutting unnecessary regulations that are inefficient, inflexible ... ... See more

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Ancaster Coun. Lloyd Ferguson to focus on environment rather than police during new council term

How about your start with the Ancaster Well - Lloyd Ferguson - words - words - words https://www.hamiltonnews.com/news-story/9065677-ancaster-coun-lloyd-ferguson-to-focus-on-environment-rather-than-police-during-new-council-term/ ... See more

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North99

keep you eyes peeled and let's lay bets........

He says it's not true. He's either lying or doesn't understand his own legislation

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Oct 10-2017 - Chris Krucker of Valley Water Watchers - introduces HCA

remember these guys the Valley Water Watchers ...... keep watching...... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKquNPEeTrw

Chris Krucker of Valley Water Watchers - introduces the HCA, his newly formed "Water Watcher" group will work with the HCA to implement the restricted access...

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Canadian teen tells UN to 'warrior up,' give water same protections as people | CBC News

Autumn Peltier, a 13-year-old from Manitoulin Island on Georgian Bay, delivered a strong message to the United Nations General Assembly that the world needs to stop polluting its water.

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Any members of Valley Water Water's - still watching - you should be....... it's all about the real estate folks..... follow the money - follow the greed.

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Lawyers Slam Ontario's Move To Let Cities Ignore Environmental Rules

if you want to protect our Greenbelt and our water - it starts now folks - our Politicians are crooked and greedy and are in bed with developers...... keep yours eyes and ears open.

Under a proposed law, Ontario municipalities could bypass a slew of environmental regulations.

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4 years ago
Green Party of Ontario

HANDS OFF THE GREENBELT
It's official. Doug Ford plans to unravel one of Ontario's proudest achievements and our biggest defence against urban sprawl and climate change.

Rest assured Greens will be resisting this broken election promise and assault on the places we love. Join us. https://bit.ly/2QoI3OV ... See more

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BARC: Let’s Talk Water – BARC: Let's Talk Walk

https://barc.planlocal.ca

Throughout 2018, the Bay Area Restoration Council (BARC) has been collecting visual and written information about the aesthetic qualities and public perceptions of Hamilton Harbour.

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Enlightened Consciousness

Enlightened Consciousness

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Just F'ing Vote

Have you VOTED? Online voting is still available. Don't have access to a computer or phone? Then vote at the your local polling station. To find out where in Brantford, click this link. https://brantfordvotes.brantford.ca/en/voters/polling-stations.aspx Now you have no excuse...JUST F'ING VOTE! ... See more

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Hamilton Votes 2018 Ward 12 Debate

Candidates discuss local issues

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Save Our Spring - Ancaster Ontario Canada

When you read in the paper remember the truth -

When asked about fencing the well - Lloyd Ferguson states “I think that it’s actually exceeded my expectations, when you still see that many people using it,” he said.

“I haven’t heard a single complaint.”

https://www.hamiltonnews.com/news-story/8938721-ancaster-well-users-urged-to-renew-access-cards-waiver/ ... See more

PAWS - PROTECT ANCASTER WELL - Meeting January 17th - Buckle Up HCA - we want our well back!

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Oct 4 – 2018 – Ancaster well users urged to renew access cards – Save Our Spring

With an election coming very soon - I sincerely hope that all of you consider the Ancaster Well when you mark your ballot. This well should be returned to the community, the fence removed and the community apologized to. Lloyd was wrong, he misled the community and has ignored the legacy of William Kennedy. Resist - don't renew your swipe card.

https://saveourspring.ca/oct-4-2018-ancaster-well-users-urged-to-renew-access-cards/ ... See more

Oct 4 – 2018 – Ancaster well users urged to renew access cards October 4, 2018 Info SaveOurSpring https://www.hamiltonnews.com/news-story/8938721-ancaster-well-users-urged-to-renew-access-cards-waiver/ Ancaster well users urged to renew access cards, waiver May vandalism lone hiccup in entry sys... ... See more

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Hamilton 350

Discussion about the more drastic end of the range of possible futures that climate change may be ushering in has been seeping into the mainstream, as in this article from Bloomberg on the growing attention in science and policy circles to whether "deep adaptation" might be necessary. ... See more

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The Hamilton Spectator

As many as 50 homes have been flooded to varying degrees in an east-end Hamilton neigbourhood, Coun. Sam Merulla said.

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U.S. Democratic Socialists

Harrison Ford didn't hold back at the global climate summit.

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4 years ago
Sign the petition and tell Ontario to save Lake Erie.

Lake Erie is under threat. Runoff pollution from urban and agricultural lands is impacting the health of the lake and turning its waters a nasty shade of green. Tell Ontario to Save Lake Erie

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Environmental Defence Canada

Algae is threatening the health of the lake we all love, putting at risk everything we love to do there. Tell the government to take action to keep Lake Erie safe. Sign the petition now.

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Environmental Defence Canada

This summer, algae blooms caused by excess fertilizer from the surrounding area have already reached Pelee Island in Lake Erie. Toxic algae growing out of control is becoming an annual nightmare for the environment - ask the Ontario Government for action now! ... See more

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Stay out of the water: Toxic algae confirmed in Hamilton Harbour | CBC News

The source of out towns drinking water

Public Health officials have confirmed toxic blue-green algae has infested parts of Hamilton harbour and are warning residents to stay out of the water.

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Ancaster Factor

public safety message.........

it gets worse

https://www.thespec.com/news-story/8746668-drinking-taps-at-31-hamilton-public-schools-fail-lead-test/

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Ancaster Factor

more water stories..... perhaps if Lloyd puts a fence around the fountain he can protect the children and limit liability.....

Ancaster High Drinking Fountain test positive for Lead.

Lead Test

Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers

Recently, our school underwent annual water testing for lead, in accordance with the provincial regulations (O.Reg 243/07).

As a result of this testing, a concern was identified with a water fountain.

The water fountain passed testing after flushing. As a result, we will continue to flush all drinking water fixtures each day before students arrive.

In addition to informing the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, our Health & Safety representatives have consulted with Public Health to ensure appropriate corrective actions have been taken for the safety of your child. This includes any requirements prescribed in the regulation as well as any additional actions required by Public Health.

For more information and if you have any questions, please visit Drinking Water Testing for Lead.

http://www.hwdsb.on.ca/ancasterhigh/2018/07/16/lead-test/ ... See more

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Stay away from 'highly contaminated' Chedoke Creek, Cootes Paradise, city warns | CBC News

local water news....

The City of Hamilton is warning people to stay out of the water in and around Chedoke Creek and Cootes Paradise, because it has been found to be “highly contaminated.”

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4 years ago
Protect our Water

Save our Spring - endorses Peter Ormond - Green Party of Ontario as the only Provincial Politician in this race to stand up for protection of the Ancaster Well........... perhaps the other Politicians should also do the same - while we encourage you to vote Green in the next election we also encourage you to pressure whom ever you vote for - to amend the Provincial Policy that led to the closure of the Ancaster Well. ... See more

Protect Our Water Nestlé has over extracted one billion litres of water on expired permits. One billion litres. How is it possible that the Liberal government is allowing bottled water companies to deplete our natural water sources by taking 7.6M liters of water a day with expired permits? The gove... ... See more

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Peter Ormond Green Party

Meet Peter Ormond By Becky Dumais | Photography by Maggie Dee & Peter Ormond

Peter Ormond hails from a large local family with ten siblings,
scattered across the region. That many siblings is a lot to keep
track of, but most have managed to stay in the area says Peter’s
brother Vince. “Our eldest brother John is in Ancaster, then there
is Mary who has stayed in Hamilton, Theresa in Oakville, and our
sister Anne, who departed from us much too soon and now rests
in Carluke Orchard Cemetary," says his brother Vince. "Peter was
especially close with Anne. Lawrence is in Montreal, Me (Vince) in
Hamilton, Mark, in Ancaster, then Paul and Mathew in Hamilton,
and Peter who was the famous seventh son and the baby, our
youngest brother, Tim who moved to Aurora.”

Being the seventh son in the family, Vince said Peter was always
a favourite of his father, who has since passed. With their father's
passing Peter and his siblings take an active role in spending
time and caring for their mum who continues to be very
independent.

Peter’s mum is now 88 and while all the siblings share in her
care, brother Vince is quick to acknowledge that Peter is very
active in including his mum in as many activities as possible,
and enjoys spending time his with her in the garden, or playing
scrabble at every opportunity.

“Peter really puts himself out there in the community, he often
brings new Canadian’s from the Bridging program that he
teaches to family gatherings. Peter has always been the one
that is able to bridge the differences in our own family too and
brings people together, he was always a good athlete and
an excellent musician and of all the boys in the family has also
managed to keep the most hair," says Vince.

Peter has embraced the community as his family, so when asked
for this article to share a family story, he stated simply that
the community and the planet are really his family. Peter has
spent the majority of his professional life working in the oil
industry – pipelines and oil sands, he has worked with the
Trans-Canada pipeline, it was this exposure to heavy industry
all across our country that resulted in a gradual epiphany that
he could no longer ignore. If he wasn’t willing to live and work
sustainably, then who would?

"I used to work in the Alberta oil patch. Then I had a shift in
perspective. I thought, 'If I’m going to make a difference, I need
to be part of that change.' So, at my house, I’ve simplified. I dug
out the pavement in the front and back and I removed the
driveway to create a raised-bed garden. I have raised beds in
the back for food, and wild areas to support pollinators and
critters. That ties back to urban wildlife, which we really need to
be aware of and protect," says Peter.

Peter made some life changing decisions and decided to practice
what he preaches. His house is energy sustainable. Solar panels
and heat exchanger on the roof. Rain barrels in the garden. As a
long time member of the Green Party and veteran Candidate for
our Ancaster riding. Peter is dedicated to local Politics as well as
conserving our Environment and has directed his life to that end.
“Professionally I now work with companies on energy audits,
make suggestions on how they can reduce energy use and help
them access provincial incentives. I see that as an extension of all
the conservation efforts, like saving habitat and protecting
wildlife. I am always working on being more sustainable, both
within the workplace and in my community.”

When not working hard or getting involved in local politics,
Peter spends his time being neighborly by cultivating his permaculture
edible garden. Each spring Peter organizes a community
effort to distribute strawberry plants, asparagus and pear trees
to encourage the community to plant food in their everyday
gardens. He donates seed packs and plants to teachers in kits
enough for every child that asks, planting seeds of change with
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Green Party of Ontario

"I put it out there a number of times to meet with the three party leaders to talk about the harder issues. You know the leader of the Green Party, he came to meet with our Chiefs, spent time with our Chiefs and talked about his platform. We've not gotten the same consideration from the three party leaders." - Chief Isadore Day

The Green Party believes in working with Indigenous communities to ensure they have the same access to high quality health care, education, and economic opportunities. ... See more

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5 years ago
Vandalism leaves Ancaster well users dry over long weekend

https://www.hamiltonnews.com/community-story/8630410-vandalism-leaves-ancaster-well-users-dry-over-long-weekend/

Vandalism to a gate lock closed the Ancaster well to users over the Victoria Day weekend, the first shutdown since the introduction of a swipe-card entry system in January.

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CBC Radio

Under 10 per cent of Six Nations residents have household access to clean water.

Located in southern Ontario, Six Nations is only a stone's throw away from communities with clean, running water.

Learn more: http://cbc.ca/1.4618968 ... See more

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Green Party of Ontario

While Ford promises to drive a bulldozer over environmental protections and Horwath remains AWOL on the environment, Greens are the only party offering greater protection for the places we love in Ontario. ... See more

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Peter Ormond Green Party

Peter Ormond visiting the Ancaster Well - Water is important - The Green Party of Ontario will support the protection of the Ancaster well.

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Green Party of Ontario

Ontario is losing farmland at an unsustainable rate of 360 acres per day–an area the size of Toronto every year.

Your Green MPPs will introduce legislation to permanently protect Ontario’s prime farmland and source water regions. ... See more

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5 years ago
ANCASTER WELL CLOSED – by Hamilton Conservation Authority on account of Vandalism – Save Our Spring

https://saveourspring.ca/ancaster-well-closed-by-hamilton-conservation-authority-on-account-of-vandalism/

ANCASTER WELL CLOSED – by Hamilton Conservation Authority on account of Vandalism May 20, 2018 Info SaveOurSpring Area residents were shocked to find out that the Hamilton Conservation Authority has prevented local access by chaining off the Ancaster Well over the Victoria Day long weekend. This r... ... See more

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Due to Vandalism - the Well is closed - OUTRAGED YET?

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5 years ago
Peter Ormond Green Party

Help Save our Spring - by electing People who care - The Green Party of Ontario will expand the blue belt and protect the Ancaster Well.

We have been getting lots of requests asking how can I help, we ask you to please consider proudly displaying a Green sign on your lawn, we encourage you to come and pickup seed packs and deliver them to your friends and neighbours to help plant the seed of change. If your situation allows for a donation to the campaign - Donations are greatly appreciated they help to keep our campaign alive. Thank you - HWAD Green Team https://gpo.ca/candidate/peter-ormond/ ... See more

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teleSUR English

The state of Michigan says it's okay for Nestle to keep extracting water while Flint has had no clean drinking water for almost 4 years.

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Green Party of Ontario

The only party that will Save Our Spring......

“Government has a responsibility to protect our most vital resource. The three status quo parties need to be clear on whether or not they support Bluebelt expansion to protect our drinking water.” - Mike Schreiner ... See more

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Green Party of Ontario

This is unacceptable.

The government must fix water taking rules to put water for people and communities first. Sign our petition below to protect Ontario's water.

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Global Toronto

BREAKING: Ontario Environment and Climate Change Minister Chris Ballard says the Liberal government has discovered a tape that allegedly reveals a "secret promise" Doug Ford made with condo developers to pave over the province's greenbelt if elected.

READ MORE: https://globalnews.ca/search/%22Doug%20Ford%22/ ... See more

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Community of the Awake

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Green Party of Ontario

The Green Party will protect the people and places you love in Ontario - period. No waste, scandal or backroom politics.

Let's do politics differently in this province. Vote Green.

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Green Party of Ontario

This is unacceptable.

The government must fix water taking rules to put water for people and communities first. Sign our petition below to protect Ontario's water.

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Giigewigamig First Nation Health Authority

From Anishinaabe Grandmother Josephine Mandamin, Honorary Member of Giigewigamig First Nation Health Authority:

"Water brings unity.

There are 4 ways we can connect with the water...

1. Pray for the water. The women must take the lead.

2. Drink the water, cook with the water, wash with the water, and water your garden, expressing your gratitude to the water.

3. Listen to the water. Sit by the rivers and lakes, and listen to the rain. She brings a message for you.

4. Fast for the water, on the shores of the oceans, lakes and rivers. Give of yourself by not drinking and eating for a short time, in appreciation of the water."

"Water brings unity"... sharing the teachings of Anishinaabe Grandmother Josephine Mandamin. ... See more

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Breaking the Silence

WATCH>> Bernie Sanders' groundbreaking speech at the annual J Street conference, featuring Breaking the Silence and other Israeli and Palestinian activists. Sanders condemns the live fire shot at demonstrators in Gaza and calls the Israeli and American administrations to end the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and reach stability and peace in the region. As soldiers who served there, we know that the only way to do that is to end the occupation.

עומדים ביחד نقف معًا גישה - מרכז לשמירה על הזכות לנוע New Israel Fund Pal-Think for Strategic Studies Meretz מרצ ... See more

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Murray Rankin

Extremely proud of the Federal NDP BC caucus for standing up for our coast! Have a listen to MP Nathan Cullen's speech on Kinder Morgan:

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PETER ORMOND – Green Party – Be The Change!

Ancaster Well supporters - meet Peter Ormond - your Green Party Candidate - Peter has pledged to investigate the Provincial Legislation that led to the fencing of the Ancaster Well. The Green Party of Ontario is the only party this 2018 Provincial Election prepared to support Free Access to the Ancaster Well. Who are you voting for? ... See more

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Ancaster Well Access Frequently Asked Questions | Hamilton Conservation Authority

FACT - THE ANCASTER WELL IS NOT A SMALL DRINKING WATER SYSTEM AND PROVED AS SUCH TO THE HEALTH DEPT AND IT HAS BEEN VERIFIED THAT THESE STANDARDS DO NOT APPLY TO THE ANCASTER WELL, YET THE FENCE REMAINS......

Why have the well taps been fenced off with a swipe card gate access?

New regulations for drinking water quality standards in Ontario are coming into effect January 1, 2018, specifically related to arsenic concentrations, which will put the well above the new prescribed standard.

Ontario drinking water quality standards apply to small drinking water systems and the well is considered such by Hamilton Public Health Services. The alternative to closing the well is to change its operation, and this includes adding fencing, issuing swipe cards, putting up signage and requiring users to sign a waiver.https://conservationhamilton.ca/ancaster-well-faq/ ... See more

» Ancaster Well Access Frequently Asked Questions | Life is Better Outdoors

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Green Party of Ontario

This Earth Day, we must remember that there is no Planet B. We have to take a stand now, for our families, our communities and our future.

This is our Green Vision for Ontario: gpo.ca/vision/planet

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CBC Radio

Under 10 per cent of Six Nations residents have household access to clean water.

Located in southern Ontario, Six Nations is only a stone's throw away from communities with clean, running water.

Learn more: http://cbc.ca/1.4618968 ... See more

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Be The Change Ancaster Dundas Hamilton West

Did you know that on the Provincial Ballot this year you will also have the opportunity to vote on the FLUORIDATION ACT!
https://www.elections.on.ca/en/resource-centre/learning-about-elections/legislation.html#accordionfl

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Be The Change Ancaster Dundas Hamilton West

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNJnSWvANoE

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Climate Change Town Hall speaker Dave Carson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoD6St5kfnQ

David Carson speaks at the Climate Change Town Hall organized by Filomena Tassi, Liberal MP for Hamilton West Ancaster Dundas. He spoke of being personally i...

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Be The Change Ancaster Dundas Hamilton West

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Stop Racine, Wisconsin from taking Great Lakes water

Racine, Wisconsin needs the state’s approval to divert 7 million gallons of Great Lakes water daily from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River watershed. If approved, this diversion could set a dangerous precedent. ... See more

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CBC News

What’s lurking in your bottled water? We tested 5 Canadian brands and found it may not be as pure as the marketing suggests.

Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/1.4606182?cmp=FB_Post_News

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Save Our Spring - Ancaster Ontario Canada

Ancaster Well - Commercial Pumping Station Concept

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Save Our Spring - Ancaster Ontario Canada

the project was recently given a grant from the Ministry of Natural Resources for capital development in Parks and Open Space....... The Grant will cover the ENTIRE COST OF DEVELOPMENT........

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Minutes of Water Commercialization Discussion

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Ancaster Well communications about commercialization

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Save Our Spring - Ancaster Ontario Canada

The Hamilton Conservation Authority is the owner of the artisan springs (not small drinking water system), they must bear the responsibility to monitor the spring water on a regular basis.....

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5 years ago
Save Our Spring - Ancaster Ontario Canada

a message from Bill Kennedy......

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5 years ago
Save Our Spring - Ancaster Ontario Canada

Confirmation that the Ancaster Well is not a regulated water system - bound by the small drinking water system regulations - that were reported to be the cause of Well Fence or Closure #shameonlloyd

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Save Our Spring - Ancaster Ontario Canada

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Ancaster Well Water Testing Results

Ancaster Well Water Testing History

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5 years ago
A Plus

All we say is be true to what you said on paper, Hamilton Conservation Authority........

Decades later, this speech from Martin Luther King Jr. is still riveting.

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5 years ago
Save Our Spring – Protecting the Ancaster Well

Did you know that the Ancaster Well is on the minds of lots of people check out our web traffic stats - People are watching this unfold........

Hits Today as of noon : 156
Yesterday: 380
Last 7 Days: 3,528
Last 30 Days: 9,824
Last 365 Days: 88,212

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5 years ago
Email from Lisa Burnside to the HCA Board of Directors – Sept 6 2017 – Admission of non compliance with standards and acknowledgement of restrictive land covenent. – Save Our Spring

https://saveourspring.ca/email-from-lisa-burnside-to-the-hca-board-of-directors-sept-6-2017-admission-of-non-compliance-with-standards-and-acknowledgement-of-restrictive-land-covenent/

Email from Lisa Burnside to the HCA Board of Directors – Sept 6 2017 – Admission of non compliance with standards and acknowledgement of restrictive land covenent. April 4, 2018 Info SaveOurSpring Leave a comment ... See more

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5 years ago
All Nations Water Ceremony

On April 14th, 2018 All Nations will be Gathering on the Worlds Purest known Aquifer in a form of extended ceremony for the Water.

It will be an all day event leading up to the ceremony:

• Information sharing about the Alliston Aquifer

• Guest speakers including Josephine Mandamin Autumn Peltier, Candace Day Neveau, Becky BigCanoe, Liz Osawamick, Tasha Beeds — we are awaiting confirmation of more speakers.

• Setting Intentions and Prayer Poles led by Elizabeth Brass Elson of Dumpsite 41 & WaterWalkers from For Earth & Water Walk 2017

• Stephanie Peltier will lead a dance from a dream she received. Women are asked to participate in this dance and be prepared by wearing skirts, jingle dresses or traditional clothing. We are hoping for about 200 dancers or more.

• Josephine Mandamin will then lead the water ceremony inside the circle we are creating. The ceremony itself will be continuous singing and prayer for the water contained in all the copper vessels. Everyone is required to bring a copper vessel.

• A feast will follow at the Waverly centre

**More details will be provided as to the ceremony, the logistics and event details in coming days**

**Everyone is asked to bring a copper vessel with them, a feast bundle, a reusable water jug, and a contribution of food or donation to cover costs of the feast**

**Please plan for rain and cold weather. DRESS WARM, bring an umbrella, a blanket or lawn chair for this outdoor event. It will go on rain or shine**

**We kindly ask for your understanding in that this event is not a protest or political rally. It is a ceremony intended to bring about healing through the water, to lift each other up, and to create greater awareness** ... See more

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5 years ago
The Question was posed – Why Protect Water you cannot drink? – Save Our Spring

https://saveourspring.ca/the-question-was-posed-why-protect-water-you-cannot-drink/

The Question was posed – Why Protect Water you cannot drink? April 1, 2018 Info SaveOurSpring Leave a comment Sign Sign every where a sign – Water is not for Human Consumption? Surely that alone must raise your hackles – of course water is for Human consumption. This sign is really incorrect a... ... See more

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5 years ago
Oct 10-2017 - THE PEOPLE SPEAK TO THE HCA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8QtfdgCz8o&t=6s

The people ask questions to Lisa Burnside and Gord Costi of the HCA

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5 years ago
Be The Change Ancaster Dundas Hamilton West

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Arsenic In Your Food Investigated - Consumer Reports

https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2012/11/arsenic-in-your-food/index.htm

Is there arsenic in your food? Consumer Reports analysis found varying levels of arsenic in more then 60 rices and rice products.

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5 years ago
The True Ingredients of Bottled Water | Ban the Bottle

Did you know the Ancaster Well has less contaminants than typical bottled water - YEP DOUBLE STANDARDS!

https://www.banthebottle.net/articles/the-true-ingredients-of-bottled-water/

Bottled water is clean and pure, right? Not necessarily. Bottled water can be less pure than municipal tap water in some parts of the

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5 years ago
Why Is Arsenic Bad for You?

did you know that apple juice has more arsenic than the Ancaster Well? https://www.livescience.com/38137-arsenic-fda-apple-juice-toxicity.html

The Food and Drug Administration today proposed limits on the amount of arsenic allowed in apple juice.

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5 years ago
How Does Arsenic Get into Rice?

did you know that there is more arsenic in rice than in the Ancaster Well and that arsenic is prevalent in our every day foods https://www.livescience.com/23330-arsenic-rice-origin.html

New findings have raised concerns that inorganic arsenic is pervasive in American rice products. How did it get there?

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5 years ago
Lake Ontario Hot Spots

https://tvo.org/video/programs/the-agenda-with-steve-paikin/lake-ontario-hot-spots

The Agenda uncovers what's being done to repair some of Lake Ontario's most damaged spots.

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5 years ago
Facts About Arsenic

let's remember that the arsenic content of the Ancaster Well - is organic arsenic - that is very rare and typically associated with water located close to Sulphur activity and is perfect safe and normal.........

Arsenic occurs naturally in the environment in both organic (arsenic atoms bonded with carbon) and inorganic (no carbon) forms. Inorganic arsenic, the most abundant type, occurs with many other elements, particularly sulfur, oxygen and chlorine. Inorganic arsenic is the type associated with more adverse health effects for humans.

https://www.livescience.com/29522-arsenic.html ... See more

Arsenic is a naturally occurring element with a reputation as "king of poisons" as well as the "poison of kings."

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5 years ago
List Of Wines Cited In Lawsuit As Having High Arsenic Levels

watch out ladies... if you thought the Ancaster Well water was high in arsenic.........

The 83 bottles of wine cited in a lawsuit this week as having dangerously high levels of arsenic came from 28 California wineries and were bottled under 31 different brand labels. Some of the labels included several different types of wine, such as merlot, chardonnay, burgundy, rose, etc. ... See more

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5 years ago
The Mind Unleashed

Like Lake Ontario........... welcome to your tap water......

“If someone told me seven years ago, in my final year of a business and economics degree, that I’d now be living without money, I’d have probably choked on my microwaved ready meal.” Boyle continues, "the plan back then was to ‘get a good job’, make as much money as possible, and buy all the stuff that would show society I was successful."

The Man Who Lives Without Money: http://themindunleashed.org/2014/03/man-lives-without-money.html ... See more

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5 years ago
Hamilton Region Conservation Authority – Request for Niagara Escarpment Project Grant Dec 1988 – Save Our Spring

Niagara Region Escarpment Project Grant Application https://saveourspring.ca/hamilton-region-conservation-authority-request-for-heritage-funding-to-purchase-the-ancaster-well-dec-1988/

Hamilton Region Conservation Authority – Request for Niagara Escarpment Project Grant Dec 1988 March 26, 2018 Info SaveOurSpring Leave a comment

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Natural Areas Protection Grant Request - Hamilton Conservation Authority for the Ancaster Wells https://saveourspring.ca/hamilton-conservation-authority-request-for-natural-areas-protection-capital-grants-program-jan-1999/ ... See more

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5 years ago
Photos from Save Our Spring - Ancaster Ontario Canada's post

Hamilton Conservation Authority Site Development Plan of the Ancaster Well
https://saveourspring.ca/ancaster-well-site-development-plan-to-include-commercial-water-taking-june-15-1998/

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https://saveourspring.ca/ancaster-wells-environmentally-sensitive-area-development-application-april-1999/

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5 years ago
Will the next Ancaster, Dundas, Hamilton West Councillor do right by the Ancaster Well – Save Our Spring asks you – if you were elected Councillor would you make this situation, right? – Save Our Spring

https://saveourspring.ca/will-the-next-ancaster-dundas-hamilton-west-councillor-do-right-by-the-ancaster-well-save-our-spring-asks-you-if-you-were-elected-councillor-would-you-make-this-situation-right/ ... See more

Will the next Ancaster, Dundas, Hamilton West Councillor do right by the Ancaster Well – Save Our Spring asks you – if you were elected Councillor would you make this situation, right? March 26, 2018 Info SaveOurSpring Leave a comment If you run for Council of Ancaster Dundas West – be prepare... ... See more

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5 years ago
Unify

Finally, the Indigenous cry for protection is being heard!

Today, on World Water Day, Watch Uplift Connect's new film, 'The Voice of Water' Free: http://blessthewater.com

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5 years ago
Mike Schreiner

Will the Green Party stand up for the Ancaster Well? The fence must go #shameonlloyd

The Green Party of Ontario will continue to fight to protect water on World Water Day and every day. #waterislife

Read more: bit.ly/2GdLmlP

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5 years ago
Water shortages could affect 5bn people by 2050, UN report warns

Conflict and civilisational threats likely unless action is taken to reduce the stress on rivers, lakes, aquifers, wetlands and reservoirs

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5 years ago
Canadian teen tells UN to 'warrior up,' give water same protections as people

Autumn Peltier, a 13-year-old from Manitoulin Island on Georgian Bay, delivered a strong message to the United Nations General Assembly that the world needs to stop polluting its water.

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5 years ago
The Other 98%

"It just tastes better" is officially no longer acceptable as an excuse.

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5 years ago
Which Provincial Politician will step up to protect the Ancaster Well? – Save Our Spring

https://saveourspring.ca/which-provincial-politician-will-step-up-to-protect-the-ancaster-well/

Which Provincial Politician will step up to protect the Ancaster Well? March 18, 2018 Info SaveOurSpring Leave a comment Which Provincial Politician will step up to protect the Ancaster Well? So the fence is still up…. We are still here. There are people still actively working towards a resolution... ... See more

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5 years ago
All Nations Water Ceremony

On April 14th, 2018 All Nations will be Gathering on the Worlds Purest known Aquifer in a form of extended ceremony for the Water.

It will be an all day event leading up to the ceremony:

• Information sharing about the Alliston Aquifer

• Guest speakers including Josephine Mandamin Autumn Peltier, Candace Day Neveau, Becky BigCanoe, Liz Osawamick, Tasha Beeds — we are awaiting confirmation of more speakers.

• Setting Intentions and Prayer Poles led by Elizabeth Brass Elson of Dumpsite 41 & WaterWalkers from For Earth & Water Walk 2017

• Stephanie Peltier will lead a dance from a dream she received. Women are asked to participate in this dance and be prepared by wearing skirts, jingle dresses or traditional clothing. We are hoping for about 200 dancers or more.

• Josephine Mandamin will then lead the water ceremony inside the circle we are creating. The ceremony itself will be continuous singing and prayer for the water contained in all the copper vessels.

• A feast will follow at the Waverly centre

**More details will be provided as to the ceremony, the logistics and event details in coming days**

**Everyone is asked to bring a copper vessel with them, a feast bundle, a reusable water jug, and a contribution of food or donation to cover costs of the feast**

**Please plan for rain and cold weather. DRESS WARM, bring an umbrella, a blanket or lawn chair for this outdoor event. It will go on rain or shine**

**We kindly ask for your understanding in that this event is not a protest or political rally. It is a ceremony intended to bring about healing through the water, to lift each other up, and to create greater awareness** ... See more

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5 years ago
MoveOn.org

It happens here too......

"I have been given a platform, and I feel if I don't use it, I don't deserve it."

-Jennifer Lawrence is taking a year off from Hollywood to tackle the problem of legal corruption in America. (via Brut) ... See more

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5 years ago
Ontario Greenbelt

Hello and welcome to our series of posts celebrating women in the environment! #IWD2018
Arlene Slocombe is a founding member of the Wellington Water Watchers, an active group dedicated to the “protection, restoration and conservation of drinking water in Guelph and Wellington County”. The organization focuses on education and outreach initiatives as well as the celebration of our water. She has been a huge advocate for the expansion of the Greenbelt and protection of the Grand River Watershed. http://owl.li/plX530iPTCq ... See more

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Green Party of Ontario

This is unacceptable.

The government must fix water taking rules to put water for people and communities first. Sign our petition below to protect Ontario's water.

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Joel

A fortunate letter was shared with us recently! An exchange between neighbours along Sulphur Springs rd. It describes the use of a natural free flowing spring back to 1905? in the vicinity of our present day water source. It's a valuable piece of evidence as we work to re-establish open public access to this unique and treasured property.
#hamont #ancaster #burlington #accessdenied #backoffhca #handsoffpaws #personalwater #mineralwater #freechoice #pawsitivechange #PAWS ... See more

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Ojibwe Grandmother has walked 17,000 km to raise consciousness about water

"She takes care of the Lifeblood of Mother Earth – water." A First Nations elder who has "walked the equivalent of half the earth's circu...

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Is this the end of Nestlé in Ontario?

Premier Wynne has the power to kick Nestlé out for good

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Ricardo Levins Morales Art Studio

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Ontario Government

Water Watchers - Please RSVP for this event and ask Kathleen Wynn and Ted McMeekin why they did not step in to protect the Ancaster Well.

The Hamilton Conservation Authority still claims PROVINCIAL LEGISLATION SHUT DOWN THE ANCASTER WELL = We Call BULLSHIT!

Bring this to the table at the ANCASTER FAIRGROUNDS ! ... See more

Ancaster, Hamilton and Brant County: Share your thoughts with the Premier of Ontario!

Join us on Tuesday, March 6 at the Ancaster Fairgrounds (630 Trinity Road) at 7:00 p.m. for a Town Hall Meeting. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. ... See more

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Represent.Us

Corruption is legal in America and America's youth is finally realizing it.

Learn about our solution and sign up to get involved at represent.us/thesolution.

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Stay Tuned - right here - next steps meeting date - to be announced soon!

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Goalcast

Water Watchers - stay on course! It's the right thing to do! Next steps meeting to be announced soon!

Here's what you say to those who can't handle your light.

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Whose Land: A panel discussion about Indigenous territory

Canadian Roots Exchange, TakingITGlobal, and Bold Realities are proud to launch Whose Land. Join us for a discussion on Indigenous territory, land acknowledgements, and reconciliation.

The event will also include the launch of the Whose Land app which features six maps that show First Nation, Métis, and Inuit communities, treaties and agreements as outlined by the Government, and Indigenous territories by both land and city.

Whose Land is a mobile App and educational tool for all people to learn about Indigenous territories across the country.

Agenda
5:30 // Doors Open
6:00 // Panel discussion begins
7:30 // Reception

More information to follow! ... See more

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Email your Representative About the Greenbelt

http://wellingtonwaterwatchers.nationbuilder.com/greenbeltemail?utm_campaign=gb_actions&utm_campaign=action_mar_01_1&utm_medium=email&utm_medium=email&utm_source=wellingtonwaterwatchers&utm_source=wellingtonwaterwatchers ... See more

To engage our constituents in water protection, rehabilitation and conservation.

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Doug Ford calls the Bala Falls hydro project a scam

Doug Ford thinks the Bala hydro project is a scam.

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Environmental Defence Canada

Urban sprawl is threatening the water supplies of 1.25 million people in the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Tell the province to expand the Greenbelt and protect our water before it’s too late.

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5 years ago
Be The Change Ancaster Dundas Hamilton West

lets keep on our Politicians - the fence must go - who will be elected to fix this mess - keep your eyes on http://bethechangeancaster.ca

to introduce and share info on all Candidates in the 2018 Municipal Election - Ancaster - Dundas and Hamilton West

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WATER IS LIFE - Standing Rock Music Video

water is life......
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBKfm-r99WU

WATER IS LIFE The Lakota have long prophesied that one day a great black snake would slither through the land, pollute the water, and bring great destruction...

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Government institutions corrupt culture. Religious institutions corrupt spirituality. Corporate institutions corrupt trade. Media institutions corrupt thinking. Today, such institutional corruption is rampant to the point that it has become unspoken normalcy, and speaking up to it is quietly viewed as disruption; dissent. ... See more

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“Disobedience, in the eyes of anyone who has read history, is man’s original virtue. It is through disobedience and rebellion that progress has been made.” ~ Oscar Wilde

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Brantford Open House

As part of the process to consider growing the #ONGreenbelt, the Government of Ontario is hosting public open houses to hear feedback from the public on the proposed study areas. Let us know if you will attend the #Brantford open house! #onpoli #landuseon #growourGB #proectourwaters ... See more

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Save Our Spring - Ancaster Ontario Canada's cover photo

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5 years ago
I am “well” thank you…….. – Save Our Spring

https://saveourspring.ca/i-am-well-thank-you/

I am “well” thank you……..

People keep asking if perhaps I have gone off the “deep end” in my support for community access to the Ancaster Well.

If you were to judge the world by what you read in the Ancaster News, and after seeing my mug shot at least 6 times in the paper filling up a big water jug, you might guess that I am down there every week filling up, with placards, and signs and angry stomping “Save Our Spring”.

I would like to take a moment to let you know the real truth behind my relationship with the Ancaster Well. I have never actually ever filled up there ever or felt the need to gather water beyond my city fed tap to my house. That picture is a one time shot of me at the well.

So how did I become the face of the well? My profession is marketing, and I was asked to volunteer to help Save the Well by a local farmer. I like to get involved, so I offered to do the website and marketing, came up with a logo, posters, and quickly we garnered interest from the local newspaper and TV. This was great for our cause, however at the last minute my Farmer head piece was too busy to attend, and I was left holding the bag for the interviews.

Having never used the well, I found myself having to quickly get up to speed on the well’s history. I even confused the mineral well with the spring well in the beginning, I was accused of trying the manipulate the message to purposely stir the masses.

I read everything I could get my hands on so that I would not look like a fool when interviewed on Cable 14. I read the Federal water “guideline” (please note the language “guidelines is not enforcable by any law”), the Provincial, and the Water System Regulations. I read the history, and we met with the HCA. What became evident to me after properly researching this, (research…..which I am shocked that any members of the HCA had apparently never thought to do, or perhaps were never told to do.) The well did not meet the requirements of the water standard that was being applied, and as such what the HCA was feeding the public was a crock of poop. All the HCA had to do was send a letter to the Municipal Health Dept. explaining that the well was erroneously classified as a small drinking water system and later extensive research by local activist group PAWS revealed that this is exactly what the HCA did but never bothered to tell the public this, there is no health order to close the well. NONE!

Meanwhile our Councillor is in the news claiming himself the well’s champion and asking the public to feed all ideas through him….. at one point he even said

“This is something that we can offer to our community, offer to our citizens, that’s free of charge. It’s an artesian well and it doesn’t matter when you go there, somebody’s there getting some water, either in large tanks or a jug or whatever”

So I even shook LF’s hand at Heritage Days cause I was still hoping for this crusty old man yet. I am also super excited cause I feel like I found a loop hole. I write it all out, along with information we found concerning the the land deed and shared it with my SOS steering committee, and now since there is no health order to shut the well, and thru conversations with HCA it was revealed to us that there was an inclination to sell the well (to get out from their perceived liability). I suggested we look to existing community groups to purchase the well and protect the land deed, and have a big party. That was in July. The Steering committee further reviewed and discussed and were not comfortable with my suggestions to the point that I was accused of trying to usurp “authority” within our group of 3 remaining Steerers. What a joke. I resigned from the un-official steering committee shortly thereafter, and just decided to watch, and continue to support the website and digital media. I chose not to attend any more meetings as there was not open participatory dialogue. We were the steered – not the steering.

But yet my photo became the stock photo for the Ancaster Well with the Ancaster News, and every follow up story featured me at the well filling up that same bottle of water, and it was me on social media plugging the SOS, never the farmer who formed the group – not once on Social media or any farm events. I always thought that weird. So now when I go to 14O’s people are commenting – Jo – you in the news again, everyone is thinking I have my water activist hat on, and while yes, I do, it is not in the way that people are thinking it is.

I felt that the self purported leadership of the SOS really didn’t expect to find any solutions, and were perturbed by these wrenches in their “well” mapped out drama. I believe that this whole Arsenic health scare is a complete bait and switch, and there are people that had hoped and planned that I would have been a willing participant in this rouse and should done what I was told and fed the community the line of bull shit that they had prepared for me to publish online at their will.

I felt like I was being manipulated. There were volunteers at the well taking surveys and talking to people. The hand written survey data was never entered into the survey, figures presented at the “hand off” meeting when our farmer bowed down to the HCA. The information from the surveys clearly showed that 85% of the people were opposed to the fence or closure. It showed that 90% of the people lived within a 10k radius of the well and that area also has the LOWEST rate of cancer etc in the region. The SOS management did not act of behalf of the community as it pledged to do.

So why did the Councillor LF INSIST on fencing in the well and charging a fee to use? Why did he not honor the land deed with City of Hamilton and the HCA or the memory of William Kennedy who’s legacy this is?

This story is still unfolding…..

The Ancaster Well could of, and should remained as it was, open to the public in perpetuity as legally defined in the bill of sale.

But it’s not – or well is in jail.

The fence must go.

by

Joanne Turnell

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I am “well” thank you…….. February 14, 2018 Info SaveOurSpring Leave a comment I am well thank you…….. People keep asking if perhaps I have gone off the “deep end” in my support for community access to the Ancaster Well. If you were to judge the world by what you read in the Ancaster... ... See more

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5 years ago
Ontario Greenbelt

A coalition of 120 organizations, with over 500,000 members across Ontario, has put together an ambitious, science-based plan to protect vital water supplies adjacent to the existing Greenbelt. Read more about the study areas: http://owl.li/97hd30ink2i ... See more

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5 years ago
Coca-Cola And Nestlé To Privatize The Largest Reserve Of Water In South America

Private companies such as Coca-Cola and Nestlé are in the process of privatizing the largest reserve of water, known as the Guarani Aquifer, in South America. The aquifer is located beneath the surface of Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay and is the second largest-known aquifer system in the ... ... See more

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5 years ago
Photos from Save Our Spring - Ancaster Ontario Canada's post

A letter from the SOS Committee to Hamilton City Councillors - explaining the severity of their decisions with regard to the Ancaster Well and Public Access.

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5 years ago
Photos from Save Our Spring - Ancaster Ontario Canada's post

A letter by the SOS Team to Public Health City of Hamilton - regarding the improper classification of the Ancaster Well.

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5 years ago
Heritage Grant Application

Scott Peck - Hamilton Conservation Authority - was the applicant named on this Heritage Grant which WHOLLY PAID FOR THE ANCASTER WELL!

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5 years ago
Photos from Save Our Spring - Ancaster Ontario Canada's post

The Ancaster Well, if run by corporations for profit instead of being a public resource as legally deeded - could be worth BILLIONS - YES BILLIONS of dollars if that water was sold commercially - think about that........... ... See more

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5 years ago
Nestle Canada seeks Six Nations support to take ground water - The Turtle Island News

http://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2018/01/24/nestle-canada-seeks-six-nations-support-take-ground-water/

By: Chris Pimentel and Lynda Powless Writers Nestle Canada needs Six Nations. The multi-national company that can draw up to 4.7 million litres of water from Ontario aquifers is hoping to convince Ontario to re-approve a 10 year renewal of their water taking permit. But new regulations require they.... ... See more

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5 years ago
Nestle CEO: Corporations Come Before Humanity

COMMUNITY BEFORE CORPORATIONS - COUNCILLOR FIRST - BOARD MEMBER SECOND!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=vWkA-uAPXCE

This is a stunning (and I mean stunning) interview. This is for anyone who is still walking around in an unawakened stupor... in this interview - water is no...

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5 years ago
Cape Town is about to become the first major city in the world to run out of water

Cape Town's mayor has been issuing dire warnings to citizens for months to keep the amount of water they use to less than 87 litres per person per day. The city is predicted to run out of water on April 21. ... See more

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5 years ago
Cape Town is about to become the first major city in the world to run out of water

Cape Town's mayor has been issuing dire warnings to citizens for months to keep the amount of water they use to less than 87 litres per person per day. The city is predicted to run out of water on April 21. ... See more

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5 years ago
Protect our Water

https://secure.gpo.ca/content/protect-our-water-0

Doing politics differently. We are committed to honesty, integrity and making decisions that put people first.

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Protect our Water

https://secure.gpo.ca/content/protect-our-water-0

Doing politics differently. We are committed to honesty, integrity and making decisions that put people first.

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5 years ago

What does Lloyds Fence of Shame Achieve?

Change of Use - by erecting a fence and charging a fee - the HCA has "changed its use".

THE FENCE IS NOT REQUIRED BY LAW - IT IS A VOLUNTARY ACTION OF THE HCA!

After a period of time the owner of the property could potentially sell it to itself with a new use.........

By fencing in the Ancaster Well, the HCA has achieved - Change of Use -

This will allow the HCA to "lift" the Legacy of Farmer William Kennedy! Protect Public Access to this Heritage Well!

Change of Use - You can be considered to have sold all or part of your property even though you did not actually sell it.

For example, this is the case when:

you change all or part of your principal residence to a rental property;
you change your rental property to a principal residence; or you stop using a property to earn or produce income.

Every time you change the use of a property, you are considered to have sold the property at its fair market value (FMV) and to have immediately reacquired the property for the same FMV, unless you make an election as described below. The resulting capital gain or capital loss (in certain situations) must be reported in the year the change of use occurs.

If the property was your principal residence for any year you owned it before you changed its use, you do not have to pay tax on any gain that relates to those years. You only have to report the gain that relates to the years your home was not your principal residence. ... See more

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What does Lloyds Fence of Shame Achieve?

Change of Use - by erecting a fence and charging a fee - the HCA has "changed its use".

THE FENCE IS NOT REQUIRED BY LAW - IT IS A VOLUNTARY ACTION OF THE HCA!

After a period of time the owner of the property could potentially sell it to itself with a new use.........

By fencing in the Ancaster Well, the HCA has achieved - Change of Use -

This will allow the HCA to "lift" the Legacy of Farmer William Kennedy! Protect Public Access to this Heritage Well!

Change of Use - You can be considered to have sold all or part of your property even though you did not actually sell it.

For example, this is the case when:

you change all or part of your principal residence to a rental property;
you change your rental property to a principal residence; or you stop using a property to earn or produce income.

Every time you change the use of a property, you are considered to have sold the property at its fair market value (FMV) and to have immediately reacquired the property for the same FMV, unless you make an election as described below. The resulting capital gain or capital loss (in certain situations) must be reported in the year the change of use occurs.

If the property was your principal residence for any year you owned it before you changed its use, you do not have to pay tax on any gain that relates to those years. You only have to report the gain that relates to the years your home was not your principal residence. ... See more

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5 years ago
HCA Heritage Grant Application -

A Heritage Grant was used to purchase the Ancaster Well from the City of Hamilton, and again they promised to keep the water public.

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Joni Mitchell ~ Big Yellow Taxi + Both Sides Now (BBC - 1969)

you don't know what you've got till its gone........https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFB-d-8_bvY

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5 years ago
Joni Mitchell ~ Big Yellow Taxi + Both Sides Now (BBC - 1969)

you don't know what you've got till its gone........https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFB-d-8_bvY

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