Monthly Archives: October 2011

What does a “Community Consultation Meeting” look like?

Numerous people have asked about what is involved in “community consulatation.”  especially as the Sebringville project has moved up in the ranking for being awarded a connection contract. As such, you have an opportunity to attend one that is fairly … Continue reading

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Final Public Meeting – Springwood project

Friday, November 4th, 5:30-7:30 pm Centre Wellington Complex, 550 Belsyde Ave East, Fergus obwf-wpd-04nov2011-poster_001[1]

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Priority Ranking Update

The new priority ranking for connection has been posted on the OPA website.   The Festival Wind Farm LP, (Sebringville project) has been moved up the ranking and currently is ranked 7th. To view the results yourself check out the link … Continue reading

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The Society for Wind Vigilance to appear before Senate Committee

Webcast of Senate Meetings Tuesday, October 18, 2011, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Room 257, East Block AGENDA: The current state and future of Canada’s energy sector (including alternative energy). WITNESSES: The Society for Wind Vigilance Carmen Krogh, Member of … Continue reading

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Wind Wars on TVO

For those that have been watching the Wind Wars on TVO on Sunday night, it should be noted the wind company involved , RES.   RES America is pursuing lease options in West and East Perth.

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CanWEA Affirms its Stand – Industrial Wind Turbines are a Risk to Human Health

The following is a press release from Windconcerns Ontario.  It is based on the recent Global TV interview with the Canadian Wind Association. News Release October 17/2011-In a dramatic reversal of its long-held position on the risks to human health … Continue reading

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Ontario politicians ignore rural vote at their peril

The Stratford Beacon Herald http://www.stratfordbeaconherald.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3336194 Political stories tend to be told from the urban perspective. Examples are plentiful. Most recently we have been told that if the Conservatives are serious about taking power, then they need to break through in … Continue reading

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Pros and cons of wind power

Excellent video from Global News http://www.globalnews.ca/overview/6442500016/story.html

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Wind opponents tipped scales

The Stratford Beacon Herald http://www.stratfordbeaconherald.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3329196 By MIKE BEITZ STAFF REPORTER Vocal opposition to industrial wind turbines in rural areas may have helped to sweep John Wilkinson and several other high-profile Liberals out of their seats in last week’s provincial election. … Continue reading

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TVO airs Blown Apart: Windfarm Wars

Series starts Sunday, October 09 at 8:00 PM What happens when a wind farm of nine 120-metre high turbines is planned to be built on a sensitive landscape? Filmed over a turbulent four year period, Blown Apart explores the truths, … Continue reading

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