AWARE Simcoe November 22 2011 The following resolutionwas adopted at the annual meeting of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. “Whereas the province of Ontario has an ongoing responsibility to protect and preserve food producing land for future generations and whereas the Ontario Federation ...

SLR Consulting hired to assist staff from NVCA newsletter November 9 2011 Another frequently asked question at the NVCA is regarding the status of the Highlands Companies’ quarry application. Due to the size and complexity of the application, the NVCA hired SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd., to assist our...

Movement to stop the mega quarry could garner tourism awardsNDACT news release November 8th, 2011Honeywood, ON – Two key organizers of FOODSTOCK are nominated for the regional Hills of Headwaters Tourism Awards. Less than a month has passed since the October 16th event took place, yet FOODSTOCK has b...

TVO – October 27 2011 Citizens, farmers, environmentalists and chefs are raising concerns about a proposed mega-quarry in Ontario’s Melancthon Township. The Agenda examines the competing claims in the Melancthon mega-quarry fight. Link...

UPDATED OCTOBER 22 2011 Everywhere there was song and celebration: Foodstock fights the mega-quarry BY MEG BORTHWICK Rabble OCTOBER 19, 2011 Imagine you are walking through a gold, orange and red canopied autumn woodlot. You’ve got a fragrant, steaming mug of cider to ward off the chill, and as...

100 of Canada’s best chefs cook up a storm to help Stop The Mega-QuarryNDACT news release October 2011Honeywood, ON – Jim Creeggan, Kevin Hearn and Tyler Stewart of the the Barenaked Ladies have been added to the star-studded cast of musicians who will perform tomorrow, Sunday, October 16 at FOODSTOC...

Town council to review sign bylaw By Bill Tremblay Orangeville.com Oct 14, 2011 Opponents to the proposed Melancthon quarry may have to find a new way to voice their opinion in Orangeville. Following a single complaint, residents are being asked not to display their “Stop the Mega Quarry” signs on la...

‘The magic of Honeywood loam’ CBC Radio October 10 2011 Adrienne Arsenault reports for the National on the mega-quarry. Of interest, Joseph Izhakoff of Highland Companies state that they wanted to build a quarry from the start, “So why not say that to people from the get-gp?” ...

MP discusses issue with IJC chair Joe Comuzzi By WES KELLER Orangeville Banner October 6 2011 Dufferin-Caledon MP David Tilson has taken the anti-quarry fight to a new level by taking his concerns about its effect on the Great Lakes to the International Joint Commission (IJC), a body established by t...

By Jennifer Bain  Toronto Star October 5 2011 We have gathered in the maple forest outside of Toronto to celebrate the land that feeds us and hear about fears for its future. Read more ...