Good News from Blair!
MARCH 22, 2022 – Since last May, we have been fighting a Minister’s Zoning Order approving a one million square foot warehouse development, plus one million square feet of parking
Welcome, Sabah!
MARCH 16, 2022 – We are excited to welcome Sabah to the Small Change Fund team as Climate Action Ontario organizer. Sabah is working on our campaign to push for
New Project: Protecting the Beaver Valley
MARCH 14, 2022 – More than 130 acres of combined greenspace and farmland are currently at risk of development in the heart of the Beaver Valley, part of the UNESCO
New Project: Safeguarding the Right of Canadians to have Naturalized Gardens
MARCH 2, 2022 – Naturalized gardens have many community and ecological benefits, including: Improving air quality Storing carbon Preventing flooding Producing a natural cooling effect Providing habitat for native wildlife
Press Release: New research suggests Highway 413 & Bradford Bypass could have grave implications for communities in 905 and in the Greenbelt
MARCH 1, 2022 – Impacts on residents, drinking water, climate targets, and farmland need to be considered as part of highway reviews. Simcoe County, Ont. – New research maps released
Crowdfunding in the News
FEBRUARY 24, 2022 – Crowdfunding has been in the news a lot in the last couple of weeks – and it hasn’t all been good publicity. Last Monday, our president
New Project: Stop Sprawl Orillia
FEBRUARY 22, 2022 – The battle against urban sprawl continues, this time in Orillia. We are fighting to protect 939 acres, including critical farmland, from annexation in a proposed urban
Trees Cut Down in Small’s Creek Despite Council Motion
FEBRUARY 18, 2022 – In spite of the unanimous council motion earlier this month, last week Metrolinx began construction in Small’s Creek ravine with devastating impact. Hundreds of trees have
Halton Council Votes to Save 5,000 Acres of Farmland
FEBRUARY 17, 2022 – Yesterday, Halton Regional Council voted 15-9 to save 5,000 acres of farmland in the Halton region. The motion calls for zero urban boundary expansion through 2041.