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Climate solutions vs government actions: Part I. Fortis expansion proposal for Tilbury Island LNG terminal (by Peter van der Velden). Public comments due by 15-Aug.

Posted on August 8, 2022 by urbanizta

This is the first in a series of three articles on the environment and how our governments are failing to protect our interests. This article discusses the safety issues of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and expansion proposals to the Fortis … Continue reading →

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Citizen warns Metro Vancouver of possible B.C. Supreme Court challenge to METRO 2050, citing failure to consult key stakeholders and publicize Public Hearing (April 20)

Posted on April 20, 2022 by urbanizta

Livestream – http://www.metrovancouver.org/boards/webcast/Pages/default.aspx http://www.metrovancouver.org/boards/webcast/Pages/default.aspx One of the best-kept secrets in the Metro Vancouver region today, April 20, 2022, is that an important Public Hearing will be held tonight, starting at 6 pm on METRO 2050, the Metro Vancouver Regional District … Continue reading →

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Full tally of media coverage on the crucial ‘Metro 2050’ Public Hearing on April 20/Wed: Implications for 2.8 million residents over the next 28 years

Posted on April 19, 2022 by urbanizta

Originally posted on CityHallWatch: Tools to engage in Vancouver city decisions:
J Guess what! Metro Vancouver regional body (formerly Greater Vancouver Regional District, or GVRD) is holding a Public Hearing on the evening of Wednesday, April 20, 2022. It is…

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Heads Up: Metro Vancouver’s METRO 2050 ‘Regional Growth Strategy’ public hearing April 20/Wed (6 pm): Vancouver, this affects YOU too.

Posted on April 19, 2022 by urbanizta

Originally posted on CityHallWatch: Tools to engage in Vancouver city decisions:
ABOVE: Cover of the draft Metro 2050 Mark your calendars for April 20, 2022. One single public hearing will be held for up to four hours to hear from…

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Proposed LNG production/storage increase and export from jetty at Tilbury Island: Building the perfect storm

Posted on July 26, 2021 by urbanizta

Article by Peter van der Velden. See bottom for info about July 30. Building the perfect storm: Are our governments once again set to fail us? Proposed LNG production/storage increase and export of LNG from Tilbury Island proposed jetty Two … Continue reading →

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International Noise Awareness Day, April 28: SILENCE! Today at 2:15 pm for one minute

Posted on April 28, 2021 by urbanizta

Originally posted on CityHallWatch: Tools to engage in Vancouver city decisions:
Preamble: Many Vancouverites love their right to quiet. Surprise! Today is the 26th Annual International Noise Awareness Day! See press release from the Right to Quiet Society below. Over…

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Petition: Say “No” To Roberts Bank Container Terminal Two (RBT2) in Delta (by Dec 2)

Posted on November 17, 2020 by urbanizta

We are sharing this poster from Against Port Expansion with our readers. If you care, take action to oppose Terminal 2 by signing the petition to the House of Commons:https://petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/Petition/Sign/e-2828 Say “No” To Roberts Bank Container Terminal Two (RBT2) in … Continue reading →

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URGENT: Deadline for input into Tilbury Phase 2 LNG is July 16, 2020 (Thurs)

Posted on July 12, 2020 by urbanizta

URGENT: Deadline is Thurs. July 16, 2020, for input into Tilbury Phase 2 LNG Lack of transparency in plans for massive LNG production and export in the Fraser River Estuary The Governments of Canada and B.C. have facilitated incremental LNG … Continue reading →

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Help orcas and wild Pacific salmon: Deadline TODAY for public input on upgrade to Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant (Metro Vancouver)

Posted on June 8, 2020 by urbanizta

Originally posted on CityHallWatch: Tools to engage in Vancouver city decisions:
Photo by Andre Estevez on Pexels.com Photo by Andre Estevez on Pexels.com Here is a topic on which more public support could make a big difference for many decades…

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Important Metro Vancouver online meetings on upgrades to Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant (19+21 May, 2020). You can help orcas and wild Pacific salmon!

Posted on May 19, 2020 by urbanizta

Metro Vancouver’ is holding two online community meetings (same content, one in afternoon, one in evening) on the upgrade to the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant. Tuesday, May 19, 2020, 12:00 to 2:00 pm Thursday, May 21, 2020, 6:30 to … Continue reading →

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