ZeroWaste4ZeroBurning.ca information session panelists Wendy Bracken and Dr. Sean Godfrey, Chief of Pediatrics, Lakeridge Health Oshawa will discuss health risks of incineration with two representatives from the incinerator proponent, Durham Region. Cliff Curtis, Commissioner of Works, and a representative from the region's consultants will represent the proponents.
Cable 10 & 63 Durham Region
Tuesday evening 9:00pm to 10:00pm
Call-in number to be announced
Today is the deadline to submit comments on the Ministry of the Environment discussion paper Toward a Zero Waste Future. Read more on our Waste Diversion Act page.
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As you know, Durham and York Regions are trying to solve our garbage challenges with plans to build a waste incinerator in Clarington. We invite you to our next information evening.
WHITBY INFORMATION SESSION
Thursday, April 2, 2009, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Ecole Catholique Secondaire Saint Charles Garnier
4101 Baldwin Street South, Whitby, Ontario
(North of Taunton Road) [MAP]
Wed, April 8, 2009
10:00 a.m. (end time not specified)
Durham Region Headquarters, Lower Level Boardroom (LL-C)
605 Rossland Road East, Whitby ON
Agenda (copied from Durham.ca web site).
In our opinion, this committee is not a substitute for the full round of public consultations region-wide that we have been asking for, but it serves as one venue for public comment.
Wed, April 8, 2009
7:00 p.m. (end time only an estimate)
Durham Region Headquarters, Lower Level Boardroom (LL-C)
605 Rossland Road East, Whitby ON
Agenda (link to Durham/York Waste EA Study site)
This is the steering committee for the incinerator project, with membership from Durham and York regional councils. This meeting is significant because the successful bidder for the design, construction and operation of the incinerator may be announced.
Tue, April 14, 2009
1:00 p.m. (end time not specified)
Durham Region Headquarters, Lower Level Boardroom (LL-C)
605 Rossland Road East, Whitby ON
Agenda not available yet.