Category Archives: Discussion

Free-ranging discussion on traffic, odour, economics and politics related to Elmira’s proprosed Biogas plant.

Myrna and Ken Shantz

Posted on 21 August 2011 by Myrna Shantz

We wish voice a no vote to locating the bio gas plant in Elmira. Our town council has deemed it an inappropriate site…we do not disagree with the technology but find it unsuitable for the site where it is planned … Continue reading →

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Tell the MOE “No”

Posted on 20 August 2011 by Laurie Jonkman

I’ve written a longer version of this on my blog, Elmira Is NOT a DUMP. The only way to stop the Bio-En plant from being built so close to downtown is to Tell the MoE. (If you’re a little late … Continue reading →

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Posted on 9 August 2011 by Derek Potma

Everyone is encouraged to attend tonight and show support for our delegation that will voice our opposition to this project before council one final time before the August 22nd comment period deadline arrives. Event: Council Meeting Start Date: August 9, … Continue reading →

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Visibility

Posted on 7 July 2011 by Laurie Jonkman

I can see that people might not want to keep up ugly lawn signs. What we need to understand is that a Monster Bio Gas facility will make Elmira Forever Ugly. It’s not over yet. People need to be reminded … Continue reading →

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MOE status for Woolwich Bio-En changed to “Under Technical Review”

Posted on 1 July 2011 by Bob Jonkman

The Ministry of the Environment status on the web page for Woolwich Bio-En Inc. has changed to “Under Technical Review”. Dan Holt has e-mailed the BFCC-Announce mailing list with the next steps we should be taking; his comments will be … Continue reading →

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Victoria Glen Park Cleanup, 30 April 2011

Posted on 26 March 2011 by Bob Jonkman

Since the local ecology is a prominent concern of the Elmira Bio-Fuel Citizens’ Committee, here’s an announcement of the Earth Day cleanup of Victoria Glen Park: From: K Orr To: Preserve Victoria Glen Park Subject: [pvgp] Victoria Glen clean up … Continue reading →

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Letter from Leeanna Pendergast

Posted on 13 January 2011 by DrDan

Hi to all, A brief update. I have just received an email from MPP Leeanna Pendergast (well, her aid Joe Brothers) in which he states:    As you are aware, the provincial government has major interests in promoting renewable energy initiatives.  However, … Continue reading →

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