Power Plant News Archive

	Town welcomes report of Balsillie Task Force on Oakville-Clarkson Airshed June 25, 2010 - Action plan validates town's calls to reduce levels of harmful pollutants in local airshed.

	Mayor concerned about train derailments next to proposed power plant March 31, 2010 - In light of the CN derailment in Pickering yesterday, Mayor Burton renewed his call for further assessment of the possibility of accidents resulting from the proposed TransCanada power plant being built close to a rail corridor.

	Town to defend its interim control by-law against TransCanada court actions March 30, 2010 - TransCanada seeks order from Ontario Supreme Court to permit proposed power plant.

	Town's interim control by-law extended to complete land use policy study on power generation facilities March 30, 2010 - Oakville Council approved the extension of the town's interim control by-law prohibiting power generation facilities with a generating capacity greater than or equal to 10 megawatts from being built in Oakville.

	Committee of Adjustment denies power plant applications in support of town's interim control by-law March 10, 2010 - Town's Committee of Adjustment denies applications by Ford Motor Company of Canada and by TransCanada Energy Limited to convey the lands at 1500 Royal Windsor Drive for the purposes of constructing a proposed power plant.

	Town says health risks of power plant too great based on ERR March 10, 2010 - Town renews call for an individual environmental assessment in response to TransCanada report.

	Town passes new by-law to protect public from fine particulate matter February 2, 2010 - Town Council has unanimously passed Health Protection Air Quality By-law 2010-035. The new by-law's purpose is to protect the health of Oakville residents from the effects of fine particulate matter (fine PM).

	Feedback sought on town's proposed health protection air quality by-law January 18, 2010 - Public consultation sessions will be held this week on the draft health protection air quality by-law released for public review and comment by Oakville Town Council in December.

	New by-law to control major emissions of fine PM goes to public review December 22, 2009 - By-law would require health effect assessment, peer review as part of facility approval process.

	Town requests new provincial regulation for airborne fine particulate matter December 15, 2009 - Existing regulations fall short of protecting residents from air pollution.

	OMB upholds town's interim control by-law December 7, 2009 - Decision recognizes environmental and public safety interests of the community.

	Town wants Stronger Environmental Assessment for Power Plant November 12, 2009 - Letter to minister sets out compelling arguments to support town's position.

	Town Wants Community Representation on Clean Air Task Force November 3, 2009 - Oakville Town Council has called on the provincial government to include both town officials and community representatives on its previously-announced task force for developing an action plan to improve air quality.

	MP, MPP, and Council Unite to Take Action Against Power Plant October 21, 2009 - Oakville's provincial, federal and regional representatives pledged support for Council by offering their assistance in its fight against the Province's decision to locate a power plant in southeast Oakville.

	Mayor Burton's Column on the TransCanada Power Plant October 16, 2009 - Reprinted from the Oakville Beaver.

	Council to Hold Special Meeting on Power Plant on October 20, 2009 October 13, 2009 - Mayor Rob Burton has called a Special Meeting of Council at 7 p.m. tonight to update Council and the public on the provincial and municipal approval process for power plants as the town continues its fight for cleaner air.

	Town to Retain Experts in Fight for Cleaner Air October 6, 2009 - Town Council has vowed to continue its fight for cleaner air in the Oakville-Clarkson airshed.

	Mayor, Council Disappointed in OPA Decision to Place Power Plant in Oakville September 30, 2009 - Office of the Mayor - Town will work to ensure government fulfills commitment to cleaner air.

	Council Withdraws Motion on Emission Reduction Targets September 15, 2009 - Office of the Mayor - Council responds to concerns raised by residents.

	Council to Call on OPA to Take Action to Improve Air Quality September 9, 2009 - Office of the Mayor - Resolution calls for 2-for-1 emissions cuts if power plant located near Oakville.

	Mayor seeks health ban on power plants Reprinted from the Oakville Beaver, Friday, July 10, 2009. By David Lea. Oakville Mayor Rob Burton has opened a new front in the quest to keep a proposed gas-fired power plant away from Oakville neighbourhoods.