All Entries in the "Letters and Opinion" Category
Wind industry research to mitigate bat mortality rate at farms
Re: Bat Heaven is in turbine-free Mexico, Jim McPherson – Milford, Ontario Cleaner air that is free of harmful and toxic pollution benefits both humans and wildlife. Canada’s wind energy industry is committed to respecting and protecting wildlife habitat and the environment and in fact is one of the only industries that voluntarily studies wildlife […]
Bat Heaven is in turbine-free Mexico
By Jim McPherson In winter evenings I relax in my hammock under our seaside palapa to watch the sun set behind the jagged peaks that frame the bay in Melaque, Mexico. Here we are treated to a different skyscape every evening, and the lucky bats are treated to a turbine-free fly zone. When I cast […]
March 12 meeting to organize hospital protest at Queen’s Park
Our hospital has served the County and its people well over the years. Now it is time for the people of Prince Edward County to stand up for it. March 12 at 7p.m. you are invited to the Wellington United Church to help organize a protest at Queen’s Park to tell the politicians “No more […]
I won’t be part of the Ostrander Point travesty
[Following is an email to Michael J. Lord of Gilead Power Corporation, regarding their attempt to establish a community liaison committee for the recently approved Ostrander Point wind project, located on Crown Land in Prince Edward County’s South Shore Important Bird Area.] Date: 2013-02-27 From: Gary Mooney To: info@ostranderpoint.com Subject: Invitation to join the Ostrander […]
Want a Town Hall meeting on wind issue?
The County is suffering two simultaneous body blows. The first is the approval of the nine turbines at Ostrander Point and the other the QHC proposals for Picton Memorial Hospital. It’s time for County residents who care passionately for our way of life to get together and say so – loud and clear. Preliminary notice […]
Ontario Health Coalition rallies focus on cuts to healthcare
The Ontario Health Coalition will be holding a Town Hall Meeting for the residents of Prince Edward County Wednesday, Feb. 27 from 7:30 – 9pm, the Picton United Church, 12 Chapel St. to share information on cuts at Quinte Health Care and to organize a local campaign to push back against the proposed cuts. Prior […]
Lack of beds and services affects entire community
This is the letter I sent to the list of contacts posted by the office of the mayor: I am aware that you may be receiving a large volume of correspondence in regards to the proposed cuts by Quinte Health Care (QHC) to Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) so I will attempt to express […]
Wind companies to fight $100M change that saves electricity users $225M
An interesting news item can be found at http://www.power-eng.com/news/2013/02/02/wind-solar-companies-to-fight-100m-change-nl-proposal-will-save-all-electricity-users-225-million-a.html the gist of which is that, after a two year consultation, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) has decided to change the “rules and regulations” and actually save Ontarians hundreds of millions of dollars. The economic conclusion of this issue is that spending $100M on wind […]
Who will hold a public meeting for our hospital?
Hastings County councillors have joined Quinte West and Prince Edward County councillors in voicing objections to proposed hospital cuts. During QHC’s presentation at County council’s meeting Jan. 31, many councillors said that they’re worried hospital cuts would hurt seniors and others. Mayor Jo-Anne Albert said Tweed residents are telling her that the home-care system wasn’t […]
Let’s get busy and once again fight for Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital
Quinte Health Care (QHC) has announced a series of proposed solutions that may close its anticipated funding gap for the fiscal year starting April 1, 2013. The proposed solutions, including closing beds and the maternity ward, will have a huge impact on our local hospital, Prince Edward County Memorial, and on our community. QHC should […]
