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to balance the needs of the environment with sustainable development that expands the economy, and that consolidating those SFTQPOTJCJMJUJFTXJUIJOUIF4/$TBWFTCPUI time and money. “Our Conservation Authority works as our municipality’s environmental partner,” said Mario Zanth, mayor of the City of Clarence- Rockland. “CA staff have rolled out the red carpet to help provide timely development approvals to projects in environmentally signi- ficant areas. After the Ottawa River floods of 2017 and 2019, people understand the value and impact of the services they provide.” i8FIBWFBMPOHTUBOEJOHBOEQPTJUJWFXPS - LJOHSFMBUJPOTIJQXJUI4/$BOEXFBQQSFDJBUF their feedback and expertise in helping us make good planning decisions,” said Pierre Leroux, mayor of Russell Township. “The CA is a valued partner in providing valuable services to our community.” Bill 23 would also result in the shrinkage PG1SPWJODJBMMZ4JHOJàDBOU8FUMBOET 148T which minimize the risk of drought, reduce flooding, and help control erosion. 5IF4/$SFMFBTFEBOPUIFSQSFTTSFMFBTF PO/PWFNCFS QSPWJEJOHBMJTUPGBMMUIF Conservation Authorities that have voiced opposition to Bill 23 and how it would hams- tring their efforts to protect the environment. “Municipalities should retain their choice of who they enter into agreement with to complete environmental reviews in a timely and cost-effective way,” said Alison McDo- OBME 4/$NBOBHJOHEJSFDUPSPGEFWFMPQNFOU approvals.
Le SNC protège actuellement près de 4 500 kilomètres carrés de forêts et de zones humides protégées. -photo d’archive
CHRISTOPHER SMITH christopher.smith@eap.on.ca
series of proposed legislative changes tabled by the Ontario government. The changes would greatly impact conservation authori- UJFT $"T BDSPTTUIFQSPWJODFCZJNQPTJOH exemptions to permits, removing criteria from permit decisions, freezing fees, and requiring CAs to identify conservation land that is suitable for development. The policy changes would also prevent agreements that
allow CAs to review planning applications on behalf of partner municipalities. 8JUIPVUUIFTFBHSFFNFOUT FBDINVOJ - cipality currently partnered with a CA would need to employ its own hydrologist, biolo- gist, and engineers to meet environmental requirements for development. In its sta- UFNFOU UIF4/$OPUFEUIBUDPOTFSWBUJPO authorities already work with the government
The South Nation Conservation has commented on a slew of changes to the powers and definitions of Conservation Authorities. 5IF4PVUI/BUJPO$POTFSWBUJPO 4/$ IBT released a statement regarding Bill 23, a
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Illumination du sapin de Champlain Champlain Tree Lighting 6:30 p.m. - Parc Town Square Park Foodtruck de queue de castor Beavertails Foodtruck 4-8 p.m. - Parc Town Square Park Lettre au Père Noël et biscuits Letter to Santa and cookies 4-7 p.m. - The Review Café, chocolat chaud et expositions Coffee, hot chocolate and exhibitions 5:30-7:30 p.m. - Arbor Gallery Heure du Conte (FR -6 p.m.) Story Time (EN - 6:15 p.m.) 6-6:30 p.m. - Champlain Library Carte à gratter Scratch off Holiday Card 6:-7:30 p.m. - Champlain Library
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Creative Centre (13 Highway 34) Champlain Library (94 Main St) Galerie Arbor Gallery (36 Home Ave)
Le Foodland de Vankleek Hill ramassera les denrées non-périssables durant la parade.
Poste Canada ramassera les lettres pour le Père Noël pendant la parade. Canada Post will be picking up letters to Santa during the parade.
champlain.ca/parade-noel inforecreation@champlain.ca 613 678-3003 ex. 234
Vankleek Hill Foodland will be collecting donations of non-perishable food items along the parade route.
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