Company filling seats at special meeting in Guelph kept residents out, councillor says Nestlé Waters Canada has come under fire after employees sat in Guelph city council chambers hours before a special meeting on water taking permits was set to…
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Below is a letter sent from Dennis Lever, Mayor of Puslinch, to the Guelph Mayor and Councillors regarding the discussion of water taking permits – specifically that of Nestle Waters Canada. Click on on the letter to see the full…
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Ontario’s Environmental Commissioner says that the province has so far been acting blindly in the allocation of water-taking permits, with potentially dire consequences for Ontario’s groundwater supply. “We’re making decisions with our eyes closed,” said Commissioner Dianne Saxe. “We don’t…
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Ontario is proposing a two-year hold on the creation or expansion of bottled water plants as the government moves to strengthen the rules around water taking permits. The Canadian Press has learned the province plans to impose stricter scientific requirements…
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A showdown between water advocates and politicians is expected Monday night in Guelph, Ont., over the divisive issue of Nestlé Waters Canada seeking renewal of a water-taking permit for its bottling plant in nearby Aberfoyle. The permit has become a…
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by Mike Robinson. When it comes to permits to take water, it is all a matter of perspective. For all that has been reported in the media of late, Puslinch Mayor Dennis Lever considers Nestlé Waters Canada’s water taking operation…
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by Mike Robinson. Ontario’s water bottling industry could be in for a major shake-up as the province ponders a review of costs for both permits and fees to draw water. Last week Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne told the Canadian Press…
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With the local region under Level 2 drought conditions, Nestlé Waters Canada has reduced its water taking by 20%. The Grand River Conservation Authority defines Level 2 conditions as being when flows are less than 50 per cent of their…
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Environmentalists are urging the Ontario government against renewing one of Nestle’s water-taking permits in a southwestern Ontario town, saying “water should be for life, not for profit.” Wellington Water Watchers says the permit for Nestle Waters in Aberfoyle, Ont., expired…
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By Kevin Johnson, Puslinch Today. Somehow the discussion around the table seems to have turned from being about Puslinch residents’ having fair access to sustainable clean water into a discussion on WHO should be taking our water – Nestlé or…
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The Liberal Government’s decision to place a two year moratorium on new or expanded water-taking permits for water bottling companies appears to be an effort to punt the problem down the road until after the 2018 election, says Wellington-Halton Hills…
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Here are two recently published articles I thought may be of interest to Puslinch readers regarding Nestlé Waters: Nestlé to offer office hours in Puslinch Nestlé Waters Canada has announced a plan to host regular office hours in Puslinch in…
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The bottled water industry in Ontario is facing renewed government scrutiny after a small township was outbid by multinational giant Nestle in its attempt to purchase a well to secure water supply for its growing community. Premier Kathleen Wynne said…
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Coun. James Gordon wants Guelph city council to officially oppose a renewal of Nestlé’s water-taking permit for its water bottling plant in Aberfoyle. A motion from Gordon, which appears on the agenda for council’s Sept. 12 planning meeting, recommends that…
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Local and National media media outlets are really starting to publicize the issues surround Nestlé’s application for a new water taking permit in Aberfoyle. Below are two more articles I found today that I thought Puslinch residents may appreciate reading….
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Bottled water companies in Ontario may soon have to pay more and take less water as public outcry over revelations that the province charges them just $3.71 for every million litres triggered a government review. There is a difference between…
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by Mike Robinson. Puslinch councillors are taking a “wait and see” approach regarding a recent report from Harden Environmental that suggests Nestlé’s water taking is impacting local groundwater. The report from Harden Environmental, the township’s consultant on various hydrogeological matters,…
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