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For decades visitors to the D-Day beaches on the northwest coast of France have looked out at the English Channel, taking in the journey made by Allied troops that marked a turning point in the Second World War.
Peer-reviewed commentary published in Canadian family physician journal
May 18, 2013 by Paul Morden in Sarnia Observer
May 18, 2013 by Paul Morden in Sarnia Observer
A peer-reviewed article in the official journal of the College of Family Physicians of Canada says its members should expect to see increasing numbers of rural patients reporting adverse effects from exposure to industrial wind turbines.
The commentary, published in the May issue of Canadian Family Physician, says turbines can harm human health if built too close to where people live.
Ontario cabinet ministers told to smooth out wind turbine conflict
May 15, 2013 by John Spears in Toronto Star
May 15, 2013 by John Spears in Toronto Star
Four Ontario cabinet ministers have been given the job of devising ways to give local residents more say in where renewable energy projects like wind farms can be located.
It's a politically urgent task for the Liberals, who were almost wiped out in rural Ontario in the last election.
In reopening the hearing, Montgomery said any additional testimony or proofs would be limited to the single issue of noise generated by the turbines. He said he remains concerned that six of the proposed turbines would be located near homes with potentially "sensitive" individuals and that ensuring turbines meet state standards should be the job of the developer.
Island dentist chooses against treating First Nations and municipal councillors voting for wind turbines
May 8, 2013 by Michael Erskine in Manitoulin Expositor
May 8, 2013 by Michael Erskine in Manitoulin Expositor
Councillor Jerry Ense noted that his family has been going to Dr. Studzienny for 20 years. He called the dentist and asked if it was all community members that the dentist was refusing to deal with. "He said, ‘No, no, only councillors. If you are a councillor I don't want you as a patient'," said Mr. Ense.
Boards tell developer wind turbine plan is 'incomplete'
May 7, 2013 by Michael LoCicero in Sheboygan Press
May 7, 2013 by Michael LoCicero in Sheboygan Press
Supervisors unanimously voted the application was incomplete because it failed to address numerous requirements in both the town ordinances and Public Service Commission requirements.
Insurance industry wary of covering farms with turbines after Collingwood court ruling
May 3, 2013 in Sarnia Lambton Independent
May 3, 2013 in Sarnia Lambton Independent
The insurance industry, which does not have uniform policies on liability insurance for farms with industrial turbines, is closely watching the situation. "As more and more turbines go up and more and more liability suits are presented, you will be able to tell the appetite of the insurance companies, whether they will cover farms (with turbines)."
A proposed western Wisconsin wind farm, rejected in February, gets another try
May 2, 2013 by Judy Newman in Wisconsin State Journal
May 2, 2013 by Judy Newman in Wisconsin State Journal
The state Public Service Commission voted 2 to 1 to give developer Emerging Energies, of Hubertus, a chance to offer new information showing that the proposed Highland wind farm would meet state noise standards.
Gail Kenney welcomed a court ruling last week that supports landowners' right to seek compensation if their property values are lowered by wind turbines. ...Last Tuesday, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice dismissed a lawsuit by landowners seeking compensation for lowered property values caused by a proposed wind energy development.
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Sen. Lasee is now pushing for more regulations on wind energy that could limit its future growth even more.
"What I'd like to do is at the very least, follow the lead of Australia and have a mile and a quarter setback from anybody's property line," said Sen. Lasee.
Gillespie updated last week's events and noted nine experts have testified for the PECFN. Gillespie said the ERT panel has accepted their presentations on the serious and irreversible harm of turbines to bats, birds, butterflies, turtles and the environment as "expert testimony" while noting a few of Gilead Power's witnesses have "limited expertise" and the Ministry of Environment's presentation "experienced" in reviewing reports.
A residents group has appealed last month's decision by the Municipality of the District of Chester to grant the wind farm a development agreement.
Members of the Friends of South Canoe Lake are concerned about the setback distances of turbines and their potential effects on residents' health and property values.
Green Energy Act: Ontario government still sees no evil
April 27, 2013 by Ross R. McKitrick and Kenneth P. Green in Toronto Sun
April 27, 2013 by Ross R. McKitrick and Kenneth P. Green in Toronto Sun
Earlier this month the Fraser Institute published a report sharply critical of one of the flagship policies of the Ontario government, the Green Energy Act (GEA). We found the Act is costing Ontario over $5 billion annually but yields negligible environmental benefits, and that equivalent or greater benefits could have been achieved using conventional pollution control measures at less than one-tenth the cost.
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Wind power opponents taking heart at new court ruling
April 25, 2013 by Wes Keller in Orangeville Citizen
April 25, 2013 by Wes Keller in Orangeville Citizen
Lawyer Eric Gillespie and Wind Concerns Ontario are taking heart from a Superior Court ruling that persons in the proximity of industrial wind turbines can commence a civil action against turbine proponents and host landowners when and if a wind farm development has been approved for construction.
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Healey noted that the landowners near the proposed wind farms had submitted expert opinion estimating that drop in land values of 20 to 50 per cent.
She said the landowners can file a damage claim when the project clears all of its regulatory approvals.
"Be it resolved that Norfolk County council applauds the position taken by the Premier and the Government, and that, based on the position of Norfolk County council and the input received from the community regarding (industrial wind turbines), the Province of Ontario - and specifically the Ministry of Environment - be now advised that Norfolk County is not a 'willing host' for industrial wind turbine projects."
Ontario court allows lawsuits against wind company and landowners just a matter of time
April 23, 2013 in Cunningham & Gillespie LLP
April 23, 2013 in Cunningham & Gillespie LLP
The court has specifically recognized that claims against wind companies and against landowners who agree to host wind turbines are possible as soon as projects receive approval. [Para. 37] "There are many people who have been waiting to see how the courts would respond to these types of claims" said lawyer Eric Gillespie, whose firm acts for the plaintiffs in the actions. "It now seems clear that as soon as a project is approved residents can start a claim.
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Though it was officially a defeat, Wainfleet Mayor April Jeffs isn't taking the court decision regarding its 2-km wind turbine setback bylaw as a total loss.
"We grabbed the attention of the public," she said.
But with the slashing of two gas plants in the greater Toronto area leaving taxpayers on the hook for hundreds of millions of dollars, Hudak said it's critical to cut wind subsidies before the cancellation fees mount.
"That's why we've got to stop now," he said. "We've got to turn off the tap. Otherwise the costs are going to be even higher down the road.
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Wind project on Sable Island over budget and at a standstill 13 years later
April 18, 2013 by Aly Thomson in Ottawa Citizen
April 18, 2013 by Aly Thomson in Ottawa Citizen
Parks Canada says it's conducting a technical assessment of the power grid to determine the most cost-effective and environmentally friendly approach to generating energy on the 40-kilometre island.
Julie Tompa, project manager for the Sable Island National Park Reserve, said it's possible the turbines could be scrapped, depending on the results of that assessment.