On January 25, over 300 concerned residents from Milton, Burlington, Caledon, and surrounding areas gathered at Country Heritage Park to call on Premier Doug Ford to honor his previous commitment to halt the expansion of aggregate quarries in Campbellville and Burlington.
On January 25, over 300 concerned residents from Milton, Burlington, Caledon, and surrounding areas gathered at Country Heritage Park to call on Premier Doug Ford to honor his previous commitment to halt the expansion of aggregate quarries in Campbellville and Burlington.
During the 2024 Milton by-election, Ford promised that no one, including himself, wanted these quarries. Yet, local citizens and politicians, including Burlington’s Mayor Marianne Meed Ward and Caledon Mayor Annette Groves, voiced concerns about the environmental and health impacts of gravel mining, especially on the Niagara Escarpment, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Local leaders rallied against the expansion of quarries like the Nelson Quarry, citing risks to air quality, wildlife, and local well-being.
Musicians Sarah Harmer and Jim Cuddy performed, adding energy to the event, while citizens like Roy and Peter shared their personal struggles with the negative impacts of existing quarries on their homes and water supplies.
The rally’s message was clear: Premier Ford must deliver on his promise to protect the environment and communities from the harmful expansion of the aggregate industry.
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