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Focus On The Lands, 2011-2012

Number of Articles: 37

Efforts continue to save historic stone house

Publication Date: November 9, 2012

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As the clock winds down on a reprieve for several historic homes in danger of demolition on Pickering’s federal lands, Councillor Peter Rodrigues takes a last look to see if he can save one. durhamregion.com

LOL laments destruction of Ever Green Villa, home of POP

Publication Date: November 9, 2012

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For one Pickering resident, watching the demolition of Evergreen Villa meant more than just watching history laid waste. durhamregion.com

Farmland more important than park

Publication Date: October 4, 2012

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Lorne Almack, founding member of People or Planes and long-time environmentalist and farmer, explains why farming should trump park use for new Rouge National Park. Article cites recent statistics on farmland loss. durhamregion.com

Fate of heritage homes hangs by thread

Publication Date: June 22, 2012

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The fate of several heritage houses on Federal Lands remains uncertain as Pickering Council votes to extend the leases until September. At least one house will likely be moved to the Museum Village. durhamregion.com

Writing is on the wall of Pickering houses

Publication Date: June 21, 2012

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(editorial) Sadly, the time has come to stop throwing good money after bad and to give up trying to save heritage properties owned by the federal government, writes the editor. durhamregion.com

GTAA wants decision on Pickering Airport

Publication Date: April 12, 2012

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The Greater Toronto Airports Authority tells Durham Region’s planning committee it wants Transport Canada to make a decision on an airport in Pickering. durhamregion.com

Pickering federal lands: what now?

Publication Date: March 7, 2012

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Part 3: 40 years since expropriation of the Federal Lands, Moya Dillon looks to the future with politicians and residents, including the only family farmer still on the lands. durhamregion.com

Celebrating 40 years of People or Planes and No Airport

Publication Date: March 3, 2012

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As the coffin made its way down Brock Road to its final resting place, the church bells tolled throughout Brougham and passing vehicles honked in support of the procession.durhamregion.com

How clowning around won People or Planes an audience

Publication Date: March 2, 2012

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A look back at 40 years of activism to save the Lands from an airport.thestar.com

Landowners mark 40 years

Publication Date: March 2, 2012

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Writer got it a bit wrong; most of us weren’t landowners, certainly not any more. But we did gather and tell our stories.thestar.com

Life in limbo for rural Pickering residents

Publication Date: March 1, 2012

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Part 2: Looking at the history of the Pickering Federal Lands and the experiences of the residents who live on and near them. durhamregion.com

Pickering resident recalls “devastating news”

Publication Date: February 29, 2012

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Part 1 (first of a three-part series): Journalist Moya Dillon reports on the stories of those who were evicted 40 years ago. It began as a day like any other. Expropriation still haunts them. durhamregion.com

Build high speed rail, not airport: Transport Action Ontario

Publication Date: January 19, 2012

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In an open letter to Transport Minister Denis Lebel, Transport Action Ontario (formerly Transport 2000) argues against an airport and in favour of protecting the Pickering Federal Lands. Open letter

A Waste of History

Publication Date: January 12, 2012

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(editorial) The writer laments Transport Canada’s destruction of the historic Altona Inn, on the Uxbridge portion of the Federal Lands. Uxbridge Cosmos

Heritage expert argues to save homes

Publication Date: December 12, 2011

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Dr. John Sabean, president of the Pickering Township Historical Society and past chair of Heritage Pickering, spoke to Council in favour of the proposed action to preserve selected heritage structures on the Federal Lands. Report to Council

Community airs desires for airport lands in Pickering

Publication Date: November 28, 2011

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Against a backdrop of dozens of demolitions, residents and community groups pack the Claremont Hall to urge MP Chris Alexander to fight to protect the prime farmland of North Pickering.Oshawa This Week

A hamlet on the verge of extinction

Publication Date: August 23, 2011

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Forty percent of the remaining structures in Brougham, including eight heritage buildings, are destined for destruction. Transport Canada takes no responsibility for the dereliction of the property and annihilation of the community that was the seat of government here for a century.theglobeandmail.com

Demolition crews survey Pickering federal lands

Publication Date: August 15, 2011

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D-Day (demolition deadline day) of September 15 moves closer, as crews tour Lands and prepare their tender bids.durhamregion.com

Dispute over boundaries at Rouge Park

Publication Date: August 13, 2011

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Park proponents want farmland included and kept as farmland within a new national park, while farmers want the security of ownership. CBC News

New airport won’t happen: Markham councillor

Publication Date: July 14, 2011

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Reaction to Transport Canada’s latest study.yorkregion.com

Environmentalists question wisdom of airport near park

Publication Date: July 13, 2011

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Environmentalists react to Transport Canada’s latest study.theglobeandmail.com

Pickering airport foes prepare to fight once more

Publication Date: July 13, 2011

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Reaction to Transport Canada’s latest study.National Post

Possibility of Pickering airport revived

Publication Date: July 13, 2011

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Reaction to Transport Canada’s latest study.durhamregion.com

Politicians at odds on reviving Pickering airport plan

Publication Date: July 12, 2011

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Reaction to Transport Canada’s latest study.thestar.com

Forty years of peaceful protest

Publication Date: July 12, 2011

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Reaction to Transport Canada’s latest study.Toronto Sun

Controversial Toronto-area airport plan may soon take flight

Publication Date: July 12, 2011

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Reaction to Transport Canada’s latest study.theglobeandmail.com

Pickering a “prime location” for new airport: Transport Canada

Publication Date: July 11, 2011

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Reaction to Transport Canada’s latest study.thestar.com

Transport Canada Releases Findings of Needs Assessment Study

Publication Date: July 11, 2011

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(news release) Transport Canada releases long-awaited Pickering Lands Needs Assessment Study. Its conclusion: Pickering is a “prime location” for an airport. Transport Canada press release

Ottawa refuses to assist with protecting heritage structures

Publication Date: May 1, 2011

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Pickering’s heritage community and opponents of an airport are left wondering and worrying after Transport Canada gives notification of more demolitions on the Federal Lands.durhamregion.com

Residents question Pickering airport e-mail

Publication Date: April 29, 2011

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While residents and local politicians are questioning a recent construction update describing a 3-runway airport in Pickering, the local Conservative election candidate says that “doesn’t mean it’s a go.” durhamregion.com

Pickering Airport issue dominates Ajax-Pickering debate

Publication Date: April 19, 2011

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At an all-candidates’ meeting hosted by Land Over Landings, the federal candidates tell a packed house they oppose an airport on the Pickering Lands. The Conservative candidate is challenged on whether he would stand up to his party over the issue. durhamregion.com

Election candidates disagree over airport at Uxbridge meeting

Publication Date: April 19, 2011

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While every other candidate says no to an airport on the Federal Lands, Conservative Bev Oda is the lone voice saying it should be considered for economic growth.durhamregion.com

Arson blamed for loss of century home

Publication Date: March 25, 2011

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Local historian deplores loss of “Ontario classic” built in the mid-1800s. Fire investigators warn of risk to human life if security not tightened on the Federal Lands.durhamregion.com

Blaze destroys home

Publication Date: March 20, 2011

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(news release) Fire official confirms a century home on the Federal Lands was destroyed by arson. Neighbours blame policy of neglect by federal government. Land Over Landings

Pickering heritage homes spared for now

Publication Date: February 15, 2011

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(news release) Following protests from politicians and the public, Transport Minister Strahl says Ottawa will not proceed with the demolition of heritage structures on the federal “airport” lands – yet.Office of Mark Holland, MP

Feds let slip policy of demolishing heritage during bicentennial

Publication Date: January 6, 2011

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Transport Minister reveals ultimate plan is to demolish all structures on the Federal Lands. No response, however, to wide-spread demands for the release of the long overdue Needs Assessment report, says MP Mark Holland.Office of Mark Holland, MP

Pickering politicians work to save heritage homes on airport land

Publication Date: January 4, 2011

As demolitions continue on the Federal Lands, a couple of Pickering councillors and a local MP are determined to keep heritage homes alive.durhamregion.com