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Number of Articles: 112

Pickering will be GTA Engine of Growth: MP O’Toole

Publication Date: August 6, 2019

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Durham riding’s MP is up to bat for an airport: “But now as Pearson is getting close to its max out, and with the GTA growing in a major way in the last two decades, there is a need for a secondary, a smaller airport.” MP O’Toole says such an airport has huge potential. He must have missed the aerotropolis memo…Durham Post

We cannot continue to destroy forests and farmland

Publication Date: July 31, 2019

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(letter to the editor) Re “Embrace” letter: Writer cites the UN’s latest climate change report to counter pro-airport writer’s claims. durhamregion.com

Use innovation to improve life, not destroy our environment

Publication Date: July 29, 2019

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(letter to the editor) Re: “Embrace” letter: Let’s use innovative agriculture for the greater good, this writer urges, not innovation that just promotes commercialism and consumerism.durhamregion.com

Response to #PickeringProud

Publication Date: July 26, 2019

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A member of our youth wing contributes this satirical take on the City of Pickering's #PickeringProud campaign.Instagram

Letter writer’s airport story incomplete, says reader

Publication Date: July 25, 2019

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(letter to the editor) Re “Embrace” letter: Writer points out that progress can have very different meanings.durhamregion.com

Pickering’s a leader in community engagement

Publication Date: July 25, 2019

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(op-ed) Pickering’s mayor says he believes in the importance of community engagement, and cites as an example the Toronto East Aerotropolis event. We were there. By no stretch of the imagination, sir, was that community engagement. durhamregion.com

Carbon-pollution mess the result of the internal combustion engine

Publication Date: July 24, 2019

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(letter to the editor) Re “Embrace” letter: Innovation doesn’t mean an airport. Think green energy development.durhamregion.com

Agriculture more beneficial than airport in Pickering

Publication Date: July 18, 2019

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(letter to the editor) Re “Embrace” letter: Paving over these valuable farmlands is unconscionable.durhamregion.com

Report: Priorities for Federal Investment, 2019

Publication Date: July 17, 2019

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Durham Region lists its top priorities for federal government funding. #1: Build Pickering Aerotropolis ... #4: Climate Adaptation and Mitigation. Hello??Region of Durham

Embrace the future wholeheartedly

Publication Date: July 5, 2019

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(letter to the editor) We must embrace our (Pickering airport) future and not resist change, says this writer.durhamregion.com

Pickering, Durham Region want an airport

Publication Date: June 27, 2019

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In his second guest column in the last two months, Pickering’s mayor repeats that we want an airport. (reader sign-in required)DurhamRegion.com

Town of Whitby declares climate change an emergency

Publication Date: June 26, 2019

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Last month (there was no media coverage), a strong majority of Whitby Council voted in support of Pickering airport (1 vote against). This month, the same Council is unanimously in favour of a motion declaring climate change an emergency! Durham Radio News

A Pickering airport is not progress in this resident’s mind

Publication Date: June 13, 2019

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(letter to the editor) Pickering airport is not progress. (reader sign-in required)DurhamRegion.com

Potential development of Pickering Airport gets mixed reviews in Stouffville

Publication Date: June 13, 2019

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Will Whitchurch-Stouffville’s council go the way of those in Durham? Mayor Iain Lovatt says: “I am still gathering relevant information and getting perspectives… A statement will be forthcoming.” (reader sign-in required)YorkRegion.com

Airport environmental threats outlined at Pickering meeting

Publication Date: June 5, 2019

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Good coverage of our heavily attended 2019 AGM: (reader sign-in required)DurhamRegion.com

Politicians need to listen to what employers want

Publication Date: June 5, 2019

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(letter to the editor) Durham politicians need to focus on what its employers need to fill current job openings, not on an airport and more industrial/commercial development. (reader sign-in required)DurhamRegion.com

Who are the naysayers?

Publication Date: June 1, 2019

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(letter to the editor) Writer challenges claims of May 30 letter-writer (see below: Durham residents cannot ignore…). (reader sign-in required)DurhamRegion.com

Key Pickering future projects outlined to developers and realtors

Publication Date: June 1, 2019

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Pickering promotes its urban development ideas, including need for an airport, to 440 developers and realtors at the May 38 Realtor and Developer Symposium. (reader sign-in required)DurhamRegion.com

Durham residents cannot ignore the pace of progress

Publication Date: May 30, 2019

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(letter to the editor) Writer argues that a Pickering airport is progress and naysayers are afraid of change.
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Uxbridge should take time to consider what ‘aerotropolis’ means

Publication Date: May 30, 2019

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(editorial) A clear look at pros and cons and the importance of considering the ramifications.Uxbridge Cosmos

Guest column: Kick-starting our stalled economic engine

Publication Date: May 25, 2019

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York Region’s Chair plots Durham Region's future. And climate change isn't part of it. Toronto Sun

Don’t turn farmland into runways

Publication Date: May 23, 2019

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(letter to the editor) Writer responds to Durham Conservative MPPs’ letter to Transport Minister. (reader sign-in required)DurhamRegion.com

Durham Conservative MPPs call for decision on Pickering airport lands

Publication Date: May 22, 2019

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Durham MPPs write to the federal Transport Minister to say it's time to make a decision on future use of the Federal Lands. (reader sign-in required)DurhamRegion.com

North Durham regional councillors vote “yes” on Pickering airport motion

Publication Date: May 16, 2019

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All regional councillors from north Durham voted in favour of the Pickering airport motion.The Standard

Region seeks input on climate change

Publication Date: May 14, 2019

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We have some suggestions! And we will be submitting them.Oshawa Express

Pickering Airport question looms

Publication Date: May 9, 2019

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Article examines the proposed future Pickering airport situation. Oshawa Express

Too many lies perpetuated about Pickering airport

Publication Date: May 9, 2019

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(letter to the editor) Writer refutes the City of Pickering's recent spate of false or misleading statements about the Federal Lands. (reader sign-in required)DurhamRegion.com

Durham Chair pushes for Pickering airport

Publication Date: May 5, 2019

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Chair John Henry claims: “It’s Durham [sic] time and now it’s your time to reap the rewards.” (reader sign-in required)DurhamRegion.com

Region wants decision on Pickering airport

Publication Date: May 1, 2019

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Article on Durham Region's recent pro-Pickering airport resolution.Oshawa Express

Count on Pearson: GTAA Annual Report 2019

Publication Date: May 1, 2019

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In their latest annual report, Pearson airport remains confident that no new airport will be needed in the foreseeable future to handle Toronto's forecasted air traffic growth. "Pickering" was last mentioned in the GTAA's 2006 annual report. Ground access is a looming bottleneck, though, so the GTAA is intent on building "Union Station West" so that people will be able to access the airport by bus, train, or mass transit, thereby reducing the road and parking congestion. Ontario's latest Toronto transit expansion plan includes eventual extension of the Eglinton crosstown line to Pearson airport. And GTAA has not been shy to mention "climate change."GTAA

Building the Pickering airport makes no sense

Publication Date: April 27, 2019

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(letters to the editor) Writers respond to the Great Debate article. All the letters published – but some unfortunately truncated in the online edition – argue against the airport. (paywall)Toronto Star

More airport recommendations as Pickering awaits a decision

Publication Date: April 25, 2019

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(Part 9) Dr Polonsky, who was Independent Advisor to the Transport Minister and wrote the report "Jets & Jobs," expresses his views on Pickering airport in the last of his series of articles. (reader sign-in required)DurhamRegion.com

The case for a Pickering airport is a losing battle

Publication Date: April 25, 2019

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(letter to the editor) Toronto Star is starting to print Pickering airport letters. (reader sign-in required)thestar.com

What kind of city do Pickering residents want?

Publication Date: April 25, 2019

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Our mayor's opinion on having a Pickering airport – without actually mentioning a Pickering airport. Wonder why? (reader sign-in required)DurhamRegion.com

Big Debate: Should Pickering airport be built? Yes

Publication Date: April 23, 2019

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John Kasarda makes The Big Debate's case for YES. (paywall)Toronto Star

Big Debate: Should Pickering airport be built? No

Publication Date: April 23, 2019

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Paris Marx makes The Big Debate's case for NO. (paywall)Toronto Star

If a Pickering airport is approved, here’s what should be done

Publication Date: April 18, 2019

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(Part 8) Dr Polonsky, who was Independent Advisor to the Transport Minister and wrote the report "Jets & Jobs," expresses his views on Pickering airport in this series of articles. (reader sign-in required)DurhamRegion.com

Catalyst or calamity? Pickering still divided over airport after nearly 50 years

Publication Date: April 13, 2019

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Follow-up article after last week's Toronto East Aerotropolis event.Toronto Sun

Pickering airport recommendations – follow the math

Publication Date: April 11, 2019

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(Part 7) Dr Polonsky, who was Independent Advisor to the Transport Minister and wrote the report "Jets & Jobs," expresses his views on Pickering airport in this series of articles. (reader sign-in required)DurhamRegion.com

Major airport hub in Pickering will boost future economy, experts say

Publication Date: April 10, 2019

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Airport and urban experts at a "Toronto East Aerotropolis" event predict that a Pickering airport will create “hundreds of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in economic activity.” Golly! Main speaker John Kasarda (Mr Aerotropolis) takes issue with our argument that an airport would remove needed agricultural land. He claims that cropland is increasing in southern Ontario and Durham Region. “Cropland is going up dramatically in Canada. It’s not disappearing, these are the facts.” No, those are alternative facts. (reader sign-in required)

A Pickering airport will be a multibillion-dollar white elephant

Publication Date: April 10, 2019

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(letter to the editor) A writer with detailed knowledge of Pearson and the aviation sector explains why Pickering would never fly. (reader sign-in required)DurhamRegion.com

Impassioned debate on both pro- and anti-airport sides

Publication Date: April 6, 2019

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(Part 6) Dr Polonsky, who was Independent Advisor to the Transport Minister and wrote the report "Jets & Jobs," expresses his views on Pickering airport in this series of articles. (reader sign-in required)DurhamRegion.com

What’s so “special” about protecting prime farmlands and watersheds?

Publication Date: April 5, 2019

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(letter to the editor) The writer calls out Pickering's mayor on his references to us a as "special interest group” and reminds him that those who have a vision other than an airport for the Lands are his constituents too. “It’s time to ask, who does the City of Pickering really serve?” (reader sign-in required)DurhamRegion.com

Market gardens or Mississauga?

Publication Date: April 4, 2019

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(letter to the editor) The writer says Pickering doesn’t need to emulate Mississauga, and explains why. (reader sign-in required)DurhamRegion.com

Our legacy cannot be a new airport (op-ed)

Publication Date: April 2, 2019

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Columnist points to local politicians’ bad decisions (including pushing for an “aerotropolis” as our climate changes. (reader sign-in required)DurhamRegion.com

We don’t need an airport in Pickering

Publication Date: March 29, 2019

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(letter to the editor) The writer reminds readers that the Pickering lands are good for the environment and paving them over is a one-way street. (reader sign-in required)

Airport interviewees give mixed reviews to possible Pickering airport

Publication Date: March 27, 2019

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(Part 5) Dr Polonsky, who was Independent Advisor to the Transport Minister and wrote the report "Jets & Jobs," expresses his views on Pickering airport in this series of articles. (reader sign-in required)DurhamRegion.com

Ajax, Pickering mayors both support an airport

Publication Date: March 26, 2019

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Pickering's mayor takes on the opposition: “Even though the airport would be a huge economic boon for Canada, the decision-makers are wary of the perceived opposition. To our detriment, a special interest group has dictated the narrative. And they have been able to do so, because those that support the airport have been mainly silent for all of these years. …And if there’s only one voice being heard on the matter, then that particular position gets taken for fact over time. Friends, it’s time for us to take a stand. We need to be heard on this absolutely most important matter. Sitting on the sidelines just won’t get the job done.” (reader sign-in required) DurhamRegion.com

Durham: an ideal place to live, work, innovate and invest (op-ed)

Publication Date: March 21, 2019

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Durham’s chair writes about the region’s competitive edge. “If we had an airport in Pickering, we could attract employment clusters focused on innovation, intelligent technology, research/development and international trade. We could create 20,000 jobs.” (reader sign-in required) DurhamRegion.com

Durham: an ideal place to live, work, innovate and invest

Publication Date: March 21, 2019

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Regional Chair John Henry writes about the area's competitive edge. All that’s missing is an airport. “We could create 20,000 jobs.” (reader sign-in required)DurhamRegion.com

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