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The Coalition of Concerned Citizens is committed to ensuring good land use planning in Caledon - particularly associated with defeating the Rockfort Quarry application.
PLEASE NOTE
There will be late starts at the OMB hearing on these two dates:
Tuesday Feb 9th – starting at 11:30 AM
Tuesday Feb 16th – starting at 12 noon
OMB Hearing Reports
(These reports are highlights only and one person's paraphrased interpretation of what occurred).
DAY 48—FEBRUARY 8
Evidence of Mr. David Hardy on Social Impact for the Town of Caledon. Led By Mr. Barnett (Town lawyer). Read more
DAY 47—FEBRUARY 3
Evidence of Simone Banz of the Planning Department for the Region of Peel, led by Mr. Garrod (Region lawyer). Read more
DAY 46—FEBRUARY 2
OMB Witness: Miss Kozorys-Smith. Already qualified as an expert witness - Transportation Planner. Read more
DAY 45—FEBRUARY 1
Evidence in Chief of Mirek Sharp (for the Region and Town) on the Natural Environment. Read more
DAY 44—JANUARY 27
Continuing Evidence of Andy Hims (Hydro-G) and Trevor Carter (Grout Curtain) led by Mr. Garrod (Lawyer for Region). Read more
DAY 43—JANUARY 26
Continuing Evidence of Andy Hims (Hydro-Geology) and Trevor Carter (Grout Curtain) for the Town and Region. Led by Mr. Garrod (Region lawyer). Read more
DAY 42—JANUARY 25
Evidence in Chief of Andy Hims (of Jagger Hims) and Dr. Trevor Carter (of Golder) for the Town and Region. Led by Mr. Garrod (Region lawyer). Read more
DAY 41—JANUARY 20
DAY 40—JANUARY 19
Cross Examination of Mr. Sheinman and Ms. Marshall on Cultural Heritage for the Town of Caledon. Read more
DAY 39—JANUARY 18
Evidence in Chief of Mr. Tom Mc Cormack on Fiscal Impacts to the Town and Region. Read more
DAY 38—JANUARY 13
Cross Examination of MNR by Mr. Webb (CCC). Read more
DAY 37—JANUARY 12
Continuation of Cross Examination of MNR by Mr. Garrod (Region of Peel). Read more
DAY 36—JANUARY 11
Evidence given by Steven Strong and Kathryn Douglas of MNR regarding Rockfort. Lawyer for MNR is Mr. Kappos. Read more
DAY 35—DECEMBER 9
In the preliminary discussion, it was decided that April 12, will be the afternoon and evening hearing date for the public. The hearing will sit from 1-4 PM and 7-9 PM, to offer the public a more convenient time to give testimony statements to the Chair. It is normal practice that speakers will be sworn-in, in this judicial setting. They will keep May 3rd as a reserve date for the public, in case it is needed. It will be held at the Caledon Community Complex with a good speaker system and plenty of room. Security may be present. Cross Examination of James Parkin for JDCL on Planning. Read more
DAY 34—DECEMBER 8
Cross Examination of James Parkin continues by Chris Barnett (Town of Caledon)looking at Mr. Parkin's testimony regarding Need and Demand. Read more
DAY 33—DECEMBER 7
Evidence continues from James Parkin for JDCL on Planning. Read more
DAY 32—DECEMBER 3
Evidence in Chief of James Parkin continues Read more
DAY 31—DECEMBER 2
Cross Examination of Mr. Sweetnam (JDCL) continues. Evidence in chief of James Parkin for JDCL on Planning. Read more
DAY 30—DECEMBER 1
Evidence given by Greg Sweetnam, JDCL. Read more
DAY 21—DAY 29 (NOVEMBER 2 - NOVEMBER 26)
Read more
DAY 1—DAY 20 (SEPTEMBER 15-OCTOBER 28)
See OMB Hearing Blog Page for reports. Read more
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Your support – volunteering, attending meetings and contributing financially via garage sales, golf tournaments, special events and our capital campaign – continues to help and we say "Thank you"!
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