SAVE THE GREAT SPIRIT ISLAND
The North Channel Preservation Society supports the Manitoulin Coalition for Safe Energy Alternatives (MCSEA) and
the Wikwemikong First Nation Elders and Youth in their opposition to Industrial Wind Turbine Exploitation of Manitoulin Island.
Ontario Power Authority documents show up to 600 turbines planned, each towering nearly 500 feet high.
This will irreversibly change the delicate ecosystems, social fabric, culture and heritage, dark skies and wilderness areas among other impacts, of Manitoulin Island.
Please Support the Manitoulin Coalition for Safe Energy Alternatives
A massive industrial wind farm project is planned for Manitoulin Island, and the North Channel Preservation Society supports the
Manitoulin Coalition for Safe Energy in it's position and efforts to
have the project rejected until such time as a variety of critical
concerns have been addressed.
The NCPS will be partnering with MCSEA on several public awareness campaign initiatives.
If you love Manitoulin, it's picturesque beauty, it's wildlife, and it's healthy living environment, please visit the Manitoulin Coalition for Safe Energy Alternatives web site and get involved with their campaign. Manitoulin Coalition for Safe Energy Alternatives
Restore democracy in your community.
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McGuinty's Liberals decided that the rural and Northern
communities of Ontario would not be allowed to refuse the
industrialization of their community with massive wind turbines.
The Ontario Power Authority has now suggested Manitoulin
Island might support 600 of them, with 900 more turbines planned
for the Eastern shores of Lake Superior.
To our knowledge it is the first time a government in Canada
has removed the democratic right of community members
to decide what is best.
McGuinty even called us "Nimbies" suggesting it was not right
that we try to protect our families and our unique community.
It is wrong that a rural MPP, elected to represent the community,
would vote with McGuinty on this - but our MPP did.
VOTE for a provincial representative who will listen to the voice of
your community.
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About
the Society
The NCPS was founded in 1984, and eventually incorporated in 1987
as a response to a plan to quarry the silica rich quartzite hills
of the south shore (Casson Peak) of Baie Fine. The campaign lasted
some six years, and enlisted the assistance of the Great Lakes
Cruising Club, Sudbury Power Squadron, local tourist, marine,
municipal, and cottaging associations, the National Indian Brotherhood
as well as the local First Nations, and the sole surviving member
of the Group of Seven, A.J. Casson.
In July of 1990 Falconbridge Mines, the holder of all mining claims
to the site, in an act displaying an extreme sense of environmental
responsibility and sensitivity, voluntarily withdrew their claims
on the grounds that no government would issue any further claims
in the future. Please visit our PAST
CAMPAIGNS AND HISTORY
Though the NCPS is active, we are not currently involved in
any specific campaigns or initiatives at the moment, or soliciting
funds. Of course that can always change as challenges arise, so
we maintain the website, and endeavor to communicate with our supporters when
need be.
The society has no dues, or formal membership, but we do maintain
a list of supporters, including individuals such as yourself, other
groups or associations, businesses, etc., that we can call upon for
assistance when the need arises. All that is required is an expression
of support from someone, and a desire to be included if called upon
in the future.
Visit the History Page to view the serigraph print of A.J. Casson's
famous
"Baie Fine Entrance", and read how many individuals working
together can make a difference.
NCPS Congratulates the LaCloche Mountains Preservation Society
"Vale has responded favourably to the petition presented by the Village of Willisville and the La Cloche Mountains Preservation Society. Vale has removed Willisville Mountain, and the areas north named B, C and D, from their aggregate licence #20568.Willisville Mountain will now be preserved for generations to come!
This is a historic day for Canada, the La Cloche area, Willisville Mountain and the village of Willisville. Vale must be sincerely congratulated for their move to preserve the Willisville Mountain area for our future generations who will enjoy the beauty and spirituality of our area."
-Jon Butler President La Cloche Mountains Preservation Society
Read the article in the Globe and Mail
Georgian
Bay Jewell: The Killarney Story by Margaret
Derry
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The Society is proud to have recently
been a contributor to this new book written by artist,
historian and scholar Margaret Derry.
From the Poplar Lane Press site:
"A book that addresses the beauty and historical
significance of northern Georgian Bay. People who have
experienced, or may plan to travel through the coastal
islands and North Channel, visit eastern Manitoulin,
the village of Killarney or explore Killarney Park will
be interested in learning about the richness of its history.
The many lovers of Georgian Bay will enjoy reading this
story that in many ways reflects patterns evident in
the opening up of Canada. "
Purchase: available April, 2007 via the Poplar
Lane Press website as well as at independent bookstores
and gift shops around Georgian Bay |
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Visiting the North Channel
Planning a trip to the North Channel area? Take the time to visit
the many websites listed on our Links page for helpful information
The Georgian Bay land Trust
The North Channel preservation Society is proud to be a partner of the Georgian Bay Land Trust (GBLT).
Baie
Fine Photo Gallery
Located on the western edge of the Killarney Provincial Park,
this scenic seven mile long freshwater fjord has been a popular
destination for cruising boaters for decades. Take a virtual tour
of the bay, visit it's scenic anchorages, including The Pool, and
even see what the area looks like in winter.
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