Some of the highlights in our latest news release:
- F.U.N. AGM and Transportation Forum coming to Markham on May 12, 2012
- Mississauga umbrella group gets attention and support
- Drive-throughs challenge at the OMB
- Liability insurance for not-for-profit groups
Read it all by clicking: FUN Member News-Winter2012
To learn about the latest Ontario provincial government news and issues read F.U.N.’s latest update:
PC leader, Tim Hudak, sent a letter to F.U.N. in response to our questionnaire which was sent to all party leaders last month. Mr Hudak’s letter was received after we had distributed the responses. The letter can be viewed by clicking the following link:
F.U.N. submitted 6 questions to all four party leaders this month. The topics were:
-the Ontario Municipal Board
- election financing reform
- traffic congestion
- planning reform
- heritage view of Queen’s Park
- anti-SLAPP legislation
To read the responses click the link below:
F.U.N.-Ontario 2011 Election Questionnaire & Responses
September 1, 2011 5:55 PM
“After careful consideration, the Minister of Natural Resources and I have agreed to bring forward a regulation making Highland Companies subject to the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act. As a result the company will be required to undertake a comprehensive Environmental Assessment for the proposed quarry in Melancthon Township.
Ministry of the Environment officials have thoroughly examined the technical reports which were submitted by the quarry proponents. Based on a review of those reports, and because of the unique nature of the Melancthon quarry proposal, I believe a full Environmental Assessment is necessary.
The McGuinty government is committed to protecting our water and our environment. Today’s decision ensures that a transparent and independent assessment of the environmental impacts of Melancthon quarry proposal will be conducted.”
Our latest communiqué, Member News, is now available. You can read it by clicking here.
It contains useful tips for resident associations on: recruiting/retaining members; raising funds; being more effective advocates; and creating a free easy to use website.
Other F.U.N. communications can be seen on our Communications page.
Places of Worship are under ongoing threat for demolition and badly need a strategy for protection.
The Ontario Heritage Trust has begun a major inventory of Ontario’s Places of Worship of 25 years and older. In addition the Ministry of Tourism and Culture is consulting on a draft guide for the conservation and protection of heritage places of worship in Ontario. Continue reading
