[KWPeace-groups] Rally Against The Big Sprawl & Picnic Reminder - Saturday, July 29th, 2pm to 4pm - University Ave. West & Waterloo Park

[Tamara Lorincz]

Hello KW Peace,

I hope you are all doing well and having a nice summer.

Please see this message below for an event this afternoon.

Thanks,
Tamara

From: Kevin Thomason <kevinthomason at mac.com>
Sent: July 29, 2023 10:09 AM
To: Grand River Environmental Network (GREN) <all at gren.ca>
Cc: Mr. Mike Marcolongo <lizandmichele at yahoo.ca>
Subject: Update: Rally Against The Big Sprawl & Picnic Reminder - Saturday, July 29th, 2pm to 4pm - University Ave. West & Waterloo Park

Good Day,

Although they are calling for a very rainy morning, the good news is that the weather is supposed to clear around noon and the afternoon forecast is beautiful with sunshine and perfect temperatures so our Rally Against the Big Sprawl will be proceeding today in Waterloo at 2pm as planned.

We are pleased to announce that Marit Stiles, the Leader of the NDP Party of Ontario as well as the Leader of the Official Opposition has decided to join us this afternoon.  It’s fantastic given every event happening in Ontario today that Marit has chosen to spend time with us raising awareness on the need to fix the proposed PPS, eliminate the absurd proposed rural severances, and create more sustainable, affordable, complete communities.  She is an excellent speaker and her voice will help to amplify our concerns and messages.

Please share any questions or ideas. We look forward to seeing you this afternoon and speaking up for the future that we want to see!

Cheers,
Kevin Thomason and Mike Marcolongo on behalf of all our community groups.

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On Jul 28, 2023, at 11:59 AM, Kevin Thomason <kevinthomason at mac.com<mailto:kevinthomason at mac.com>> wrote:

Good Day!

A reminder that tomorrow (Saturday, July 29th) at 2pm will be the start of our Rally Against The Big Sprawl.  Come join us for some fun along with groups from across the Grand River Watershed on University Avenue West at Seagram Drive (in front of the University of Waterloo) to speak up against the proposed farmland severances, forced urban sprawl, and other unsustainable provincial plans.

We only have until August 4th to raise awareness and encourage as many submissions as possible to the Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) on the provincial government’s very concerning changes and updates to the Provincial Planning Statement (PPS) that forms the foundation for all planning and growth in Ontario.  We need better solutions to the housing and environmental crises with affordable, sustainable, transit-supportive, and complete communities along with better planning and policies.

Despite the rain forecast for tonight, they are forecasting gorgeous sunny, cooler, summer weather Saturday afternoon that should be perfect for a Rally on University Ave, some speeches from community organization leaders such as National Farmers Union (NFU) President Jenn Pfenning and elected officials, and then a Picnic Social in Waterloo Park by the Bandshell.

Our organizing committee including Hold The Line, ACORN, The Council of Canadians, The Nith Valley Ecoboosters, and other community organizations has done a fantastic job getting everything planned and ready for the day.  There is a great website where you can learn more about the events:

https://stopsprawlwr.wixsite.com/rally  or  https://www.50by30wr.ca/

The rally poster and social media graphics are attached below.  Please share them online and within your networks.  We also have Facebook Ads and other social media activities underway to raise awareness.

The location is right on the iON Light Rail Transit Line (Laurier/Waterloo Park Station), easily reached by bus from Westmount Avenue or University Avenue and there is nearby parking available to the south in Waterloo Park and to the northwest in the University of Waterloo parking lot C.

Please bring some friends and sunscreen, be creative with your signs, and remember snacks as well as a beverage for your picnic.

Let us know any questions or ideas and we hope to see you tomorrow afternoon to speak up for the future that you want to see!

Cheers,
Kevin Thomason and Mike Marcolongo on behalf of all our community groups.

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Rally Advance Media Release

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Speak Up and Ensure Your Voice is Heard:

Premier Doug Ford - doug.fordco at pc.ola.org<mailto:doug.fordco at pc.ola.org> or 416-325-1941
Steve Clark - Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing - steve.clark at pc.ola.org<mailto:steve.clark at pc.ola.org> or 416-585-7214
David Piccini - Minster of Environment, Conservation and Parks - david.piccini at pc.ola.org<mailto:david.paccini at pc.ola.org> or 905-372-4000
Todd Smith - Minister of Energy - todd.smith at pc.ola.org<mailto:todd.smith at pc.ola.org> or 613-962-1144
Michael Parsa - Associate Minister of Housing - michael.parsaco at pc.ola.org<mailto:michael.parsaco at pc.ola.org>

Local Conservative MPPs:
Mike Harris Jr - MPP Kitchener-Conestoga - mike.harris at pc.ola.org<mailto:mike.harris at pc.ola.org> or 519-669-2090
Brian Riddell - MPP Cambridge - brian.riddell at pc.ola.org<mailto:brian.riddell at pc.ola.org> or 519-650-2770
Jess Dixon - MPP Kitchener South - jess.dixon at pc.ola.org<mailto:jess.dixon at pc.ola.org> or 519-650-9413
Will Bouma - MPP Brantford-Brant - will.bouma at pc.ola.org<mailto:will.bouma at pc.ola.org> or (519) 759-0361
Ted Arnott - MPP Wellington-Halton Hills - ted.arnott at pc.ola.org<mailto:ted.arnott at pc.ola.org> or (519) 787-5247
Ernie Hardeman - MPP Oxford - ernie.hardeman at pc.ola.org<mailto:ernie.hardeman at pc.ola.org> or (519) 537-5222
Matthew Rae - MPP Perth-Wellington - matthew.rae at pc.ola.org<mailto:matthew.rae at pc.ola.org> or (519) 272-0660

Local NDP MPPs:
Catherine Fife - MPP Waterloo - cfife-qp at ndp.on.ca<mailto:cfife-qp at ndp.on.ca> or 519-725-3477
Laura Mae Lindo - MPP Kitchener Centre - llindo-qp at ndp.on.ca<mailto:llindo-qp at ndp.on.ca> or 519-579-5460

Local Green Party MPPs:
Mike Schreiner - MPP Guelph - mschreiner at ola.org<mailto:mschreiner at ola.org> or (519) 836-4190

Independent MPPs:
Bobbi Ann Brady - MPP Haldimand-Norfolk - babrady-co at ola.org<mailto:babrady-co at ola.org> or (519) 428-0446

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Kevin Thomason
Vice-Chair, Grand River Environmental Network

Phone: (519) 888-0519
Mobile Phone/WhatsApp: (519) 240-1648
Twitter: @kthomason
E-mail: kevinthomason at mac.com<mailto:kevinthomason at mac.com>

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