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	<title>Stop The Kettle Island Bridge &#187; Your Participation</title>
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	<description>No to Kettle Island.  Yes to Healthy Communities.</description>
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		<title>Stop the Bridge</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2012/01/stop-the-bridge/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2012/01/stop-the-bridge/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:30:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[No to the Kettle Island bridge. Yes to Healthy Communities.
Join the fight.
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		<title>10 things you should know about the bridge project</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2012/01/10-things-you-should-know-about-the-bridge-project/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2012/01/10-things-you-should-know-about-the-bridge-project/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:29:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Project Critique]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[1. A bridge at any of the three corridors being considered (Kettle Island, Lower Duck, or Gatineau Airport):

Will not solve the truck problem on King Edward
Will deteriorate communities and green space
Will not integrate well with public transit
Will encourage urban sprawl
Will encourage more car commuting, and will increase traffic problems

2. The NCC describes the scope of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Missed the consultations?  Submit comments online.</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2011/06/missed-the-consultations-submit-comments-online/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2011/06/missed-the-consultations-submit-comments-online/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:36:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you were unable to participate in the first round of public consultations, please take the time to submit your comments and feedback online.  The consultants have prepared a Do-It-Yourself online kit that provides the opportunity for you to identify and document all of your concerns associated with Corridor 5 (Kettle Island).
I urge you to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Participate in Phase 2B consultations to express your concerns</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2011/06/participate-in-phase-2b-consultations-to-express-your-concerns/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2011/06/participate-in-phase-2b-consultations-to-express-your-concerns/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 19:47:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are a number of planned activities and events over the coming months as part of the Phase 2B consultation process, but it all starts very soon.  Click here for a bulletin that the NCC has prepared and recently distributed to promote these activities.
The events relevant to the Kettle Island corridor are:
Community Value Planning Workshop [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pubic consultations starting this month</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2011/06/pubic-consultations-starting-this-month/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2011/06/pubic-consultations-starting-this-month/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 13:44:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Phase 2B, the critical phase of this project that was recently (and controversially) awarded to Roche-NCE, is moving quickly into its public consultation phase.   The intent of these consultations, per the process defined in Phase 2A by Aecom-Delcan, is to engage the public, listen to concerns, and to keep the process transparent.  One of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>NCC approves Phase 2A report; next steps contingent upon provincial funding</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/07/ncc-approves-phase-2a-report-next-steps-contingent-upon-provincial-funding/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/07/ncc-approves-phase-2a-report-next-steps-contingent-upon-provincial-funding/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 17:15:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The NCC Board of Directors unanimously approved the Phase 2A report last week, with only three options to be considered.  The flexibility to look at other options beyond the three identified corridors is not currently within the scope of the next phase of the project, where a final determination of the crossing location will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Online discussion forum:  Interprovincial Crossings</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/06/online-discussion/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/06/online-discussion/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 01:25:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Interprovincial Crossings debate is featured on an active online discussion forum:  SkyscraperPage.com.
The global membership discusses development news and construction activity on projects from around the world, alongside discussions on urban design, architecture, transportation and many other topics.
Among other topics, members of the forum have recognized the potential of a downtown tunnel as a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Phase 2A report:  Provide your feedback to the NCC</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/06/phase-2a-report-provide-your-feedback-to-the-ncc/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/06/phase-2a-report-provide-your-feedback-to-the-ncc/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 21:10:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Phase 2A report will be presented for approval at NCC Board of Directors meeting on June 29th.  Meeting details will be posted on the NCC website on June 22nd.
While the public is invited to attend, there will be no opportunity to speak.  So although the public can watch and listen, we will be unable to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>MPCA Community Meeting &#8211; Summary and Fundraising</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/05/mpca-community-meeting-summary-and-fundraising/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/05/mpca-community-meeting-summary-and-fundraising/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2010 18:56:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over 400 concerned citizens attended the MPCA community meeting last night to learn about recent bridge activities and implications.
The Province of Ontario backing out of the Environmental Assessment process was highlighted as a primary concern.  Judy Lishman delivered a presentation on this topic, summarizing the impacts of this decision.  Click here to download [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Emergency Community Meeting:  May 26, 7:00 pm</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/05/emergency-community-meeting-may-26-700-pm/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/05/emergency-community-meeting-may-26-700-pm/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 23:11:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[MPCA is calling an emergency community meeting about the Kettle Island Bridge issue. The concerns reported in the May edition of the Manor Park Chronicle are rapidly developing. The purpose of the meeting is to inform the public and ask for community support.
When:  Wednesday, May 26
Where: Manor Park Public School gymnasium, 100 Braemar
Time:  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why an Ontario Environmental Assessment is important</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/05/why-an-ontario-environmental-assessment-is-important/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/05/why-an-ontario-environmental-assessment-is-important/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2010 17:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.stopthebridge.org/?p=1382</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As presented in an earlier posting (Ontario has opted out of the Environmental Assessment), Ontario has opted out of the Environmental Assessment process for the Interprovincial Crossings Project, and it is important for us to raise concerns with our provincial politicians to lobby them to opt back in.
The following information was prepared by Judy Lishman, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ontario has opted out of the Environmental Assessment</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/04/ontario-has-opted-out-of-the-environmental-assessment/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/04/ontario-has-opted-out-of-the-environmental-assessment/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:55:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.stopthebridge.org/?p=1375</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Province of Ontario has opted out of the Environmental Assessment of the Interprovincial Crossings Study although they are still a funding partner with the NCC and Quebec.
What does this mean?

Ontario citizens are being denied the rights and protection of the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act which include the right to be consulted and to appeal [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Online survey for Phase 2A public feedback</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/04/online-survey-for-phase-2a-public-feedback/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/04/online-survey-for-phase-2a-public-feedback/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:45:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.stopthebridge.org/?p=1371</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Phase 2A consultants have created an online survey to solicit feedback.  The results of this survey will be considered in combination with other feedback received as part of the recent public consultations.  All feedback will contribute to the final definition of the process to select the location of the bridge, to be completed in [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
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		<title>Submit your Phase 2A comments online</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/04/submit-your-phase-2a-comments-online/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/04/submit-your-phase-2a-comments-online/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:14:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.stopthebridge.org/?p=1361</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In case you were unable to attend last week&#8217;s public consultation on the Bridge Study, it is not too late to send your comments in to the Phase 2A consultants. The deadline is April 16th.
Public opposition is key to stopping the bridge, so your comments are critical.  We need to stress the importance of protecting [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
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		<title>Public Consultation &#8211; Don&#8217;t miss it</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/03/public-consultation-dont-miss-it/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/03/public-consultation-dont-miss-it/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:12:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.stopthebridge.org/?p=1349</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Please participate in the NCC public consultation session on Tuesday, March 30, at Ottawa City Hall.
Drop by Jean Pigott Hall any time between 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.—find out what the consultants are planning and share your community values.  Only one set of public consultations will take place during Phase 2A, so this may be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Your participation: Phase 2A public consultation, March 30-31</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/03/your-participation-phase-2a-public-consultation-march-30-31/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/03/your-participation-phase-2a-public-consultation-march-30-31/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:36:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.stopthebridge.org/?p=1345</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Phase 2A of the Interprovincial Crossing Environmental Assessment is well under way.  The main task in this phase is to develop the Study Design to be used in Phase 2B, during which the recommended corridor will be selected and the detailed Environmental Assessment completed.
In order to remove the threat of a Kettle Island Bridge [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Francophone website opposes Kettle Island</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/07/new-francophone-website-opposes-kettle-island/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/07/new-francophone-website-opposes-kettle-island/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:15:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.stopthebridge.org/?p=1272</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A group of Francophone citizens concerned about the negative imacts of a bridge at Kettle Island are working on a new website.  Congratulations to its creators.
The official launch is expected in the coming weeks.  Stay tuned.
 Share on Facebook]]></description>
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		<title>MPCA Annual General Meeting</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/06/mpca-annual-general-meeting/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/06/mpca-annual-general-meeting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The MPCA AGM is coming up this week.  In addition to the keynote speaker, Stephen Hazell from the Sierra Club, local politicians &#8211; Mauril Belanger, Madeleine Meilleur and Jacques Legendre &#8211; have all agreed to speak.  No doubt the bridge issue will figure in their remarks.
Please attend if you can.
&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;
Manor Park Community Association
Annual General Meeting
Thursday, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Interprovincial Transit Study &#8211; Public Consultation</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/05/interprovincial-transit-study-public-consultation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/05/interprovincial-transit-study-public-consultation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 14:24:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The recently initiated Interprovincial Transit Study is reaching out for public consultation.  Within the initial round of consultation, one event has already occurred, but there is a second event next week in Gatineau:
Tuesday May 19 2009
4:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Gatineau Maison du Citoyen – Agora
25 Laurier Street, Gatineau
Click here for details about the public consultation [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Urgent: Fierce lobbying required NOW!</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/02/urgent-fierce-lobbying-required-now/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/02/urgent-fierce-lobbying-required-now/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:37:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[URGENT!
Lobbying from the Kettle Island NOW side is expected to be fierce.
We need to combat this with fierce lobbying of our own.
Please send your letter as a personal email TODAY to each of the following councillors who might be wavering (see letter below for guidance):
Rick Chiarelli
Rick.Chiarelli@ottawa.ca 
Maria McRae
Maria.Mcrae@Ottawa.ca 
Peggy Feltmate
Peggy.Feltmate@ottawa.ca 
Alex Cullen (just in case)
Alex.Cullen@Ottawa.ca [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Re: Build the bridge &#8212; now</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/02/no-construction-jobs-before-late-2011/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/02/no-construction-jobs-before-late-2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:52:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Submitted to the Ottawa Citizen:
&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-
No construction jobs before late 2011
Re: Build the bridge – now
The only jobs that will benefit from the next phase of the Interprovincial Crossings project are those of the consultants conducting the environmental assessment.  The vast majority of the work – the actual construction – would not start for at [...]]]></description>
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		<title>NCC decision day: Friday the 13th</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/02/ncc-decision-day-friday-the-13th/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/02/ncc-decision-day-friday-the-13th/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 16:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The next NCC public board meeting is scheduled for Friday, February 13th.  The only item on the agenda for this meeting is the bridge.
As you are probably aware, the NCC holds this final cards for the next steps of this project.  They are the most critical body to address.
Please attend if you can. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ottawa City Council Meeting: Wednesday Feb 11th</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/02/ottawa-city-council-meeting-wednesday-feb-11th/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/02/ottawa-city-council-meeting-wednesday-feb-11th/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 16:26:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ottawa City Council meets on Wednesday, Feb. 11, to make a decision on the inter-provincial river crossing EA.  The City&#8217;s decision will influence the NCC&#8217;s final decision on Feb 13th.
The meeting will be held at Andrew S. Haydon Hall beginning at 10:00 a.m. Attend if you can, and don’t forget your button.  Click here [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Quebec coalition on the move against Kettle Island</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/01/quebec-coalition-on-the-move-against-kettle-island/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/01/quebec-coalition-on-the-move-against-kettle-island/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:13:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A new Quebec coalition in favour of a better public transit system for Gatineau and in favour of a bridge at the Gatineau airport will be announced on Wednesday at a formal press conference.
When: Wednesday, January 21 at 11:30am
Where: Maison du Citoyen, 25 Laurier, Gatineau
Room: Salle Vidéotron
Those of you who are available to show support [...]]]></description>
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		<title>NCC to discuss Kettle Island, Jan. 22, 1:00 pm</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/01/ncc-to-discuss-kettle-island-jan-22-100-pm/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/01/ncc-to-discuss-kettle-island-jan-22-100-pm/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:06:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Interprovincial Crossing and the recommendation of NCE-Roche will be discussed at the NCC&#8217;s Public Board Meeting on Thursday Jan. 22.  The meeting will be held at the Westin Hotel Ballroom beginning at 1:00 pm.  Unlike the Dec. 3 meeting, there will not be an opportunity for public comment.
Nevertheless, a presence from Kettle [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dear Elected Representative:</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/01/dear-elected-representative/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/01/dear-elected-representative/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 19:45:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are opposed to the Kettle Island bridge, NOW is the time to write to your elected representatives.  Decisions could be made imminently so it is essential to formally voice your concerns without delay.
The following letter has been prepared to give you some ideas, but feel free to edit in any way.  And please [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Your attendance at the City Council meeting is important</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/01/your-attendance-at-the-city-council-meeting-is-important/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/01/your-attendance-at-the-city-council-meeting-is-important/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:27:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Although we cannot speak, attendance at Wednesday&#8217;s council meeting is important. The meeting begins at 10:00a.m, Wednesday Jan. 14, at City Hall.
City Council will vote on the recommendation of the Transportation Committee to carry forward multiple sites.
Wear your buttons and show your support for the fight against the Kettle Island bridge!  No signs allowed [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Transportation Committee Meeting &#8211; a detailed account</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/01/transportation-committee-meeting-a-detailed-account/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/01/transportation-committee-meeting-a-detailed-account/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:21:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[From Judy Lishman, Chair, Manor Park Bridge Committee:
After a marathon session of Transportation Committee yesterday, (beginning at 9:00 a.m .and still going at 11:30p.m.) Councillor Wilkinson tabled a motion to recommend that the top 3 bridge sites proceed to phase 2. The motion passed 5 to 3. This is not the ideal outcome, but it [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Transportation Committee recommends 2nd site for futher study</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/01/transportation-committee-recommends-2nd-site-for-futher-study/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/01/transportation-committee-recommends-2nd-site-for-futher-study/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:34:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Following the strong public reaction against the consultants&#8217; presentation of Kettle Island as the preferred corridor at the Transportation Committee meeting yesterday, the committee is recommending that the NCC take forward a second corridor, at Lower Duck Island, for further study in Phase 2 of the project.
See the CBC News article here:
CBC Ottawa: NCC should [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Transportation Committee &#8211; meeting coverage</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/01/transportation-committee-meeting-update/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/01/transportation-committee-meeting-update/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:37:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The consultants presented their recommendations to the City of Ottawa Transportation Committee today, and the public had an opportunity to comment on and question the findings.  Strong objections were raised against Kettle Island by a large number of attendees, while a handful of Orleans residents reinforced their support &#8211; primarily based on the false [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Transportation Committe Meeting &#8211; Reminder</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/01/transportation-committe-meeting-reminder/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/01/transportation-committe-meeting-reminder/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 18:22:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[REMINDER:  A special meeting of the City of Ottawa Transportation Committee is being held to receive the Phase 1 final report of The Interprovincial Crossings Study. The consultants have recommended that the Kettle Island option proceed to Phase 2 of the study.  
The agenda is now posted, and may be found at http://www.ottawa.ca/calendar/ottawa/citycouncil/trc/2009/01-12/agendaindex26.htm
This [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Coalition reponse to Kettle Island</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/01/coalition-reponse-to-kettle-island/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/01/coalition-reponse-to-kettle-island/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 16:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A coalition of communities submitted an open editorial to the Ottawa Citizen, formally rejecting the Kettle Island bridge, and addressing some of the recent publications of Citizen columnist, Ken Gray, who has repeatedly dismissed objections to the bridge.
The Op Ed was published on Jan. 5, and is signed by 13 representatives of communities that would [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A new Kettle Island online discussion forum</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/01/a-new-kettle-island-online-discussion-forum/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/01/a-new-kettle-island-online-discussion-forum/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 15:10:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A new online discussion forum has been created by a concerned citizen.  Check it out and bookmark it as another important Kettle Island reference site:  http://www.here2yap.com.
 Share on Facebook]]></description>
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		<title>Petition Update &#8211; Legislative Assembly of Ontario</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2008/12/petition-update-legistlative-assembly-of-ontario/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2008/12/petition-update-legistlative-assembly-of-ontario/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 13:44:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thanks to your efforts and with the support of Madeleine Meilleur&#8217;s office, a petition against the Kettle Island bridge was formally presented earlier this month to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario by Yasir Naqvi, MPP Ottawa Centre.  Take a look at the videos below.
December 9, 2008

December 10, 2008

 Share on Facebook]]></description>
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		<title>City of Ottawa Transportation Committee meeting &#8211; Your participation is required</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2008/12/city-of-ottawa-transportation-committee-meeting-your-participation-is-required/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2008/12/city-of-ottawa-transportation-committee-meeting-your-participation-is-required/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:17:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is a special City of Ottawa Transportation Committee Meeting scheduled for Monday, January 12, 2009, at 9:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers for the purpose of considering the Interprovincial Crossings Study. The NCC will present Phase 1 Study Findings and Recommendations.
The public will have an opportunity to speak. Each speaker is allowed 5 minutes. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>NCC Board of Directors is Listening</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2008/12/ncc-board-of-directors-is-listening/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2008/12/ncc-board-of-directors-is-listening/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 16:52:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[At the  December 3 NCC open doors AGM, a contingent of over 200 citizens from Rockcliffe Mews, Manor Park, Lindenlea, Overbrook, Rockcliffe Park, Lowertown, New Edinburgh, Fairhaven, Carson Grove, Gatineau, and other affected communities voiced their concerns over the proposed Kettle Island interprovincial crossing and parkway truck route. Kettle island opponents dominated the question [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Town hall meeting:  December 1 at Overbrook Community Centre</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2008/11/town-hall-meeting-december-1-at-overbrook-community-centre/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2008/11/town-hall-meeting-december-1-at-overbrook-community-centre/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 15:37:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.stopthebridge.org/?p=435</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Want to learn more about the proposed Kettle Island bridge in an open, bilingual forum hosted by your fellow community members?   Mark your calendars:
Homes and Highways Don&#8217;t Mix
Monday, December 1st
7:00 pm
Overbrook Community Centre
31 Quill Road (view map)
This is a great opportunity to better understand the current situation, to see what steps are being taken [...]]]></description>
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		<title>NCC Meeting &#8211; Final Details &#8211; Your participation is critical</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2008/11/ncc-meeting-final-details-your-participation-is-critical/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2008/11/ncc-meeting-final-details-your-participation-is-critical/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:57:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND. IT IS IMPORTANT TO SHOW THE NCC YOUR OPPOSITION TO A BRIDGE AT KETTLE ISLAND.
&#8212;&#8212;

The NCC Opens Its Doors 
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Public Board of Directors Meeting
Annual General Meeting
Learn more about the NCC’s achievements and its plans for the year ahead. Share your ideas and comments with NCC board members about [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Stop the Bridge: T-shirts, bumper stickers, yard signs, etc.</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2008/11/stop-the-bridge-t-shirts-bumper-stickers-yard-signs-etc/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2008/11/stop-the-bridge-t-shirts-bumper-stickers-yard-signs-etc/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:50:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Manor Park resident who also happens to be a graphic artist has contributed to the bridge fight by coming up with some anti-Kettle Island Bridge t-shirts, bumper stickers, yard signs, you name it…
These are available for purchase at http://www.cafepress.com/littleredshark/6192210.
Stock up on these items and show your support.  They would make great early Christmas gifts [...]]]></description>
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		<title>NCC Board of Directors meeting &#8211; December 3rd</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2008/11/ncc-board-of-directors-meeting-december-3rd/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2008/11/ncc-board-of-directors-meeting-december-3rd/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:18:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The next NCC Board of Directors meeting has been scheduled for December 3rd, 6:30 pm &#8211; 9:30 pm, at the Hilton Lac Leamy.  The doors open at 5:30 pm and people can register to speak then.  However, at 6:20 pm names will be drawn to determine who will actually get a chance to [...]]]></description>
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