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	<title>Stop The Kettle Island Bridge</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/2012/03/stop-the-bridge/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2012/03/stop-the-bridge/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 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>Project lacks accountability</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2012/03/project-lacks-accountability/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2012/03/project-lacks-accountability/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:29:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bridge Study Update
By Judy Lishman
The Interprovincial Crossings Study was on the agenda of the NCC Board Meeting on January 25, 2012. The consultant outlined the process up until the fall of 2012. Each of the corridors under study has been divided into 3 segments on each side of the river for a total of 18 [...]]]></description>
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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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		<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>No integrated transportation plan a testament to NCC&#8217;s failure</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2012/01/no-integrated-transportation-plan-a-testament-to-nccs-failure/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2012/01/no-integrated-transportation-plan-a-testament-to-nccs-failure/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:51:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[University of Ottawa professor Gilles Paquet, the former head of the panel that gave the NCC a strong vote of confidence 5 years ago, is now openly criticizing the organization and its actions.
Here are a few excerpts from today&#8217;s Ottawa Citizen article:
‘Timid’ NCC could become irrelevant, former review panel head says
“What we need at the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Smart Growth, Dumb Bridge</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2011/11/smart-growth-dumb-bridge/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2011/11/smart-growth-dumb-bridge/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:01:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As submitted for publication in the November Manor Park Chronicle:
&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-
Smart Growth, Dumb Bridge
Christophe Credico,
Chair &#8211; Manor Park Bridge Committee
As the Interprovincial Crossings project keeps stubbornly rolling along, recurring themes are emerging. Despite National Capital Commission (NCC) claims to the contrary, the fundamental framework of the project is flawed, and its execution is laughable; though this [...]]]></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>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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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>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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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>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.stopthebridge.org/?p=1560</guid>
		<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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		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
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		<title>Phase 2B contract controversially awarded to Roche-NCE</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2011/04/phase-2b-contract-controversially-awarded-to-roche-nce/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2011/04/phase-2b-contract-controversially-awarded-to-roche-nce/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:40:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[News and Commentary]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[With appropriate dissent, debate and controversy among the NCC Board of Directors, the contract for the next phase of the project (Phase 2B, in which the corridor will be selected and the Environmental Assessment completed) has been award to Roche-NCE.
These are the same consultants who ran the first phase of the project in which Kettle Island was [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sustainable Solutions launches new website against an east-end bridge</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/10/sustainable-solution-launches-new-website-against-an-east-end-bridge/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/10/sustainable-solution-launches-new-website-against-an-east-end-bridge/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Oct 2010 02:02:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sustainable Solutions recently launched a new website in their fight against an east end bridge:
 http://www.ssd-ottawa.ca 
The website contains great information about the project.  In addition to the latest developments, it presents compelling arguments as to how the process if flawed, while recommending ways in which the process could be fixed.
As stated on their [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ottawa mayoral candidates state positions on an East End Bridge</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/10/ottawa-mayoral-candidates/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/10/ottawa-mayoral-candidates/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2010 14:58:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Jim Watson]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Although the list of Ottawa mayoral candidates is lengthy, it is likely that most votes will be cast among one of four candidates:  Jim Watson, Andrew Haydon, Clive Doucet, or the incumbent Larry O&#8217;Brien.  Their positions on an East End bridge are outlined below.
Their election platforms are broad and varied, but one fact is certain: [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Rideau-Rockcliffe election candidates offer positions on the bridge</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/10/rideau-rockcliffe-election-candidates-offer-positions-on-the-bridge/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/10/rideau-rockcliffe-election-candidates-offer-positions-on-the-bridge/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2010 02:16:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over the past weeks, the MPCA bridge committee has met with many Rideau-Rockcliffe municipal election candidates to discuss the interprovincial crossings project.  Following these meetings, candidates were invited to formally submit a written position for posting on this website.
Submissions received from  candidates will be posted here, and this posting will be updated as we receive [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
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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>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.stopthebridge.org/?p=1488</guid>
		<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>Phase 2B scope must be expanded to include other options</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/06/phase-2b-scope/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/06/phase-2b-scope/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:49:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.stopthebridge.org/?p=1474</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The three alignments currently under consideration are inadequate to effectively solve the problems.
The Kettle Island corridor is a bad choice for all of the reasons detailed on this website; the Lower Duck Island corridor has severe limitations on the Gatineau side; and the Gatineau Airport corridor would have negative impacts on Convent Glen and could [...]]]></description>
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		<title>NCC Board Meeting &#8211; June 29th</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/06/ncc-board-meeting-june-29th/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/06/ncc-board-meeting-june-29th/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:49:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Phase 2A report will be presented at the upcoming NCC Board of Directors meeting:
June 29th
9:00 am &#8211; 5:20 pm
40 Elgin Street, Ottawa
Room 324
The public is invited to watch and listen, although there will be no opportunity for active public participation in the meeting.
The Interprovincial Crossings Phase 2A report is scheduled for 90 minutes, beginning [...]]]></description>
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		<title>CBC Ottawa Morning &#8211; East end bridge debaters vs the NCC</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/06/cbc-ottawa-morning-east-end-bridge-debaters-vs-the-ncc/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/06/cbc-ottawa-morning-east-end-bridge-debaters-vs-the-ncc/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:19:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.stopthebridge.org/?p=1451</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Members of Sustainable Solutions, a coalition of community associations in Ottawa concerned about the NCC&#8217;s plans for a new bridge across the Ottawa River, discussed the current status of the Interprovincial Crossing&#8217;s project on CBC&#8217;s Ottawa Morning show.
Click here to listen to the show via the CBC Ottawa Morning online archives.
Scroll to June 14:  [...]]]></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>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.stopthebridge.org/?p=1446</guid>
		<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>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.stopthebridge.org/?p=1442</guid>
		<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>Transportation Committee approves motions for further study and Ontario EA application</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/06/transportation-committee-approves-motions-for-further-study-and-ontario-ea-application/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/06/transportation-committee-approves-motions-for-further-study-and-ontario-ea-application/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 15:07:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.stopthebridge.org/?p=1438</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The NCC presented their Phase 2A report on June 2nd to the City of Ottawa Transportation Committee.  The meeting also provided a forum for public presentations and questions.  Sustainable Solutions took this opportunity to present their case that the current study does not solve the fundamental problem of trucks on King Edward.  In addition, several community members [...]]]></description>
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		<title>‘Sustainable Solutions – Solutions Durables’ formed to press for a real cure for the downtown truck problem</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/06/%e2%80%98sustainable-solutions-%e2%80%93-solutions-durables%e2%80%99-formed-to-press-for-a-real-cure-for-the-downtown-truck-problem/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/06/%e2%80%98sustainable-solutions-%e2%80%93-solutions-durables%e2%80%99-formed-to-press-for-a-real-cure-for-the-downtown-truck-problem/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:47:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On June 2 at Ottawa Transportation Committee, the NCC&#8217;s consultant will table a report on the Phase 2A consultation process which is moving towards the selection of a location for an  east end bridge.
12 Community Associations have come together under the name &#8220;Sustainable Solutions&#8221; to sign a joint statement and will attend the meeting [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Phase 2A Final Report now available</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/06/phase-2a-final-report-now-available/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/06/phase-2a-final-report-now-available/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:33:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[News and Commentary]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[AECOM Delcan has completed their final Phase 2A report, defining the process for making the final selection and the scope of Phase 2B, and summarizing the public feedback received to date.
Click here to access the report from the AECOM Delcan website.
The report will be presented at the following three events, which are open to the [...]]]></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>
				<category><![CDATA[News and Commentary]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Your Participation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fundraising]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.stopthebridge.org/?p=1394</guid>
		<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>
				<category><![CDATA[News and Commentary]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Your Participation]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.stopthebridge.org/?p=1389</guid>
		<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>
				<category><![CDATA[News and Commentary]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Your Participation]]></category>

		<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>
				<category><![CDATA[News and Commentary]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Your Participation]]></category>

		<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>
				<category><![CDATA[Your Participation]]></category>

		<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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		<title>Toxic diesel fumes result in severe health risks</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/04/toxic-diesel-fumes-result-in-severe-health-risks/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/04/toxic-diesel-fumes-result-in-severe-health-risks/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:28:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health and Safety]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.stopthebridge.org/?p=1363</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The major cause of air pollution is exhaust from vehicles, especially the particulate matter (PM) from diesel engines. Unlike many toxic substances, there is no safe level of PM concentration and no means of mitigation except to remove the source.
There are 12 thousand people living within a 300 metre zone of influence of toxic air [...]]]></description>
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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>
				<category><![CDATA[Your Participation]]></category>

		<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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		<title>Bridge debate back in the news</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/04/bridge-debate-back-in-the-news/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/04/bridge-debate-back-in-the-news/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:59:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[News and Commentary]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.stopthebridge.org/?p=1355</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Phase 2A public consultations have raised the profile of the bridge debate, which has been relatively quiet in recent months.  Many questions and issues remain, but the consultations are leading us to believe that there will be a more balanced approach taken to make the final determination of the corridor location in Phase 2B; [...]]]></description>
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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>
				<category><![CDATA[Your Participation]]></category>

		<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>Canotek &#8211; Gatineau Airport corridor:  A viable option</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/02/canotek-gatineau-airport-corridor-a-viable-option/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/02/canotek-gatineau-airport-corridor-a-viable-option/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:08:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Maps]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.stopthebridge.org/?p=1318</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There is increasing interest and discussion around a bridge crossing alternative that may best minimize impacts to communities and environmentally sensitive areas, while still providing an efficient alignment for a high volume trucking route.
This option, known as the Canotek &#8211; Gatineau Airport corridor (Option 6a), is a variation on the Lower Duck alternative (Option 6).
View [...]]]></description>
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		<title>NCC says there is no flexibility in corridor alignments</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/01/ncc-says-there-is-no-flexibility-in-corridor-alignments/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/01/ncc-says-there-is-no-flexibility-in-corridor-alignments/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:54:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.stopthebridge.org/?p=1302</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Since the end of Phase I of the Interprovincial Bridge Environmental Assessment in February 2009, developments have been slow.  Phase 2A, with a mandate to define the process for the final selection of one corridor and the associated Environment Impact Assessment, was initiated on Oct 14th, 2009, with the selection of AECOM-Delcan as the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Francophone website proposing alternatives to Kettle Island</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/01/french-website-launched-opposing-kettle-island/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2010/01/french-website-launched-opposing-kettle-island/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:49:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.stopthebridge.org/?p=1295</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A group of Francophone Ottawa and Gatineau citizens concerned about the negative impacts of a bridge at Kettle Island and a truck route in our communities have launched a new website http://www.pourunmeilleurpont.org. While the aim of the site is to engage French-speaking citizens in this issue, the point-form presentation of information is easy to read [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Consultant chosen for next phase of the project</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/10/consultant-chosen-for-next-phase-of-the-project/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/10/consultant-chosen-for-next-phase-of-the-project/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:33:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.stopthebridge.org/?p=1288</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The NCC issued a press release today announcing its selection of a consultant of the next phase of the project, which will focus first on selecting which crossing location &#8211; Kettle Island, Lower Duck Island, or Gatineau Airport &#8211; will be carried forward.  The selected consulting team represents a collaboration between AECOM and Delcan.
&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;
AECOM – Delcan [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Classic air rally at the Canada Aviation Museum: Kettle Island bridge impacts</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/08/classic-air-rally-at-the-canada-aviation-museum-kettle-island-bridge-impacts/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/08/classic-air-rally-at-the-canada-aviation-museum-kettle-island-bridge-impacts/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:05:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Aviation Museum]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.stopthebridge.org/?p=1282</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Canada Aviation Museum hosted the 2009 Classic Air Rally on Sunday, August 30th.  This event is a celebration of aviation history that attracts flight enthusiasts from far and wide.  The Classic Air Rally represents another example of the cultural significance of the area, and of the negative impacts that a bridge at [...]]]></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>Design Tourist Ottawa: The Musical Ride</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/06/design-tourist-ottawa-the-musical-ride/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/06/design-tourist-ottawa-the-musical-ride/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:03:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.stopthebridge.org/?p=1266</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[On her latest Designing Ottawa blog posting, Ottawa Citizen journalist Maria Cook comments on the cultural signifigance of the RCMP Musical Ride and on the negative impacts a bridge at Kettle Island would have on this treasured institution.
Excerpts from her commentary below:
Red coats, black horses, green grass. The Mountie is arguably Canada&#8217;s most recognizable piece [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Inland tunnel: A viable alternative to a new bridge</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/06/inland-tunnel-a-viable-alternative-to-a-new-bridge/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/06/inland-tunnel-a-viable-alternative-to-a-new-bridge/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.stopthebridge.org/?p=1256</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The City Centre Coalition (CCC) represents 9 community associations toward the centre of Ottawa as well as Citizens for Safe Cycling and the Carleton University Students&#8217; Association (CUSA).  It has a focus on community-friendly, environment-friendly solutions to transportation issues in Ottawa and across the Ottawa River.  CCC advocates a significant shift in investment away from [...]]]></description>
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		<title>RCMP Musical Ride Sunset Ceremonies: June 26th &#8211; June 30th</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/06/rcmp-musical-ride-sunset-ceremonies-june-26th-june-30th/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/06/rcmp-musical-ride-sunset-ceremonies-june-26th-june-30th/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:17:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[News and Commentary]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Musical Ride]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.stopthebridge.org/?p=1252</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Don&#8217;t miss the upcoming Musical Ride Sunset Ceremonies, June 26th to June 30th, at the at the home of the Musical Ride &#8211; the RCMP Stables at the Canadian Police College.  Come and experience a living tribute to Canadian heritage and history.
The RCMP promotes this as &#8220;the ultimate family experience in the nation’s capital&#8221;.
Admission [...]]]></description>
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