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	<title>Stop The Kettle Island Bridge &#187; NCC</title>
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	<description>No to Kettle Island.  Yes to Healthy Communities.</description>
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		<title>Project update: Email exchange with Marie Lemay, NCC CEO</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/06/project-update-email-exchange-with-marie-lemay-ncc-ceo/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/06/project-update-email-exchange-with-marie-lemay-ncc-ceo/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:21:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The following exchange has recently taken place between John Forsey, MPCA President, and Marie Lemay, NCC CEO.  A few facts have come to light about the next phase of the study:

There will be no public consultation while defining the terms of reference for Phase 2 of the study.  However, the consultant&#8217;s statement of work, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Letter from Marie Lemay, CEO of the NCC</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/03/letter-from-marie-lemay-ceo-of-the-ncc/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/03/letter-from-marie-lemay-ceo-of-the-ncc/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:50:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Below are excerpts from a letter from Marie Lemay, CEO of the NCC, recapping where the NCC is in the process and where they are going.
According to this letter, the consultant for Phase 2 will be selected by September 2009 and Phase 2 of the project is planned to be completed and approved by October [...]]]></description>
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		<title>NCC Watch &#8211; Genies and truck routes</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/02/ncc-watch-genies-and-truck-routes/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/02/ncc-watch-genies-and-truck-routes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:14:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The NCC Watch is a blog dedicated to monitoring the activities of the NCC.  I urge you to have a look at their compilation and criticism of questionable NCC decisions and actions over the years:
http://www.nccwatch.org/
In particular, be sure to read the February 24 posting: Genies and truck routes.
 Share on Facebook]]></description>
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		<title>NCC Decision:  3 options to go forward</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/02/ncc-decision-3-options-to-go-forward/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/02/ncc-decision-3-options-to-go-forward/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:35:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The NCC voted unanimously to go ahead to Phase 2 with three options. This is contingent on funding from the Province of Ontario—agreement to participate in next phase of the study is not clear from their statement. Phase two is expected to cost $1.7 million for each of the three funding partners and is expected [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Primary stakeholders have been neglected</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/02/primary-stakeholders-have-been-neglected/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/02/primary-stakeholders-have-been-neglected/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 02:14:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have sent the following letter to the NCC Board of Directors and to the City Councillors:
&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;
RE: Interprovincial Crossings Project
Dear Elected Representatives and Decision Makers:
I&#8217;d like to begin by making one point very clear.  The consultants have recommended Kettle Island as their technically preferred corridor.  They have not recommended it as the corridor [...]]]></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>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Your Participation]]></category>
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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>NCC CEO interview with the Citizen Editorial Board</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/02/ncc-ceo-interview-with-the-citizen-editorial-board/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/02/ncc-ceo-interview-with-the-citizen-editorial-board/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:19:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[From the Ottawa Citizen Editorial Board Discussions:
Marie Lemay of the NCC
On Feb. 3, Marie Lemay, CEO of the National Capital Commission, spoke with the Citizen&#8217;s editorial board about the proposed bridge at Kettle Island, the potential for development in the Greenbelt and along the Ottawa River, the NCC&#8217;s 50-year vision for the capital, and whether [...]]]></description>
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		<title>NCC defers vote on bridge next steps</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/01/ncc-defers-vote-on-bridge-next-steps/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2009/01/ncc-defers-vote-on-bridge-next-steps/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:18:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[News and Commentary]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The NCC is thinking carefully about their next steps. Although a decision was expected at the Board meeting yesterday, the points and concerns raised by opponents of the Kettle Island bridge are beginning to resonate with the decision-makers.
Mauril Bélanger, Ottawa-Vanier MP, continued to reinforce his message that Kettle Island is the wrong choice:
Ottawa-Vanier MP Mauril [...]]]></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>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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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>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>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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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>Letter to the NCC: I fear the NCC has lost its noble purpose</title>
		<link>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2008/11/open-letter-to-the-ncc/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stopthebridge.org/2008/11/open-letter-to-the-ncc/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:45:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Project Critique]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.stopthebridge.org/?p=442</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Copy of a letter recently submitted to the NCC by a concerned citizen:
______
Re: Kettle Island Bridge
Dear NCC,
I am writing to strongly protest the Kettle Island Bridge. The first noble purpose of the National Capital Commission is to serve the well being of Ottawa citizens in a manner that creates national pride. In the words of [...]]]></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>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Your Participation]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.stopthebridge.org/?p=428</guid>
		<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>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>
		<dc:creator>ccredico</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.stopthebridge.org/?p=420</guid>
		<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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