June 23rd - Community Update
Townhall Meeting on Land Assembly – TOMORROW
Join us for a Townhall Meeting organized by the Fight for Farmland Group at the New Hamburg Community Centre (251 Jacob Street in New Hamburg) on Monday, June 24 at 7:00 PM. Doors open at 6:30 PM, and ticket holders are guaranteed entry until 6:50 PM. Even if you don’t have a ticket, please come—we should have ample space. The event will include a presentation followed by a Q&A session. The presentation is available on our website at fightforfarmland.com
We had an excellent turnout this past Thursday with great questions and discussion. Monday’s presentation will be identical, with future updates as more information becomes available. Our goal is to inform and educate the community about this land development situation and discuss the detrimental impact an industrial mega-site will have on our township and beyond.
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Rallies & Local Demonstrations
This week offers multiple opportunities to show that we are an UNWILLING HOST:
Nith River Promenade Grand Opening
Date & Time: Monday, June 24, 3:30 PM (event starts at 4:00 PM)
Location: 121 Huron Street, the park behind the library and fire station
Details: Park on area streets. We’ll rally at 3:30 PM at the promenade trail entrances to greet arriving officials. Please be respectful.
Wilmot Township Council Meeting
Date & Time: Monday, June 24, 6:30 PM (meeting starts at 7:00 PM)
Location: 60 Snyder’s Road West, Baden
Details: Rally at 6:30 PM at both the rear doors and the main entrance to Castle Killbride to greet Councillors.
Waterloo Region Council Meeting Recap – June 19, 2024
Last week, the Fight For Farmland protest at the Region of Waterloo Council meeting had dozens of people and was the lead item on many newscasts. Susanna Compton addressed Regional Council with a powerful presentation and strong support from our community, both inside and outside the council chambers. Susanna advocated for innovative solutions for a mega-site that does not involve destroying prime agricultural land.
Watch Susanna’s Speech: Starts at the 3:03:11 mark on YouTube.
In the Media
The land assembly issue continues to garner significant media attention. Here are some highlights from the past few days:
· CBC: “We Need Our Farmland” Regional Council Told Amid Protest Over Wilmot Land Deal
· CBC: Protest Against Wilmot Land Expropriation Held Outside Regional Council Chambers
· CityNews: Protesters Gather Outside Regional Headquarters
· The Record: Region Offers to Share Information with Landowners
· CTV News: Town Hall Held for Wilmot Township Landowners
· The Record: Zero Respect for Our Lives
Call to Action
Please continue to call and email our Township and Regional Councillors to express that “WE ARE AN UNWILLING HOST.” Thank you to everyone who has already reached out. Your efforts are making a difference, but we need to maintain the pressure. We aren’t backing down—we are UNWILLING!