Julia Deveau July 30, 2024 As Ontario adapts to higher summer temperatures, migrant farmworkers are particularly vulnerable to heat waves. While here on temporary work permits, many are afraid to speak up for better working conditions, as their employer can easily replace them. Migrant farm workers have closed work permits–tying them to their employer. If…
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Major Industrial Subdivision Coming to East Brantford
Lesley Pinto July 29, 2024 SUMMARY Bella Gardens is a major industrial business subdivision slated for development in the east end of Brantford. The 98-hectare parcel of land is bordered by Garden Ave, Highway 403, Lynden Rd and Adam’s Rd, all within the Johnson Tract which is under land claim by Six Nations of the…
Powerline Road Expansion
Ashley Perry July 10, 2024 SUMMARY The City of Brantford wants to expand Powerline Road between Paris Road and Brantford’s East boundary near Brantwood Farms to four lanes, due to massive planned development and population increase north of Powerline Rd. The area of study for the road expansion includes rural and agricultural land on the…
May 6 – Deadline to submit comments to the Official Plan
Protect what we love.Help to stop sprawl. Protect the environment & our health Please send an email today to OfficialPlan@brant.ca and ask that 2) that incineration of garbage (energy from waste) not be permitted because of the emissions and toxic ash that it creates, the expense, and the waste of precious resources that can be recycled…