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[chris gadsden]

If it was not for "Environmentalism" our province and Canada would be in worse shape when it comes to the environment than it is, most people know that.

[shuswapsteve]

"Environmentalism" comes in different forms. In my opinion, our province and country would be in worse shape if it were not for the parents that not only instilled the values of a healthy environment in their children, but also encouraged their children to educate themselves about those issues and the world around them as well as provide constructive solutions.  It would also be in worse shape if it were not for those that actively participated in projects (hmmm...who can I be talking about?....) and/or had careers that actually benefited the environment instead of those whose only participation is opposing on social media while not really understanding what they are really protesting in the first place.

If the environment is so important to these many groups who represent all these concerned people then why has only one group so far suggested an alternative location for this facility, Chris?  So many people that apparently care for the environment, yet only one suggestion so far.  What is the goal for all these groups in this?  Is it to just ensure that the facility is not another intrusion on our rivers or is it also to ensure that those hazardous materials that are presently impacting the environment right now are considered and dealt with properly - preferably by companies who have the proven expertise? 

[chris gadsden]

The people building the plant should know how to find a better location than this, not up to us to find them a site, we are only volunteers.

A number of us had a good meeting with some MLA's today.

[Dave]

Careful Chris, can't trust those elected officials ..

[chris gadsden]

Careful Chris, can't trust those elected officials ..

Have to keep trying.

[shuswapsteve]

The people building the plant should know how to find a better location than this, not up to us to find them a site, we are only volunteers.

A number of us had a good meeting with some MLA's today.

So, if volunteers know what constitutes as a bad site surely they must have some idea what a good site is.  Mr. Angelo apparently knows of many other sites.  But like you said, "It's not up to us to find them a site".  Will you trust ministry officials with their assessment of the proposed site considering they likely have some experience in this area or do critics know best in these situations?

[chris gadsden]

Another rally today. https://youtu.be/-1sPGYMqX2w

[chris gadsden]

http://vancouver.24hrs.ca/2015/03/23/region-asked-to-help-stop-waste-facility?utm_source=addThis&utm_medium=addthis_button_facebook&utm_campaign=Region+asked+to+help+stop+waste+facility+%7C+Vancouver+24+hrs#.VRGsTvCtnsQ.facebook

[chris gadsden]

http://www.burnabynow.com/news/burnaby-rivers-advocate-wants-proposed-hazardous-materials-plant-moved-1.1807215#

[chris gadsden]

Maybe getting some where on this.
http://www.theprogress.com/news/301141701.html

[GordJ]

So you are in favour of Burnaby and Metro Vancouver telling you how Chilliwack should act? I hope they don't pass a law like the "no breeding in captivity" out your way or the hatcheries will be in tough shape. But I guess the people living in Yaletown know what is best for Chilliwack anyway.
Politics, indeed, does make strange bedfellows.