The magnitude of the water crisis and what you can do about it
Water is our most precious resource, and yet we continue to waste it. It’s time we all do better.
Tag: Water
Water wars
BY SHAFAQ PARWEZ It is hard to believe a piece of paper can spark a water war. Unfortunately, that is the case. Nestle Waters Canada is fighting to get its water-taking permit renewed in Aberfoyle which is being opposed by residents and environmentalists. The reason? Not only are the residents worried for their future drinking water supply but the available Nestle water is more expensive than the gas you put in your car. The company only … Continued
Protesters call for Nestle boycott
By NICOLE CLARK Nestle, the Swiss food and drink company, recently laid claim to a small municipality’s five-hectare safe-water well. The company dropped set conditions it attached to a previous offer made in 2015 and matched the competing offer; an offer by the Township of Centre Wellington itself, subsequently outbidding the growing Ontario community. These conditions included conducting pump tests to determine if the watershed met the company’s quality and … Continued
Guelph rallies to protect water
BY JOY STRUTHERS Around 300 citizens protested in front of Guelph City Hall Sept. 26 before the council meeting regarding the Nestle water deal in Aberfoyle. Coun. James Gordon was to introduce a motion that would allow the community to speak about the deal at a future meeting, before any decisions would be made, and many wanted to show their support. People of all ages from all different backgrounds gathered … Continued
