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June 16, 2011
by Cameron Dearlove
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Fighting the No-Tax NIMBYs

“The ancient philosophy of Turtle Island, in regards to life on this planet acquired from the Creator, was that in all things we do, we do ‘for those that are not yet born.’ This belief dictated the relationships to each … Continue reading

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June 11, 2011
by Cameron Dearlove
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Pictures from Rally for Rails 2

The following are some pictures I took of the “Rally for Rails 2″  in Downtown Kitchener, where people of Waterloo Region held a rally to express their support for Light Rail Transit to Regional Council ahead of the June 15th … Continue reading

May 31, 2011
by Cameron Dearlove
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Open Letter to Region of Waterloo Council on LRT

The following is the letter I hope to present to Waterloo Region Council today about Light Rail Transit. If you have read my piece Public Transit Is About Equality some of this will sound familiar. I decided to talk more … Continue reading

May 27, 2011
by Cameron Dearlove
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LRT Polls – Waterloo Region Councillors Take Note

Last night Kitchener City Council voted 4-1 in favour of recommending a referrendum on Rapid Transit to Waterloo Regional Council. This is a shame. I fully support Kitchener City Council’s decision to put forth a recommendation, as Rapid Transit would … Continue reading

May 26, 2011
by Cameron Dearlove
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Public Transit Is About Equality

It’s easy to assume that public transit policy is about nothing more than transportation – how to move people efficiently within and between cities. Public transit policy is important in combating major challenges such as climate change. There are other … Continue reading

May 24, 2011
by Cameron Dearlove
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Letter to the Editor: Rails are essential

The following is my letter to the editor, printed in the Waterloo Region Record, May 24th. You can find it on The Record’s site here. Re: Technology, environmental groups support light rail transit — May 10 In the increasingly competitive … Continue reading