Resources
Media Releases:
2011
The FVRD responds to Environment Minister Terry Lake’s decision to approve incineration of garbage as part of the Metro Vancouver Solid Waste Management Plan - July 25, 2011
2010
Fraser Valley Regional District Responds to Metro Vote on Waste Plan – July 30, 2010
FVRD Responds to Waste Management Committee Decision – July 21, 2010
FVRD Says Let’s Talk About Air Quality - July 6, 2010
Fraser Valley Regional District Votes on Metro Vancouver Solid Waste Plan - June 23, 2010
Newspaper Articles:
2010
October 22
Letter and information package sent to BC Minister of Environment, Barry Penner regarding the FVRD’s position on Waste-to-Energy.
September 7
“Garbage plan presented to province” (Courtesy of the Delta Optimist)
August 16
“Air quality advisory issued for Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley” (Courtesy of the Times Colonist)
“New air quality advisory issued” (Courtesy of Maple Ridge News)
August 7
“Taxpayers burned by decision” (Courtesy of the Delta Optimist)
August 6
“Metro vote ‘disrespects’ Fraser Valley, says Chilliwack mayor” (Courtesy of the Chilliwack Progress)
“Mayor Gaetz slams Metro” (Courtesy of the Chilliwack Times)
August 4
“Metro OKs trash incinerators” (Courtesy of the Hope Standard)
“Penner’s tough decision” (Courtesy of the Chilliwack Times)
“WTE being considered” (Courtesy of the Tri-City News)
August 3
“Incinerator still in Metro’s waste plan – Ross will take fight to Victoria” (Courtesy of the Abbotsford-Mission Times)
“Green light for garbage burning, but still not clear if Metro will incinerate in the region or out” (Courtesy of the Chilliwack Times)
August 1
“Don’t burn it, don’t bury it: Vancouver seeks novel ways of dealing with trash” (Courtesy of the Globe and Mail)
July 31
” ‘They’re back to square one’ Metro votes to investigate burning garbage inside or outside region” (Courtesy of the Vancouver Sun)
July 30
“Metro Vancouver recommends burning garbage – but not necessarily in the region” (Courtesy of the Province)
“Metro Van votes in favour of incineration” (Courtesy of The Chilliwack Progress)
“Metro Vancouver approves waste incineration plan” (Courtesy of Richmond Review)
“It’s SE2 all over again: Ross” (Courtesy of Abbotsford News)
“Metro Vancouver considers waste incinerator” (Courtesy of CBC News)
“Cancer prevention group urges Metro Vancouver board to reject incineration” (Courtesy of Straight.com)
“Incinerator vote today – Metro to decide on $470M trash burner” (Courtesy of Abbotsford-Mission Times)
“Metro trash vote Friday” (Courtesy of the Chilliwack Times)
“Guest column: The future of Metro Vancouver’s garbage – Vancouver mayor says he opposes incineration plan” ( Courtesy of The Province)
“‘It’s going to be close’: Metro Vancouver prepares to vote on garbage disposal plan” (Courtesy of The Vancouver Sun)
“Guest column: The future of Metro Vancouver’s garbage – Metro chairwoman Lois Jackson says she supports incineration plan” (Courtesy of the Province)
July 29
“Building an in-region garbage incinerator doesn’t solve the problem, it just moves it somewhere else.” (By FVRD Chair Patricia Ross, Courtesy of the Vancouver Sun)
“Considering the heavy price that will be exacted on taxpayers, a business-case analysis is warranted” (Courtesy of The Vancouver Sun)
“Friday vote on garbage incineration will affect Metro Vancouver for decades” (Courtesy of The Province)
July 28
“Metro Vancouver waste-to-energy incinerator could have an impact on nearby property values” (Courtesy of the Straight.com)
“Mayor short changing Deltans on Vancouver Landfill question” (Courtesy of the Delta Optimist)
“Vancouver prefers continuing to use local landfill rather than switching to Metro’s waste-to-energy plan” (Courtesy of the Delta Optimist)
July 27:
“Corrigan comment criticized: Open letter to Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan” (Courtesy of Abbotsford News)
July 23
“Metro Vancouver ambition to burn garbage gives off suspicious smell” (Courtesy of the Province)
“Incinerator decision trashed – City, regional district and even our chamber of commerce express disappointment with Metro” (Courtesy of the Chilliwack Times)
“Support for incinerator trash – Metro squeezes out slim vote for burner” (Courtesy of the Abbotsford-Mission Times)
July 22
“Update: Chilliwack chamber “disappointed” in Metro’s incineration plans” (Courtesy of Chilliwack Times)
“Metro pushes ahead with garbage incinerator plan” (Courtesy of The Vancouver Sun)
“Metro Vancouver’s trash lures tycoons” (Courtesy of the Straight.com)
July 21
“Metro Van committee recommends garbage incineration” (Courtesy of the Province)
Older News:
“Companies to pitch incinerator plan for Gold River” (Courtesy of The Vancouver Sun).
“Metro Vancouver to decide on incinerator by end of the month” (Courtesy of The Vancouver Sun)
“City can’t support incineration” (Courtesy of Abbotsford News)
“Voters getting incendiary about plan to burn waste” (Courtesy of the Province)
“FVRD unanimously opposes incineration” (Courtesy of the Chilliwack Times)
“Fraser Valley Regional District votes against waste-to-energy plan” (Courtesy of the Chilliwack Progress)
Fraser Valley Regional District Votes on Metro Vancouver Solid Waste Plan - for immediate release.
“A Burning Issue” (Courtesy of The Valley Voice)
“Chamber urges Metro to take time on burner decision” (Courtesy of Abbotsford Mission Times)
Maple Ridge council sets fire to region’s proposal (Courtesy of Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Times)
Some mayors remain noncommittal on waste-to-energy incineration in Metro Vancouver (Courtesy of Straight.Com)
Cities split on burning garbage (Courtesy of The Surrey Leader)
Unions pitch for Island burner at final waste hearing (Courtesy of The Chilliwack Progress)
Speakers air views on incineration at last public meeting on Metro Vancouver waste plan (Courtesy of Straight.Com)
Video Links:
Dr. Douw Steyn – Air Quality in the Fraser Valley
Dr. Ian McKendry – Air Quality and Pollution in the Fraser Valley
Dr. Paul Hundal – Metro Vancouver Waste Management Plan
Dr. Paul Hundal – Impacts of Incineration and Air Pollution
Dr. Paul Connett - 9-part video of Guernsey Zero Waste Presentation
Dr. Paul Connett – Part 1 – Myth of Clean Incineration
Dr. Paul Connett – Part 3 – Myth of Clean Incineration
Resources:
Fact Sheet 1 – Impact on Global Warming (Pembina Institute)
Fact Sheet 2 – An update on Pollution (Pembina Institute)
Fact Sheet 3 – A reasonable energy option? (Pembina Institute)
Fact Sheet 4 – Understanding the Costs and Financial Risks (Pembina Institute)
KPMG Report
AECOM Report
Air Quality Matters – Brochure
Morris Study
UBC Students Study – Waste Solutions For Metro Vancouver
Letter to Metro Vancouver from Paul Hundal
Other Articles of Interest:
Recycling leaders promote alternatives to Waste-to-Energy. Read their position here.
Paul Connett’s speech on incineration and waste reduction
Vancouver Board of Trade Letter to Metro Vancouver. Read their position here.