Despite the claim that wind energy is helping the environment, the rural backlash has been intense. Opponents such as the Vlemmics cite health concerns, falling property values, destruction of wildlife and the high costs of producing power with wind. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture, originally a strong backer of the plan, has called for a moratorium on wind farm development. In the aftermath of the election, in which the ruling Liberals lost key ridings that are home to wind farms, including the Huron-Bruce seat of agriculture minister Carol Mitchell, the McGuinty government launched a review of the green energy program.

HEATHER BOA Bullet News BLUEWATER – A resident in the rural area of southwest Huron County says he will fight wind turbines until he is put in a cremation urn. “We may not win all the battles, but doggone it, … Continue reading →

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Enbridge Energy, which operates the pipeline that ruptured in southwest Michigan almost two years ago, plans to replace the entire pipeline, and several landowners are having trouble with the attitudes of land agents who represent the company.