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Victory for Farmland

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In an unusual decision, the Ontario Municipal Board has ruled against a proposed gravel pit in the Waterloo region partly because it would destroy prime agricultural farmland. This is excellent news. Agriculture trumps aggregate at last. The Conestogo Winterbourne Residents Association is celebrating a hard-fought victory. You can read all about it here:

SW Ontario News: OMB says no to Waterloo-area gravel pit