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Update: OLT Case Management Conference

Hi Everyone, Just a quick update on the OLT process. The Case Management Conference (CMC) happened this morning. All 24 participant statements submitted were officially accepted, with 2 additional receiving extensions to submit until May 8th. The lawyers will then finalize the list of issues to include in the hearing 2 weeks after all statements are received. The hearing dates has been scheduled for January 26, 2027 - February 5, 2027 (9 days allocated). Thank you to everyone

fight31sand

Apr 81 min read

OLT CMC - Official Notice

Hi All, Please find the official notice for the CMC meeting attached, which includes video link and information on how to register as a Participant.

fight31sand

Mar 51 min read

OLT Case Management Conference (CMC) Scheduled April 8th 2026

Hi Everyone, The Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) case for 31 Sand Rd has been updated. A Case Management Conference (CMC) has been scheduled for April 8, 2026, @ 10:00 AM. What is a CMC? This is a procedural meeting where the OLT organizes the case. They will identify the formal "Participants," list the specific planning issues to be debated, and set the schedule for the final hearing. How to Participate? If you submitted a written objection to the Town or spoke at the public

fight31sand

Feb 241 min read

Developer has appealed to the OLT

Hi Everyone, Unfortunately, we have just been notified by the town that the developer has appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) regarding the 31 Sand Rd application. This means that the matter will now be reviewed as part of the formal OLT process, which falls under provincial jurisdiction. The strong report from our town planning department and all community input submitted to date will form part of the record considered during this process. Sorry to deliver bad news a

fight31sand

Dec 19, 20251 min read

31 Sand Application Rejected!

Great news - Hot off the press! Today, Council voted unanimously to DENY the application for 31 Sand Rd! Recording Link from 2pm vote (starts around 3pm timestamp): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Uj_uCTfhN0 Recording Link from 6pm vote (starts at 6:35pm timestamp) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CG3irrkchD0 This is the best possible outcome for this stage of the process! Thank you! Thank you to everyone on this mailing list who wrote letters or spoke at the public meeti

fight31sand

Nov 19, 20252 min read

Updates & Next Steps (Nov 4th)

Hi Everyone, Now that we have all shared our opposition to the 31 Sand application, I wanted to share some next steps on what we can expect at a municipal level. Application Review & Next Steps Under Ontario's Planning Act, the applicant can legally appeal to the OLT 120 days after their application is deemed complete. The developer's verbal indication of extending this date by 30 days is not legally binding. Planning staff are currently in the process of reviewing the applic

fight31sand

Nov 6, 20252 min read

Oct 21st Meeting Recap

Hello Neighbours, A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who has written letters over the last several weeks, and to all the wonderful people who showed up to the town's public meeting yesterday. It was a packed house, with 149 registered speakers and the building reaching fire capacity - a first in the town's history! For those who couldn't make it, or weren't able to stay until the end, here is a quick recap: Mayor Hackson was not present Councilor Johns, who had chaired the initial

fight31sand

Oct 22, 20252 min read