| OlyOpp Alliance Launch to Oppose OlyWest | 13 October 06 |
 Opponents of a proposed hog processing plant in Winnipeg have banded together to form the OlyOpp Alliance, so that combined voices can drive the proposed OlyWest hog slaughtering and processing plant out of Winnipeg.The launch of OlyOpp took place Friday October 6th in the St. Boniface industrial park. The alliance, is led by the vocal OlyOpp Group of St. Boniface businesses. 10 candidates in Winnipeg's current civic elections have been endorsed by the OlyOpp Alliance and are committed to halting the proposed hog slaughter and processing project. Marianne Cerilli, candidate for Mayor, also opposes OlyWest. Opposition to OlyWest is growing for various reasons including: odour issues, unresolved concerns regarding waste water treatment and possible contamination, increased pressure on traffic and sewage systems; and support, loans, land and subsidies from provincial and city politicians on a non public deal. "Overall... I've been really shocked about the lack of civility and respect for the citizens of Winnipeg in the steps in the last six months," said Manitoba Wildlands Director, Gaile Whelan Enns. "After reviewing the company's inadequate environmental statements it is clear that they are assuming or have been promised their environmental licence." Visit the OlyOpp Alliance website Visit the OlyWest web site View the October 7, 2006 Winnipeg Free Press article (DOC) View the oct 6 OlyOpp Alliance press release (DOC) View past 2006 Manitoba Wildlands news items: September 14 - CEC Hearings for OlyWest Hog Plant July 20 - Confusion Over OlyWest Hearings May 1 - Opposition to Winnipeg Hog Plant Gains Momentum Sources: OlyOpp Alliance, OlyWest, Winnipeg Free Press |
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