Leitrim Cost Award: Media Coverage

Metro, on page 3 of its November 5, 2008 Ottawa edition, had a newsflash:

“Court costs will break us, environment group claims

A city environmental group that unsuccessfully challenged an OMB decision fears it will have to shut down if a developer’s demands for legal costs are awarded. The Greenspace Alliance of Canada’s Capital says the developers of Findlay Creek Village and the city want more than $72,000 in costs. GREENSPACE ALLIANCE OF CANADA’S CAPITAL”

The Ottawa Sun, on November 7, 2008, published “Legal fees could uproot green group” by Laura Czekaj.

Interview on CBC Radio 1‘s Ottawa Morning by Hallie Cotnam, with Erwin Dreessen, November 10, 2008

Interview on CKCU‘s Special Blend by David Yazbeck, with Erwin Dreessen, November 13, 2008.

Community Garden column by Sara Falconer in the Ottawa Xpress, November 13, 2008, page 3.  (Note: The Wetland, as evaluated by MNR in 1989/91 comprises 313 hectares; of that, the OMB has approved about 60 hectares for development.)

City urged not to pursue group for legal costs – Bill for non-profit’s failed court action ‘will bankrupt us’” by Patrick Dare in the Ottawa Citizen, December 23, 2008, page C3.

Interview on CKCU by Giacomo Panico, with Cheryl Doran, January 12, 2009.