Remembering William Merle Lloyd Bowes
A Great Man – A Great Landowner – A Founding Member January 10, 1951-August 7, 2024 William Merle Lloyd Bowes passed away on August 7, 2024 at the age of 73 at home in Mississippi Mills, Ontario. Merle was a…
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EASTERN OLA CHAPTERS BBQ and CORN ROAST by Donna Burns
The Ontario Landowners Association (OLA) held their first Eastern Annual BBQ and Corn Roast on Saturday, August 10 in Haley Station, Renfrew County hosted by the Renfrew County chapter (Donna Burns) of the OLA. Dufferin County Chapter (Mark Tijssen) hosted…
THE CAPITAL GAINS TAX GRAB By MP Cheryl Gallant
The changes made to the Capital Gains Tax Inclusion Rate in Budget 2024 have not yet been legislated, but the damage to our economy has already begun. As part of their plan to increase taxes, the Liberals have introduced yards…
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF 30 x 30 – CRYING WOLF by MP Cheryl Gallant
The United Nations’ mandated 30 x 30 Plan was outlined in the March-April 2023 issue on Landowners Voices. The federal government has set the goal of conserving 30 percent of Canada’s land and water by 2030. Canada already has 30%…
Win of the Month – July 2024
This month’s win is the successful roll back and shut down, by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, of new mapping of wetlands by Rideau Valley, Raison River, and South Nation Conservation Authorities. Reported by CBC journalist Guy Quenneville:…
Taxing Your Land Away by MP Cheryl Gallant
For the NDP-Liberal government, the assault on property rights is a major goal. Sometimes the Socialist Coalition is subtle in its attacks. Other times the attack on owning property is spelled out in black and white on page 41 of…
Gather 2030 Reports on East Gwillimbury Appeal Against Municipal Overreach
In the November 2020 edition of the OLA ENews, we reported on a win for the East Gwillimbury Landowners. By all accounts, it appears that this county group is continuing to fight against municipal overreach. According to Gather 2020,…
OLA AGM – Save the Date – Saturday, October 5, 2024
This year’s OLA Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the Best Western Plus, 930 Burnham Street, Cobourg. More details will be included in the September 1 OLA ENews. Be sure to check the OLA Events…
Fundraiser for David White
Many of you will be familiar with the difficulties that arise from dealing with your local municipality to get a municipal drain maintained. One such story comes to us from the Niagara Region. David White is seeking financial support to…
Eastern Ontario Potluck BBQ and Corn Roast hosted by the Renfrew County Chapter
Its not too late to register for the Eastern Ontario Potluck BBQ and Corn Roast. The deadline has been extended until Saturday August 3rd so drop Donna Burns a line and let her know how many are coming. Email donnaburns1@bell.net.…