'We've Got to Continue to Fight': Council Takes Next Steps in Dresden Landfill Dispute

'We've got to continue to fight': Council takes next steps in Dresden landfill dispute

With the recent passage of the province’s Bill 5, Chatham-Kent council voted Monday to continue to call for a full environmental assessment for the proposed landfill and recycling project near Dresden.

Next steps being taken by CK municipality against Dresden landfill

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is considering several ways to fight back against the Dresden landfill.CK's council met on Monday for the first time since Bill 5 was passed at Queen's Park, ultimately removing all environmental assessment (EA) requirements for the project.They approved calling on the province to reverse it's decision and if they don't to conduct all necessary environmental studies and properly consult with the public and Indige…

Walpole Island First Nation continues fight against Dresden landfill

Bill 5 passed the Ontario legislature to become law on June 4, despite strong opposition, particularly from First Nations groups.

Council continues to ‘Defend Dresden’ with new directions, including the possibility of a court challenge | Wallaceburg News | Local news in Wallaceburg, Dresden and surrounding areas.

Municipality of Chatham-Kent Council continues to ‘Defend Dresden’ with new approved directions, including the possibility of a court challenge. The Bill 5 issue and York 1 Dresden landfill proposal was added as a supplementary item to the agenda for the Monday, June 9, 2025 Council meeting. Dave Taylor, the director of legal services, provided a verbal update to Council on the issue and spoke to a motion crafted by staff and moved successfully …